Bauma 2016
Bauma is the largest construction equipment fair in the world. It takes place at the Munich Messe every three years. Over half a million people visited the fair in 2016. It is no surprise that accommodation rates in the city … Continued
Bauma is the largest construction equipment fair in the world. It takes place at the Munich Messe every three years. Over half a million people visited the fair in 2016. It is no surprise that accommodation rates in the city … Continued
We take atmospheric pressure for granted. It is unbelievable just how powerful a force it can generate over a large enough area. A recent incident in Canada led to a tank implosion when the tank flare line was plugged due … Continued
Air in hydraulic systems can have very serious consequences. Drill rig masts and mast raise cylinders have been destroyed due to the fact that a mast raise cylinder was partially filled with air. Loads have being dropped due to failure … Continued
Recently I came across a medium sized offshore HPU on a ship that was badly damaged through overheating. Apparently the oil temperature reached temperatures of over 150 degrees Celsius. The seals in many hydraulic components are typically not suitable for … Continued