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Technical guides, product insights, and industry knowledge from the AD Automation team — covering hydraulics, lubrication, bolting and more.
Breaking and Aligning Flange Joints Without Wedges and a Hammer
Every shutdown has the same half hour in it. A bolted flange joint has to come apart, the gasket is welded on by twenty years of service, and someone reaches for a podger bar, a cold chisel and a l...
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In-Situ Flange Facing on Shutdown
Plant shutdowns cost tens of thousands of dollars per hour. When a failed gasket or corroded sealing surface puts y...
How to Select a Hydraulic Torque Wrench
A practical guide to selecting the right hydraulic torque wrench — covering torque range, square drive vs low-profile...
Signs Your Hydraulic Cylinder Needs Repair
Learn the key warning signs that a hydraulic cylinder needs repair — including rod seal leaks, cylinder drift, reduce...
What is Bolt Tensioning and When Should You Use It?
Explains how bolt tensioning differs from hydraulic torque wrenching, when each method is appropriate, and the key di...
Centralised vs Point Lubrication Systems Explained
Understand the difference between centralised lubrication systems and manual point lubrication — including system typ...
Enerpac vs Manual Jacking — Which is Right for Your Lift?
Compares Enerpac hydraulic jacking systems with conventional manual jacking — covering load capacity, precision, simu...
Preventative Maintenance for Hydraulic Systems
A practical guide to preventative maintenance for hydraulic systems — covering oil analysis, filter replacement, rese...