Hydraulics

Do you know what your fluid is made of? Using the right hydraulic fluid is essential to performance and hose life.    Most hydraulic fluids are petroleum products. Some are water or a mixture of water and glycol. Synthetic fluids are now common such as phosphate esters.    Hydraulic leaks can cause serious contamination to …

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Don’t wait until something goes wrong to replace your hydraulic hose assemblies. The hoses and couplings are critical for the transfer of hydraulic fluid from the pump to machine components where they supply the pressure and flow to create the force needed to do the work.    Basics of Hoses and Couplings   Most hoses …

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