Hydra-Star Blog: Expert Insights on Hydraulics

What Is E-Crimp?

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Hydrastar

High quality hose assemblies are vital for the efficient and safe operation of hydraulic machinery. Incorrect hose assembly increases the potential for components to separate under extreme pressure, spraying hot fluid around...

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Troubleshooting Steps To Resolve Problems With Pneumatic Systems

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Hydrastar

Pneumatic systems are complex so, when a problem occurs, it tends to fill the operator with dread. To avoid lost production time it is important to troubleshoot the problem in a logical...

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4 Common Problems In Compressed Air Systems & How To Rectify Them

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Hydrastar

Compressed air systems offer many advantages, including improved economy, reliability, and energy efficiency. Their ease of use and versatility enable complex tasks to be completed more quickly compared to other power tools...

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Where Can I Buy Reliable Hydraulic Tube Fittings?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Hydrastar

If you’re assembling hydraulic equipment, or need to upgrade components in an existing system, you must use high quality, durable and reliable hydraulic fittings. Components need to withstand excesses of pressure and...

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How To Select The Right Hydraulic Hose For Your Application

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Hydrastar

In any hydraulic machine, the hoses are key components. While the pumps, actuators, valves, and fluid mechanisms are also central parts of the machinery, they would be unable to perform their roles...

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What NOT To Do When Working On Hydraulics

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Hydrastar

Hydraulics offer excellent directional power and control when it comes to lifting, moving, and excavating heavy loads. However, hydraulic systems can also be highly dangerous if used incorrectly or handled carelessly. Accidents,...

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What Can I Use Hydraulics For?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Hydrastar

A hydraulic machine is any device that uses confined, pressurised fluid to generate movement, lift, or strength. While using water or oil in this way is an ancient principle, advances in hydraulics...

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Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems – Understanding The Similarities & Differences

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Hydrastar

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems both use kinetic motion to move heavy loads. Hydraulics use confined water or oil, and pneumatics use a confined gas, typically air, to generate kinetic motion to drive...

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How Do Hydraulics Work?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Hydrastar

Hydraulics uses the movement of incompressible liquids in a confined space, to apply kinetic force to large objects. In practice, this means that a smaller, 'trigger' force can be converted via fluid...

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What Can Hydraulics Be Used For?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Hydrastar

Hydraulics is the art of using contained fluid to translate a small push into a big one. Through dissipating the force provided by a smaller 'push' cylinder through a pipe and reservoir...

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