The four culprits — where to look to reduce hydraulic system leakage
Fluid leakage is a problem that virtually every hydraulic system user will experience sooner or later. What causes the leakage, however, might come as a surprise. The short-term consequences and long-term costs of leakage can be significant. By using a comprehensive and effective process for determining the best hydraulic connections, the four common causes of leakage can be systematically evaluated to determine the best solution and thereby control costs.Read the rest here.
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All about rotary actuators
"Chapter 19: Rotary Actuator Circuits" is the latest chapter in Bud Trinkel's Fluid Power Circuits Explained available here. These fluid power devices allow you to obtain partial- or multiple-turn rotary action and/or accurate stopping of rotary output. Bud's first book, Fluid Power Basics, features 22 chapters discussing critical basic knowledge on fluid power technology and components. To read any chapter, click here.
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