Efficiency is a key design criteria for almost all components and systems on a piece of heavy-duty equipment—as well as for the machine itself. Hydraulics are one of the many areas in which ...

Figure la shows the basic operating principle of the mechanical lever. The ratio of the lengths of the lever on each side of the fulcrum determines the multiplication. Principle of the hydraulic lever ...

The design and construction of a large central hydraulic system involves some obvious and not-so-obvious considerations. To ensure optimum performance, reliability, and durability, pay close attention ...

The day for Tier 4 Final compliance has arrived. And to get here, OEMs faced several interrelated technology challenges. Some machines underwent complete redesigns of their systems, while other OEMs ...

Hydraulic cylinders, known for their high force at an affordable cost, have been widely used in factory automation equipment and other special automation equipment for decades. Hydraulics are rugged, ...