Design and Fabrication of Hydraulic Jack

GROUP MEMBERS

Muhammad Omer Khan CU-356-2017

Muhammad Kafeel Khan CU-372-2017

Muhammad Usman CU-379-2017

Muhammad Shakeel CU-383-2017

Lab:

Manufacturing processes

Submitted to:

Engr. Owais Awan

Supervisor:

Mr.Gul Nawab

Department of Mechanical Engineering

CECOS University of IT & Emerging Sciences

Objectives:
The following are the objectives of this project.
 Fabrication of the main components of hydraulic jack.
 To lift up heavy components of different machines, i.e. vertical head of milling machine.
 Device should be portable.

Methodology:
Hydraulic jack:
A jack, screw jack or jackscrew is a mechanical device used as a lifting device to lift heavy loads
or to apply great forces. A mechanical jack employs a screw thread for lifting heavy equipment.
A hydraulic jack uses hydraulic power.
Construction:
Cylinder barrel:
The main function of the cylinder body is to hold cylinder pressure. The cylinder barrel is mostly
made from honed tubes. The piston reciprocates in the cylinder. The cylinder barrel has features
of smooth inside surface, high precision tolerance, durable in use etc.
Cylinder base or cap:
The main function of the cap is to enclose the pressure chamber at one end. The cap is connected
to the body by means of welding, threading, bolts, or tie rod. Caps also perform as cylinder
mounting components. Cap size is determined based on the bending stress. An O-ring is used in
between cap and barrel.

Cylinder head:
The main function of the head is to enclose the pressure chamber from the other end. The head
contains an integrated rod sealing arrangement or the option to accept a seal gland. The head is
connected to the body by means of threading, bolts, or tie rod. An O-ring is used in between head
and barrel.

Piston:
The main function of the piston is to separate the pressure zones inside the barrel. The piston is
machined with grooves to fit elastomeric or metal seals and bearing elements. These seals can be single
acting or double acting. The difference in pressure between the two sides of the piston causes the
cylinder to extend and retract. The piston is attached with the piston rod by means of threads, bolts, or
nuts to transfer the linear motion.
 Applications:

 Lifting a car or any other vehicle for changing its tires.

 To lift heavy loads in industries.
 Cranes are fitted with Hydraulic jacks to lift load.
 They are used in lifting platforms.
 They are used in material handling equipment.
Working Plan:

Task Name Week #8 Week #10-12 Week#13-14 Week #15 Week #16

Proposal
submission.

Fabrication of
components

Assembly of
hydraulic jack

Submission of
Project Report

Presentation