2019 Update – Looking back at our previous blog regarding operational safety in the workplace, strict HSE Guidelines are now being adhered to at a greater rate by businesses, thus safety in the workplace is improving with machinery safety guidelines and safety equipment being more commonly displayed and used.

2019 Update –A quick catch-up from our previous blog which looked at energy saving within the hydraulics industry; one area we previously touched upon was the use of variable speed pumps to which improved the hydraulic footprint. These types of pumps have been shown to improve running costs by up to 80% in some units and they are being used in much higher quantities now their large cost savings have been realised.

Maintaining your hydraulic power unit correctly and adhering to its service intervals is crucial to ensuring that you get the best out of your system. But what is the best way to go about servicing your hydraulic power unit?

The correct installation and positioning of your hydraulic power unit is vital if you want the best efficiency and reliability from your system, so how do you go about doing it correctly?

Is hydraulic power still a major industry player? A good question! And one that many hydraulic enthusiasts and experts alike have posed in recent times.

How do I operate this piece of machinery correctly and safely? A question often asked by new team members or workers unfamiliar with new equipment.

In this day and age the word ‘Energy Saving’ seems to be the number one buzzword with manufacturers working to maximise their productivity whilst saving as much energy as they can. Fortunately, in the hydraulics industry which has seen huge leaps in technology over the years, it is possible to design a power unit to maximise its running efficiency whilst still maintaining reliability.

This article looks at paint protection and how offshore hydraulic power units are specially painted to combat corrosion and other weathering conditions typically found at sea.

Hydraproducts provides subsea hydraulics to a number of businesses in the oil and gas industries. Our marine related products are designed to resist water ingress, water pressure of deep sea and corrosion caused by salt water.

The main driving component of any hydraulic system is the hydraulic power unit. Comprised of a motor, a hydraulic pump and a reservoir, these units are capable of generating a huge amount of power to drive almost any type of hydraulic ram. Pascal’s law of physics is at the centre of the operation of any power unit, as they draw their power from area and pressure ratios.