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Fundamentals of hydraulic pumps

A hydraulic pump is a mechanical device that converts mechanical power into hydraulic energy. It generates flow with enough power to overcome pressure induced by the load.

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    Fittings Basics

    Among the basic elements of virtually every hydraulic system is a series of fittings for connecting tube, pipe, and hose to pumps, valves, actuators, and other components....More
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    Joystick controls

    New interfaces expand possibilities for this popular control component....More
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    Compressed air efficiency

    Carefully engineered responses to compressed-air demand will result in more efficient systems and savings in operating costs....More
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    Air lubrication circuits

    Downstream lubricationT...More
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    Hose and tubing assemblies

    Proper blending of bent tube and hose assemblies on hydraulic systems can optimize performance and longevity....More
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    Shock absorbers

    The purpose of an energy-absorbing device is to stop a moving load with minimum load rebound, with minimum shock to the load, and minimum shock to surrounding equipment...More
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    Leakage prevention

    The total elimination of leakage in hydraulic systems continues to be elusive, despite impressive gains in other sectors of hydraulic technology....More
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    Hose installation

    You can make equipment more reliable and easier to maintain simply by following hose installation guidelines prescribed by manufacturers....More
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    Hydraulic power units

    A hydraulic power unit driven by an electric motor must be sized differently from one driven by an internal combustion engine - due to differences in their torque-speed curves....More
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    Electrohydraulic motion control

    In a departure from conventional wisdom, motion control can be implemented to increase production rate and product quality and consistency — all at the same time....More
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