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July 31, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
In our previous blog post, Maximize Equipment Performance: Fluid Flow 101, we explored the foundational elements that keep your fluid systems running smoothly. But maintaining optimal flow doesn’t stop at initial setup — proactive maintenance and the right tools are essential for long-term system efficiency and reliability.
June 19, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
In any hydraulic or pneumatic system, the integrity of your hoses is essential to performance, safety and system longevity. Preventive maintenance practices not only reduce downtime and costly repairs but also enhance overall fluid flow efficiency.
May 29, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
Not all O-rings are created equal. The effectiveness of an O-ring in a hydraulic system depends on several factors:
July 11, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
If you’re new to hydraulics, using outdated equipment or training to use your company’s crimper and fittings, you might need a quick review of the various types of hydraulic fittings and what they are most commonly used for.
September 29, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest
In the world of maintenance, repair and operations, fluid flow can be among the most complex subjects.
July 28, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest
Maintaining a safe work environment can seem like a daunting task. Not only does your shop have overall safety precautions in place, but each aspect of your shop most likely has its own safety measures to follow, as well.
May 5, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest
Do you outsource your hydraulic hose assemblies? Depending on how often you need them, it can be more cost-efficient and convenient to crimp the hoses yourself. If the thought of crimping hoses makes you a bit nervous, fear not. We’ll explain what you need to make good hose assemblies and how to properly prepare them for crimping.
June 23, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest
You may look at water and wonder how it is one of the strongest forces in the world. You drink it. You swim in it, and it moves around you. And if you stomp hard in a rain puddle, you can displace nearly all of it. But in those scenarios, water has infinite space (except for drinking).
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