by Steve Downey | Jan 4, 2021 | Fluid Power Technical Topics, Uncategorized
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, but an incorrectly installed hydraulic pump could have your... by Erin Vezzetti | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Fluid Power Technical Topics, Hydraulic Repair
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 DCV problems your... 
by Steve Downey | Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Fluid Power Technical Topics, Hydraulic Repair
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 Control. Misaligned pumps also can...