Hydraulic Distributors' Latest Projects & News
Keep up to date with all of our latest projects and updates. As a full service hydraulic engineering, maintenance, spare parts & repair capable company we are always working on something!
What does Disneyland and a Hydraulic Cylinder have in common?
September 21, 2021 • BlogWhen you visit an amusement park you probably aren’t giving much thought to hydraulic cylinders. While you focus on having fun, hydraulic cylinders are hard at work, controlling the rides, provi [...]
Why is my Machine Leaking Hydraulic Fluid? 8 Common Reasons You Experience an Internal or External Leak
August 30, 2021 • BlogWhen it comes to hydraulic leaks it rarely rains, it pours. And even when a leak may seem minor, it can lead to excessive maintenance and operational costs, poor performance, a lack of reliability and [...]
7 Tips For Restarting a Hydraulic Pump After an Extended Shutoff Period
July 13, 2021 • BlogWe are all aware of the importance of regular use in the maintenance of mechanical parts. It’s the reason we run the engine and air conditioning in a car every 2-3 weeks when a vehicle is going [...]
3 Considerations When Replacing a Hydraulic Cylinder
May 31, 2021 • BlogHydraulic cylinders can be found in almost every industry, ranging from the food and beverage to marine shipping and construction. Replacing a cylinder may seem like the first option to prev [...]
Service Spotlight: Marine Hydraulic Repairs
May 3, 2021 • BlogHydraulic systems are used throughout the marine industry, from winches on the deck to rudders for steering, automation and control systems, deck equipment, and critical valve systems. These powerful [...]
Does your Hydraulic Oil Require a Change or Flush
April 6, 2021 • BlogNOTE: The advice provided in this article is not intended to supplement the services of a professional. The rigors of switching hydraulic oils may not be appropriate for the average hydraulic equipmen [...]
13 Preventative Maintenance Tasks To Minimise Component Failings
February 23, 2021 • BlogThe basic foundation to perform proper maintenance on a hydraulic system has two areas of concern. Preventive maintenance is the regular and routine maintenance of equipment and assets in or [...]
4 Ways A Hydraulic Distributors Emergency Powerpack Protects Cost And Productivity
January 18, 2021 • Blog1) The Hydraulic Distributors’ emergency powerpack is an independent unit that allows basic haul truck operations at a reduced speed when the main engine has failed. These operations include [...]
Holiday Trading Hours 2020
December 14, 2020 • NewsAt the start of 2020 our team were gearing up for another year of domestic and international travel with marine shipping and other large scale hydraulic projects on the cards. No one could have antici [...]
Business Relocation
September 14, 2020 • NewsAfter 35 years being based out of Penrith, Hydraulic Distributors has relocated to a new North Western Sydney premises. As of Monday 31st of August 2020 Hydraulic Distributors has [...]
5 Factors to Consider when Selecting a Hydraulic Hose
June 9, 2020 • BlogWhether you are replacing an existing hose, or building a new system, you’ll need to select a hose of the correct pressure rating, diameter, and length and with the best material properties for [...]
5 Ways To (Safely) Troubleshoot Your Hydraulic Equipment
April 7, 2020 • BlogMachines break and malfunction all the time. We’ve all seen situations where the machine’s problem was so simple and detectable that an expensive assistance call to troubleshoot a loose ph [...]
PTO and Pump Install on Car Carrier
March 10, 2020 • Recent ProjectsRecently our team supplied a PTO and pump install on a car carrier that had been using a 24 volt DC powerpack. Whilst completing the repairs our engineers also diagnosed and replaced a damaged hose. T [...]
Cylinder Repairs on 50 Tonne Press
March 10, 2020 • Recent ProjectsThis month our engineers were in the workshop repairing a hydraulic cylinder on a 50 tonne press that had been leaking. Our team later returned the cylinder to site, rectified a leaking flange on a se [...]
3 Hydraulics Maintenance Tips to Reduce Downtime in 2020
January 21, 2020Unscheduled downtime can create greater issues than just damaged or unreliable equipment. Site closures and delays in progress can be extremely costly, so it is essential to have the necessary pr [...]
