Hydraulic equipment forms the backbone of the modern construction industry. With tight deliverables and timelines stretching into months and sometimes years, it is to your benefit to keep your hydraulic equipment running. Let’s take a moment to identify the common problems that our hydraulic equipment experiences. The number one problem for hydraulic equipment is air and water contamination. It is estimated that better than three-quarters of the failures of hydraulic systems come from …

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Your hydraulic equipment is the heart and soul of your business. When the time comes for maintenance or repair, you had best be ready with a great solution provider. The catch is, how do you identify the right hydraulic repair shop in the first place? Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice. First, and most obviously, what is a shop’s reputation? What does the community have to say about the various shops in your area? Is there one that everyone knows to stay away from? Is there …

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Hydraulic equipment can be expensive, sometimes running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. And repair bills can be correspondingly high as well. However, malfunctioning equipment can be difficult to troubleshoot. What issues with your hydraulic pump could be corrected by you instead of making that expensive call to the repair shop? Safety first: start by performing a visual inspection for leaks. If you find one, verify how serious it is. Is it at a joint that can be tightened, or a …

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A well-maintained hydraulic pump should operate properly for years, but sometimes the internal pressure causes malfunctions and can even lead to system failures. When equipment stops workings, productivity comes to halt and can cause significant financial loss. Here are signs of wear and poor performance to watch out for that can indicate a problem.NoisesAll equipment makes noise while in operation but any new, loud, or abnormal sounds need checking out. Growling noises are a sign of cavitation, …

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What kind of replacement pump do you need? It depends on the application. Hydraulic equipment designs for oil rigs, heavy construction, heavy lifting cranes, and other heavy industries require specific types of industrial pumps depending on the application. For example, centrifugal pumps providing a high flow rate are popular for oil and gas for water injection and crude oil of a lower viscosity, often as part of a network of pumps. Their design limits them to horizontal fluid transfer, or lifts …

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