A failing hydraulic pump can damage more than itself: wear debris may circulate through the fluid, and persistent cavitation can damage pump components. Diagnosing hydraulic pump failures starts with treating unusual noise, slow or jerky movement, pressure loss and excess heat as warning signs. If y...

For concrete pumping, coarse aggregate is generally limited to no more than one-third of the pipeline diameter. That makes the impact of aggregate size on concrete pumping a practical mix-selection issue: particles that are too large for the line can disrupt flow and increase the risk of a blockage....