Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves Introduction: Valves are used to control the flow and pressure of hydraulic oil in a hydraulic system.  Hydraulic valves are grouped into three major categories, based primarily on their function.  The three major types of hydraulic valves are pressure control valves, flow control valves, and directional control valves.  A valve may be constructed to combine several...

Compact track loaders are strong little machines that make hard work easier. Whether you’re digging on a building site, leveling land, or doing farm work, their tracks help them move on tricky ground like mud, sand, or slopes without sinking. That’s why builders, landscapers, and farmers like them. If you want to buy, brands like Cat, Bobcat, Kubota, Case, and...

In this post, you’ll get a simple and practical look at what a USDOT number is, why it matters for anyone running commercial vehicles, and how to get and keep one in 2025. A USDOT number is the unique ID the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues to businesses that move people, freight, or hazardous material. It’s the basic...

Heavy machines have always amazed people since its inception, but few are as impressive as the Bagger 293. This giant bucket wheel excavator is not only used for mining but is also a record-breaking machine that changed how we see industrial equipment. Made in Germany for brown coal digging, the Bagger 293 is so tall and massive that it holds...

Introduction Hydraulics is the study of liquids in motion and the force generated in pipes and cylinders. In hydraulic systems, forces that are applied by the liquid are transmitted to a mechanical mechanism. Hydraulic systems are versatile, efficient, and simple for the transmission of power. A hydraulic system changes power from one form to another. The science of hydraulics can...

  Transmission systems are the backbone of engines, delivering power from the engine to drive wheels, propellers, or machinery in applications like cars, boats, or industrial equipment. While engine-focused, the term transmission system also applies to unique setups like the Portland Natural Gas Transmission System, a pipeline network for energy delivery. Parts of a Transmission System The parts of the...

  Engines are the heart of machines as it power everything from cars and boats to generators. To keep them running properly, a combination of electrical parts and sensors works together. Components like the starter motor, alternator, engine control unit (ECU), and other sensors work together to make sure the engine starts without trouble, runs steadily, and performs properly. Starter...