• Oil Filter Element - FRD17 - 93mm - 25µm
    Regular price £19.46
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Oil Filter Element - FRD17 - 93mm - 25µm

    Key Features

    • Series: FRD17 replacement element
    • Diameter: 93 mm nominal element OD
    • Filtration rating: 25 µm nominal media grade
    • Intended use: particulate removal in hydraulic oil to protect components
    • Applications: return ; suction or low pressure filter housings sized for FRD17 elements
    • Service note: monitor differential pressure and change when indicator shows restriction
    Regular price £19.46
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Oil Level & Temperature Gauge (12mm)
    Regular price £27.96
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Oil Level & Temperature Gauge (12mm)

    Key Features

    • Type: oil level ; temperature dual gauge
    • Probe: 12 mm mounting stud ; vertical tank installation
    • Scale: dial thermometer ; level mark window
    • Use: monitor reservoir level ; oil temperature
    • Material: aluminium ; polycarbonate sight
    Regular price £27.96
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Padlock for Pad Cages - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £3.06
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Padlock for Pad Cages

    Key Features

    • Model: PADCAGE-PADLOCK-20MM
    • Purpose: locking pad for stabiliser pad storage cage systems
    • Security level: moderate site security
    • Use: secures cage door during storage and transport
    • Material: hardened shackle with compact body
    Regular price £3.06
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Pairing plug for G4/G5-CAN code 48118 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £69.48
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Pairing plug for G4/G5-CAN code 48118

    Key Features

    • Type: pairing plug for g4 ; g5 can receivers
    • Interface: m12 plug for can bus pairing port
    • Function: initiates transmitter to receiver pairing sequence
    • Part code: 48118 reference
    • Use: service tool for rc400 platforms during installation
    Regular price £69.48
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Team Member

    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.

  • Approved Hydraulics Pallet Forks for Cranes - Approved Hydraulics

    POA

    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Pallet Forks for Cranes

    Key Features

    • Adjustment: variable tine spread with locking steps
    • Balance: manual or spring-loaded center-of-gravity compensation
    • Throat: adjustable height/throat for different load sizes
    • Use: lifting palletised and packaged goods by crane where forklifts cannot access
    • Construction: high strength welded frame; forged tines
    • Operation: one-person handling with automatic shifting on some models

    POA

    • Large UK Stock
    • 1 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
    • Bespoke Technical Advice
  • Parker / Sterling Proportional Pressure Regulator Cartridge Valve 1.9 LPM - 210 Bar
    Regular price £204.97
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Parker / Sterling Proportional Pressure Regulator Cartridge Valve 1.9 LPM - 210 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: proportional pressure reducing cartridge
    • Flow rating: 1.9 lpm nominal
    • Pressure: up to 210 bar maximum
    • Control: current driven coil via PWM driver
    • Use: pilot circuits ; proportional control of downstream pressure
    Regular price £204.97
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Pilot Feed Adaptor And Blanking Cap Kit For Servo Module Tie Rods Scanreco - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £27.72
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Pilot Feed Adaptor And Blanking Cap Kit For Servo Module Tie Rods Scanreco

    Key Features

    • Function: pilot feed adaptor ; blanking cap kit
    • Use: servo module tie rods
    • Benefit: clean pressure tapping ; sealed blanking
    • Compatibility: scanreco servocontrol stacks
    • Application: hydraulic attachment component
    Regular price £27.72
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Pin

    Out of Stock
    Pin - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £61.78
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery

    Pin

    Key Features

    • Type: steel pin
    • Use: crane or attachment joint
    • Note: select diameter ; length to suit
    • Application: hydraulic system component
    • Application: hydraulic system component
    Regular price £61.78
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Pin (35 dia,)
    Regular price £174.06
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery

    Pin (35 dia,)

    Key Features

    • Type: hardened steel pin
    • Diameter: 35 mm
    • Use: link ; joint ; hinge on crane/rotator
    • Finish: zinc plated or oiled
    • Application: hydraulic system component
    Regular price £174.06
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Pin 45mm Dia
    Regular price £211.80
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery

    Pin 45mm Dia

    Key Features

    • Component: hardened pin 45 mm diameter
    • Use: link or grapple pivot pin
    • Finish: corrosion protected surface
    • Retention: grooves/threads per variant
    • Service: grease path must remain open
    Regular price £211.80
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Plastic plug G1/4 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £1.60
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Plastic plug G1/4

