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Technical guides

Written by the engineers who size power packs every day: answers first, details after.

How to choose a hydraulic power pack

The 6 parameters that drive the choice: force, speed, duty, voltage, reservoir and control logic.

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12V vs 24V power packs: which to choose

When 12V makes sense, when 24V does: currents, cable sizing, battery life and motor sizes compared.

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AC vs DC motors for power packs: differences and criteria

Continuous or intermittent duty, mains or battery: how the power source drives motor choice.

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Reservoir sizing: a practical guide

Usable volume, cylinder differential, heat dissipation: the correct calculation in 3 steps.

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Compact power pack or full power unit?

Power, flow and architecture compared: where the compact pack ends and the custom unit begins.

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How does a hydraulic pump work (gear pumps explained)

The principle, displacement, the pressure relationship, priming and wear signals — explained simply.

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How much does a hydraulic power pack cost? The factors behind the price

Honest indicative ranges and the 6 factors that drive the price — no fake price lists, no surprises.

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How to wire a 12V hydraulic power unit: diagram and practical rules

Battery, contactor/solenoid, controls and valves: the basic diagram and the mistakes that burn motors and contacts.

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Hydraulic oil types: which oil for your power pack

Fluid types, viscosity and climate, when to change it and the mistakes to avoid (no, engine oil won’t do).

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