Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Hydraulic Fluid Contamination During Production Typically, newly produced hydraulic fluid has an ISO 4406 Cleanliness Code ranging from 17/16/14 to 20/18/16. While this may exceed the standard recommendations of many equipment manufacturers, experts believe that even...
Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Common Hydraulic Equipment Mistakes With over twenty years in the hydraulics industry, I’ve had the opportunity to observe and learn from the various mistakes and oversights hydraulic equipment users make during maintenance. Mistake 1 – Changing the Oil Car Lift...
Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Recently, I was asked about the procedure for flushing hydraulic systems to switch from one type of fluid to another. Some suggested methods included using brake cleaner, diesel fuel, or acid-based cleaners. Depending on the O-rings and seals in your Car Lift For Sale...
Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Hose Sizing and Flow Velocity Proper hose inner diameter (I.D.) sizing is crucial for achieving the correct flow velocity. Insufficient flow results in poor system performance, while excessive flow can lead to high pressure drops, system damage, and leaks. Use the...
Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Hydraulic Systems and Fluid Selection The concept of hydraulic systems can be traced back to the early days of the industrial revolution, notably with Joseph Bramah’s development of the first hydraulic press in 1795, utilizing Pascal’s law. This law...
Oct 7, 2024 | Car Lift For Sale
Hydrostatic pumps play a crucial role in hydraulic systems by not only moving fluid but also by providing a continuously variable transmission of fluid, making them highly versatile. As explained in Hydraulic Pumps 101, hydraulic pumps come in two main types: variable...
