• 1" Bonded seal - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1-1/2" Bonded seal

    Key Features

    • Type: bonded seal ; dowty washer
    • Size: 1/2"
    • Elastomer: nitrile nbr
    • Use: seals bspp bolt faces ; banjo fittings
    • Application: hydraulic system component
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  • 1.5L Plastic Hydraulic Tank 120mm (DC) Neck Flange - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1.5L Plastic Hydraulic Tank 120mm (DC) Neck Flange

    Key Features

    • Capacity: 5 l
    • Neck flange: 120 mm dc
    • Material: plastic
    • Orientation: vertical ; horizontal mounting
    • Use: mini hydraulic power packs reservoir
    • Compatibility: dc motor power pack builds ; 120 mm neck accessories
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  • 1/2" BSP Coned Blanking Plug - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/" BSP Coned Blanking Plug

    Key Features

    • Type: 60° coned seat blanking plug
    • Thread: BSP
    • Seal: metal-to-metal cone sealing
    • Material: plated steel for high pressure service
    • Use: blank unused ports safely
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  • 3/8 BANJO BOLT (35mm long) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BANJO BOLT

    Key Features

    • Part number: BJBOLT-08
    • Bolt size: 1/2 in banjo bolt
    • Connection type: Hollow banjo bolt for banjo body fittings
    • Flow path: Cross drilled bolt shank for fluid transfer through banjo
    • Typical use: Hydraulic hose or tube banjo connections in compact spaces
    • Sealing method: Requires sealing washers either side of banjo body
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  • Adam Hindle

    Sales Director

    I began my engineering career at Stockport College in around 2005, first completing a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I then progressed to the University of Salford, where I earned a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    After graduating, I started my professional career with Approved Hydraulics. I initially gained a combination of hands-on workshop experience and telephone-based sales experience. In later years, I moved into a full-time sales role and led the new crane and excavator attachments department that the company had recently established.

  • 1/2 Bonded seal - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 Bonded seal

    Key Features

    • Part number: DOW12
    • Seal type: Bonded seal washer with elastomer insert
    • Size: 1/2 in
    • Materials: Steel outer ring with nitrile rubber sealing element
    • Typical use: Sealing BSP threaded hydraulic fittings; adaptors; and banjo bolts
    • Benefits: High pressure sealing; good resistance to hydraulic fluids
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  • 1/2 BSP  TEE F/F/M Branch - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSP TEE F/F/M Branch

    Key Features

    • Type: BSP tee adaptor with F/F/M branch configuration
    • Thread size: 1/2 BSP to ISO 228 (parallel for female ports)
    • Male thread: BSP parallel or taper per specific SKU and sealing method
    • Material: carbon steel with protective plating for hydraulic service
    • Rating: typical working pressure up to 315–420 bar depending on size
    • Use: splitting or combining hydraulic lines in compact layouts
    Regular price £13.84
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  • 3/4" BSP Female Swivel x 3/4" BSP Female Swivel - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSP Female Swivel x 1/2 BSP Female Swivel Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: swivel adaptor (male to male)
    • Threads: 1/2 to 1/2 BSP
    • Swivel: captive nut allows hose connection without twisting
    • Seal: cone/washer seal depending on variant
    • Use: connect hoses where rotation during assembly is restricted
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    1/2 BSP Male - 9/16 UNF Male SORB without "O" Ring
    Regular price £2.60
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    1/2 BSP Male - 9/16 UNF Male SORB without "O" Ring

    Key Features

    • Type: adaptor between SAE O-ring boss/UNF and BSP system
    • Threads: 1/2 to 9/16 thread
    • Seal: O-ring boss on SAE side; bonded washer or cone on BSP side
    • Note: some variants supplied without O-ring as stated
    • Use: interface US standard ports to BSP hoses/valves
    Regular price £2.60
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  • 3/8" BSP Male x 1/2" BSP Male Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSP Male x 5/8 BSP Male Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: inline adaptor male to male
    • Threads: 1/2 BSP to 5/8 BSP
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or extend fittings
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    1/2 BSP Swept Female/Female 90 Elbow
    Regular price £7.79
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    1/2 BSP Swept Female/Female 90 Elbow

