Published April 1988 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Hydraulic manipulators offer reliability and easy maintenance

Creators

  • 1. UKAEA Harwell Lab. Engineering Science Div.
  • 2. Norson Power Ltd., Glasgow (UK)

Description

Extensive active and non-active trials have demonstrated that a hydraulic powered manipulator can provide reliable manipulation of 30 kg loads in process areas in the nuclear industry. Reliability and ease of maintenance are essential in reducing life cycle costs and minimizing radiation exposure to operational and maintenance staff. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
405
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
38, 41-42
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
19083984
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT; MANIPULATORS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; RELIABILITY; REMOTE HANDLING
Descriptors DEC
EQUIPMENT; LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; REMOTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT