A Series Piston

Accumulators
250 & 350 bar accumulators with fluid
volumes from 0.1 litres to 76 litres

Catalogue HY07-1240/UK
October 2004
Catalogue HY07-1240/UK Piston Accumulators
Introduction A Series

Contents Page
Accumulator Selection ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2
Certification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2
Specification ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3
Features and Benefits ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Capacities and Dimensions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Ports ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Operating Temperatures ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Seals and Fluid Media ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Options and Spare Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Accumulator Sizing ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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Accessories ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 10
How to Order ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 11

Accumulator Selection Certification

Parker offers a comprehensive range of CE-approved piston Accumulators are pressure vessels which are subject to the
and bladder accumulators to suit different application and safety laws and regulations of the country in which they are
performance criteria. operated. In addition, other industry-specific regulations may
apply in applications such as shipbuilding, aviation etc.
A Series piston accumulators, described in this catalogue,
are designed for industrial and mobile applications where Prior to the adoption of the Europe-wide CE approval for
piston speeds and flow rates are relatively low, such as in pressure vessels in 2002, many European member states
suspension systems, power units and pressure maintenance. operated their own approvals systems, eg: TÜV in Germany,
DRIRE in France, ISPESL in Italy etc. Following the introduction
AP Series piston accumulators are high performance of the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC), users of
accumulators designed for demanding industrial applications accumulators can opt for CE approval in place of existing
such as die-casting and plastic injection moulding, where high national standards. CE approval incorporates the requirements
flow rates and piston speeds up to 8m/s are routinely demanded. of all existing national approvals, enabling an approved pressure
AP Series accumulators are described in catalogue HY07-1247. vessel to be used in any European Union member state without
the need for local approval.
BAE Series bladder accumulators For applications where fast
response times, a higher tolerance of fluid contamination and Mounting
an instantaneous failure mode are required, the BAE Series of The wide variety of lengths and bore sizes available within
bladder accumulators is available – see catalogue HY07-1235. Parker’s piston accumulator range makes this design particularly
suitable for applications where mounting space is critical. The
When selecting an accumulator, factors to be considered same fluid capacity can be achieved from different configurations
should include the following: of bore and overall length, providing exceptional versatility for
z appropriate certification for the country of final destination the designer. While the optimum mounting orientation is
z maximum working pressure vertical, angled and horizontal mountings are permissible if the
hydraulic fluid is kept clean; high levels of contaminants in the
z fluid capacity
fluid can result in uneven or accelerated seal wear.
z gas capacity
z flow rate, port type and size Special Designs
z mounting space and orientation For applications where a standard accumulator is not suitable,
our engineers will be pleased to discuss custom designs to suit
Guidance regarding the selection of a piston or bladder your application.
accumulator is provided in Parker bulletin HY07-1243, ‘Making
the Choice’. Industry-Leading Systems Capability
Parker’s comprehensive range of pumps, valves, hoses and
In addition, the type of gas valve and its connection and the filtration products enables you to design and build a complete
requirement for a charging and gauging kit should also be hydraulic system with proven, 100% compatible parts.
considered. In certain industrial applications, the use of a With value-adding services which extend from design to
safety shut-off valve or ‘safety block’ is mandatory, and a commissioning and in-service support, you can be confident
suitable valve should be incorporated into the system design. that Parker is the right partner for your motion and control
Parker offers a range of safety blocks for this purpose – see application.
catalogue HY07-1241.

