Specifying an Industrial Hydraulic Power Unit? 15 Things to Consider Before You Build

A hydraulic power unit needs to do more than deliver pressure and flow. It needs to work with the machine, fit the environment, meet performance requirements, and hold up to the demands of daily operation. Whether you’re designing a new industrial hydraulic system, replacing an aging HPU, or upgrading equipment that’s no longer performing as […]

31 EXPERT HYDRAULIC REPAIR & DIAGNOSTIC FIXES

The Certified Specialist’s Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Common System Failures.   Don’t let hydraulic failure cost you valuable time. Our Certified Fluid Power Specialists have compiled a comprehensive guide to quickly diagnose and address the most common problems from mysterious pump noise to excessive heating. Stop guessing and start fixing with this step-by-step repair guide. […]

THE PPC EXPERT GUIDE TO: FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES

Part I: Fluid Power Fundamentals Presented by Progressive Power & Control, Indiana’s trusted fluid power specialists. A. Defining Hydraulics Hydraulics is a means of transmitting power. It may be used to multiply force or modify motions. Pascal’s Law: Pressure exerted on a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions, and acts with equal force on all equal areas and at […]

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