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Hydraulic pump not building pressure? Here’s what to check.

Is your hydraulic pump unable to develop pressure? There are a number of issues that could cause this condition. The best practice is to eliminate the most obvious causes so that you don’t end up replacing a perfectly good pump only to find that the issue was something trivial. To help, we’ve put together a list […]

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Hydraulic pump noise problems. Should you be worried?

Excessive or erratic hydraulic pump noise is a symptom of malfunction that could cause damage or accelerated wear if not addressed quickly and correctly. While it’s never nice to hear strange noises emitted from your pump, different forms of noise, which are related to different faults can provide valuable clues that can help you to […]

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What Loss of Efficiency Tells You About Hydraulic Pump and Motor Wear.

While it’s not usually possible to see inside a hydraulic pump and motor assembly and observe the wear taking place, there is one surefire clue that makes it possible to know if these important components are on their way out. Declining efficiency is a sign of leakage and/or increased internal friction, which is why keeping […]

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Here’s why your hydraulic pump is getting hot.

Is your hydraulic pump getting excessively hot during normal operation? Pumps do generate heat when running, however they are designed with specific heat parameters in mind. Overheating is an abnormal condition that leads to destructive issues such as thinning of hydraulic fluid, which leads to reduced lubrication, metal-on-metal contact of moving parts. And accelerated pump […]