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Sapphire Hydraulics has a special relationship with the Friendship Circle of Houston, Texas. For years we have participated and volunteered in many of Friendship Circle’s programs designed to nurture the needs of handicapped and special needs individuals and their families. This year Sapphire Hydraulics is a very proud sponsor of the 2020 Zoo Walk. Join […]

Hydraulics is the science and practical application of fluids to perform work. Employing power produced by the flow of fluids has contributed to the invention of many hydraulic devices including gasoline pumps, vehicle brake systems, construction machines, airplane landing gear, and flight control systems, elevators, manufacturing production lines, mining equipment, oil refinery equipment, agricultural equipment, […]

5 Reasons Hydraulic Pumps Fail Hydraulic pumps are responsible for keeping a hydraulic system humming. Despite how long they’ve been around, these pumps still stand out as complex forms of machinery. Their job is to turn the mechanical energy fed to them into hydraulic energy, but how they go about doing that is quite astounding. […]

It’s not a difficult process to measure for the correct hydraulic fitting, and it’s extremely important that you do so. You might think that you’re an experienced veteran who doesn’t need to go through the measuring process, but that can quickly get you into trouble. Fittings and hoses which are an apparent match can be […]

Of all the industries that have made use of hydraulic power, it might be said that no industry has benefited more than construction. Modern machinery equipped with hydraulic systems makes construction work safer, faster, and more efficient. From powerful excavators to more compact equipment that can be used in crowded urban areas, the use of […]