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!
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 [...]