When properly applied in a hydraulic circuit, bladder and diaphragm accumulators can have a long and trouble-free life. But if their operating parameters are not correct, recurring failure can result. Consider this story from one of our members:

“Currently we are using a miniature accumulator from Hawe — part number AC 130-1/4, max. operating pressure 500 bar, max. gas fill … Read more

I got this beef from the Chairman of an association of contractors in a particular industry in a European country (all of whom shall remain nameless to protect their identity):

“We depend heavily on hydraulic equipment. Our problem is that the manufacturers seem to make machines to sell components and not for reliability. So they don’t provide any information regarding … Read more

Last week I had a conversation with an old client who’s been having a long-running battle with the manufacturer of a hydraulic machine he bought 3-years ago. The machine has never performed to either my client’s satisfaction or the manufacturer’s advertised specifications.

This client is an owner/operator, which means his machine is his livelihood. And he’s had enough. So now … Read more