hydraulic ram

Related to hydraulic ram: Hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic intensifier

hydraulic ram

A type of water pump in which the natural flow of water is periodically redirected upward into a pipe and reservoir. A: "Why can't I get any water out of this thing?" B: "Hmm, maybe the hydraulic ram isn't working."
See also: ram
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • ram
  • body of water
  • between wind and water
  • trickle out
  • trickle out (of something or some place)
  • float through
  • float through (something)
  • in smooth water
  • in smooth water(s)
  • make water
References in periodicals archive
This took some time as it was, and still is decades later, a hassle to find out exact hydraulic ram areas.
However, while conducting an assessment in a remote village, the EWB-UMN Guatemala team came across a fascinating implementation of dozens of hydraulic rams powered by water supplied from a number of micro-dams.
After lowering a bag into the conditioner frame, two hydraulic rams fitted with contoured plates press opposing sides of the bulk bag to loosen the material.
Electrically powered hydraulic rams below deck trim the mainsheet, full-width traveller, vang, and headsail, assisted by electric winches for hoisting and furling the main and the non-overlapping, self-tacking genoa.
You may also want to take a look at The Complete Hydraulic Ram Manual, by Tom Moates, $20 (available from the Countryside Bookstore).
The series features 33-ton hydraulic ram force, a flexible 20-station turret, up to four clamps, programmable clamp setting for virtually 100 percent materials utilization, and digital punch control.
The streamlined, maintenance-free steel construction incorporates a self lubricating hydraulic ram with automatic return designed for safe two handed operation.
He went to talk to the operators and, as he spoke to them, rested his hand on the hydraulic ram on the leg of the vehicle.
A hydraulic ram is used to activate the cargo box power dumping feature using one of two levers located on the operator console.
The new design features include Air Cannons, Heaters, and Hydraulic Ram.
* High-speed hydraulic ram control system uses a 10 hp hydraulic motor, single hydraulic cylinder and two speed hydraulics for high-speed-ram travel in forward and reverse
They oversaw the installation of new gates and flower vases and the Hydraulic Ram pump, situated by the Cup and Saucer weir that raises water almost 100 feet to the house and parterre fountains.
The man had used a piece of timber and a fence post to prop up the trailer body while he removed a hydraulic ram, which he intended to take to a local dealer for replacement.
The mixer has all stainless steel contact surfaces and an optional hydraulic ram press to make discharging material quick and simple.
Among the options available include hydraulic ram press, complete discharge of all viscous materials and auto-fill system capability.