Quick Answer: The Gear Pump is a positive displacement pump whose double gears deliver a given volume of oil for each full rotation of the pump shaft. It is tested in one direction, set by the Universal Dynamometer.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Positive displacement design with double gears
Delivers a fixed volume of oil per full shaft rotation
Test direction set by the Universal Dynamometer
Self-sealing connections reduce oil spillage and simplify fitting to the pump module
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Type
Positive displacement
Gears
Double
Fluid
Oil
Connections
Self-sealing
About This Product
The gear pump is one of the pumps that can be fitted to a positive displacement pump module for performance tests. Students run it at different speeds and pressures to see how a gear pump keeps delivering an almost fixed volume per turn.
Frequently Asked Questions
In which direction is the Gear Pump tested?
Gear rotation normally sets the flow direction, but the pump is tested in one direction only, determined by the Universal Dynamometer.
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