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How To Specify The Right Actuators For Your Valves

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High-pressure hydraulic or pneumatic systems rely on multiple control valves to determine the loop’s flow direction, rate, and intensity. However, certain mechanical valves don’t remain static while in use; they can open, close, and variate their throughflow (via torque or piston motion).

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5 Causes Of Premature Hydraulic Pump Failure And The Importance Of Regular Preventative Maintenance

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Premature hydraulic pump failure can be caused by various factors, some of which are unique to certain applications. To help prevent pump failures and ensure efficient system operation, it is essential to understand the root causes of premature failure. Read on as we explore some of the most common causes. We’ll also offer some tips […]

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The 5 Core Parts You Need To Build A Hydraulic System

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All hydraulic systems, from the most complex to the most basic, depend on a small number of core parts that they share in common. By understanding and utilising these ‘building block’ components, design engineers can customise their hydraulic devices to undertake a very wide range of tasks and applications. Read on to find out more […]

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How To Design An Efficient Hydraulic System

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Hydraulic systems combine physics with technology. Finding the perfect blend results in machinery that is powerful and efficient. The basic mechanics underpinning a hydraulic system are easy to understand, but creating an optimised result requires experience. Here’s a quick overview:

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Why Size Matters With Hydraulic Hose Assemblies

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Any modern hydraulic system more complicated than a simple push-and-return piston relies on hydraulic hoses to work. Hoses are made up of a rubber interior and exterior with a flexible metal framework, allowing for the transfer of hydraulic fluid (oil) from one point to another in the loop.  

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What Should I Look for in a Replacement Hydraulic Pump?

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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, or loop can all mean that you’ll suddenly find yourself in the market for a new hydraulic pump.

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Why Is My Hydraulic Pump Running Slowly?

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A slow running or underperforming pump is a frustrating problem as it prevents the hydraulic system from operating at capacity or with sufficient power. Identifying the cause can causes extensive system downtime, as there are various reasons why a hydraulic pump may operate sluggishly.

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Does My Application Need A Hydraulic Or Pneumatic System?

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In engineering, fluids (whether liquids/hydraulic, or gases/pneumatic) play a significant role in the design and construction of systems and machines. The study of fluids enables engineering applications in a variety of designs and structures, ranging from medical equipment to irrigation systems. Hydraulics and pneumatics focus on the mechanical qualities of liquids and gases respectively. How […]

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How To Choose The Right Hydraulic Motor

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Hydraulic systems use pressurised fluid to operate arms and pistons with extraordinary strength. While that’s great for industry and manufacturing, we shouldn’t forget their many other uses, too. One often-overlooked application is as a driving force for industrial-strength motors.

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3 Hydraulic Design Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss This Year

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Despite having been around for centuries, Hydraulic engineering is still dynamically evolving. Innovations and improvements emerge all the time. New products make hydraulic equipment smarter, smoother, and more powerful. The rise of digital technology and automation is changing the way industrial hydraulics work rapidly, too. Here are the three emergent hydraulic trends that we’re most […]

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