Uses of Hydraulic Vane Motors
October 27th, 2015One of the first people to construct a hydraulic motor was William Armstrong; a well-known scientist, inventor and philanthropist. (1810–1900). He invented the hydraulic accumulator; a cast-iron cylinder that was fitted with a plunger that supported a very heavy weight. The plunger was raised slowly as it pulled in water. The plunger lifted until the […]
MHS Is the Official Product Distributor of Parker Pumps
October 9th, 2015There is no doubt that Parker Hannifin Corporation is the world’s leader in pump technology. It is a $13 billion global company that was founded in 1918. With near 100 years in the industry, you can be rest assured that their products are state-of-the-art. Parker’s wide-ranging engineering expertise places them in an outstanding position as […]
Custom Made Hydraulic Systems for Your Construction Needs
September 28th, 2015The difference between hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems is the method used to transfer power from point to point. Hydraulic systems employ pumps to apply pressure / force on fluids (i.e.: water, oil, etc.) between points, while pneumatic systems transfer power using compressed gas (i.e.: air, nitrogen, etc.). Pressure increases and performs the work during […]
The Significance of Fluid Filtration and Conditioning in Hydraulic Equipment
September 11th, 2015If the hydraulic lines and reservoirs that thread through a powered mechanism can be compared to any biological process, it would be the circulatory network that sends oxygen through the human body. Hydraulic pumps are substituted by the human heart in this organic metaphor, and filtration is handled by the kidneys, an organ that faithfully […]
Benefits of Onsite Service and Testing of Hydraulic Equipment
August 19th, 2015A reputable mobile hydraulics company is always more than happy to troubleshoot a product when problems occur. The client can unmount the device or have it professionally detached so that the internal mechanism can be evaluated for issues at a local shop. Of course, this familiar procedure is a little limiting. It restricts the inspection […]