By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A few years ago, I brought my vehicle into the dealership for servicing, and while I waited, I watched the TV hanging from the wall behind the counter. It was a reel of service schedules, recommended replacement items, and some other upsell commercials. Once, such a video showed a cutaway of a vehicle … [Read More...] about Are clogged hydraulic filters better?
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- Are clogged hydraulic filters better?
- Examining the growing importance of zinc-free hydraulic fluids
- Hallite 668 twin lip static seal helps boost hydraulic cylinder performance and efficiency
- Hydac launches SustainMicron sustainable filtration solution for CONEXPO
- A designer’s guide to fluid power seals
- Trelleborg exhibits off-highway innovations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
- When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?
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Are clogged hydraulic filters better?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A few years ago, I brought my vehicle into the dealership for servicing, and while I waited, I watched the TV hanging from the wall behind the counter. It was a reel of service schedules, recommended … [Read More...] about Are clogged hydraulic filters better?

Examining the growing importance of zinc-free hydraulic fluids
In an increasing number of end-use applications, zinc-free hydraulic fluids are becoming desirable to minimize impact, particularly in sensitive environments. By Jared Cornett, Product Manager, Industrial Oils, Lubrizol Hydraulic fluids play an … [Read More...] about Examining the growing importance of zinc-free hydraulic fluids

Hallite 668 twin lip static seal helps boost hydraulic cylinder performance and efficiency
At this year’s CONEXPO, Hallite presented its 668 twin lip static seal, designed to maximize seal functionality and high groove stability. It is molded in Hythane 333, one of Hallite’s high-performance polyurethanes, providing easy installation and … [Read More...] about Hallite 668 twin lip static seal helps boost hydraulic cylinder performance and efficiency

Hydac launches SustainMicron sustainable filtration solution for CONEXPO
As it prepares for CONEXPO, Hydac announced the North American launch of its new SustainMicron, a breakthrough in filtration technology that sets a new industry benchmark for sustainability, performance, and system reliability. This filtration … [Read More...] about Hydac launches SustainMicron sustainable filtration solution for CONEXPO

A designer’s guide to fluid power seals
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Seals are often an afterthought when it comes to designing fluid power systems, which makes sense for the majority of applications where off-the-shelf is good enough. Designers select pumps, valves, and actuators … [Read More...] about A designer’s guide to fluid power seals

Trelleborg exhibits off-highway innovations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will exhibit advanced solutions for heavy equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from March 3 to 7, 2026, at booth S82506. According to Michael Cook, Global Segment Director Off-Highway, … [Read More...] about Trelleborg exhibits off-highway innovations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?
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 … [Read More...] about When should you completely drain your hydraulic system and why?










