Changing Your Hydraulic Filters

How often should you change your hydraulic filters? In this article we take a close look at neglected filters and when is the right time to change them.

Preparing Hydraulic Equipment For Winter

With winter upon us, it’s time to prepare your hydraulic equipment for cold temperatures. Let’s look at what you need to do to avoid problems from the cold.

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

When your hydraulic systems go down, work comes to a grinding halt. Here are some hydraulic troubleshooting tips to help get you up and running again.

Hydraulics In Construction

Hydraulics in construction has transformed the industry and allowed us to engineer and build structures that would otherwise be impossible without it.

Hydraulic Hose Replacement

If a hydraulic hose fails, your machinery will grind to a halt. This article looks at hoses in more detail to help you understand your machinery better.

Part 2: Hydraulic Oil Filtration

In part two of our series, we look at hydraulic oil filtration and why it’s important to keep your fluids free from impurities and contaminants.

Part 1: Contaminated Hydraulic Oil

A common question we get asked is: How do hydraulics work? Interestingly enough, hydraulics aren’t a new invention, but the basic principles have remained the same since the 1600s.

Hydraulic Cylinder Seals

Hydraulic Cylinder Seals | Motus Hydraulics

Hydraulic cylinder seals: the unsung hero in hydraulics. Arguably, every component in a hydraulic cylinder is critical for reliability and performance, but the often overlooked hydraulic cylinder seals are the unsung heroes.

Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement

Hydraulic cylinders are an essential component in heavy machinery. They’re the muscles that provide the power to do the heavy lifting work. When they develop performance issues or fail, work comes to a grinding halt.