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8/29/2024 4:12 PM
We have shared how a solid relationship between fluid power distributors and hydraulic parts suppliers is essential for meeting end-user needs and avoiding any...
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Posted By: amalerman
8/29/2024 3:45 PM
Digitalization is transforming industries across the board, and the hydraulics sector is no exception.
The hydraulics industry, historically known for its mechanical...
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The hydraulics industry, historically known for its mechanical...
Posted By: amalerman
2/15/2024 2:50 PM
Now that you know how a test stand works, you might be wondering why HPS would invest in one.
That’s an...
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Posted By: amalerman
2/1/2024 3:04 PM
Remanufacturing hydraulic parts offers a range of benefits.
Remanufacturing aligns with sustainable practices by promoting the reuse of components and reducing the demand...
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Remanufacturing aligns with sustainable practices by promoting the reuse of components and reducing the demand...
Posted By: amalerman
1/26/2024 9:55 AM
After learning that Hydraulic Parts Source invested $250,000 to build a one-of-a-kind, entirely custom-engineered component test stand you may be...
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Posted By: amalerman
1/5/2024 9:16 AM
Hydraulic technology empowers operators to perform various tasks, such as rotating shafts, lifting substantial weights, and drilling precise holes. This process is widely used as...
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Posted By: amalerman
12/20/2023 12:27 PM
As valuable resources for end-users, distributors are often the providers of support and knowledge when it comes to the products they sell. Fluid power...
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12/8/2023 1:18 PM
Low levels of hydraulic fluids can harm systems and result in poor efficiency, but they are often monitored and remedied quickly. But what about overfilled...
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Posted By: amalerman
11/9/2023 8:41 PM
Hydraulics distributors may find that their customers are on the go a lot, and this can be a major insight into unwrapping marketing potential with...
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Posted By: amalerman
11/8/2023 1:42 PM
A failing hydraulic pump often comes after many signs point to the larger issue.
So, to avoid a failing pump, be vigilant when...
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So, to avoid a failing pump, be vigilant when...
10/25/2023 9:11 PM
Hydraulic valves, as you may already know, are the mechanical devices used to control power by regulating the flow of fluid within a system. They...
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Posted By: amalerman
10/23/2023 8:25 AM
Pumps are the heart of hydraulic systems, which literally “pump” fluid to deliver the energy needed to power movement. This is an important action, and...
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10/11/2023 1:00 PM
You may know how to replace corroded parts in a hydraulic system, but do you ever wonder why corrosion occurs in the first place? Corrosion...
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9/26/2023 9:29 AM
If you hear an unexpected noise coming from your hydraulic system, you may be concerned, and for good reason. We expounded on 3 causes of...
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Posted By: amalerman
8/13/2023 3:54 PM
Although there is good evidence that strategies to optimize outside fluid power sales are worth face-to-face relationship-building efforts, having efficacious inside sales...
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Posted By: amalerman
8/10/2023 6:15 PM
As described in Hydraulic Pumps 101, hydraulic pumps are among the most necessary components in a hydraulic system. They convert mechanical energy into hydraulic power...
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8/2/2023 5:26 PM
Hydraulic Valves, which are used to control hydraulic power by regulating the flow of fluid, are as complex as they are vital to a hydraulic...
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7/13/2023 8:02 AM
When exposed to cold temperatures, problems can culminate quickly within a hydraulic system, often starting with an increase in oil viscosity and cavitation. ...
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6/7/2023 12:00 AM
Hydraulic Parts Source is a premier supplier of remanufactured hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves, and we value what education we can provide for our customers...
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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....
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Answer: They all employ hydraulic systems
Hydraulic...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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In our previous articles...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
6/6/2022 6:30 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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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French scientist Blaise...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Luckily, choices made for functionality or cost...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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But...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Selecting the right fluid...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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What Does...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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That’s understandable since inside sales...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Corrosion is the chemical reaction between a metal and...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Seals are important to hydraulic components such as pumps...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
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...
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