How to Add a Hydraulic Valve to a Tractor
There are many agricultural tools and machines that employ hydraulics for smooth working. And note that a tractor is among these powerful and sturdy machines that rely or depend on the sheer power...
MagisterHydraulics
2022
How to Replace a Hydraulic Hose
Hydraulic hoses and various couplings are the crucial components of most construction machines and agricultural parts and equipment. You know that couplings and hoses are integral to all hydraulic...
MagisterHydraulics
2022
Hydraulic ports tutorial
Synopsis AcronymsBrief IntroductionRecognition toolsConnections from the U.S.National Pipe Tapered Fuel National Pipe straight mechanical JIC 37° Flare SAE 45° Flare SAE Straight Thread...
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2021
Directional control valve center options
Directional Control Valve Centers Four-way three-position hydraulic directional control valves come with four common valve center options: Directional control valve center options for mobile...
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2021
What has to be taken into consideration in the choice and use of hydraulic hoses?
Hydraulic high-pressure hoses, with four-fold security to prevent bursts, should be used as connector hoses. In addition to the four preferred lengths, lengths are also supplied up to customer...
MagisterHydraulics
2021
Hydraulic System Maintenance
Regularly review hydraulic system maintenance, always make sure to follow manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. Also, consider the storage condition, external influences, working...
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2021
Hydraulic system troubleshooting
The sources of hydraulic system failures can be tricky to identify, but some troubleshooting steps can help narrow down the possible options. So how do you troubleshoot a hydraulic system? Here are...
MagisterHydraulics
2021
What hydraulic pump do I need for my application?
Hydraulic gear pump selection depends on the number of factors such as: required oil flow rate, desired working pressure of the application, hydraulic cylinder oil volume displacement, speed of the...
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2021
What are the common causes of hydraulic cylinder failure?
Side loading Side loading is a very common hydraulic cylinder failure, which is caused from the cylinder being misaligned which creates an unparalleled force on the piston rod. Hydraulic cylinder...
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2021
What is the difference between double and single acting hydraulic cylinders?
Double-Acting (DAT) – have a port for each side, supplied with hydraulic fluid for both, the retraction and extension. Used for power up – power down...
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2021
How to choose and use hydraulic cylinders safely?
Many of the failures in a hydraulic system show similar symptoms: a gradual or sudden loss of high pressure, resulting in the loss of power or speed in the cylinders. In fact, the cylinder may stall...
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2021
How many types of hydraulic cylinders are there?
The three most common hydraulic cylinder configurations are piston hydraulic cylinders, telescopic hydraulic cylinders and plunger hydraulic cylinders. Each cylinder design varies by the type of...
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2021
How to repair hydraulic cylinders?
Hydraulic cylinders take a significant part of the entire hydraulic system. They are mechanical actuators that provide the unidirectional force. Integration of hydraulic cylinders will eliminate...
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2021
How to change hydraulic cylinders?
In most times, a hydraulic cylinder can be repaired by changing out pistons or seals inside the cylinder. However, on rare occasions, you may need to replace the entire cylinder itself. If that...
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2021
Dieseling of hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic Cylinder Dieseling meaning! Hydraulic system of any type and complexity, involving hydraulic cylinders within always has an exposure for dieseling effect. Such issue can be very dangerous...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
How to measure a hydraulic cylinder replacement?
In order to measure and decide which hydraulic cylinder you need, first of all you would have to visually determine the type of hydraulic cylinder you try to replace. Here are the the main three...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
Why do hydraulic cylinders start leaking?
Why do hydraulic cylinders start leaking? Seals play a major role in hydraulic cylinders – they contain the fluid and prevent the leakage of fluid. The seals for a rod sealing system...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
How to choose hydraulic oil?
It’s more than common to deal with lubricated machines and most of us love to take good care of them. Just like we love to maintain our health and fitness by taking healthy food and...
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2020
Basics of hydraulic directional control valves
About Direction Control Valve and Classification The directional control valves can start, stop, and control the direction of the flow. They are classified according to principal characteristics...
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2020
Fluid power formulas
Bore Diameter = Inside Tube Circumference / 3.1415 Rod Diameter = Rod Circumference / 3.1415 Stroke = Extended Length (center to center of pins) – Retracted Length (center to center of...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
Hydraulic hoses explained
A hydraulic hose is used to send hydraulic oil to hydraulic components, valves, actuators, and other hydraulic tools. Any type of hydraulic hoses are required to meet stringent standards to accustom...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
Basics of hydraulic hose fittings.
How to determine proper hydraulic hose fittings? Nowadays there are numerous types of tools and machinery that require a specific kind of sealing. Thread types also vary according to design...
MagisterHydraulics
2020
Basics of Hydraulic gear pumps.
A comprehensive guide on Gear Pump Define the gear pump? The gear pump is a PD (Positive displacement) pump. It helps to develop a flow by carrying the fluid between repeatedly enclosing interlocking...
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2020
Drift in hydraulic cylinder
Drift causes of hydraulic cylinder Indeed, the hydraulic system can have its challenges. When the hydraulic system has quit working, the primary thing that you should do is to check its hoses get...
MagisterHydraulics
2020