--- title: Kimball Midwest Blog | Hydraulics (3) description: Hydraulics | Explore Kimball Midwest's range of quality products and solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations, enhancing efficiency and safety in your business. 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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. Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/the-basics-of-hydraulic-hose-crimping) ### [The big machines are cool, but how do they work? 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). Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Hose, machinery, How it Works](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/the-big-machines-are-cool-but-how-do-they-work) ### [Stationary Hydraulic Systems: Maintenance and Safety May 6, 2020 | by Kimball Midwest Your stationary hydraulics system is critical equipment for your business operations. That’s why it’s important to make sure the equipment and components are functional and well-maintained, not only because it saves you time and money, but because it helps keep your employees safe. Maintaining your hydraulics equipment offers many benefits – some you probably have thought of, and others you haven’t. Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose, Quality Products, OSHA, Fluid Flow](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/stationary-hydraulic-systems-maintenance-and-safety) ### [Keeping Your Hydraulics Safe December 5, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest For those who have worked with hydraulics, it should go without saying how important safe operation is. With such high pressures and high fluid temperatures usually involved, any accident can be catastrophic. Tags: Safety, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, OSHA](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/keeping-your-hydraulics-safe) ### [Are You Maintaining Your Hydraulic System? August 6, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest The pure power generated by a hydraulic system is a wonderful thing, but it takes an intricate mixture of proper assembly, maintenance, and proper usage to enjoy its full potential. Tags: How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Hose](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/are-you-maintaining-your-hydraulic-system) ### [It All Starts With the Hose July 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Some people think that they can use any hose for any application. They are terribly mistaken and this leaves them open to serious risks to their safety. Tags: Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Tips](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/it-all-starts-with-the-hose) ### [Save Your Hydraulic System with Preventative Maintenance February 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Hydraulic systems and crimpers do very important, very high-risk work. Preventative maintenance on these items is crucial for safety and reduced chance of failure, which would lead to downtime. Don’t run the risk: Check out these tips to stay safe and save money. Tags: Maintenance, Hydraulics, Prevention](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/hydraulic-hose-assembly-preventative-maintenance) ### [Key Elements of a Hydraulic Hose Assembly December 8, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest Hydraulic hose assemblies are used in many applications, but no matter the job, they carry fluids under extreme pressure to provide power to operate equipment. From the truck on the highway to the rollercoaster ride at your favorite amusement park, hydraulics help safely operate, control, and power many types of equipment. 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