Fluid Power Journal

Tech Tips

Don’t Let the Common Problems Stump You!

See a collection of tips from industry professionals to help you with troubleshooting ideas.

Have some tips of your own? Email them tokcoblitz@fluidpowerjournal.com.

 

In the “Heat” of the Moment

IN THE “HEAT” OF THE MOMENT of a pneumatic system troubleshooting exercise, skilled workers frequently overlook the most important step. If this step is …

What’s in Your Toolbox? – Digital Measuring Tools

As technology advances, prices tend to become more affordable. Digital measuring tools have advanced into the 21st century. What was once reserved for …

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 …