Fluidlexikon

Diaphragm (membrane)

Mostly pre-shaped plates made of elastomer whose task is to form a tight separating wall for a limited volume. A distinction is made between flat, pot and rolling diaphragms (Figure M 12). Within hydraulics, diaphragms are mainly used in diaphragm accumulators and in sealed oil containers.

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Figure M 12: Diaphragm designs