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Hydraulic System Corrosion: 3 Causes & 6 Prevention Tips

Hydraulic System Corrosion: 3 Causes & 6 Prevention Tips

by Steve Downey | Mar 10, 2021 | Fluid Power Technical Topics, Hydraulic Repair

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 steel) with oxygen, usually caused by water. Rust...
When & How to Replace a Hydraulic Pump Hose Assembly

When & How to Replace a Hydraulic Pump Hose Assembly

by Steve Downey | Feb 8, 2021 | Fluid Power Technical Topics, Hydraulic Repair

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,...
3 Directional Control Valve Problems & Fixes

3 Directional Control Valve Problems & Fixes

by Steve Downey | 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...
3 Ways to Align a Hydraulic Pump

3 Ways to Align a Hydraulic Pump

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...
Why Are My Hydraulic Seals Failing? 6 Common Causes

Why Are My Hydraulic Seals Failing? 6 Common Causes

by Steve Downey | Nov 16, 2020 | Blog, Hydraulic Repair

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. Like all hydraulic parts, they will...
8 Things to Check When Your Vane Pump Stops Flowing

8 Things to Check When Your Vane Pump Stops Flowing

by Steve Downey | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Hydraulic Repair, Vane Pumps

Vane pumps tend to stop pumping suddenly as opposed to gear pumps, which tend to lose efficiency over time. Lack of flow or system pressure is the most common hydraulic pump problem. Here we’ll talk about 8 flow problems and how to check for them.The first step is to...

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