HYDRAULIC LIFTING TOOLS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hydraulic lifting equipment is a mainstay in most industrial workplaces and warehouses, and at the Lifting Equipment Store, we stock a number of tools that utilise hydraulic technology to make your life easier. Hydraulics are operated via pumps, using oil solutions and pistons to apply and distribute pressure either with or without the use of external power sources.

In this article, we will break down everything you need to know about the various different hydraulic tools that we offer, so you can better understand the technology as a whole, as well as knowing which tools might come in handy in your workplace specifically.

As always, if you’re not feeling confident by the end of this read, feel free to get in touch with us here, and a member of our team will explain anything you need to know. And without further ado, let’s start by looking at the base of all hydraulics, the hydraulic cylinder!

WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER?
Hydraulic cylinders are the source of the power found in all hydraulic tools, providing the pressurised oil that allows force and motion to be applied. They are available in either single acting or double acting forms, meaning they either apply force in one direction, or do so horizontally, and vertically at the same time.

The cylinders from the Lifting Equipment Store are available in a number of sizes, capacities and stroke sizes, to make them more compatible with tools with differing clearances for attachment, as well as describing lifting capacity once partnered with tools, and the distance that they can move something respectively.

Now we’re going to showcase some of the cylinders we stock, breaking down their key features so you know what to look for.

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HYDRAULIC HOSES AND ACCESSORIES

Using a hydraulic lift system isn’t as simple as clipping the cylinder to the back and being ready to go. To safely connect cylinders to tools, one must link them with a hydraulic hose and the proper couplers, as well as using valves and manifolds to properly control pressure flow, and pressure gauges to monitor the pressure used.

Next, we will show you some of the hoses and accessories we sell, and what they are capable of.

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HYDRAULIC PUMPS (HAND AND ELECTRIC)

Pumps are what put hydraulic tools and cylinders into action. Many tools come with built-in hydraulic hand pumps or foot pumps, but separate manual or electric pumps are also available as attachments for other tools. Essentially the pump pushes the pressure through the cylinder or tool to create the desired effect, be it one of lifting, pressing, clamping, or any other typical hydraulic function.

But what do these pumps look like, and what can they do? Find out below.

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HYDRAULIC TOOLS

If you have browsed our range of Pallet Stackers, then you will already be aware of some tools that utilise hydraulic technology. However, beyond typical lifting equipment we also stock a number of hydraulic specific tools that can make various jobs a lot less strenuous.

We stock a hydraulic repair kit, that utilises controlled pressure for universal applications, such as pressing, straightening, lifting, flattening, pushing bolts, bending, spreading, tensioning, etc. Also available are puller kits that are vital in the removal and installation of various interference fit parts. And of course, there are chain cutters, which unsurprisingly, cut chains!

Clearly, there are a number of tools that utilise hydraulics, let’s have a closer look at some of them.

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