In 2024, the UK fluid power sector was worth an estimated £1.1 billion, with hydraulics accounting for around 80% of the total market. This is a buoyant market, and reflects growth conditions...
Water-Based Hydraulics: Exploring the Shift Towards Cleaner Fluid Power Solutions
Historically, hydraulic systems have used mineral oil-based hydraulic fluid because of its lubricity, energy density, and stable operating characteristics under pressure. However, there are numerous reasons for OEMs to be uncomfortable with...
Rising Demand in Fluid Power: What It Means for Your Maintenance Planning in 2026
Fluid power systems in 2026 are operating under higher cumulative loads. As installed bases expand and equipment utilisation increases, the engineering challenge is shifting from specification to durability management. Recent market research...
7 Things to Check Before Starting a Hydraulic System
Hydraulic systems should always be initiated under controlled conditions, with clean oil, predictable valve positions, and secure line routing. Skipping essential checks may increase the risk of contaminants circulating around your hydraulic...
Hydraulics in 2026: 3 Emerging Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Fluid Power
The fluid power sector may be built on pressure, flow, and mechanical strength, but its future is likely to be driven as much by efficiency, data assets, and smarter design. As we...
Fluid Power for a Low-Carbon Future: How Hydraulics and Pneumatics Are Evolving for Net-Zero Systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems power some of the world’s most demanding industrial processes; lifting, clamping, driving, pressing, excavating and positioning with force beyond what mechanical drives alone could deliver. And as the...
Essential Maintenance Tips for Hydraulic Systems to Minimise Downtime
To minimise or avoid unexpected downtime, it’s important to keep hydraulic systems operating at peak performance. ‘Peak performance’ doesn’t mean going hell for leather all of the time, but ensuring that the...
How to Optimise Hydraulic System Efficiency in 5 Simple Steps
All hydraulic systems are built to deliver power, but performance ability comes from how efficiently this power is used. When a hydraulic circuit runs efficiently, with minimal restriction and manageable heat levels,...
Electro-Hydraulic Integration: Bridging The Gap Between Precision And Power
The intersection of electronic control systems and hydraulic power is increasing the possibilities for applications used on the factory floor, the construction site, and beyond. In principle, electro-hydraulic systems combine the strengths...
Compact Power Units: The Future Of Space-Saving Hydraulic Solutions
For a manufacturer trying to make the most of a constrained layout or limited space, there is only one thing better than a hydraulic power unit – a compact power unit. Compact...