Hydrostatic systems supplied through flow dividers

Some flow-compensating devices for hydrostatic lubrication are described, in particular the tapered-spool dividers, and examples are presented of the behaviour of opposed and coplanar pads and of slides equipped with them. It is pointed out that, in general, tapered dividers make the stiffness of the lubricating film greater than do cylindrical dividers, as well as capillaries and constant-flow valves. An application to a grinder slide is also presented which confirms the good behaviour of tapered dividers.