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BLADDER ACCUMULATORS

BLADDER ACCUMULATORS
A hydraulic bladder accumulator is the hydraulic equivalent
of a spring in that it stores energy and dampens an impulse
or force.
Storage of an incompressible, high pressure hydraulic fluid
is accomplished through the use of compressible nitrogen
gas in an elastomeric bladder enclosed in a high strength
steel pressure vessel. This essentially comprises the
assembly of the hydraulic bladder accumulator.
The nitrogen gas is precharged to a percentage of the
maximum desired hydraulic pressure, and as the hydraulic
fluid is pumped into the accumulator, the gas compresses as
pressure is increased. Upon demand from the hydraulic
system, the stored hydraulic power allows for rapid
discharge or absorption of pressure impulses.
APPLICATIONS
Energy & Pump Maintenance Savings:
Reduction of pump capacity requirements which provide
long term energy savings and lower pump maintenance
costs.
Surge Control & Shock Absorbers:
Pulsation dampening and noise reduction caused by pumps
and water hammer.
Thermal Expansion:
Compensates for pressure variations caused by temperature
changes within a hydraulic circuit.
Emergency Back-Up & Safety Failsafe:
Provides stored fluid power for operation of hydraulic
equipment power failure.
FEATURES
Over 40 years of proven reliability.
Cannot be disassembled under pressure.
Interchangeable with accumulators from other
manufacturers.
Genuine PacSeal Hydraulics Bladders are
manufactured in the USA using our tooling and
proprietary manufacturing processes. Standard rubber
compounds are Nitrile and Cold Weather Nitrile.
Shells are manufactured from chrome-moly steel,
seamless non-welded, pressure tested to 1.5 times
working pressure and ASME U stamped after third
party witness. Offered in bottom load and top repairable
configurations.
Standard fluid ports available are 1-1/4 NPT, 2 NPT
and #24 SAE, machined from alloy steel and coated for
corrosion prevention. Other port types and materials are
offered by special order.

Eliminate Sudden Pressure Drops:

Maintain constant pressure on a hydraulic system such as a
press line where multiple presses are opened and closed at
different times.

Sizes Bladder Rated

Shell Port Size Port Type Temperature Coating
Gal Service Pressure

3 3000 1 Standard
1 1-1/4" N NPT S Standard
1 S Standard 5 5000 B Bottom Load 2 Primer Painted
2 1-1/4" S SAE C Cold Weather
6 6000 3 Phenolic

N NPT
3 3000 1 1-1/4" 1 Standard
S Standard B Bottom Load S SAE S Standard
2.5 5 5000 2 1-1/2" 2 Primer Painted
H High Cycle T Top Repairable C Code 61 C Cold Weather
6 6000 3 2" 3 Phenolic
D Code 62

5 N NPT
3 3000 1 1-1/4" 1 Standard
10 B Bottom Load S SAE S Standard
S Standard 5 5000 2 1-1/2" 2 Primer Painted
11 T Top Repairable C Code 61 C Cold Weather
6 6000 3 2" 3 Phenolic
15 D Code 62

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3000 PSI ACCUMULATORS, DIMENSIONS

Nominal Fluid Capacity Gas Capacity A1,in A2, in B, in C, in D, in E1, in E2, in Wt/LBS,
Size (gal) Gal liter Cu in cc cm cm cm cm cm cm cm kg

17.0 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 34.0

1 1 4 235 3851 N/A N/A
43.2 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 15.5

21.0 20.0 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 1.4 80.0

2.5 2.5 10 600 9832
53.3 50.8 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 3.6 36.4

33.3 32.3 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 1.4 125.0

5 5 19 1,203 19,713
84.6 82.0 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 3.6 56.8

54.0 53.0 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 1.4 210.0

10 10 38 2,259 37,018
137.2 134.7 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 3.6 95.5

59.5 58.5 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 1.4 230.0

11 11 42 2,535 41,541
151.1 148.6 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 3.6 104.5

