Research Article

A Comprehensive Method of Apportioning Reliability Goals for New Product of Hydraulic Excavator

Table 9

FEMA of the hydrocylinders.

Failure partPotential ModesFailure CauseFailure TimesRPNImprovement Measures

hydro-cylindercreepingextra air in the cylinder
excessive internal friction
unfitting assembly
low machining accuracy
5 7 8 56 to strengthen quality inspection for hydro-cylinders;  
make sure excellent in heat radiation of the system,  
Adjust overflow pressure of the relief valve in hydro-cylinders 
adjust the back pressure of the oil return
7 4 28
Slow speedExcessive internal leakage 
Larger external load
higher oil temperature
10 7 9 63 7 5 35
Inadequate thrusthigher back pressure
fault of the overflow valve
unfitting assembly
5 7 7 49 7 4 28