The students created what is thought to be the first vehicle that uses water in all of its hydraulic systems, including power steering, power brakes and transmission. Recent advances in water ...

Understanding the distinct benefits — and challenges — of water hydraulics can help you decide if this technology is feasible for your applications. To most people, hydraulics means oil hydraulics.

Vice President Elwood Corp. Oak Creek, Wis. Although water was the original hydraulic fluid, today, oil dominates. Oil's high lubricity and viscosity make for efficient hydraulic systems and ...

In a world striving for sustainable solutions, the hydraulic ram pump, a 228-year-old invention from France, is making a remarkable comeback. This ingenious device, capable of pumping water without ...

Efficiency is a key design criteria for almost all components and systems on a piece of heavy-duty equipment—as well as for the machine itself. Hydraulics are one of the many areas in which ...

A group of Purdue University undergraduates have built an industrial riding lawn mower that's a cut above the rest. The students have created what is thought to be the first vehicle that uses water in ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A group of Purdue University undergraduates have built an industrial riding lawn mower that's a cut above the rest. The students have created what is thought to be the first ...