77.5 76.5 3.5 9.06 3.0 2.4 1.4 305.0

15 15 57 3,440 56,372
196.9 194.3 8.89 23.0 7.6 6.1 3.6 138.6

1-1/4 2 SAE Code 61

Fluid Port Size NPT NPT 24 Flange
AISI 4130 or AISI 4130 or
Plug Body 4140 316 SS

Top Plug Body AISI 4130

BUNA-N
BUNA-N
Cold Weather
Bladder Material 0 to 180F
(-28 to 82C). -40 to 180F
(-40 to 82C)

Gas Valve Body Stainless Steel

Bladder Stem Carbon Steel

Chrome Moly
Shell Material SA372 Grade E Class 70

Manufactured and tested per ASME Section VIII

Div I Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, U Stamp
Certification

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2.515 Gallon 3000 PSI

Bottom Load Accumulators

# Description Part Number Kit

1 Shell Not Sold
Separately
2 Bladder See factory A
3 Valve Nut 50-0221 A
4 Gas Valve Body 40-0644 A,B
5 Valve Core 40-0780 A,B
6 O-Ring 23-1338 A,B
7 Valve Cap 50-0248 A,B
8 Valve Guard 40-0676
9 Poppet 40-1122 C,D
10 Spring 40-0131 C,D
11 Plug Body See factory C,D
12 Plug, Pipe 50-0251 C,D
13 Piston 40-0132 C,D
14 Stop Nut 50-0092 C,D
15 Anti-Extrusion Ring 40-0495 D
16 Back-Up Washer 40-0640 A,D
17 O-Ring 23-1364 A,D
18 Back-Up Ring 23-1444 A,D
19 Spacer 40-0497 D
20 Lock Nut 40-0498 D

Kit Name Kit

Bladder Kit A

Gas Valve Assembly B

Plug & Poppet Assembly C

Port Assembly D

Contact factory, or refer to website

for ordering information.

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1 Gallon 3000 PSI

Bottom Load Accumulator

# Description Part Number Kit

1 Shell Not Sold
Separately
2 Bladder See factory A
3 Valve Nut 50-0221 A
4 Gas Valve Body 40-0644 A,B
5 Valve Core 40-0780 A,B
6 O-Ring 23-1338 A,B
7 Valve Cap 50-0248 A,B
8 Valve Guard 40-0676
9 Poppet 40-1359 C,D
10 Spring 40-0796 C,D
11 Plug Body See factory C,D
12 Plug, Pipe 50-0251 C,D
13 Piston 40-0797 C,D
14 Stop Nut 50-0227 C,D
15 Anti-Extrusion Ring 40-0801 D
16 Back-Up Washer 40-0800 A,D
17 O-Ring 23-1327 A,D
18 Back-Up Ring 23-1470 A,D
19 Spacer 40-0798 D
20 Lock Nut 40-0799 D

Kit Name Kit

Bladder Kit A

Gas Valve Assembly B

Plug & Poppet Assembly C

Port Assembly D

Contact factory, or refer to website

for ordering information.

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# Description Part Number

1 Shell Not Sold
Separately
2 Bladder See factory
3 Valve Nut 50-0221
4 Gas Valve Body 40-0644
5 Valve Core 40-0780
6 O-Ring 23-1338
7 Valve Cap 50-0248
8 Valve Guard 40-0676
9 Poppet 40-1122
10 Spring 40-0131
11 Plug Body See factory
12 Pipe Plug 50-0251
13 Piston 40-0132
14 Stop Nut 50-0092
15 Anti-Extrusion Ring 40-0495
16 Back-Up Washer 40-0640
17 O-Ring 23-1364
18 Back-Up Ring 23-1444
19 Spacer 40-0497
20 Lock Nut 40-0498
2.515 Gallon 5000 PSI
Top Repairable Accumulators
21 TR Plug Body 40-0775

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