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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...

The elements of hydraulic systems work together as one, converting the attempted compression of liquids into high-torque kinetic energy. If a single element in the chain of components fails, the whole system suffers a loss of efficiency or can fail completely. These...

Traveling across the country, it can be surprising how much of our cargo is still moved by rail transport. However, given the already existing infrastructure of railroads and engines, it remains a surprisingly affordable way to get cargo from one end of the country to...

A frequent sight at road construction and repair sites, the road grader is immediately identifiable with its centrally mounted blade sitting between the single front axle and double rear axles. Though it looks simple in design, the precision required for ground...

Hydraulic systems on heavy equipment are not cheap. Making sure your systems are in perfect shape is the key to not having to pay for expensive repairs or even component replacements. The primary way of caring for these critical systems is via preventive maintenance....

When admiring our heavy hydraulic equipment, we usually pay the most attention to the motors, pistons, and cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into torque. But of equal importance are all of the “parts” that go along with our hydraulics systemsw—without which...