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The wonder of hydraulic systems is the amount of work that can be performed through the force of liquid pressure in an enclosed system. These system dynamics benefit from being well-understood and widely adopted. Less well-understood is that the fluid pressure must be...

Used in everything from mobile truck cranes to enormous multi-story tower cranes, counterweight systems are integral to the operation of crane operations. Put simply, a counterweight offsets the weight of the load being lifted and prevents the entire crane from...

Moving freight has created some very specialized niches in heavy equipment. One of the most specialized is the side lift crane—a unique vehicle used in docks and freight yards across the world to streamline the operation of moving cargo containers from one cargo...

Trenchers are used for digging ditches across the work site, and support various projects from creating small landscaping projects to burying water mains, data cables, and electrical conduits. They reduce hours of formerly back-breaking pick-and-shovel work into...

We’ve talked about the necessity of good maintenance to keep your hydraulics in great condition. And anyone who has ever owned a car knows that one of the cornerstones of mechanical maintenance is lubrication. But what, exactly, does lubrication do for our hydraulics...

Valves are an essential part of hydraulics systems—you need to be able to regulate the flow of hydraulic fluid to the portions of the equipment that are currently performing your work. Proportional valves allow an even greater amount of control over these operations....

For every huge construction job requiring a full-scale construction-style crane, dozens need a smaller, more compact lifting mechanism without all the extraneous infrastructure. For those looking for some assistance with hauling and lifting on a smaller scale, the jib...

Seen everywhere from construction sites to mining operations, the “loader” (also known as front-end loader) is maybe the most recognizable piece of hydraulics-based heavy equipment we are familiar with. It is so common because it is so versatile and able to be...

The importance of seals in your hydraulic systems cannot be overstated. Seals contain your fluid, prevent contaminants from entering, and maintain maximum pressure between your components. While there are static seals for fixed components and dynamic seals for parts...