Hydraulic technology has been used in engineering for thousands of years. Hydraulic power was used by both the Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian civilisations for irrigation and ‘water clocks’. As well as this, engineers in the Persian Empire constructed water mill systems and canals which proved to be centuries ahead of their time. However, it was…
The choice between a hydraulic or pneumatic system is one which is often considered by those in the industrial, military and marine industries. Both power systems are similar in a number of ways; transmitting pressure into mechanical energy and both requiring hoses and pumps for force-control. Here we take a more in-depth look into the…
With rolling green fields covering huge swathes of the United Kingdom, it’s pretty easy to see how important the agriculture industry is to the country. Indeed, agriculture in general is hugely important around the world when it comes to feeding people and livestock. It’s also pretty big business, making the UK around £9.9 billion pounds…
For beginners, getting your head around hydraulics can be confusing. Hydraulics have a vast range of applications in our daily life; industries that use hydraulics include construction, automobile, mining and defense. Hydraulics is an area of civil engineering that deals with fluids and various applications related to it. Below, we’ve put together four things you…
Hydraulic systems make up many components used in many industries. Within heavy machinery, hydraulic systems work when an applied force transmits to another point using an incompressible fluid, which is usually an oil of some sort. Hydraulics have the highest power density of any mechanical transmission system, which is why they’re so important. So which…
Machinery is an important part of commercial, construction and agricultural businesses, as they speed up many of the processes that would take a lot longer when done manually therefore achieving better results. From tipper trucks to cranes and diggers, it’s important that all equipment is kept in good working condition – but why? Carry on…
Breathing in the fresh sea air and experiencing the beauty of the water in the UK or across Europe are just two of the reasons why sailing holidays are so popular. Whether you’re looking for some family fun or to sail away with friends, real in that anchor and explore the world, all from the…