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Specification A Series

250 and 350 Bar Pressure Ranges Available Options

A Series accumulators are available to suit maximum working A wide variety of options is available for A Series accumulators,
pressures of 250 and 350 bar. The same premium quality including:
design and technical features guarantee optimum performance z Threaded and manifold port styles and sizes
and service life from every model, while differing wall thicknesses
z Seal compounds
to suit 250 or 350 bar working pressures allow the designer to
specify precisely the right performance envelope for the z Metric and inch mounting styles
application. z High flow gas ports for use with remote gas storage bottles
z Water service versions
Specification
z Gas valves
Max. working pressures 250 and 350 bar
z Safety fuses
Bore sizes (nominal):
z Accumulator mounting systems
250 bar range 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 200mm
350 bar range 50, 75, 100, 150mm z Precharge monitors and piston position sensors
Working temp. range shell: -20 to +150°C (CE approved) z Certifications to suit different market requirements
seals: see page 6
(other temperatures – consult factory) Filtration
Fluid volumes 0.1–76 litres For maximum component life, the system should be protected
from contamination by effective filtration. Fluid cleanliness
Max. piston speed 4m/s
should be in accordance with ISO 4406. The quality of filters
Port style BSPP (standard – others on request) should be in accordance with the appropriate ISO standards.
Gas valve 350 bar rated cored type
Approval CE (standard – others on request) The rating of the filter media depends on the system components
and the application. The minimum required for hydraulic
systems should be class 19/15 to ISO 4406, which equates to
Materials 25µ (β10≥75) to ISO 4572.
z Shell – high strength steel
z End caps – steel Safety
z Pistons – lightweight aluminium alloy Charging must be carried out by qualified personnel.
z Piston and end cap seals – NBR (standard): other com-
pounds to suit application Before taking any readings or pressurizing with nitrogen, the
accumulator must be isolated from the hydraulic system and
z Piston seal backup washers – PTFE the fluid side discharged in order to depressurize it.
z Piston bearing rings – PTFE Use only nitrogen (N2) to pressurize the accumulator.
z Gas valve assembly – stainless steel
z Gas valve protector – steel Danger of Explosion – Never Charge with
z Paint finish – black primer (standard – others on request) Oxygen

Custom Designs The types of nitrogen permitted are: type S (99.8% pure);
For unique applications and hostile environments, different type R (99.99% pure); type U (99.993% pure).
designs, materials and coatings can be supplied. Please contact
our engineering department to discuss custom solutions to
individual application requirements.

Actual Bore Sizes and Theoretical Maximum

Flow Rates
Nominal Bore Actual Bore Recommended
Model Pressure
Dia. Dia. Max. Flow – lpm
A2 250/350 50 51.4 380
A3 250/350 75 76.2 825
A4 250/350 100 102.4 1500
A5 250 125 127.0 2200
A6 250/350 150 146.9 3100
A8 250 200 200.0 5700

All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

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Features and Benefits A Series

4 1

3
2
8

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5 6

1, 2 & 3 Shell and Caps 6 PTFE Bearing Rings

Effective heat dissipation is vital for long seal life. Compact, To reduce wear and extend service life, carbon-filled PTFE
rugged steel shell and end caps allow heat to dissipate efficiently, bearing rings are fitted, eliminating metal-to-metal contact
while the bore of the accumulator is micro-finished to maximise between the piston and bore.
seal life. Downtime is minimised by the use of threaded caps to
simplify maintenance of the accumulator, permitting quick and 7 Safety Bleed Grooves
easy installation of seals. A bleed groove in the gas cap progressively releases unrelieved
gas pressure in the accumulator as the gas cap is unscrewed.
4 Piston Note: to avoid the risk of damage or injury, an accumulator
Rapid response in high cycling applications is assured by must always be discharged before disassembly.
Parker’s lightweight piston design. The dished profile of the
aluminium piston gives extra gas capacity while maintaining 8 Gas Valve
stability in the bore, and permits a greater usable volume of fluid. To avoid the risk of damage or injury, an accumulator must be
Piston position sensors, available as an optional feature, enable discharged before disassembling. For added safety, the gas
the condition of the accumulator’s precharge to be monitored. valves fitted by Parker vent progressively as they are unscrewed.
A robust, cored-type gas valve rated at 350 bar is fitted as
5 Piston Sealing standard to all A Series piston accumulators. A mechanically
Long service intervals are made possible by total separation of opened and closed poppet-type gas valve cartridge, also rated
oil and gas, even under the most severe operating conditions. at 350 bar, is available as an option.
Parker’s A Series accumulators feature a wide piston seal
assembly comprising a unique five-bladed V-profile O-ring with 9 Gas Valve Protector
back-up washers, which eliminates seal roll-over even in high To prevent accidental – and potentially hazardous – damage to
speed applications. The V-O-ring holds full pressure throughout the gas valve, the steel gas valve protector reduces the risk to
long idle periods between cycles, providing dependable, full the valve from external impact.
pressure storage of hydraulic energy.
10 Ports
PTFE back-up To provide the required flow rate and simplify system design, a
washer wide range of port types and sizes is available. BSPP ports are
supplied as standard; ISO, metric and SAE threaded and metric
flanged ports to ISO 6162 are available to special order.

V-O-ring

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Capacities and Dimensions A Series

Mounting holes
C
E Thread
G Deep F p.c.d.

