Meet OVLBOOST: Our Compact Air-Over-Oil Intensifier

Compressed air is a common power source in manufacturing and many industrial operations. However, sometimes you need more force to perform a particular task than your shop air can deliver. An air-over-oil intensifier acts as an inline pressure booster for braking or tensioning. But what if space is really limited?

Branham’s OVLBOOST air-over-oil intensifier can give you up to 780 psi in a more compact size. It is designed to be used with Branham brakes but also to operate small hydraulic cylinders.

A Simple Device That Can Make a Big Difference

An air-over-oil intensifier converts standard shop air to hydraulic pressure at the point where significantly greater force is required. This saves money and space within the facility because there is no need for a separate hydraulic system.

The intensifier uses a pneumatic cylinder to pressurize a reservoir of hydraulic fluid according to a certain ratio so that enough volume is delivered from the booster to the brake to fully engage or disengage it as needed. 

OVLBOOST Works in Smaller Spaces

With facility and equipment design trending smaller, more compact components are increasingly important. We designed OVLBOOST to help customers address this concern. It uses the same oval-shaped piston design found in our OVLPRO line of actuators as its pressurizing mechanism. This gives OVLBOOST a lower profile so it is more space-efficient.

Manufacturing efficiencies also help make OVLBOOST cost-efficient. And its sleek, modern-looking design blends nicely with clear anodized aluminum machine components.

These characteristics make OVLBOOST a versatile device. It can be used with hydraulic brakes as well as applications where small hydraulic cylinders are used for actions like clamping. 

OVLBOOST Specs

OVLBOOST is available in two sizes–25mm and 44mm–both with a 7.8:1 ratio that can produce up to 780 psi. The device features:

• Extruded high-strength aluminum body
• Anodized aluminum heads
• Low profile
• Single-side (larger face) or rear porting options allow the device to be installed either vertically or horizontally

The fluid displacement volume for OVLBOOST is proportionate to the stroke length of the specific intensifier. For a larger displacement volume, you’ll need to increase the stroke length. Standard stokes are 1.5 and 3 inches in both 25mm and 44mm bore sizes.

Intensifiers for Every Need

OVLBOOST can be an ideal solution for applications where you need to achieve up to 780 psi of force and space is at a premium. For many situations, though, a standard air-over-oil intensifier may be the better choice. Branham offers a wide range of pressure boosters with conversion ratios from 5:1 to 36:1, all of which can dramatically increase force for braking applications or other tasks, simply by boosting the power of your existing compressed air system.

Which type and size intensifier is best for your application? Contact us today to learn more about OVLBOOST and our other air-over-oil power boosters.