Opinion is divided among engineers over how effective accumulators are at saving energy in fluid power systems. While accumulators have their advocates, some engineers feel that they waste more energy than they...
How To Choose The Right Hose For Your Compressed Air System
Finding the right hose for a compressed air system is essential for efficient and safe operation, and for avoiding maintenance issues arising from premature part failure. Selecting the right hose requires careful...
How To Calculate Your Hydraulic Pump’s Volumetric Efficiency
The hydraulic pump is the hardest working component of a hydraulic system, responsible for supplying the necessary pressure and flow to operate the system, making it an essential part of any hydraulic...
What Could Go Wrong With A Direction Control Valve Solenoid?
Direction control valve solenoids are an important part of many automated hydraulic systems, allowing the controlled movement of fluid and other materials in a variety of directions. Like any mechanical component, however,...
Predictive Maintenance Or Planned Maintenance – Which Strategy Works Best For Fluid Power Systems?
In many fluid power applications, predictive maintenance is a more accurate way to prevent failures than traditional, preventative maintenance strategies. In this article, we look at the comparative benefits of predictive maintenance...
Pneumatic Troubleshooting: How To Flow Test An Air Compressor
Performing a flow test on your air compressor can help you troubleshoot issues in your pneumatic system quickly and accurately, so they can be resolved swiftly without causing disruption or downtime. A...
How To Diagnose & Resolve External Hydraulic Leaks
Problems caused by external hydraulic leaks can be costly and time consuming to resolve. By understanding how to diagnose and resolve these issues, you can help keep your system running smoothly...
What is a ‘Smart’ Fluid Power System?
Smart fluid power systems can drive efficiency savings and improve flexibility and visibility for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, so that manufacturers can identify the location of the actuator at any stage of...
How ‘Flow On Demand’ Electrohydraulic Distributor Systems Improve Energy Efficiency In Hydraulic Equipment
Power distribution plays a crucial role in energy efficiency in hydraulic equipment. Electric motors, featuring batteries and inverters that deliver up to 50kW of power, are replacing fossil-fuel powered engines. (more…)
What Are Bearings In Hydraulic Cylinders, And Do They Matter?
Shafts in hydraulic systems that are exposed to loads at right angles to the axis of movement must be fitted with a bearing. In heavy-duty hydraulic applications, the bearing selection is critical,...