Valves: Microscopic contamination (similar to erosion) can mill away tolerances which are used for sealing purposes. On spring centering v...

Origins of contamination may be from system components, the hydraulic working fluid, the outside environment, or be generated by the sys...

This old technical note surfaced recently from a Product Application department discussion.  While dated, it does point out that a good tech...

Compressibility:   The change in volume of a unit volume of a fluid when subjected to a unit change of pressure. Contaminant:   Any m...

Cavitation:  A localized gaseous condition within a liquid stream causing the rapid implosion of a gaseous bubble.

In order to retain their serviceability and dimensions, proper storage procedures must be followed for power transmission belts.  Quite ofte...

If you have questions on any technical subject regarding industrial belts, industrial hose or hydraulic hose, Gates Product Application Engi...