PowerX has many different types and sizes of high-pressure hydraulic pumps. Each power pack has a variety of flow characteristics and tank sizes to meet your high-pressure application. You must understand the different kinds of pumps, the oil capacity of the cylinder, ram, jack or tool you are going to drive, and the energy resources […]
Whether you call them hydraulic cylinders, jacks, or rams, they all serve a similar purpose. Automotive, Center Hole, Double Acting, Flat Body, Low Profile, Lock Nut, Lightweight Aluminum and Single Acting Cylinders all use hydraulic pressure to move a load. With a wide range of cylinder options available, selecting the right one requires careful consideration of your application. Answer these […]
Looking for an alternative to Enerpac hydraulic pumps? Explore PowerX’s full line of manual hand pumps, built for performance and engineered for value. Customers often ask, “When do I need a two-stage hand pump versus a single-stage hand pump?” Well, that depends on the type of work you are trying to do inside your hydraulic […]
Most hydraulic system failures in high-pressure hydraulic components are caused by contamination of the hydraulic fluid. The non-soluble particulates within the fluid have an abrasive quality that can limit the life of the hydraulic components and potentially cause catastrophic failure.
Hydraulic Pullers – Choosing Safely There are special safety considerations when using any type of mechanical equipment, and high powered hydraulic puller systems are no different. In addition, each piece of equipment, like High Pressure Hydraulic Pullers, have their own set of special considerations for keeping users safe. Knowing what these are ensures that you […]
Ever go into your tool chest and pull out a hydraulic cylinder and not know what size it is? It’s scratched up and you can’t read the cylinder label or worse yet, the manufacturer never stamped the cylinder with its capacity rating in the first place. (At PowerX International we laser etch cylinder capacity in […]
At PowerX International, we are always working to better meet the needs of our customers. As part of our continual effort to satisfy our customers, we have expanded our product offering. This post will highlight the new products that we have recently added to our catalog. Ultra High Pressure Hand Pumps Our new line of […]