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GENERAL The DENISON HYDRAULICS Goldcup 6, 7, and 8 axial piston pumps feature advance
design concepts which are time proven and provide for advance pumping and control
concepts. The instructions contained in this manual cover complete disassembly and
reassembly of the unit. Before proceeding with the disassembly or reassembly of any
unit, this manual should be studied in order to become familiar with proper order and
parts nomenclature.
DESCRIPTION The use of a rocker cam to control the pump displacement provides a small package
size, reduces wear, and speeds control response. The control vane actuator eliminates
linkage and backlash inherent in typical stroking cylinder designs.
Standard controls for the Goldcup units are Rotary Servo and Compensator Override.
Additional optional controls are also available.
MOUNTING This pump is designed to operate in any position.The mounting hub and four bolt mount-
ing flange are in full conformance with SAE standard.The pump shaft must be in align-
ment with the shaft of the driven load and should be checked with a dial indicator. The
mounting pad or adaptor into which the fluid pump pilots must be concentric with the pump
shaft to prevent bearing failure. This concentricity is particularly important if the shaft is
rigidly connected to the driven load without a flexible coupling.
SHAFT INFORMATION Splined: The shafts will accept a maximum misalignment of 0.006" TIR (.15 mm).
Angular misalignment at the male and female spline axes must be less than ±.002” per
inch radius (.002 mm per mm radius).The coupling interface must be lubricated. DENI-
SON HYDRAULICS recommends lithium molybdenum disulfide or similar grease. The
female coupling should be hardened to 27-45 Rc and must conform to SAE-J498B
(1971) Class 1 flat root side fit.
Keyed: High strength heat treated keys must be used.Replacement keys must be hard-
ened to 27-34 Rc.The key corners must be chamfered .030"-.040" (.75-1 mm) at 45° to
clear radii that exist in the keyway.
Splined or Keyed: Both types of shafts will accept a side load of 170 lbs. (77 kg) at the
center of the spline or key, with a B10 life of 10,000 hours at 1800 RPM.
PIPING Connect inlet and outlet lines to the port block of the pump.
The maximum case pressure is 75 PSI (5.17 bar) continuous, 125 PSI (8.6 bar) inter-
mittent.Case pressures must never exceed inlet pressure by more than 25 PSI (1.7 bar).
When connecting case drain line make certain that drain plumbing passes above high-
est point of the pump before passing to the reservoir. If not, install a 5 PSI (.3 bar) case
pressure check valve to be certain the case is filled with oil at all times.
The case leakage line must be of sufficient size to prevent back pressure in excess of 75
PSI (5.7 bar) and returned to the reservoir below the surface of the oil as far from the
supply suction as possible. All fluid lines, whether pipe, tubing, or hose must be adequate
size and strength to assure free flow through the pump. An undersized inlet line will pre-
vent the pump from reaching full speed and torque. An undersized outlet line will create
back pressure and cause improper operation. Flexible hose lines are recommended. If
rigid piping is used, the workmanship must be accurate to eliminate strain on the pump
port block or to the fluid connections. Sharp bends in the lines must be eliminated wher-
ever possible. All system piping must be cleaned with solvent or equivalent before
installing pump. Make sure the entire hydraulic system is free of dirt, lint, scale, or other
foreign material.
SERVICE INFORMATION These hydraulic products are designed to give long dependable service when properly
applied and their systems properly maintained. These general instructions apply to typi-
cal systems. Specific instructions for particular equipment can be developed from them.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS See DENISON HYDRAULICS bulletin SPO-AM305 for more details.
Caution: Do not use galvanized pipe. Galvanized coating can flake off with
continued use.
INSTALLATION
Revised