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Accumulators Can Be Entertaining
Hydraulic accumulators are found in many sectors of the entertainment world. They can be used to provide energy for rapidly deploying special effects, dampening the shock in a system, providing a smooth undulating experience, providing additional volume required in a long return line during a high-return-flow segment, or for energy storage due to a limited
The Turner Family of Companies Grows
Turner Hydraulics, Inc. and CFC (Certified Fluid Consultants) Industrial Training LLC are excited to announce the recent acquisition of CFC which brings them under the Turner Family of Companies. Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1990, by Bob Sheaf, Certified Fluid Consultants (CFC), began as a consulting firm working with Midwest U.S. industrial companies. In late
Cylinder Synchronization – Keeping It Together
When we talk about "Synchronizing Cylinders", we are talking about the ability to have two or more hydraulic cylinders operate at the same time and rate while maintaining their relative positions, regardless of the external forces acting against them. Synchronizing hydraulic cylinders is essential if you intend to lift a load using multiple lifting points. While
4 Ways to Check Your Hydraulic Accumulators for Maximum Production
Hydraulic accumulators are energy storage devices in a hydraulic circuit. They are the hydraulic equivalent of a capacitor in an electrical circuit. Accumulators can be used in a variety of ways in a hydraulic system. The most common use is to deliver a high volume of oil very rapidly to extend and retract cylinders at
Hydraulic Pump Pressure Versus Flow
Hydraulic Pump Pressure Versus Flow Pressure and flow are two key concepts related to hydraulic pumps and the systems in which they are used. These two terms and their functions are sometimes, mistakenly, mixed up. An operator might say their high-pressure hydraulic pump is not creating any pressure, so they need to replace it. However,
Turner Hydraulics Supports Next Gen
Turner Hydraulics, a member of the Manufacturer's Association, is pleased to have been featured in their Next Gen marketing video. Next Gen is a program that tries to educate the younger generation about manufacturing and the careers available to them in that field. See the video here.
Turner Hits Home Run WIth The Phillies Liberty Bell
When Turner Hydraulics was contacted to work on the Phillies Liberty Bell in Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, they along with their automation division, TASCorp, were excited to help them improve the operation of the bell. Read about it here in the cover story for Fluid Power World, one of the leading magazines for the
Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Tips
If you're disassembling the cylinder to replace seals, don't waste a perfect opportunity to do a thorough inspection of all the parts. Check the rod for chrome cracking and look for any pitting or scoring. If the finish is not uniform all the way around, it could indicate that the rod is bent and needs
Safe Use of Hydraulic Jacks
Check the Jack's Load Capacity Before using a hydraulic jack, check its load capacity. This is the maximum amount of weight that the jack can safely lift and raise. Some hydraulic jacks have a load capacity of 1,000 pounds, while others can support up to 7,000 pounds. You should never overburden a hydraulic jack