Jim Minyard, who for the past five years has been an instructor for Local 150's Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program, has worked for several contractors as a member of the International Union ...

Contamination and cavitation lead to premature hydrostatic transmission failure. Addressing these problems can slash repair costs and downtime. "When properly maintained, hydrostatic transmissions ...

Hydraulic systems operate under high pressure, and hoses and assemblies have a shelf life. When improperly stored, installed and/or serviced, hoses and parts can become damaged and spray hot, highly ...

Typical, medium-duty, hydraulic brake system with front discs (red circuit) and rear drums (green circuit). Boost, or assist (blue circuit), is provided by an engine-driven pump, although the power ...

Hydraulic systems underpin a myriad of industrial and mobile applications, providing robust and high‐force linear actuation combined with precise control. Recent advances in this field aim to mitigate ...

Doosan Construction Equipment literature makes the point that “while Doosan is a relatively young brand in the North American construction-equipment market, the organization has a heritage in ...

Up to 90% of all hydraulic system failures can be attributed to contaminated oil, says hydraulic component maker Muncie Power Products, Muncie, Ind. And a recent Canadian study found ...

In the future, some hybrids won't use batteries and won't look like almonds. Several companies are developing hydraulic hybrid drivetrains that bring the benefits of hybrids to heavy-duty vehicles ...