250 and 350 Bar Models, Capacities and Dimensions

F l ui d Gas 250 Bar 350 Bar 250 Bar 350 Bar
Bore
Model C ode Volume Volume D D C E2 F G
Ø A B A B Weight kg
Litres Litres BSPP BSPP
0005 0.1 0.1 172 172 1.8 2.7
0010 0.15 0.2 211 211 2.0 3.0
A2 0015 51.4 0.25 0.25 61 250 G3/4 64 250 G3/4 27 1 – – – 2.5 3.3
0029 0.5 0.5 360 360 3.0 4.3
0058 1.0 1.0 590 590 4.4 6.2
0029 0.5 0.55 260 260 9.0 9.0
0058 1.0 1.0 364 364 11 11
A3 0090 76.2 1.5 1.5 91 481 G3/4 96 481 G3/4 29 1 M10 60 15 13 13
0116 2.0 2.0 573 573 14 15
0183 3.0 3.0 814 814 16 20
0058 1.0 1.1 295 306 15 18
0116 2.0 2.0 411 422 18 22
A4 0231 102.4 3.8 4.0 121 640 G1 127 651 G1 29 1 M12 82 18 23 30
0347 5.7 5.9 872 883 29 38
0578 9.5 9.6 1330 1341 41 54
0058 1.0 1.3 272 22 –
0116 2.0 2.2 346 26 –
A5 0231 127.0 3.8 4.1 153 496 G1 – – – 29 1 M12 100 18 32 –
0347 5.7 6.0 645 39 –
0578 9.5 9.8 943 52 –
0231 3.8 4.3 442 487 35 53
0347 5.7 6.2 554 600 42 60
0578 9.5 10.0 778 824 54 74
A6 0924 146.9 15 15.7 175 1113 G11/2 180 1159 G1 29 1 M12 110 18 73 96
1155 19 19.4 1337 1383 85 110
1733 28.5 28.9 1896 1941 112 148
2310 38 38.4 2454 2500 147 183
0578 9.5 10.7 629 98 –
1155 19 20.2 931 122 –
1733 28.5 29.7 1232 146 –
2310 38 39.1 1532 170 –
A8 200.0 230 G2 – – – 42 M16 170 24
2772 45 46.2 1774 189 –
2888 47 48.2 1834 194 –
3465 57 58.0 2136 217 –
4620 76 77.2 2738 266 –

All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

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Ports and Fluid Media A Series

Notes to Tables
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Hydraulic and Gas Ports
Where the optional poppet-type gas valve is fitted (see page 7), The ports shown on page 5 are supplied as standard at the
dimension C should be increased by 13mm.
fluid ends of A Series accumulators, and at the gas ends of
2
A Series piston accumulators are supplied as standard with the these accumulators when ordered for use with gas bottles.
metric threaded mounting holes shown in the table. They are also A range of optional threaded and flanged ports is also available,
available with inch pattern mounting holes, indicated by the Design as shown in the tables below. These are specified by adding the
Number in the model code – see page 11. relevant code to the accumulator model number – see page 11.
Note that, where the required fluid port is the standard BSPP
size for the accumulator model chosen, the fluid port field in the
order code should be left blank.
Optional Threaded Ports
BSPP 1 Metric to DIN 3852-1 Metric to ISO 6149-1 SAE Thread
Thread From Thread From Thread From Thread From
Code Code Code Code
Size Model Size Model Size Model Size Model
3
G /4 A2 RC M14 A2 GA M14 A2 YA #5 A2 TA
G1 A3 RD M18 A2 GB M18 A2 YB #6 A2 TB
G11/4 A3 RE M22 A2 GC M22 A2 YC #8 A2 TC
G11/2 A4 RF M27 A2 GD M27 A2 YD #10 A2 TI
G2 A4 RG M33 A3 GE M33 A3 YE #12 A2 TD
- - - M4 2 A3 GF M42 A3 YF #16 A3 TE
- - - - - - - - - #20 A3 TF
- - - - - - - - - #24 A4 TG
1
Where the required fluid port is the standard BSPP size for the accumulator bore diameter chosen (see dimension D, page 5), the fluid port
field in the order code on page 11 should be left blank.