    Key Features

    • Thread: g 1/4 bspp
    • Type: plastic protective plug
    • Use: blank unused manifold ports
    • Install: finger fit ; remove before service
    • Application: hydraulic system component
    Regular price £1.60
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 1" 180Lpm, 280 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £28.42
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Poppet Check Valve 1" 180Lpm, 280 Bar Max Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: inline poppet check valve
    • Port size: 1' bsp
    • Max flow: 180 l/min
    • Max pressure: 280 bar
    • Cracking pressure: 0.5 bar typical
    • Function: permits flow one way ; blocks reverse
    Regular price £28.42
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 1/2" 90Lpm, 350 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price From £13.27
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Poppet Check Valve 1/2" 90Lpm, 350 Bar Max Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: inline poppet check valve
    • Port size: 1/2' bsp
    • Max flow: 90 l/min
    • Max pressure: 350 bar
    • Cracking pressure: 0.5 bar typical
    • Function: permits flow one way ; blocks reverse
    Regular price From £13.27
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Out of Stock
    Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 1/4" 30Lpm, 400 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £9.43
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Poppet Check Valve 1/4" 30Lpm, 400 Bar Max Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: inline poppet check valve
    • Port size: 1/4' bsp
    • Max flow: 30 l/min
    • Max pressure: 400 bar
    • Cracking pressure: 0.5 bar typical
    • Function: permits flow one way ; blocks reverse
    Regular price £9.43
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 3/4" 130Lpm, 300 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £22.99
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Poppet Check Valve 3/4" 130Lpm, 300 Bar Max Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: inline poppet check valve
    • Port size: 3/4' bsp
    • Max flow: 130 l/min
    • Max pressure: 300 bar
    • Cracking pressure: 0.5 bar typical
    • Function: permits flow one way ; blocks reverse
    Regular price £22.99
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Out of Stock
    Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 3/8" 50Lpm, 400 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £13.49
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Poppet Check Valve 3/8" 50Lpm, 400 Bar Max Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: inline poppet check valve
    • Port size: 3/8' bsp
    • Max flow: 50 l/min
    • Max pressure: 400 bar
    • Cracking pressure: 0.5 bar typical
    • Function: permits flow one way ; blocks reverse
    Regular price £13.49
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Promove Breakers

    POA

    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Promove Breakers

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic breaker hammer
    • Design: monoblock body with high strength steel
    • Mounting: excavators ; skid steers per model range
    • Options: sound suppressed housing ; auto lubrication kit
    • Use: demolition ; trenching ; rock breaking ; recycling

    POA

    • Large UK Stock
    • 1 Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty
    • Bespoke Technical Advice
  • Scanreco Proportional 4 Pin Paddle - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £241.02
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Proportional 4 Pin Paddle

    Key Features

    • Type: proportional paddle lever for RC400 transmitters
    • Connector: 4 pin electrical interface
    • Return: spring return to center
    • Integration: Mini and Maxi portable control units
    • Use: proportional function control with fingertip actuation
    Regular price £241.02
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Proportional 5 Pin Paddle - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £241.02
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Proportional 5 Pin Paddle

    Key Features

    • Type: proportional paddle lever for RC400 transmitters
    • Connector: 5 pin electrical interface
    • Return: spring return to center
    • Integration: Mini and Maxi portable control units
    • Use: proportional function control with fingertip actuation
    Regular price £241.02
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Out of Stock
    Protective Black Frame For Radio Remote Control Mini Transmitter Scanreco RC400 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £229.03
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Protective Black Frame For Radio Remote Control Mini Transmitter Scanreco RC400

    Key Features

    • Type: protective black frame for mini transmitter
    • Compatibility: rc400 g2b mini housing
    • Protection: impact and abrasion shield for transmitter edges
    • Access: leaves display ; buttons and e stop unobstructed
    • Use: maintain durability in harsh mobile environments
    Regular price £229.03
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Proximity Switch
    Regular price £159.62
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    Proximity Switch

    Key Features

    • Body style: M18 threaded barrel flush mount
    • Sensing range: 8 mm nominal
    • Supply voltage: 10 to 30 vdc
    • Output options: 2 wire dc ; PNP ; NPN ; NO ; NC variants
    • Ingress protection: IP65 ; IP66 ; IP67 ; IP68 ; IP69K
    • Switching frequency: 400 Hz typical
    • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 degC
    • Connection: M12 A coded connector ; 2 m PUR cable variants
    • Standard: IEC 60947-5-2 inductive proximity
    Regular price £159.62
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • PTO Electric Kit - 24v
    Regular price £104.47
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    PTO Electric Kit - 24v

    Key Features

    • Type: electric PTO actuation kit
    • Supply voltage: 24 VDC
    • Function: enables PTO engage/disengage via switch/relay
    • Integration: connects to PTO solenoid/valve
    • Compatibility: 24 V vehicle electrical systems
    • Use: cab-mounted control for PTO operation
    Regular price £104.47
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • Out of Stock
    PTO Gear Pump Flange Adaptors
    Regular price From £77.69
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    PTO Gear Pump Flange Adaptors

    Key Features

    • Function: Adaptor between PTO gearboxes and external gear pumps
    • Flange patterns: EU 4 bolt ; SAE A/B and brand specific options
    • Shaft interfaces: 1/8 taper ; 1/5 taper ; parallel ; splined options
    • Pump groups: Group 2 ; Group 3 compatibility
    • Use: Mount pump securely to PTO for mobile hydraulic kits
    Regular price From £77.69
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery
  • TF ISUZU MZW6P; 3 EIXOS; COMANDO PNEUMATICO; C/ SE - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £503.21
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland

    PTO ISUZU MYY-5T MECHANIC CONTROL

    Key Features

    • Gearbox compatibility: Isuzu MYY‑5T
    • Control: mechanical (lever/cable)
    • PTO ratio: 1.1
    • ABER reference: TF3008M
    • Mounting: side‑mount PTO aperture
    • Pump interface: UNI/ISO direct‑mount
    • Sensor: on/off sensor option available
    Regular price £503.21
    • All Items Guaranteed
    • Delivery to UK & Ireland
    • Order by 3pm for Next Day Delivery

All for Professional Hydraulic Applications

Discover quality all from Approved Hydraulics, trusted by professionals across construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and industrial sectors. Built for demanding working environments, our range offers dependable performance, durable construction and trusted reliability. Whether you are replacing existing parts or specifying components for a new build, our experienced team can help you find the right product. With fast UK delivery and expert technical support, Approved Hydraulics supplies hydraulic equipment you can rely on.

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.