The main components in a hydraulic system usually include:
a) Hydraulic Pump: Delivers fluid and provides pressure.
b) Hydraulic Cylinder: Converts the pressure energy of the liquid into mechanical (linear) motion.
c) Valves: Regulates fluid flow to control movement.
d)Hoses and Pipes: Channel fluid between various components.
The advantages of hydraulic systems are their ability to generate large forces in a relatively compact size, as well as their ability to regulate the speed and power of movement with great precision.