Can Hydraulic Flange Misalignment Cause Leakage?
September 26th, 2018Across two dimensions, a hydraulic flange misalignment error is causing trouble. The two collars are fastened evenly. All the way around, the bolts clamp the two faces together, with a seal or compound-jointed gasket adding integrity to the joint. Rotationally, however, the “twist” introduced by a rotational misalignment error is causing problems. Worse still, there’s […]
Fairey Arlon (Parker) Hydraulic Replacement Filters: Purposes and Functions
September 14th, 2018In-hand, a Fairey Arlon replacement filter feels hefty and solid. The component is cylindrical, filled with microglass, a media that functions well in hydraulic applications, and ready for duty. Slipping out of hand, it’s soon fitted as a hydraulic replacement filter, one that replaces the aging in-line fluid sieving device that’s clogging an essential piece […]
The Importance of Standard Testing for Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
August 27th, 2018Hydraulic hoses add flexibility to what would otherwise be an entirely rigid system. That’s an ironic perk, considering the very flexible nature of the energy transmission fluid. But it’s true, metal tubing is rigid and fixed. In addition to flexibility, hoses isolate noise propagating vibrations. Loaded with benefits, then, flexible conduits and their fittings must […]
Filtration and Conditioning Hydraulic Systems: Do’s and Don’ts
August 17th, 2018Tight dimensional tolerances exist between moving hydraulic components. There’s just not much clearance between the precision-manufactured parts as they slide past one another. Because of this tight-knit build, even a slight filtration problem is going to cause trouble. Equipment conditioning fails next, with heat reducing the system’s formerly efficient fluid workings. Avoiding these pitfalls, we’re […]
Chelsea Power Take-Off: Uses and Applications in Hydraulics
July 26th, 2018A power take-off is a singularly focused piece of hydraulically powered equipment. The device receives energy from a power source, then that energy is transmitted to a separate fluid-powered device. Chelsea power take-offs push that fluid-mechanical principle to the limit. They’re built for heavy-duty applications, for big trucks and other workhorse usage domains. Look, there’s […]
