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The Effect of U.S. Tariffs on Fluid Power Industries

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In March, President Donald Trump announced the imposition of tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. The argument was that the tariffs would be vital to helping reduce America’s trade deficit. While the jury is still out on how these tariffs will affect the economy over the long term, there are

Tips for Controlling Contaminations in Hydraulic Equipment

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Today’s hydraulic systems are expected to do more than ever, and fortunately the technological advances have kept up to meet today’s hydraulic needs. However, with greater usage of hydraulic systems and extended replacement intervals comes a greater risk of system contamination. This means anyone operating hydraulic equipment on a regular basis must make controlling system

Safety Issues to Consider When Working with Hydraulic Accumulators and Other Hydraulic Parts in Minnesota

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Any time you’re working with a hydraulic system, it’s important to be aware of some of the potential safety risks you face, which are inherent to many of these types of machines. Awareness of these issues will prevent accidents from occurring and keep everyone safe during usage of the equipment. Here are some of those

Tips for Maintaining Hydraulic Accumulators

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Gas-charged hydraulic accumulators are extremely common in most modern hydraulic systems. They have a variety of functional capabilities, including storing energy, thermal compensation, addressing leakage issues, shock absorption and energy recovery. There are many advantages associated with the use of hydraulic accumulators, and in many cases you can use them for years without experiencing any

How to Clean Your Hydraulic System Effectively

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Hydraulic systems are powerful pieces of machinery that require lots of care and upkeep to continue operating as intended. Whether you use a single hydraulic forklift at your company’s distribution center, or you employ dozens of pieces of hydraulic gear at a local construction site, it’s important to understand the nuances of hydraulic maintenance, and

How to Flush a Hydraulic System

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Hydraulic systems are interesting pieces of machinery that leverage hydraulic pressure in order to amplify mechanical output. Hydraulic systems make possible the day-to-day operations of heavy and light machinery, ranging from warehouse forklifts to massive construction cranes. Because hydraulic systems are under such constant and consistent pressure, however, it’s extremely important they’re maintained and cared