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Hydraulic Parts Source is So Much More Than Pumps, Valves, and Motors

5/30/2023 12:09 PM

Hydraulic Parts Source is a premier supplier of remanufactured hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves. We are proud of the quality parts we provide.
But what makes us a cut above? That’s an easy answer – you do! Our...

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How Does a Hydrostatic Pump Work?

5/15/2023 11:07 AM

Hydrostatic pumps are useful within a hydraulic system, as they are designed not only to move fluid through the system, but are more versatile in their ability to create continuously variable transmission of fluid.As we have described in Hydraulic...

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How Do Directional Control Valves Work?

4/27/2023 10:37 AM

Valves have a unique ability to control fluid within a hydraulic system.Directional Control Valves (DCVs) do so by directing the path of hydraulic fluid (flow) through a circuit. They are used to start, stop, slow, accelerate, and change the...

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From Valves to Motion: Knowing How a Cylinder Works to Move a Hydraulic System

4/14/2023 10:23 AM

Hydraulic systems have to be precise as well as powerful, directing power transmission chains to convert mechanical energy into pressure before turning that flow back into mechanical movement.When the system is working as it should, it encompasses a principle...

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HPS Troubleshooting Tactics: Common Hydraulic Valve Issues

3/15/2023 10:47 AM

This is final article in our “Problem Solving Series,” where we will discuss approaches to identifying & resolving different issues that can plague a hydraulic system.
Diagnosing and fixing valve issues may take a little bit of troubleshooting...

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What Happens When Hydraulic Parts Suppliers & Distributors Join Forces?

3/15/2023 10:04 AM

A solid relationship between fluid power distributors and hydraulic parts suppliers is essential for meeting end-user needs and avoiding any unnecessary road bumps.Good hydraulic parts suppliers not only provide quality new and remanufactured hydraulics (such as motors, pumps...

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Problem Solving Series - System Failure

2/17/2023 9:57 AM

This is the second of three articles in our “Problem Solving Series,” where we will discuss approaches to identifying & resolving different issues that can plague a hydraulic system.
Diagnosing and fixing issues may take a little bit of...

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Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Tactics for Low Pressure

1/31/2023 9:51 AM

This is the first article in our “Problem Solving Series,” where we will discuss approaches to identifying & resolving different issues that can plague a hydraulic system.Diagnosing and fixing issues with hydraulics systems takes troubleshooting, and the troubleshooting process...

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The 5 Main Components of Hydraulic Systems

1/16/2023 10:18 AM

What do wheelchair lifts, wing flaps on aircraft, and car and truck brakes have in common?
Answer: They all employ hydraulic systems
Hydraulic systems transmit power via hydraulic pressure to accomplish work on a machine. The work function...

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A Review of the Basics of Hydraulics

12/15/2022 9:17 AM

Equipment in the automotive, construction, and manufacturing sectors – among others – relies on the transmission of power from one place to another. For a large portion of the components, this power is conducted through the use of a liquid (hydraulics) or...

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5 Things All Hydraulic Suppliers Should Know

11/18/2022 9:13 AM

Supplying your customers isn’t just selling them parts and products they need. Being a true go-to supplier takes a level of expertise about the field that, when the customer is in need, can be used to accommodate customer...

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Hydraulics Market COVID-19 Impact: Reports Indicate a Rebound

10/21/2022 9:08 AM

With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, many businesses were forced to shut down their manufacturing plants and halt most of their operations. The Hydraulics market took a hit as the entire supply chain was interrupted....

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At HPS, Remanufacturing Lowers Price AND Wait Time - But Not Quality

9/26/2022 7:08 PM

We all know that every part in a fluid power system will face the need to be repaired or replaced at some point in the future.

When that time comes, however, is the market really aware of...

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Filter Management: Preventive Maintenance Schedule vs. Monitoring

8/21/2022 7:03 PM

Of all the elements that are needed to keep hydraulic systems running smoothly and free of contamination, filters are known to be one of the most important to maintain – but they often are the first to be neglected.
A...

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Our Products: Rexroth Moves from Humble Beginnings to Worldwide Success

7/18/2022 6:44 PM

Hydraulic Parts Source specializes in four product lines: Vickers, Denison, the Rexroth A10VSO series, and Servo and Proportional valves.

In our previous articles in this series, we discussed the Denison and Vickers product lines and why we choose...

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Denison’s Innovative Beginnings Show Through in Quality, Flexible Parts

6/20/2022 6:38 PM

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...

