How can the stroke on a bent axis piston pump be increased?

Increasing the stroke on a bent axis piston pump is effectively achieved by modifying the angle of the cylinder block in relation to the shaft axis. When the angle between the cylinder block and the axis of the shaft is increased, it leads to a greater stroke length of the pistons, thereby enhancing the pump's volumetric displacement during each rotation of the shaft. This relationship is rooted in the design of bent axis pumps, where the arrangement of the pistons and cylinder block allows for variable stroke length adjustments based on their angular alignment.

Adjusting the pressure setting does not impact the physical stroke length; rather, it affects the force generated by the pump under load. Decreasing the fluid viscosity can improve flow characteristics and reduce energy losses but does not change the stroke length itself. Transitioning to a larger displacement pump would indeed provide a higher flow rate and may meet specific application requirements, but it fundamentally changes the entire pump rather than modifying the existing pump's configuration to achieve an increased stroke.