Recent content by matt2491

Thanks for the helpful info, guys. I'm glad to have found this hydraulics forum to ask questions and share ideas. This is exactly the crux of my dilemma. I have a hodge podge mix of different parts in this system. To clarify, I am running a new GM Type II power steering pump. It is feeding a...

I'm putting together a hydraulic system that uses a GM automotive power steering pump to run industrial valves and actuators (one rotator and one cylinder). I've been trying to figure the best fluid to run that will be compatible with all components in this system. Will standard hydraulic fluid...

Thanks for your reply. What if they have no rating? Risky to use? For example, I'd really like to use this -8 to dual -6 Y-adapter made by Vibrant: There is no published pressure rating, but it would fit perfectly in my system to split a pressure line feeding two cylinders mounted next to...

I am putting together a relatively simple hydraulics system. The system will be powered from a GM Type II automotive power steering pump that generates no more than 1500psi. Are aluminum adapters & fittings okay to use at this pressure? Some of the adapters I need come from the automotive world...