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 same sort of pump you would see in a hydrotest...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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 on the tool to...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Difficult bolting applications require imaginative solutions:
At Winshaw, what we developed was a “tray” which could lift the tool on and off the nut. In this way, an operator could position the tool.
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Winshaw expands with new location in Pasadena
Winshaw expands with new location in Pasadena
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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 the small, single...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
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 glands on cylinders...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
Hydraulic Manifolds: How to choose a design and where to buy them
The word “manifold” is usually used when someone wants to describe the item which is used to help direct flow in the system.
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
How do lock ring cylinders work?
With a lock ring cylinder, the piston is threaded and has a collar which can be made up tight against the top of the cylinder body.
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Winshaw's New office in Midland Odessa
In order to provide local support to West Texas, Winshaw opened a new office and repair facility at 5408 E Loop 250 N Unit B, Midland, TX
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
The bottom line advantage of Subsea Tensioners
Subsea tensioners are different in design than standard, topside tensioners. Engineered with the operational environment in mind.
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
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 held both...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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. Meaning, they use them for long...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 3 min
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 on, then you probably have a blown...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 4 min
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 domestic. That puts us in...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
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. Winshaw’s...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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 it is...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
Advantages of Aluminum Hydraulic Cylinders
Aluminum hydraulic cylinders are just like other hydraulic cylinders in hydraulic systems, where the hydraulic piston is housed inside...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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 setting for a pressure...
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David Shaw
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
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 other connection. It is one of...
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