9/8/2026 12:49 PM
When a hydraulic circuit stops responding correctly, a directional control valve (DCV) is often the first component to come under suspicion. The diagnostic challenge is that DCV failure modes overlap in symptoms. Slow actuation, erratic response, and no movement at...
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Posted By: amalerman
8/17/2026 1:01 PM
Harvest season runs on tight margins and tighter windows. When a combine or grain cart goes down in September or October, every hour of downtime translates into yield loss. Distributors serving agricultural customers know this pressure well. The hydraulic systems...
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Posted By: amalerman
7/24/2026 4:50 PM
A remanufactured pump comes back with a test report attached. For some distributors, that document is a formality. For others, it's a critical quality signal.
The difference comes down to knowing what the numbers are actually measuring...
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The difference comes down to knowing what the numbers are actually measuring...
Posted By: amalerman
7/16/2026 11:38 AM
Remanufactured hydraulic motors represent real value for distributors and their customers, but only when the reman process behind them is sound. The market has no shortage of suppliers using the word remanufactured loosely, with no documentation of what that actually...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
7/2/2026 11:02 AM
Peak construction season and peak hydraulic pump overheating season arrive at the same time. When ambient temperatures climb and duty cycles intensify, thermal stress accelerates component wear in ways that can take a pump from marginal to failed in a...
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Posted By: support@lucidbusiness.com
6/24/2026 2:20 PM
The hydraulic equipment market is expanding. The global hydraulics market is projected to grow from $44.04 billion in 2025 to $53.43 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company. For distributors, that growth creates real opportunity, but...
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How to Read a Hydraulic Test Report: What the Numbers Actually Mean
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Remanufactured Hydraulic Motor Checklist
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Hydraulic Pump Overheating Failure: Summer Maintenance Guide
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Hydraulic Pumps Common Failure Patterns
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Rexroth Core Series Part III: Repair Capabilities
[10/10/25 01:48 PM]
Rexroth Motors and Directional Control Valves
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Rexroth Core Series Part I: Piston Pump Types and Why They Matter
[08/26/25 01:10 PM]
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Inside Sales Success With HPS
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Need a Quality Supplier? HPS Checks All the Marks
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Under Pressure? Oil Flow May be to Blame
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How Efficient Are Hydraulic Pumps?
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Hydraulic System Troubleshooting: Step-By-Step
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Meet Our New Hydraulic Test Stand: Part 2
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Hydraulic Systems and Their Components: An Overview
[12/20/23 12:27 PM]
Overfilling Hydraulic Fluid Can Cause Issues, Too
[12/08/23 01:18 PM]
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Branded Gifts for Commuting Hydraulics Clients
[11/09/23 08:41 PM]
Diagnosing Pump Problems on Construction Equipment
[11/08/23 01:42 PM]
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The Useful Complexity of Proportional Control Valves
[10/25/23 09:11 PM]
FAQs: Let’s Talk About Hydraulic Pumps
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5 Ways Inside Reps Can Boost Hydraulics Sales
[08/13/23 03:54 PM]
Positive Displacement Pump FAQs: How Do Hydraulic Vane and Gear Pumps Work?
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The Value of Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valves
[08/02/23 05:26 PM]
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Hydraulic Parts Source is So Much More Than Pumps, Valves, and Motors
[05/30/23 12:09 PM]
How Does a Hydrostatic Pump Work?
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How Do Directional Control Valves Work?
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From Valves to Motion: Knowing How a Cylinder Works to Move a Hydraulic System
[04/14/23 10:23 AM]
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HPS Troubleshooting Tactics: Common Hydraulic Valve Issues
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What Happens When Hydraulic Parts Suppliers & Distributors Join Forces?
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Denison’s Innovative Beginnings Show Through in Quality, Flexible Parts
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Our Products: Get to Know True Blue Vickers
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Pascal’s Principle and the Origin of Hydraulics
[05/31/22 06:25 PM]
Avoiding Devastating Cavitation Damage
[05/03/22 06:16 PM]
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Hydraulic Parts: How to Make Green Choices
[04/18/22 06:09 PM]
Hydraulic System Hazards: Avoiding Safety Issues from the Beginning
[04/05/22 05:58 PM]
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Motors 101: Hydraulics at Work
[03/21/22 07:00 PM]
Valves 101: It’s All About Control - and Some Other Need-to-Know Facts
[03/07/22 06:53 PM]
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Promotional Gift Ideas for Fluid Power Distributors to Unwrap Marketing Potential
[11/29/21 10:00 AM]
Need-to-Know Fluid Power Facts: The 5 W's of Hydraulic Oil Viscosity
[11/29/21 09:32 AM]
How to Close the Sales Gap & Increase Revenue: Part 2
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Change Filter Elements to Avoid a Hydraulic System Nightmare
[06/07/21 05:02 PM]
5 Sources of Hydraulic Fluid Contamination (and How to Address Them)
[06/01/21 04:09 PM]
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How to Win Back Lost Customers: 5 Steps for Fluid Power Distributors
[04/19/21 04:03 PM]
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[04/05/21 03:54 PM]
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4 Reasons Fluid Power Distributors Should Consider Promotional Gifts
[03/16/21 03:48 PM]
Hydraulic System Corrosion: 3 Causes & 6 Prevention Tips
[03/10/21 03:42 PM]
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Setting and Troubleshooting Relief Valves in Hydraulic Systems
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When & How to Replace a Hydraulic Pump Hose Assembly
[02/08/21 03:26 PM]
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3 Directional Control Valve Problems & Fixes
[12/15/20 12:22 PM]
3 Ways to Align a Hydraulic Pump
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Why Are My Hydraulic Seals Failing? 6 Common Causes
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8 Checks for Restarting Hydraulic Pumps After Long Shutoff
[09/29/20 11:45 AM]
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[09/01/20 09:47 AM]
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[08/17/20 09:34 AM]
Old Cores: The Key to New Revenue for Fluid Power Distributors
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