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Our Products: Get to Know True Blue Vickers

6/6/2022 6:30 PM

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Pascal’s Principle and the Origin of Hydraulics

5/31/2022 6:25 PM

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...

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Avoiding Devastating Cavitation Damage

5/3/2022 6:16 PM

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...

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Hydraulic Parts: How to Make Green Choices

4/18/2022 6:09 PM

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...

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Hydraulic System Hazards: Avoiding Safety Issues from the Beginning

4/5/2022 5:58 PM

Hydraulic systems have some real muscle, capable of allowing the heaviest equipment to perform giant tasks with the use of pressurized fluid.

But within these robust systems, and the parts needed for them to operate, are unique and...

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Motors 101: Hydraulics at Work

3/21/2022 7:00 PM

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...

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Valves 101: It’s All About Control - and Some Other Need-to-Know Facts

3/7/2022 6:53 PM

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...

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Hydraulic Pumps 101: Knowledge to Meet the Needs of Your End-Users

2/2/2022 6:43 PM

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...

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Reducing Wear & Tear on Hydraulic Seals and Gaskets

1/12/2022 6:32 PM

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...

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Preparing Hydraulic Systems for Cold Weather

12/13/2021 10:19 AM

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, it’s important...

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Promotional Gift Ideas for Fluid Power Distributors to Unwrap Marketing Potential

11/29/2021 10:00 AM

Giving customized, branded gifts is a highly effective marketing tactic for promotion for fluid power distributors. It cannot be underestimated how successful gifting promotional products is to spreading awareness of your brand to a wide audience for strengthening existing relationships...

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Need-to-Know Fluid Power Facts: The 5 W's of Hydraulic Oil Viscosity

11/29/2021 9:32 AM

Lubricant engineers know the value of understanding oil viscosity before choosing the right petroleum-based hydraulic oil for any application.
Selecting the right fluid viscosity, which is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow, is necessary to...

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How to Close the Sales Gap & Increase Revenue: Part 2

11/8/2021 8:06 PM

Continuing on from our previous blog about the importance of closing the sales gap, we invite you to begin practical steps toward closing the gap by using what you know to take your business further down the road with increased...

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Finding & Fixing Internal Hydraulic Leaks

10/11/2021 7:59 PM

When you think of a hydraulic oil leak, you might picture a dripping hose fitting or valve, and a puddle of fluid resting on the floor.
In some cases, however, less obvious leaks might be making your entire...

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Selecting the Right Hydraulic Fluid: More Complicated Than It Sounds

9/13/2021 5:23 PM

Finding the proper hydraulic oil for your fluid power system might seem like a simple task, but there is a dizzying number of hydraulic oils available and you will need to find the specific one that works with your fluid...

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The Importance of Closing the Sales Gap for Hydraulics Distributors: Part 1

8/1/2021 5:13 PM

The classic adage about not reinventing the wheel applies to sales approaches in some simple but important ways for hydraulic parts suppliers.
What Does This Mean?
Generally, it can be assumed that most end-user companies in...

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The Effects of Summer Heat on a Hydraulic Fluid

7/1/2021 5:07 PM

As summer heats up large facilities, companies that use fluid power systems should take steps to ensure their fluid power equipment is equipped to cope with rising temperatures.
While cold weather is to blame for some fluid power...

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Change Filter Elements to Avoid a Hydraulic System Nightmare

6/7/2021 5:02 PM

Many hydraulic system failures are a direct result of system contamination, and many are also preventable. As it is with most things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In this article we talk about the...

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5 Sources of Hydraulic Fluid Contamination (and How to Address Them)

6/1/2021 4:09 PM

Hydraulic fluid contamination can cause major damage to hydraulic fluid power systems. To keep hydraulic fluid clean, it is important to know the main sources of contamination. In this article, we look at 5 major sources of contamination in hydraulic...

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How to Win Back Lost Customers: 5 Steps for Fluid Power Distributors

4/19/2021 4:03 PM

Winning back lost customers is a goal every distributor should aim for. Why grow new revenue, which costs much more to do, when you are losing existing revenue in spades?
In this article, we discuss:
What makes customers...

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7 Outside Sales Strategies to Drive Fluid Power Revenue

4/5/2021 3:54 PM

Modern companies often ignore face-to-face selling in favor of its younger brother: Inside sales.
That’s understandable since inside sales teams can be from 40% to 90% less expensive than an outside sales team...

