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Hydraulic Clutch Kit Selection and Setup Guide

Hydraulic Clutch Kit Selection and Setup Guide

The machine is ready for work, but the operator reports that first gear is difficult to select and reverse grinds after the clutch has been replaced. The pedal may feel heavy, spongy or inconsistent, while the friction plate and cover appear new. In this situation,...
High Speed Hydraulic Gear Motor: A Practical UK Guide

High Speed Hydraulic Gear Motor: A Practical UK Guide

You're halfway through specifying a replacement motor when the catalogue rating starts to look reassuring. The displacement matches, the shaft speed appears acceptable and the pressure figure leaves some room. Yet the machine runs for long shifts, sees cold...
Hydraulic Filter Selection Guide for UK Systems

Hydraulic Filter Selection Guide for UK Systems

Most hydraulic filter selection guides begin with a micron number. That's an understandable starting point, but it's also where many poor decisions begin. A 10 µm element can underperform if its beta ratio is weak, while a finer element can create...
2 Way Solenoid Valves Explained for UK Systems

2 Way Solenoid Valves Explained for UK Systems

A machine is down because a compact valve that starts or stops flow in a power pack has stopped responding. The coil has power, the pump is running, and the operator is waiting, but the actuator won't move. In many cases, the fault isn't mysterious. The...
Open Loop System Guide for UK Hydraulic Engineers

Open Loop System Guide for UK Hydraulic Engineers

You're standing beside a telehandler that lifts cleanly when the operator moves the lever, yet the oil temperature climbs during repeated work. Or perhaps you're specifying a factory press that behaves perfectly on short cycles but runs hot while idling...