12/1/2025 12:00 AM
The hydraulic industry has always been about power and precision. But as equipment evolves, so does the technology that controls it. That’s where smart hydraulics and electro-hydraulic systems come in, merging fluid power with electronic intelligence to improve...
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Posted By: amalerman
11/18/2025 1:25 PM
The holidays are the perfect time for distributors to thank the customers, suppliers, and partners who help make business possible. For hydraulic parts distributors, thoughtful gifts can strengthen client relationships, boost brand recognition, and start the new year on a...
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Posted By: amalerman
9/25/2025 10:23 AM
When it comes to heavy-duty construction equipment, hydraulics are the backbone of performance. Pumps, motors, and valves from trusted manufacturers like Denison, Vickers, and Rexroth keep excavators, loaders, and dozers moving day after day.
But when these...
Posted By: amalerman
8/18/2025 7:01 PM
If you’re an inside sales associate in the hydraulics industry, you know the pressure. Every day, you’re fielding urgent calls, trying to meet tight deadlines, and searching for answers your customers needed yesterday.But lately, you're seeing...
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Posted By: amalerman
6/13/2025 11:09 AM
In today’s hydraulic industry, end-users and distributors alike face increasing challenges: long lead times, discontinued parts, and limited supply chain options. When time equals money, and customers need solutions fast, these barriers can cost more than just revenue...
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Posted By: amalerman
5/14/2025 11:25 AM
If you're a hydraulic distributor, you’ve likely experienced the same headache more than once: a customer calls in with an urgent need for a specific valve, pump, or part — and it’s either backordered, discontinued, or impossible to...
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Posted By: amalerman
3/13/2025 10:09 AM
When it comes to selecting or replacing a hydraulic pump, one detail that can cause major installation issues is the port type. Whether you're specifying a new unit, replacing a damaged pump, or trying to connect fittings during a...
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5/23/2024 1:38 PM
Hydraulic system failures don’t come out of the blue. They often come after common symptoms, such as a gradual or sudden loss of pressure, arise.
Any major component (pump, relief valve, directional valve, cylinder) may be to...
Posted By: amalerman
5/1/2024 11:28 AM
From help with Servo and Proportional Control Valves, to resources and changes that allow you to serve your customers better, we are here for distributors at HPS. But before we share those resources, let’s begin with a little education...
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4/25/2024 10:54 AM
Replacing a hydraulic pump or motor in a system involves careful planning and execution.
For starters, the exact life expectancy depends on the specific pump and how frequently it’s used, but pumps often last for quite a few...
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For starters, the exact life expectancy depends on the specific pump and how frequently it’s used, but pumps often last for quite a few...
2/15/2024 2:50 PM
Now that you know how a test stand works, you might be wondering why HPS would invest in one.
That’s an easy answer for us. Because it creates a superior product.
HPS uses a...
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That’s an easy answer for us. Because it creates a superior product.
HPS uses a...
Posted By: amalerman
1/5/2024 9:16 AM
Hydraulic technology empowers operators to perform various tasks, such as rotating shafts, lifting substantial weights, and drilling precise holes. This process is widely used as the world expands and builds. Creating a global market that impacts suppliers, distributors, and end...
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Posted By: amalerman
12/20/2023 12:27 PM
As valuable resources for end-users, distributors are often the providers of support and knowledge when it comes to the products they sell. Fluid power distributors can meet their customers’ needs with their knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves...
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12/8/2023 1:18 PM
Low levels of hydraulic fluids can harm systems and result in poor efficiency, but they are often monitored and remedied quickly. But what about overfilled hydraulic fluid?Too much hydraulic fluid might also cause damage such as:
Messy leakagesSmoke...
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Messy leakagesSmoke...
Posted By: amalerman
11/8/2023 1:42 PM
A failing hydraulic pump often comes after many signs point to the larger issue.
So, to avoid a failing pump, be vigilant when the most common problems start occurring, and follow the basic four troubleshooting steps: ...
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So, to avoid a failing pump, be vigilant when the most common problems start occurring, and follow the basic four troubleshooting steps: ...
10/23/2023 8:25 AM
Pumps are the heart of hydraulic systems, which literally “pump” fluid to deliver the energy needed to power movement. This is an important action, and one that promotes a variety of questions. Let’s begin by summarizing how hydraulic pumps...
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6/7/2023 12:00 AM
Hydraulic Parts Source is a premier supplier of remanufactured hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves, and we value what education we can provide for our customers, distributors, and end-users. A standard practice in hydraulics is reading schematics. A schematic is...
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5/8/2020 8:34 AM
Remanufacturing is part of a welcome evolution in the fluid power industry. Quality expectations rose in the 1990s, sparking a shift from repairs and rebuilds to remanufactures. The out-of-date repair/rebuild process replaced only the worn part and...
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Rexroth Core Series Part III: Repair Capabilities
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Rexroth Motors and Directional Control Valves
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Rexroth Core Series Part I: Piston Pump Types and Why They Matter
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Inside Sales Success With HPS
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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
[10/23/23 08:25 AM]
Hydraulics System Corrosion FAQs
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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
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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?
[04/27/23 10:37 AM]
From Valves to Motion: Knowing How a Cylinder Works to Move a Hydraulic System
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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
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Avoiding Devastating Cavitation Damage
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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
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Motors 101: Hydraulics at Work
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Valves 101: It’s All About Control - and Some Other Need-to-Know Facts
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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)
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How to Win Back Lost Customers: 5 Steps for Fluid Power Distributors
[04/19/21 04:03 PM]
7 Outside Sales Strategies to Drive Fluid Power Revenue
[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]
February
Setting and Troubleshooting Relief Valves in Hydraulic Systems
[02/23/21 03:36 PM]
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
[12/01/20 12:15 PM]
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Why Are My Hydraulic Seals Failing? 6 Common Causes
[11/16/20 12:09 PM]
8 End-User Tips for Choosing a Hydraulic Fluid Power Products Distributor
[11/02/20 12:05 PM]
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8 Checks for Restarting Hydraulic Pumps After Long Shutoff
[09/29/20 11:45 AM]
6 Key Hydraulic Product Distributor Strengths
[09/21/20 11:38 AM]
8 Things to Check When Your Hydraulic Pump Stops Flowing
[09/01/20 09:47 AM]
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3 Common Causes of Noisy Pumps and What to Check
[08/17/20 09:34 AM]
Old Cores: The Key to New Revenue for Fluid Power Distributors
[08/03/20 09:01 AM]
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