When not properly maintained, any hose used in a hydraulic system or connected to a pressure source is a potential danger. Hazards include: • Fluid Injections – Fine streams of pressurized fluid escaping from a damaged hose can enter the body and cause tissue damage. Remember, hydraulic fluid is TOXIC! • Whipping Hoses – Whip […]
Here are some common errors people make when looking after their hydraulic equipment; Error No. 1 – Changing the oil There are only two conditions that mandate a hydraulic oil change: degradation of the base oil or depletion of the additive package. Because there are so many variables that determine the rate at which oil […]
A school project? Here someone mounted a large pneumatic cylinder to the head of their bed and a valve controlled by a computer which was programmed to wake them up in the morning. Might be useful for any deep sleepers!
Here is a look at the effects of a hydraulic fluid injection injury. Please be aware there are some disturbing images in this video
A hydraulic fluid injection is perhaps the most dangerous injury that can result from a hydraulic hose failure. One reason is that it can appear benign at the beginning so it often gets dismissed as not urgent and medical care is postponed. Another reason is that injected hydraulic oils are highly toxic – so in […]
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