Insane Hydraulics

Site theme image

News Archive

PAGE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,


14 February, 2011

Working 20 hours a day through the last week left me no time for updates... But the IH is not forgotten, so stay tuned for the updades this week!

7 February, 2011

The Pump is on Fire!!!

2 February, 2011

About "Left" and "Right" Adjustments

28 January, 2011

Broken Servo-Cylinder from Komatsu Pump

25 January, 2011

When Lack of Power is Simply Lack of Power

19 January, 2011

Obstructed Drain Line

16 January, 2011

Overheating, Caused by a Steering Valve

11 January, 2011

One Full Brass Barrel

6 January, 2011

For those who think that all solenoids are the same - Testing Solenoids

1 January, 2011

A new year has just started, and I am gearing up for a large hydraulic equipment intervention at the Somincor copper/zinc mine (which has Canadian owners, by the way), mentally preparing myself for a 48 hour-long (hopefully less) work day, which starts in a few hours... Therefore the blog update will have to wait for a couple of extra days...

24 December, 2010

InsaneHydraulics.com wishes you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!, and also (very briefly) an example of Overlapping

18 December, 2010

AC Motor Driven Test Benches - Don't Forget About Power Factor!

14 December, 2010

Extreme Oil Over-Stress

9 December, 2010

Before Opening an Orbital Motor...

5 December, 2010

Disassembling Sauer Danfoss Multi-Function Valves

1 December, 2010

A11VO160 - Broken Connection Rod

28 November, 2010

HP pump M6PV72-72 With Automotive and Pressure Compensator Control and video of Wax Motor Operation

24 November, 2010

If you wonder what can happen if balls get inside a hydraulic motor, check out Balls and Hydraulic Motors

21 November, 2010

Furukawa Battle, and a few words on back-engineering

16 November, 2010

Everybody makes Silly Mistakes (visual and audio examples included)

12 November, 2010

After (yet again) having to repair a completely functional unit in perfect condition, I just HAD TO say something about Broken Not Broken Pumps

8 November, 2010

Speed Sensor Trouble

6 November, 2010

Hydraulic Jacks, Solenoid Valves, Low Voltage and Broken Doors

2 November, 2010

I had to work through the weekend on the Santa Maria (Azores Islands), returned this morning. Will answer all the e-mails as soon as I can! One of the battles involved the Furukawa excavator, the article is due. For now some scrap metal pics or how a Bearing Failure Destroys a Motor

27 October, 2010

Another charge pressure related post, this time on Closed Loop Flushing