by Cory Gilbert | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog, Hydraulic Repair, Remanufactured Hydraulics
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... 
by Cory Gilbert | 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... 
by Cory Gilbert | 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,... 
by Cory Gilbert | 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 Cory Gilbert | 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... 
by Cory Gilbert | 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...