Continuous monitoring of the filter elements in a hydraulic system can provide valuable clues to the performance of the filter and the condition of the system. But before discussing this, let’s consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of common filter locations in a hydraulic system.

Pressure filtration

Locating filtering media in the pressure line provides maximum protection for components … Read more

A question I get asked a lot by equipment owners, is the procedure for storing spare hydraulic cylinders for an extended period. So here’s what I recommend:

–Always store fully retracted.
–Store indoors in a clean, dry area.
–Smear the internal surfaces of eye/clevis bushes or bearings with grease – particularly if they’re steel.
–Protect any exposed chrome on the … Read more

A picture is worth a thousands words. And so is an accurate diagram. It can also be worth a lot of nickel. Consider the four main types of hydraulic diagrams in common use — and the consequences of having to manage a hydraulic machine without them:

Block Diagrams show the components of a hydraulic circuit as blocks joined by lines, … Read more