Skydrol aerospace hydraulic fluid is fire resistant and retains a low viscosity at the very low temperatures at altitudes of 10,000 metres and higher. Both are big things for aviation and aerospace. It is used in aircraft hydraulic systems in place of hydraulic mineral oils. For example, the braking [...]
How Big Hydraulics keeps London running smoothly. What caught our eye from The Shard? The Shard, next door to London Bridge Station, is the UK’s tallest building at 306m and one of the iconic landmarks of London. Opened in February 2013 after four years of construction, its 95 floors house hotels, apartments, restaurants and offices [...]
SARUM HYDRAULICS LIMITED Application notes. Two speed hand pump. How do I select a two speed hydraulic hand pump? When do you need a two speed hydraulic hand pump? What are the basics and how do I not get caught out with the wrong kit? Basics. Hydraulic hand pumps: The Basics A hydraulic hand pump [...]
Will the low oil price cause a blow out in the UK Oil and Gas hydraulics sector? Deciding whether the fall in oil and gas prices will have business implications for hydraulics manufacturers. The Oil and Gas hydraulics sector has undoubtedly been a strong growth area for some years. Some businesses have done very [...]
Over thirty years as a hydraulic designer and manufacturer, what processes have we found to be winners? 1. Thermal deburring. I can understand why some big OEM's insist on it. It is never an excuse not to deburr properly, but thermal deburring gives that extra comfort if used as it is meant. Make sure that [...]
Having only been closed on average a few times a year since its commissioning in 1982, I read that the latest March closure was the 48th so far in 2014, very close to the recommended annual limit of 50. This certainly tells me something about flood risk. With the recent storm surges on tides in [...]
