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How Modern Fluid Power Systems Are Used in Renewable Energy Projects
The renewable energy sector is growing at an exponential rate in the UK and internationally. Central to this growth is a range of modern fluid power systems, which are especially pivotal in hydroelectric and wind energy applications. In this article, we’ll explore the role of hydraulic and pneumatic applications in renewable energy and how your […]
Futureproofing Your Fluid Power Systems For Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is one of the most commonly used (and misused) catchphrases in the manufacturing and industrial sectors today. Originating as the name of a digitalisation initiative sponsored by the German government in 2011, industry 4.0 has subsequently spread internationally as a catchall phrase to describe the convergence of the physical and digital worlds by […]
Are Accumulators Effective At Saving Energy In Fluid Power Systems?
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 save. In this article, we’ll briefly look at the issues involved and how you can use accumulators effectively.
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 vs planned maintenance, and which strategy could work best in your application.
How To Get The Best ROI From Your Fluid Power Systems – Balancing Investment With Lifetime Cost Of Ownership
Although the upfront cost of a new fluid power system may seem high, the key question for design engineers is whether the cost will be worth it in the long run. This frequently comes down to balancing upfront investment with the lifetime cost of ownership to calculate the optimum return on investment (ROI) from the […]
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 economy strives toward net zero goals, fluid power is more important than ever, with applications being redesigned and reshaped to be leaner, cleaner, […]
Digital Twins In Fluid Power: Simulating Systems For Precision And Performance
The Installed-Base Spares Audit: How to Reduce Fluid Power Complexity Without Overspecifying Stock
Open a typical site inventory storeroom and you can usually read the history of the equipment used. A handful of hydraulic adaptors kept for one older machine, a box of fittings ordered after an urgent repair, hose assemblies that reflect previous routing changes, spare valves, gauges or clamps that were added because they solved a […]
Fluid Power Safety Records: What Your Site Records Can Reveal About Risk, Reliability and Repeat Failures
A hydraulic incident can be recorded across several systems before anyone sees the full technical picture. Maintenance may log the hose replacement, environmental records may capture the spill, procurement may issue the sleeve or fitting, and the pressure reading may sit on a service sheet. Individually, all these entries may be correct in their own […]