    Key Features

    • Type: 90° elbow adaptor (male to male)
    • Threads: 1/2 BSP
    • Body: swept radius for routing clearance
    • Construction: forged carbon steel; zinc plated
    • Use: change hose direction while maintaining service access
    Regular price £7.79
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  • 3/8" BSP Male x 1/2" BSP Male Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £3.13
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    1/2 BSPm x 1/2 BSPm

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic fitting
    • Threads: 1/2 to 1/2 thread
    • Material: plated carbon steel
    • Use: connect hydraulic components
    • Standard: BSP and related port forms as specified
    Regular price £3.13
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  • 1/2 BSPP CETOP 5 Single Manifold - 80 L/Min - 20/210 Bar - Aluminium Body
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    1/2 BSPP CETOP 5 Single Manifold - 80 L/Min - 20/210 Bar - Aluminium Body

    Key Features

    • Type: single subplate manifold for CETOP 5 (NG10) valves
    • Ports: 1/2 BSPP
    • Max flow: 80 L/min
    • Pressure rating: 20–210 bar
    • Body: aluminium body
    • Use: mount a single directional valve with side ports
    Regular price £71.39
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  • 1/2 BSPP Double Cross Relief Valve 50 L/Min 70/350 Bar - Steel Body
    Regular price £67.92
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    1/2 BSPP Double Cross Relief Valve 50 L/Min 70/350 Bar - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: BSP tee adaptor
    • Connections: BSP threading per title
    • Threads: 1/2 thread
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: split or combine lines; add instruments or auxiliary circuits
    Regular price £67.92
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  • 1/2 BSPP Three-Way Flow Control Valve - Pressure Compensated - Exceending Flow To Pressure - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSPP Three-Way Flow Control Valve - Pressure Compensated - Exceending Flow To Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 1/2 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
    Regular price £149.23
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  • 1/2 BSPT x 1/2 BSPT Tapered Adaptor
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    1/2 BSPT x 1/2 BSPT Tapered Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: adaptor converting parallel to tapered port standards
    • Threads: 1/2 to 1/2 thread
    • Standards: BSPP parallel and BSPT taper as applicable
    • Sealing: taper threads with sealant; parallel with washer/bonded seal
    • Use: connect BSPP components to BSPT ports or vice versa
    Regular price £3.61
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  • Hydra Part 1/2" 3 port manual diverter valve (open centre) - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £38.46
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    1/2" 3 port manual diverter valve (open centre)

    Key Features

    • Ports: 1/2' bsp 3 way ; 2 position
    • Centre: open centre
    • Nominal flow: 90 l/min
    • Max pressure: 300 bar
    • Body: carbon steel ; blow out proof stem
    • Use: switch flow between two circuits
    Regular price £38.46
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    Hydra Part 1/2" 3 Port Pressure Compensating Flow Control with bypass to line - Approved Hydraulics
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    1/2" 3 Port Pressure Compensating Flow Control with bypass to line

    Key Features

    • Port size: 1/2\" bsp
    • Type: 3 port priority flow control
    • Compensation: pressure compensated priority flow
    • Bypass: excess flow bypass to line
    • Use: maintains set actuator flow under load changes
    Regular price £138.95
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    1/2" 4 Bank 45L Monoblock Control Valve
    Regular price £106.80
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    1/2" 4 Bank 45L Monoblock Control Valve

    Key Features

    • Valve type: monoblock control valve
    • Flow rating: 45 l/min
    • Banks: 4
    • Ports: 1/2" bspp work ports
    • Operation: lever
    • Use: compact hydraulic circuits
    Regular price £106.80
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  • Banjo Tubes - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2" Banjo Body To 15mm Tube x 100mm Long

    Key Features

    • Interface: banjo ring for 1/2" banjo bolt
    • Tube end: 15 mm OD tube to suit 15L DIN 2353 compression fittings
    • Overall length: 100 mm tube length
    • Working pressure: up to 350 bar typical for steel banjo tubes
    • Material: zinc plated steel body and tube
    • Use: mount cylinders or valves where compact banjo connection is needed
    Regular price £12.06
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  • 1/2" Banjo Bolt c/w 2 x washers
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    1/2" Banjo Bolt c/w 2 x washers

