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Insightful information about hydraulic tools and operation with expert instruction from Winshaw Hydraulic Tools. From hydraulic functions to calibration, find what you need here.
Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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Double Acting Air Powered Fluid (Hydrotest) Pump
Here is a quick shot of the set up of a double acting air powered fluid pump. This is the […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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Life Hack: Easiest way to repair your hydraulic cylinder or pump
If you have a leaking ram (cylinder) or pump, the easiest way to repair it is to send some information […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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Difficult bolting applications require imaginative solutions:
When a nut and bolt is in a difficult location to access, it can be really hard to work on. […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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Winshaw expands with new location in Pasadena
You already know about the Winshaw locations in Midland and in West Houston in the Energy Corridor. Now we are […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How to repair a leaking, single acting hydraulic ram
There are a lot of different hydraulic rams (cylinders) in the market. Therefore, this article is going to focus on […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How to work on stubborn cylinders:
The first step in working on a cylinder (or hydraulic ram) is usually removing the gland. There are sometimes reverse […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 3 min
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Hydraulic Manifolds: How to choose a design and where to buy them
Obviously, there are lots of different types of hydraulic manifolds and the definition may change a bit depending on who […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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How do lock ring cylinders work?
Lock ring cylinders are great for when you want to reduce the risk of unexpected piston retractions. Imagine if you […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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Winshaw’s New office in Midland Odessa
In order to provide more rapid delivery and local support to West Texas, Winshaw opened a new office and repair […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 4 min
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The bottom line advantage of Subsea Tensioners
Subsea tensioners are different in design than standard, topside tensioners. That may seem like an obvious statement. However, real differences […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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Winshaw Profile – Jim Malachowski, Key Account Manager
James (Jim) Malachowski has joined Winshaw is a Key Account manager with over 25 years of industry experience have previously […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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Winshaw – Your Partner in Construction
At Winshaw we always appreciate the opportunity to be a part of a construction project. Having a background in “heavy […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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The best oil for your hydraulic torque wrench pump
Most of the operators we work with put their hydraulic torque wrench pumps to the test on a daily basis. […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 4 min
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What’s wrong with my wrench? – Troubleshooting topics with hydraulic torque wrenches
Just like every other hydraulic tool or ram, if a wrench is leaking and losing oil when your pump is […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 6 min
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Best 10,000 PSI (700 bar) hydraulic hand pump
At Winshaw we repair all makes and models of 10,000 PSI hand pumps from all the manufacturers both foreign and […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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Hydraulic cylinders in Wind Tower installations and maintenance
In the hydraulic tool world, we see Wind Energy as an emerging industry, with huge growth potential and less volatility. […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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What is NPT Thread? What do the Abbreviations mean?
N.P.T. is the common abbreviation for National Pipe Tapered threads. NPT can also be called ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads, but […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 3 min
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Advantages of Aluminum Hydraulic Cylinders
Aluminum hydraulic cylinders are just like other hydraulic cylinders in hydraulic systems, where the hydraulic piston is housed inside the […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How Does a Two Speed Pump Work?
A two speed pump is a hydraulic pump which usually contains a safety relief valve and a has an internal […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How Does a Single Speed Pump Work?
A single speed pump is a hydraulic pump that forces hydraulic fluid into a cylinder bore through a hose or […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How Does a Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Work?
A double acting hydraulic cylinder (a.k.a. double acting ram) is a cylinder that contains two ports through which hydraulic fluid […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 2 min
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How Does a Single Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Work?
Like all cylinders, a single acting hydraulic cylinder (a.k.a single acting ram) is based on the concepts of pressure and […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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Considerations while Using Hydraulic Tensioners
The objective of any tightening operation is to achieve the correct and uniform clamping force in the joint. When using […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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What are the accepted tolerances for Hydraulic Torque tools
Our experience with hydraulic wrenches, of several makes and models, is that +/- 3% is the industry standard for accuracy […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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How often should you calibrate and/ or certify your torque tool
I have personally heard many opinions on this topic and a lot of times, customers default to having their tools […]
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1 min
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What is the difference between calibration and certification
A lot of times you hear people using the word calibration and certification interchangeably. Like synonyms. However, these two terms […]
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