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4 Reasons Fluid Power Distributors Should Consider Promotional Gifts

3/16/2021 3:48 PM

Promotional products have long been a trusted marketing tool, but do they work in business-to-business marketing? Will they work to attract new business from end users, and keep current end users coming back for more?
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Hydraulic System Corrosion: 3 Causes & 6 Prevention Tips

3/10/2021 3:42 PM

Corrosion is high on the list of causes rendering a hydraulic system useless.

Corrosion is the chemical reaction between a metal and a chemical, typically an acid. Rust is the chemical union of ferrous metals (iron and...

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Setting and Troubleshooting Relief Valves in Hydraulic Systems

2/23/2021 3:36 PM

Hydraulic relief valves limit system pressure to protect components. The valves also limit the hydraulic system’s maximum output force. All hydraulic system relief valves work by balancing the hydraulic force with an adjustable spring force. Whenever the relief valve...

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When & How to Replace a Hydraulic Pump Hose Assembly

2/8/2021 3:26 PM

Hydraulic hoses move pressurized fluid to and from hydraulic system components. Designed to be flexible and durable, all hose assemblies eventually wear down from constant pressure and need replacement.
Hose assemblies that suddenly fail can cause employee injury, property...

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3 Checks When Commissioning Open Loop Hydraulic Pumps

1/4/2021 1:56 PM

Replacing a pump in a hydraulic system should be simple, right? Just take the pump out of the box, install it in the machine, fill the case with oil, connect all the lines, and turn it on. It sounds simple...

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3 Directional Control Valve Problems & Fixes

12/15/2020 12:22 PM

Direct Control Valves (DCVs) that aren’t working correctly can cause problems with your customer’s hydraulic system. You can troubleshoot some DCV problems on the fly, when the hydraulic system is online. This article provides information on 3...

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3 Ways to Align a Hydraulic Pump

12/1/2020 12:15 PM

Many hydraulic pump failures are rooted in misalignment, when two shafts are not running on the same axis through the center. Misalignment causes 50% of the costs from breakdowns to rotating machinery, according to an article in Flow...

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Why Are My Hydraulic Seals Failing? 6 Common Causes

11/16/2020 12:09 PM

Is your end-user experiencing a fluid leak? It might be a failing seal.

Seals are important to hydraulic components such as pumps and cylinders —they prevent fluid from leaking between parts. Hydraulic seals don’t last forever...

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8 End-User Tips for Choosing a Hydraulic Fluid Power Products Distributor

11/2/2020 12:05 PM

Regardless of the size of your business operations, a successful and strategic buying strategy is critical. The strength of your supply chain is instrumental in providing cost effective solutions in maintaining efficient operations. If you operate and maintain hydraulic processes...

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How to Choose Servo and Proportional Valve Repair Facilities

10/12/2020 11:53 AM

Technical expertise is critical in servo and proportional valve repair and very few companies are qualified to do it right. It’s a service that helps distributors save their end-user customers money by repairing servo and proportional valve pumps...

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8 Checks for Restarting Hydraulic Pumps After Long Shutoff

9/29/2020 11:45 AM

As hydraulic fluid power industries return to business amid the COVID-19 crisis, it is key to take care when restarting hydraulic machinery that you do not do more harm than good. When hydraulics sit for weeks or months at...

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6 Key Hydraulic Product Distributor Strengths

9/21/2020 11:38 AM

As manufacturers search for ways to increase margins, they may eye distributor profit pools. On occasion, a manufacturer might “cut out the middleman” and forge a direct relationship that leaves distributors out in the cold.
This is a shortsighted...

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8 Things to Check When Your Hydraulic Pump Stops Flowing

9/1/2020 9:47 AM

Hydraulic pumps often stop working. Lack of flow or system pressure is the most common hydraulic pump problem. Here we’ll talk about 8 typical problem sources worthy of investigation.
The first step is to detect the problem. Begin...

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3 Common Causes of Noisy Pumps and What to Check

8/17/2020 9:34 AM

Hearing a lot of noise from any part of your machinery is less than ideal. However, with hydraulic pumps, this is a loud and clear sign that something is off.
Hydraulic pumps are full of fluids that course...

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Old Cores: The Key to New Revenue for Fluid Power Distributors

8/3/2020 9:01 AM

Distributors are constantly looking for ways to add new value to their end-user relationships as well as growing new revenue for their business. One way fluid power distributors in particular can accomplish this is starting a Core Buy-Back...

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What is Remanufacturing?

5/8/2020 8:34 AM

Remanufacturing is part of a welcome evolution in the fluid power industry. Quality expectations rose in the 1990s, sparking a shift from repairs and rebuilds to remanufactures. The out-of-date repair/rebuild process replaced only the worn part and...

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