Vacuum Assist to Lift Single-Acting Vertical Hydraulic Cylinders
For discussion purposes, we will assume the cylinder is 4 inches in diameter, the rod is 2 inches in diameter, and all math figured here is approximate. This …
Keep That Pressure Under Control!
Machinery in a plant often operates at pressure settings higher than that actually needed to get the job done. Elevated pressure settings can cause excessive …
Hmmm…Did I Torque Those Bolts?
HMMM…DID I TORQUE THOSE BOLTS? Am I sure I got ‘em all? It’s a common question when rebuilding anything that requires nuts or bolts to be torqued to a …
Hydrostatic Transmission Components
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS today are of such high quality and efficiency they don’t allow enough exchange of oil in the loop to keep temperatures …
Things to Remember for an Equipment Maintainer
THINGS TO REMEMBER if you are an equipment/machine maintainer, whether industrial, mobile, or even pneumatic: When selecting a replacement hose, consider …
Keep Compressed Air Dry!
It is vital to keep compressed air dry. Most compressed air systems have liquid water and water vapor, as a consequence of the compression of ambient air. Even …
What’s in Your Toolbox?
As technical trainers we’ve seen many interesting toolboxes across the country. One thing that has surprised us both is some lack of understanding when it …
Why Is My Air Valve Leaking Out The Exhaust?
A customer purchased and installed a 4-way air valve, however air leaked continuously out the exhaust port of the valve just like the old one he was replacing. …
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