By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you work with a hydraulic technician who services and repairs hydraulics, especially including work on power units, leave this article for a moment and go ask them, "What's the craziest thing you've seen inside an old reservoir?" My own answer isn't so memorable; it's just a half-collapsed suction filter … [Read more...] about When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?
Hallite to showcase OEM-focused sealing solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Hallite Seals is set to exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG — the largest construction trade show in North America — from March 2-7, in Las Vegas. The company will deliver a solutions-focused experience from Booth S82619. Hallite’s exhibit space will feature unique interactive displays equipped with apps to allow hands-on exploration of its advanced … [Read more...] about Hallite to showcase OEM-focused sealing solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries
Cleveland Tank is proud to announce a new partnership with Zinga Industries, Wisconsin-based hydraulic filtration manufacturer. Through this collaboration, Cleveland Tank will now distribute Zinga’s replacement and consumable hydraulic products, including filler breathers, filter elements, filter heads and strainers. This … [Read more...] about Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries
Lubrizol launches zinc-free hydraulic additive for enhanced environmental protection
Lubrizol has launched Lubrizol AH933ZF, a zinc-free additive package that enables robust performance and user benefits. Zinc-free hydraulic fluids have been increasingly desirable in recent years as regulators, OEMs and other stakeholders seek to minimize potential disruptions in sensitive environmental applications. Suitable for applications … [Read more...] about Lubrizol launches zinc-free hydraulic additive for enhanced environmental protection
Trelleborg expands and renovates its Innovation Center
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the expansion of its Innovation Center in Minnesota, to take on additional projects and accelerate the design and development cycle for customers. The Innovation Center — currently in the city of Plymouth — will concurrently move to a new purpose-built space in nearby Delano comprising over 45,000 ft2 /4,181 … [Read more...] about Trelleborg expands and renovates its Innovation Center
The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Contributed by Sidney Mondin, Regional Manager, Filter Resources – an MCE Company In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and performance of equipment are closely tied to the cleanliness of the fluids and gases that flow through them. From the wellhead to the refinery, contaminants can silently compromise components, shorten equipment … [Read more...] about The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations
Can I heat my seals to ease installation?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Here at Higginson Equipment, we produce a line of cylinders for the dump truck industry known as EconoMAX. On any given year, we produce between 7,000 and 8,000 of these for tailgate latch, air tarp systems, and tailgate high-lift applications. Each cylinder contains a T-seal for the piston, two end seals for … [Read more...] about Can I heat my seals to ease installation?
Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
I've got contamination on the brain. In the past couple of weeks, I have edited several articles focused on the perils of contamination and how to prevent it. In our May issue, we talk about the importance of contamination control in agricultural machinery. We also talk industrial contamination control in our June issue, where we tackle both … [Read more...] about Why is hydraulic contamination still an issue?
OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than weeks … [Read more...] about OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pretty much the only time it’s easy to check for hydraulic leaks is when the power unit and machine are spanking new. The pristine, glossy epoxy paint used on power units makes an excellent canvas for the soft amber sheen of hydraulic oil. And to be fair, testing and startup are the most likely occasions when … [Read more...] about How do you check for hydraulic leaks?