Repaired Fittings on Truck Mounted Crane
January 21, 2020 • Recent ProjectsLast fortnight the HD team removed and repaired broken fittings in the lift cylinder on an older truck mounted crane. This involved removing broken fittings from the port and manufacturing a new fitti [...]
Leak on Network Cabling Truck
January 21, 2020 • Recent ProjectsIn December our engineers set to work rectifying a leak at the front and rear of a network cabling truck. This job included installing a new 27cc gear pump, solenoid valve, body, coil, reducer valve, [...]
Refitting Cylinder on Skip Bin Truck
January 21, 2020 • Recent ProjectsLast month our team removed and refitted a cylinder to a skip bin truck that had been experiencing severe hydraulic oil leakage. The job included manufacturing a new rod, supplying and installing [...]
Filter Housing Replacement
December 10, 2019Last week our engineers were called out to inspect a filter housing on a blow mould machine that had been experiencing slow operation. The team identified the need for a replacement filter, which wa [...]
PK 18002 EH Crane Repairs
December 10, 2019Last week we carried out repairs to a PK 18002 EH crane fitted to a vehicle. Using a chain link, a temporary repair was carried out on the leg chain. Under Hydraulic Distributor’s care, the [...]
10 Tips for Storing and Cleaning Elastomer Seals
November 4, 2019 • BlogElastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic applications, however improper storage conditions can drastically reduce a seal’s potential shelf life. A seal&rsquo [...]
Leak on Franna Crane
October 29, 2019 • Recent ProjectsLast week we had a Franna Crane arrive at the workshop with a suspected leak on the crane. We were able to repair the leak and replace the pipe with a hose, having the truck up and running again [...]
Repair of 400 Tonne Press
October 21, 2019 • Recent ProjectsThis month the team were called out to repair a 400 tonne press that had been experiencing issues with stalling on retraction. After the initial inspection of all three presses, the team returned to s [...]
Relief Valve Repairs on Debarker
October 14, 2019 • Recent ProjectsDuring October the team repaired a faulty relief valve on a debarker. The problem occurred due to the relief valve being worn and obsolete. The job involved manufacturing a special relief valve a [...]
3 Reasons to Select Genuine Hydraulic Parts Over Aftermarket
August 27, 2019 • BlogWhen it comes to hydraulic component repair, you may be uncertain as to whether you should purchase genuine or aftermarket parts. For example, should Dynapower motors and pumps be replaced with genuin [...]
Mitsubishi Crane Repairs in New Zealand
July 23, 2019 • Recent ProjectsIn early July our engineers were called to New Zealand to investigate the slew bearings on cranes no.2 and 3 on a bulk carrier. This job included a rocking test on all four of the cranes and greasing [...]
4 Reasons Your Hydraulic Hoses are Failing (Plus the Correct Way to Find and Fix Leaks)
July 11, 2019 • BlogHydraulic hoses are considered one of the major sources of maintenance intervention and unfortunately, accidents, as well. They are manufactured based on strict industrial standards, dictated by the S [...]
Hydraulic Distributors appointed Mitsubishi Australian Agent for Marine Steering
April 2, 2019 • NewsFollowing a successful visit with Mitsubishi in Japan during October 2018, our team are pleased to annouce that Hydraulic Distributors have been appointed the Australian Agent for Mitsubishi Heav [...]
Hunter Valley Mining Operation
May 1, 2019 • Recent ProjectsAfter nine years of continued use, our team serviced and upgraded a powerpack for emergency operation of the hoist and steering to prevent breakdown for a Hunter Valley mining operation. Back in 20 [...]
Bulk Carrier Crane Repairs
April 22, 2019 • Recent ProjectsIn April our team were called out to New Zealand to assess and repair defects that were reported with the controls on cranes no 2 & 4, and damage to crane no. 3, on a bulk carrier. Neutral s [...]
Hydraulic Oil and Extreme Weather Conditions: How Oil Viscosity Keeps Machinery Moving
June 25, 2019 • BlogWhat is Viscosity? Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. The ISO Viscosity Grade defines an oil’s resistance to flow at a temperature of 40c. The viscosity of any oil [...]