Whether you're looking to design and set up a new, bespoke hydraulic system from scratch or purchase an off-the-shelf model, it's worth considering the 'working backwards' approach to proactive maintenance. By creating...
Can Having The Right Pneumatic Silencer Improve Productivity And Efficiency?
High-pressure pneumatic loops periodically need to return some of their pressurised air to the atmosphere to stay balanced. Whether they're lifting, pushing, or holding, pneumatic exhausts and outlets help keep the internal...
Supplier Profile: Festo
If you work with pneumatics, the chances are that you will recognise the famous Festo brand. Known for its high-quality solutions, Festo is a trailblazer in pneumatic circuit design. Hydrastar has worked...
4 Signs Your Hydraulic Pump Pilot Device Is Faulty
Pilot devices offer an extremely precise way of manually controlling a hydraulic pump and are often chosen instead of computer control kits or automated solutions. Like many components, however, malfunctions may occur,...
What Should I Look for in a Replacement Hydraulic Pump?
Even with proactive maintenance and high-quality repairs, all long-running hydraulic pumps need replacing or upgrading at some point. Metal fatigue, random breakdowns, new technological advances, or sudden changes to your system, activities,...
What’s Wrong With My Hydraulic Directional Flow Valve? A Troubleshooting Guide
If you work with complex hydraulics or monitor their performance, scheduling regular, careful valve maintenance checks is crucial. Why? Hydraulics rely on a variable one-way fluid loop to work - much like...
How To Shorten Your Changeover And Cycle Times With Festo Motion Terminal VTEM
Short cycle and changeover times, increased flexibility, and efficient use of materials are often key requirements for manufacturers keen to optimise their output and their profits. (more…)
Are Festo Fittings Reliable?
As specialists in the design and supply of pneumatic systems, we understand the importance of reliable, durable, and future-proofed components that can withstand the extreme pressures to which they are subjected in...
How To Troubleshoot Leaks In Pneumatic Valves And Cylinders
Air escaping from a pneumatic valve can be alarming. The consequences, at best, include reduced efficiency and, at worst, may lead to expensive damage. Diagnosing pneumatic system problems can be time-consuming, but...
How To Save Money With The Right Hydraulic Pump
Choosing a new pump for your hydraulic system can be confusing, with many options from which to choose, including; pump size, flow rate, hose inlet and outlet sizes. Selecting the wrong pump...