Optional Flanged Ports Flange Por ts to ISO 6162

A Series accumulators are available with metric flange ports to
ISO 6162, as shown in the table. Inch pattern flange ports and Flange From B C
A* F Code
flange ports for higher pressure operation are also available – Size Model ±0.25 ±0.25

please consult the factory for details. DN13 A3 M8 17.5 38.1 13 MT

DN19 A3 M10 22.3 47.6 19 MU
A
DN25 A3 M10 26.2 52.4 25 MV
DN32 A3 M10 30.2 58.7 32 MW
DN38 A4 M12 35.7 69.9 38 MJ
F C DN51 A4 M12 42.9 77.8 51 ML
DN64 A6 M12 50.8 88.9 64 MM
DN76 A8 M16 61.9 106.4 76 MN
* Parker recommends that bolts with a minimum strength of ISO 898/1
B
grade 12.9 should be used for attaching port flanges to the accumulator.

Operating Temperatures, Seals and Fluids

Temperature
A Series piston accumulators are fitted as standard with nitrile Seal Type Code Fluid Medium
Range
(NBR) seals. A range of alternative seal materials is available
for use at higher or lower temperatures, or with synthetic or high General purpose,
Nitrile (NBR) K -30°C to +75°C
petroleum-based fluids
water content fluids, as shown in the table. Other seals are also
available for use in exceptional conditions – please consult the Fluorocarbon High temperature
E -25°C to +120°C
factory with details of the application. Elastomer (FPM) and/or synthetic fluids
The shells of Parker’s A series accumulators are CE approved Ethylene
D Phosphate-esters -40°C to +120°C
for operation at temperatures between -20°C and +150°C. Propylene (EPR)
Hydrogenated Most oil-based and
H -40°C to +160°C
Nitrile (HNBR) biodegradable fluids
Water Service
Carboxilated Water glycol, high
A Series piston accumulators are available for use with water J -30°C to +75°C
Nitrile (XNBR) water content fluids
as the fluid medium. Modifications include plating of all working
Low Temperature General purpose fluids
surfaces. Please consult the factory for details. Q -45°C to +70°C
Nitrile (NBR) at low temperatures

All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

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Optional Features and Spares A Series

Gas Valves
The standard gas charging valve fitted to A Series 250 and 350
bar piston accumulators is a cored-type gas valve, rated at 350
bar. A mechanically opened and closed poppet-type gas valve
cartridge, also rated at 350 bar, is available as an option.
Both types of charging valve may be used with the Charging
and Gauging Kit illustrated on page 10.

Safety Fuses
Safety fuses are available on A Series accumulators to prevent
over-pressurization of gas due to external heat or excess
hydraulic pressure. They comprise a housing incorporating a Standard Cored-Type Optional Poppet-Type
disk which is calibrated to rupture at a pre-determined pressure, Gas Valve Gas Valve
to be specified by the customer at the time of ordering. Please
contact the factory for further information.

Piston Position Sensors

Position sensors, available as an optional feature, enable a
wide range of conditions to be monitored. The design illustrated
x
is one of several available to suit differing applications. In this
design, non-contacting proximity sensors monitor the travel of a
steel rod which bears against the gas side of the piston, indicating x = customer
piston positions specified by the customer. The resulting signals specified
dimension
can be used to switch pumps on or off, or to operate control
valves in a pre-set sequence.
For more information, please contact our Engineering x
Department with details of the application.

Piston Accumulator Seal Kits

Seal kits are available for all A Series accumulator models.
When ordering seal kits, please supply the complete model
number from the identification plate and specify the fluid type
and the temperature at which the accumulator is to be used.
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Seal Kit Numbers
The seal kits listed contain items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11.
3
Parts List 2
10
1 Shell 8 O-ring
2 Hydraulic cap 9 O-ring back-up washer
3 Gas cap 10 Gas valve
4 Piston 11 Gas valve O-ring 12
5 V-O-ring 12 Gas valve protector
6 V-O-ring back-up washers 13 Gas valve protector screw 11
7 PTFE bearing ring (piston) 13
8&9
4

Fluorocarbon Ethylene Hydrogenated

Nitrile Carboxilated Nitrile Low Temp. Nitrile
Model Elastomer Propylene Nitrile
NBR XNBR NBR
FPM EPR HNBR
A2 RK0200K000 RK0200E000 RK0200D000 RK0200H000 RK0200J000 RK0200Q000
A3 RK0300K000 RK0300E000 RK0300D000 RK0300H000 RK0300J000 RK0300Q000
A4 RK0400K000 RK0400E000 RK0400D000 RK0400H000 RK0400J000 RK0400Q000
A5 RK0500K000 RK0500E000 RK0500D000 RK0500H000 RK0500J000 RK0500Q000
A6 RK0600K000 RK0600E000 RK0600D000 RK0600H000 RK0600J000 RK0600Q000
A8 RK0800K000 RK0800E000 RK0800D000 RK0800H000 RK0800J000 RK0800Q000

