by Cory Gilbert | May 31, 2022 | Blog, The History of Fluid Power
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 that allows large... 
by Cory Gilbert | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Fluid Power Technical Topics
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 one of the most problematic as... 
by Cory Gilbert | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Remanufactured Hydraulics
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-friendly... 
by Cory Gilbert | Mar 21, 2022 | Blog
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 valves, HPS is ready to... 
by Cory Gilbert | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Remanufactured Hydraulics
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 help provide that... 
by Cory Gilbert | Feb 2, 2022 | Blog
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. Hydraulic pumps are one of the most...