There are several choices to make when deciding how to build your pneumatic connections. Depending on your application, the tubing material could vary widely. Which should you choose? Connections must be made throughout your application. You have to connect the air compressor to the coolers and receiver tanks that store the air. From there, you connect to the […]
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Is There Water In My Oil?
How to know if there is water in the hydraulic system? Creamy appearance of fluid in the sight level gauge Fluid seems to be growing in volume; fluid coming out of the filler/breather (a pretty sure sign the water/oil heat exchanger has failed) Water in hydraulic fluid: Depletes some additives and reacts with others to form corrosive […]
Continue readingInspecting and Assembling a 37° Flared Tube End
Incorrect installation and assembly of hydraulic fittings are major causes for leakage in hydraulic systems. By preventing leakage in your hydraulic systems, you can avoid unnecessary costs such as: The high price of hydraulic oil Maintenance costs Energy loss System inefficiencies Environmental concerns 37° flared fittings seal systems by employing the use of metal-to-metal contact […]
Continue readingWhat Happens When You Don’t Change Your Filter Element?
The vast majority of hydraulic system failures directly result from system contamination. The costs associated with this contamination result from downtime, component replacement, fluid replacement and increased maintenance. While most people understand the importance of filtration, general upkeep and element replacement frequency is an entirely different story.
Continue readingWhy Do We Use Gauge Snubbers and Valves?
When designing a hydraulic system, it is important to consider the type(s) of monitoring components you require. While a variety of factors can be monitored including oil flow, oil pressure, oil level, oil temperature and oil cleanliness, the most common factor to consider is oil pressure. The most simple and cost-effective way to monitor oil pressure […]
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