Ever observed cranes lifting heavy loads, excavators digging and scooping earth or the extension and retraction of landing gears in an aircraft? They all have one thing in common: they are driven by ...

Discover the most common hydraulic pump failures, their causes, and how to prevent them. Keep your machinery running smoothly ...

While modern hydraulic hoses may have varying pressure ratings, temperature ranges and stock materials, all have similar construction features. Sponsored by Gates For maximum uptime, safety, and ...

Heavy machinery is entering a new phase where hydraulics, electronics and embedded software are engineered as one integrated system. Using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) as a framework to ...

Typical, medium-duty, hydraulic brake system with front discs (red circuit) and rear drums (green circuit). Boost, or assist (blue circuit), is provided by an engine-driven pump, although the power ...

Cavitation in hydraulic valves refers to the formation and rapid collapse of vapour cavities, which occurs when local pressure drops below the vapour pressure of the working fluid. This phenomenon can ...

Hydraulic systems operate under high pressure, and hoses and assemblies have a shelf life. When improperly stored, installed and/or serviced, hoses and parts can become damaged and spray hot, highly ...