Bent axis and in-line axial piston motors are both high performance designs featuring high efficiency at high operating pressures. But which is best? To answer this question, a comparison of relative performance advantages is required.

Bent axis designs can be ‘bent’ to angle of up to about 40°. Whereas the swash plate angle on an in-line design is typically limited … Read more

In The Hydraulic Troubleshooting Handbook I define and explain 12 principles for troubleshooting anything successfully. And I use examples from various fields of endeavor, in addition to hydraulics, including medicine and IT.

Troubleshooting Principle #5 is: Never Take Anyone Else’s Word For It. And I observed a good example of the application of this principle recently when, after moving … Read more

As every hydraulics user who’s been around for a while knows, hydraulic component manufacturers are notorious for the smoke and mirrors they use to deny warranty claims.

Now, this is NOT to say all warranty claims are legitimate. In fact, it’s very safe to say they’re not. But when a hydraulic component fails prematurely, what IS needed is accurate information, … Read more