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.
Category: Hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic Cylinder Safety – Knowledge is Power
Aside from receiving proper training and wearing the correct protective equipment, there are a number of important safety considerations that are specific to high-pressure hydraulic cylinders. Knowing this information can keep your equipment running efficiently and effectively and, more importantly, keep you safe.
How to mathematically figure out the tonnage of a 10,000 psi cylinder
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 […]
Choosing the Right Hydraulic Cylinder for a Lifting Application
How to determine the right sized cylinder to lift a heavy load? Determining the right sized cylinder when performing a lift is critical. Whether it is a piece of equipment you need to lift or […]