    Key Features

    • Part number: HP-BJB-12
    • Bolt size: 1/2 in banjo bolt
    • Sealing: Supplied with 2 sealing washers
    • Connection type: Hollow banjo bolt for banjo body fittings
    • Typical use: Hydraulic hose or tube banjo connections; leak tight sealing
    • Installation note: Use washers either side of banjo body and tighten to fitting spec
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  • 1/2" BSP Coned Blanking Plug - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2" BSP Coned Blanking Plug

    Key Features

    • Type: 60° coned seat blanking plug
    • Thread: 1/2 BSP
    • Seal: metal-to-metal on 60° cone
    • Material: plated steel for high pressure service
    • Use: safe isolation of unused ports
    Regular price £3.56
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  • 1/2" BSP Female - 1/2" BSP Female 90° Compact Swivel Adaptor
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    1/2" BSP Female - 1/2" BSP Female 90° Compact Swivel Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: 90° swivel adaptor female to male/female depending on variant
    • Threads: 1/2 to 1/2 thread
    • Swivel: captive nut avoids hose twist on assembly
    • Body: compact or swept body per model for tight routing
    • Use: change hose direction with service access
    Regular price £20.08
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  • 1/2" BSP Female Blanking Cap
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    1/2" BSP Female Blanking Cap

    Key Features

    • Type: blanking component for hydraulic lines
    • Thread: 1/2 BSP
    • Function: temporarily or permanently close a port
    • Material: plated steel
    • Use: service isolation; contamination control
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  • 3/4" BSP Female Swivel x 3/4" BSP Female Swivel - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2" BSP Female Swivel x 5/8" BSP Female Swivel Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: swivel adaptor (male to male)
    • Threads: 1/2 to 5/8 BSP
    • Swivel: captive nut allows hose connection without twisting
    • Seal: cone/washer seal depending on variant
    • Use: connect hoses where rotation during assembly is restricted
    Regular price £8.99
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Common Calculations FAQs

Calculating force, speed, pressure, power, and efficiency in hydraulic applications.

How do you calculate actuator speed?

Actuator speed is determined by flow rate and cross-sectional area:

Speed = Flow rate ÷ Area

Flow rate is the volume of fluid delivered (in L/min or GPM).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the actuator piston: π × (diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate cylinder force?

Cylinder force can be calculated using:

Force = Pressure × Area

Pressure is the system pressure (in psi or bar).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the cylinder bore (in square inches or square centimeters).

Area = π × (bore diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate pressure drop across a valve?

Pressure drop can be calculated using the valve flow coefficient (Cv):

Pressure Drop (ΔP) = (Flow Rate)² ÷ (Cv² × Fluid Density)

Flow Rate is the fluid flow (in GPM or L/min).

Cv is the valve flow coefficient.

Fluid Density is the density of the hydraulic fluid.

How do you size an accumulator?

Accumulator sizing considers required flow, pressure, and pre-charge:

Accumulator Volume = Flow Rate × Time ÷ Pressure

This determines how much fluid must be stored to maintain system pressure.

How to convert psi to bar?

Use the conversion factor: 1 bar = 14.5 psi.

To convert psi to bar, divide psi by 14.5.

Example: 200 psi ÷ 14.5 = 13.79 bar.

What is pre-charge pressure in an accumulator?

Pre-charge pressure is the initial gas pressure in the accumulator before fluid enters.

It helps maintain system pressure as the accumulator discharges.

Typically set to 70–80% of system operating pressure.

What is specific gravity of hydraulic fluid?

Specific gravity is the ratio of hydraulic fluid density to water.

A value of 1 means equal density.

Less than 1 means the fluid floats; greater than 1 means it sinks.

What is torque in a hydraulic motor?

Torque is the rotational force produced based on system pressure and motor displacement:

Torque = Pressure × Displacement ÷ 2π

Pressure is the operating system pressure.

Displacement is the volume displaced per revolution (in cubic inches or cubic centimeters).

What unit is hydraulic power measured in?

Hydraulic power is measured in horsepower (HP) or kilowatts (kW).

Hydraulic horsepower can be calculated using:

HP = (Pressure (psi) × Flow rate (GPM)) ÷ 1714.

What’s the relationship between pump speed and flow?

Flow rate is directly proportional to pump speed.

If pump speed doubles, flow rate doubles (assuming constant displacement).

This is important when adjusting flow or selecting a pump for varying speeds.