An old house is being demolished close to where I live in northwest Sydney. The house was flattened quickly, but the swimming pool took a big longer to be removed. Last week while I was walking by the site, an … Continued
Research has shown that more than 75% of hydraulic system failures occur from system contamination. Machine builders, equipment maintenance managers and operators must pay close attention to factors which affect the cleanliness level of hydraulic oil in order to minimize … 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