A Closer Look at Hydraulic Systems
Routine inspection and maintenance are critical for keeping systems in peak condition. Hydraulics are essential to the operation of commercial equipment, using pressurized fluid to complete jobs that would otherwise be impossible or highly inefficient. Hydraulic systems operate based on Pascal’s Law, which states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions. This principle allows hydraulic systems to amplify force that allows heavy lifting with precise control. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS • Excavators and loaders use hydraulic systems for digging, lifting and handling materials. • Cranes use hydraulic systems to lift and position heavy loads. • Telehandlers use hydraulic systems for precise placement of materials. • Tractors use hydraulic systems for lifting implements like plows and seeders. • Harvesters use hydraulic systems for cutting, threshing and handling grain. • Sprayers and spreaders use hydraulic systems fo...