David ShawAug 6, 20211 minDouble Acting Air Powered Fluid (Hydrotest) PumpHere 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minLife Hack: Easiest way to repair your hydraulic cylinder or pumpIf you have a leaking ram (cylinder) or pump, the easiest way to repair it is to send some information on the tool to...
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minDifficult 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.
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minWinshaw expands with new location in PasadenaWinshaw expands with new location in Pasadena
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minHow to repair a leaking, single acting hydraulic ramThere are a lot of different hydraulic rams (cylinders) in the market. Therefore, this article is going to focus on the small, single...
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minHow 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minHydraulic Manifolds: How to choose a design and where to buy themThe word “manifold” is usually used when someone wants to describe the item which is used to help direct flow in the system.
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minHow 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.
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minWinshaw's New office in Midland OdessaIn 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
David ShawAug 6, 20213 minThe bottom line advantage of Subsea TensionersSubsea tensioners are different in design than standard, topside tensioners. Engineered with the operational environment in mind.
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minWinshaw Profile - Jim Malachowski, Key Account ManagerJames (Jim) Malachowski has joined Winshaw is a Key Account manager with over 25 years of industry experience have previously held both...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minThe best oil for your hydraulic torque wrench pumpMost 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20213 minWhat's wrong with my wrench? - Troubleshooting topics with hydraulic torque wrenchesJust 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20214 minBest 10,000 PSI (700 bar) hydraulic hand pumpAt 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20211 minHydraulic cylinders in Wind Tower installations and maintenanceIn the hydraulic tool world, we see Wind Energy as an emerging industry, with huge growth potential and less volatility. Winshaw’s...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minWhat 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minAdvantages of Aluminum Hydraulic CylindersAluminum hydraulic cylinders are just like other hydraulic cylinders in hydraulic systems, where the hydraulic piston is housed inside...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minHow 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...
David ShawAug 6, 20212 minHow 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...