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Sizing an Accumulator A Series

Calculating Accumulator Size How to Use the Sizing Chart

Accurate calculation of accumulator size requires many factors These charts are used to find accumulator size Vo when the
to be considered – the working volume of fluid, ambient and required output ∆V is known.
maximum operating temperatures, the working pressure range
etc. In addition, correction factors must be applied to allow for Example
temperature compensation between the ambient and gas Refer to the red lines in the charts opposite.
temperatures, and the consequent effect on precharge pressure ∆V = 6 litres
in the accumulator. Where the working cycle is sufficiently rapid P2 = 170 bar
that no heat transfer takes place, the process is termed P1 = 100 bar
adiabatic. Conversely, where the process takes place at a
constant temperature, it is termed isothermal. Step 1
As the accumulator output ∆V is known, choose the appropriate
Accumulator Sizing Charts pair of charts from the two sets shown opposite. For outputs up
The charts shown opposite are used to estimate the size of to 50 litres use charts A and B, and for outputs above 50 litres
piston accumulator required to provide a given volume of fluid use charts C and D. In this case, as the required output is 6 litres,
discharge from the accumulator. charts A and B should be used.

The curves are based on the following formula: Step 2

Calculate P2 /P1 by dividing the maximum system pressure by
∆V = 0.855 Vo [(P2 /P1)1/n – 1] the minimum pressure required to make the machine function.
In this case, 170/100 = 1.7
(P2 /P1)1/f
Step 3
where: Using chart A, locate 1.7 on the X-axis and draw a vertical line
∆V = volume of fluid discharged to the top of the chart.
Vo = Accumulator size
Step 4
f = charge coefficient Depending on the cycle time, select the appropriate curve on
n = discharge coefficient chart A. For fast cycle times, use the adiabatic curve; for slow
P2 = maximum system pressure cycle times, the isothermal curve should be used. In this case,
use the adiabatic curve. (n and f = 1.8)
P1 = minimum system pressure
Step 5
It is assumed that the gas precharge pressure = 0.9 P1 On chart A, identify the point at which the vertical line drawn in
step 3 crosses the chosen curve (in this case adiabatic) and
Isothermal and Adiabatic Operation draw a horizontal line across to the right hand end of chart B.
In constructing the curves, the following factors have been
assumed. Step 6
Using the lower X-axis on chart B, locate the required
For isothermal operation eg: slow charge and discharge time, accumulator output (∆V), in this case 6 litres. Draw a vertical
f and n = 1 line to the top of the chart.

For adiabatic operation, eg: fast charge and discharge time, Step 7
f and n = 1.8 Locate the point where the vertical line drawn in step 6 crosses
the horizontal line drawn in step 5. Locate the first curve to the
Note: The charts provide an estimate of the volume of right of this intersection.
accumulator required to store and release a given volume of
fluid under specified conditions. In practice, the true charge and Step 8
discharge coefficients will depend on the application, and may Follow the curve selected in step 7 up to the top X-axis (Vo)
cause significant variations from the chart results. If in doubt, and read off the required accumulator size, in this case 30 litres.
please contact our engineering department for a more detailed Always round up to the next largest size available; for this
calculation. example, therefore, a 38 litres accumulator should be selected.

Where the ratio P2 /P1 exceeds 1.9, a fatigue analysis is

necessary. Please contact our engineering department for Summary
further information. Pre-charge 90% of 100 bar = 90 bar
Adiabatic / Isothermal Adiabatic

Accumulator selected A6ES2310L2K

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Sizing an Accumulator
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Chart A Chart B Vo Litres

10

15

20
25
30
40
50
60
1

8
80

Isothermal

100

Adiabatic

150

200

250
300

1 1.5 1.7 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 0.10 1.00 6 10 50

P2/P1 ∆ V Litres
9

Accumulator Sizing Chart ∆V = 10 to 200 Litres

A Series
Piston Accumulators
Chart C Chart D Vo Litres

250
200

300
100

150
80
40
25

50
20

30

60
Isothermal

Adiabatic
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1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 10 50 100 300

