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Asphalt and concrete pavers are an essential piece of equipment in the construction of roads, parking lots, and other surfaces. They play a critical role in laying down a smooth and uniform layer of material, ensuring a durable and long-lasting surface. The operation...

The materials science behind the fittings and attachments on your hydraulic equipment is not usually considered, but it is very important to the scope and scale of work you are wanting to perform. While plastics offer an inexpensive, flexible, and non-corrosive option...

The materials used to manufacture hydraulic components are almost as varied as the uses of hydraulics themselves. Depending on the usage the components are being put to, you will find varying materials, determined by the exact requirements for strength, flexibility,...

Resembling the offspring of a tank and a construction crane, the crawler crane is a common sight on construction sites across the country. Valued for their versatility in “pick and carry” roles, the crawler crane can lift a load and relocate it to another location on...

Used in applications from construction to agriculture, the hydraulic ripper is an intimidating device. Resembling a fang or claw built around a single hydraulic piston, the ripper is used to punch through concrete, remove reinforced construction materials, or even...

There is no doubt that the key to keeping your hydraulics equipment running is a regular routine maintenance schedule. But it is also a known fact that hydraulic fluid can be nasty stuff, a potential source of burns, poisoning, and irritation, even when not taking...

Any time loads are being moved under weight, the stability of the pieces moving the load are of paramount importance. Used in everything from trucks, to masts, to cranes, hydraulic outriggers are secondary systems that act as additional points in the load bearing...

Towering over construction sites and dockyards across the world, the hammerhead crane is a common sight to most of us. It is a distinctive design, with the supporting tower emerging above the elongated boom, offset with the stack of counterweights to offset the boom,...

There are dozens of systems that can be attached to your heavy equipment. The mind boggles. They can do everything from general tasks, to simple ones. The one most commonly found, from farms to construction sites, is the scraper blade – maybe the most common...