If you’re using ball-joint swivel valves to regulate flow in your hydraulic or pneumatic applications, you’ll need to understand how mechanical torque enables operation and precision control. Applied torque allows engineers and operators to open and close the unit and set the throughflow rate. Variable torque actuators allow different power setups to run on the […]

Hydraulic leaks can have both direct and indirect costs. In this article, we address the main consequences to be aware of, how to diagnose a hydraulic fluid leak, and strategies you can adopt to avoid them. Why Do Hydraulic Systems Leak? Wear-and-tear created by accidental hydraulic aeration (i.e. unexpected exterior air intake causing internal fluid […]

High-pressure hydraulic or pneumatic systems rely on multiple control valves to determine the loop’s flow direction, rate, and intensity. However, certain mechanical valves don’t remain static while in use; they can open, close, and variate their throughflow (via torque or piston motion). Valve actuators, for example, trigger these changes on demand by rotating or lifting […]