P2/P1 ∆ V Litres
Catalogue HY07-1240/UK Piston Accumulators
Accessories A Series

‘U’ Bolts for Piston Accumulators

Piston accumulator
‘U’ bolt
F F

Welded lug

D
E

Mounting surface
A B
C
F
Model Par t No. A B C D E
Min Max
A2 PE1093-4 M6 x 1 62 68 70 45 10 25 Note: ‘U’ bolts should be mounted
within the distances shown from the
A3 PE1093-1 M8 x 1.25 96 104 92 60 10 25
end of the accumulator, to avoid
A4 PE1093-2 M12 x 1.75 128 140 114 76 10 30 deformation of the shell.
A5 PE1093-12 M12 x 1.75 158 170 140 76 15 40
A6 PE1093-3 M16 x 2 180 196 155 95 20 45
A8 PE1093-13 M16 x 2 234 250 200 95 20 50

Charging and Gauging

The charging and gauging assemblies listed in the table are Bleed valve
suitable for use with both the standard cored-type gas valve and
the optional poppet type. Each kit contains a UCA assembly Pressure gauge
incorporating a gas valve, bleed valve and gas chuck, and a 3m
long charging hose with standard nitrogen bottle fittings. The kit
includes 25 bar and 250 bar pressure gauges, to permit easy
monitoring of the gas precharge. Full details for use of the Hose
charging and gauging kit are given in Bulletin HY07-1244-T.

Territor y Gas Bottle Fitting Par t No.

Inflation valve
UK 5/8 BSP (male) UCA 02

France W 21.7 x 1/14" (female) UCA 04

Germany W 24.32 x 1/14" (female) UCA 01

Italy W 21.7 x 1/14" (male) UCA 05

US 0.960 x 1/14" (male) UCA 03

Adapters

All dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.

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How to Order A Series

Product Approval Capacity Design Hydraulic

type type (litres) number port
Model Options Design Seal Gas
pressure compound port

Hydraulic Port Page

Code Options Page
2 Specification 6
S Cored-type gas valve (standard) 7
(leave blank if standard)
W Cored-type gas valve +
water service 7
F Cored-type gas valve +
safety fuse 7 Gas Port Page
G Cored-type gas valve + Specification 6
water service + safety fuse 7 (where no valve supplied)
M Poppet-type gas valve 7
L Poppet-type gas valve +
water service 7
P Poppet-type gas valve + Code Seal Compound Page
K Nitrile (NBR) 6
safety fuse 7
E Fluorocarbon Elastomer (FPM) 6
R Poppet-type gas valve +
H Hydrogenated nitrile (HNBR) 6
water service + safety fuse 7 D Ethylene Propylene (EPR) 6
J Carboxilated nitrile (XNBR) 6
Q Low temperature nitrile 6
S Special – please specify 6
Code Approval type Page
E CE approved 1 2

Code Design Number Page

Code Model Page 2 Metric mounting + BSPP
2 51.4mm bore A Series 5 ports (standard) 6
3 76.2mm bore A Series 5 1 Inch mounting + SAE ports 6
4 102.4mm bore A Series 5 3 Special ports 6
### Specials
5 127mm bore A Series 5
(Parker assigned number) –
6 146.9mm bore A Series 5
8 200mm bore A Series 5
3
Code Design Pressure Page
L 250 bar 3
Code Capacity Page
H 350 bar 3
0005 0.1 – A2 only 5
0010 0.15 – A2 only 5
0015 0.25 – A2 only 5 1
Other approvals are available to order – please consult the factory.
0029 0.5 – A2 & A3 5 2
Where a gas port is specified, no gas valve will be supplied.
0058 1.0 – A2, A3, A4, A5 5 3
For other pressure ratings, please consult the factory.
0090 1.5 – A3 only 5
0116 2.0 – A3, A4, A5 5
0183 3.0 – A3 only 5
0231 3.8 – A4, A5, A6 5
0347 5.7 – A4, A5, A6 5
0578 9.5 – A4, A5, A6, A8 5 Hydraulic and Gas Port Modifications
0924 15 – A6 only 5 For accumulators with non-standard ports, specify special gas
1155 19 – A6, A8 5 and/or hydraulic ports and use the appropriate port code from
1733 28.5 – A6, A8 5 page 6. A typical model number for an accumulator with ISO 6149
2310 38 – A6, A8 5 hydraulic and gas ports would be:
2772 45 – A8 only 5
2888 47 – A8 only 5 A 3 T M 0090 D 2 K YE/YE
3465 57 – A8 only 5
4620 76 – A8 only 5

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