Up to 90% of all hydraulic system failures can be attributed to contaminated oil, says hydraulic component maker Muncie Power Products, Muncie, Ind. And a recent Canadian study found ...

Converting mechanical energy to fluid form provides the "muscle" in a fluid-power system. The power source is the key element in a fluid-power system. In a pneumatic system the power source is an air ...

REE Automotive has filed a patent for a hydraulic pump design featuring a screw, nut, cylindrical tube, and piston assembly to control liquid flow. The innovative design aims to improve efficiency and ...

When Southwest Airlines on Tuesday grounded 128 planes after discovering it failed to perform mandatory inspections of the backup hydraulic systems on the aircrafts, it begged the obvious question: ...

Efficiency, safety, and providing support for optimal performance are key considerations when choosing equipment to move water and fuels through a power plant. Power plant operators know the ...

Aeration occurs when air contaminates the hydraulic fluid. Symptoms include foaming of the fluid, erratic actuator movements, and a banging or knocking noise when it compresses and decompresses as it ...

Modern computer modeling software programs, such as PIPE-FLO, are powerful tools proven to identify the entire system operation and determine the best and safest design solution. November 12, 2021 ...