Denison’s Innovative Beginnings Show Through in Quality, Flexible Parts
Hydraulic Parts Source specializes in four product lines: Vickers, Denison, the Rexroth A10VSO series, and Servo and Proportional valves. In this article, which is part of a series on the origins of each of the major hydraulics brands we offer, we’re...
Our Products: Get to Know True Blue Vickers
Hydraulic Parts Source is specialized in four product lines: Vickers, Denison, the Rexroth A10VSO series, and Servo and Proportional valves.HPS is proud to carry Vickers products, which offer an incredibly wide variety of applications, and a quality that...
Pascal’s Principle and the Origin of Hydraulics
Did you know that present-day applications of pressure within hydraulics systems derive from a principle developed nearly 370 years ago?French scientist Blaise Pascal first presented an idea in 1653 that developed into Pascal’s Law, a principle that allows...
Avoiding Devastating Cavitation Damage
Hydraulic pump cavitation is a destructive issue. It is the likely cause of symptoms such as excess noise and energy usage, damage to the pump, and pump failure.Although each of these symptoms can indicate other concerns, cavitation is one of the most...
Hydraulic Parts: How to Make “Green” Choices
Environmental impact may or may not be on your mind when ensuring hydraulics systems are functioning optimally. Luckily, choices made for functionality or cost may already be working to provide some earth-friendly benefits. Some of these greener, earth-friendly...
Motors 101: Hydraulics at Work
This article, Motors 101, continues in HPS’ series of articles focused on “the basics” of major categories of hydraulic parts. If you are in fluid power sales or service, and need a reputable repair resource for Hydraulic motors, pumps, or valves, HPS is ready to...
Valves 101: It’s All About Control – and Some Other Need-to-Know Facts.
We all know distributors are a valuable resource for end-users of fluid power products, often providing local, on-site, customer support. Closer to end-users than manufacturers, their customers should be able to rely on that local support. To help provide that...
Hydraulic Pumps 101: Knowledge to Meet the Needs of Your End-Users
Knowledge is selling power when it comes to meeting the needs of your end-users. Fluid power distributors can take what they learn about customers’ specific pumps, motors, and valves, and put that knowledge to use for their clients. Hydraulic pumps are one of the most...
Reducing Wear & Tear on Hydraulic Seals and Gaskets
Replacing seals and gaskets is an inevitable part of ensuring hydraulics systems are functioning optimally. The right seal goes a long way in reducing contamination in a hydraulic system. There are steps you can take, however, to reduce wear and tear between...
Preparing Hydraulic Systems for Cold Weather
In our previous post about the effects of heat on a fluid power system, we reflected on how heat can lead to problems in a hydraulic system, and ways to mitigate it.With winter fast approaching here in Michigan, it’s important to begin considering the...