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Why hydraulic fluid viscosity is so important.

Viscosity is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. It is commonly thought of as thickness, or resistance to pouring. Choosing a hydraulic fluid with the right viscosity is important to the overall efficiency of the hydraulic system.

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COVID-19 Update

As you know the situation regarding COVID-19 has evolved significantly over the past few weeks. At Berendsen Fluid Power our COVID-19 Response Team is taking every precaution to manage the risks associated with COVID-19 to protect our employees, customers and business partners. We are also working diligently to minimise supply chain disruptions. Branch Operations Our […]

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Avoid “dieseling” in hydraulic cylinders.

When air is mixed with the hydraulic oil in your cylinders it can create the conditions for an extreme phenomenon known as “hydraulic dieseling”. This happens when bubbles of air mixed with oil undergo extreme pressurisation, causing them to explode in much the same way that diesel fuel ignites within an engine cylinder. Does that […]