Business software upgrade to Orderwise 2013Orderwise business software has been at the centre of Hydraproducts management for many years, that’s why we have taken the major step to upgrade to the latest suite of Orderwise 2013 manufacturing modules.Our Operations manager, Mr Mike Skitt, has overseen the re-build of our IT systems to accommodate this server enhancement. Assistance from Jodie Archer, Orderwise Analyst, has meant that this process was smooth and completed on schedule.OrderWis...

Launch and Recovery System (LARS) What is it? The “A” Frame section is moved from the inboard stowed position to the outboard launch position by Hydraulic Luffing Cylinders. The hydraulic luffing cylinders are controlled and operated from a central control point on the “A” Frame base, where all the individual proportional control valves are located, including the controls for winches.

Hydraulic Power Pack Basics - Q&A What is the function of Hydraulic Power? The function of Hydraulic Power is to simply convert a primary drive source into a hydraulic fluid flow.

HPR power packs can often need to be bleed when commissioning, despite being fully tested at the time of manufacture. This is required when the oil drains from the main manifold. Priming the hydraulic power pack is necessary as it fills the cavity between the pump outlet and the pilot check valve.

Before approaching the task of installing a hydraulic powerpack there are 5 things that you must remember not to do...1. Connect the hydraulic power pack to an existing system without cleaning or flushing it.We often see this issue in single acting systems, such as a scissor lift or tipper truck, where a hydraulic power unit is replaced but the pipework and cylinder have contaminated oil in them. When the equipment is first operated this dirt is returned into the hydraulic power pack through the...

Hydraproducts has been exporting hydraulic powerpack products throughout Europe for many years, so we thought it was time to engage with more of our customers in other languages, the first of these being German.