• Cylinder Seal Kit for Intermercato TG 12, 16, 19, 16 PRO, 16 EG - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £25.25
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    Cylinder seals kit 30-50/60 series 202/302/402/502/591/610/640

    Key Features

    • Scope: seal kit for hydraulic cylinders
    • Sizes: 30-50/60
    • Series: 202/302/402/502/591/610/640
    • Use: renew piston ; rod ; wiper seals
    • Application: hydraulic component
    Regular price £25.25
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  • Shim for valve sections  50/80 Ltr
    Regular price £1.90
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    Shim for valve sections 50/80 Ltr

    Key Features

    • Part number: 20032365
    • Compatibility: Valve sections 50L; 80L flow families
    • Component type: Shim for sectional valve assembly
    • Function: Adjusts clearances and improves section sealing alignment
    • Maintenance use: Replacement part during valve rebuild or section service
    • Performance impact: Helps smooth spool operation and sealing performance
    Regular price £1.90
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  • Shim for valve sections  100/150 Ltr
    Regular price £1.90
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    Shim for valve sections 100/150 Ltr

    Key Features

    • Part number: 20032366
    • Compatibility: Valve sections 100L; 150L flow families
    • Component type: Shim for sectional valve assembly
    • Function: Adjusts clearances and improves section sealing alignment
    • Maintenance use: Replacement part during valve rebuild or section service
    • Performance impact: Helps smooth spool operation and sealing performance
    Regular price £1.90
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  • flat Washer M16 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £0.42
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    flat Washer M16

    Key Features

    • Part number: FEMUNI6592
    • Fastener size: M16
    • Washer type: Flat washer for load distribution
    • Function: Spreads clamp load and protects mating surfaces
    • Typical use: FEMAC flail and attachment assembly hardware
    • Installation: Used under bolt head or nut with M16 threaded fasteners
    Regular price £0.42
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    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.

  • 50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 6 Bank M8x1.25 318mm long
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    50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 6 Bank M8x1.25 318mm long

    Key Features

    • Valve family: 50l sectional valve
    • Configuration: 6 bank
    • Rods per kit: 3
    • Thread: m8x1.25
    • Rod length: 318 mm
    • Application: clamp sectional valve stack ; maintain alignment under load
    • Compatibility: tie rod bores in 50l family
    • Variants: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 bank options
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  • 12V DC Coil-22W-13mm hole-39mm long for  45 - 50L - 80L-90L-100L-150L Unloader Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £24.48
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    12V DC Coil-22W-13mm hole-39mm long for 45 - 50L - 80L-90L-100L-150L Unloader Valve

    Key Features

    • Voltage: 12 vdc
    • Power: 22 w
    • Bore: 13 mm through-hole
    • Body length: 39 mm
    • Duty: 100% ed
    • Use: unloader valve actuation
    Regular price £24.48
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  • Cone Splitter Stud For Attaching the Main Cone to the Drive Shaft  M14 x 12.5 Grade - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Cone Splitter Stud For Attaching the Main Cone to the Drive Shaft M14 x 12.5 Grade

    Key Features

    • Fastener: cone-to-shaft stud
    • Thread: M14
    • Strength grade: 12.5 (per listing)
    • Material: high tensile alloy steel
    • Use: secures main cone to drive shaft under high torque
    Regular price £10.86
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  • 1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £8.16
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    1/4" BSP Male to 1/4 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: pressure gauge adaptor
    • Threads: 1/4 to 1/4 BSP
    • Seat: 60° cone or flat seat depending on gauge port style
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: connect panel or test gauges; transmitters or sensors
    Regular price £8.16
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  • 1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £5.28
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    3/8" BSP Male to 1/2" BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: pressure gauge adaptor
    • Threads: 3/8 to 1/2 BSP
    • Seat: 60° cone or flat seat depending on gauge port style
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: connect panel or test gauges; transmitters or sensors
    Regular price £5.28
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  • 1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £4.80
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    1/2" BSP Male to 1/4 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: pressure gauge adaptor
    • Threads: 1/2 to 1/4 BSP
    • Seat: 60° cone or flat seat depending on gauge port style
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: connect panel or test gauges; transmitters or sensors
    Regular price £4.80
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  • 1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £4.80
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    1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: pressure gauge adaptor
    • Threads: 1/4 to 1/2 BSP
    • Seat: 60° cone or flat seat depending on gauge port style
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: connect panel or test gauges; transmitters or sensors
    Regular price £4.80
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  • Baltrotors Bronze Bush - 45mm (Pair) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £33.53
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    Baltrotors Bronze Bush - 45mm (Pair)

    Key Features

    • Component: bronze bush pair for 45 mm pins
    • Material: oil-impregnated or tin bronze for low friction
    • Use: replacement for link heads and flanges
    • Benefit: good anti-seize properties; machinable
    • Service: grease compatible with bronze
    Regular price £33.53
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  • 50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 8 Bank  M8x1.25 394mm long
    Regular price £16.92
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    50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 8 Bank M8x1.25 394mm long

    Key Features

    • Valve family: 50l sectional valve
    • Configuration: 8 bank
    • Rods per kit: 3
    • Thread: m8x1.25
    • Rod length: 394 mm
    • Application: clamp sectional valve stack ; maintain alignment under load
    • Compatibility: tie rod bores in 50l family
    • Variants: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 bank options
    Regular price £16.92
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  • 80L lever box with stroke limiter
    Regular price £16.13
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    80L lever box with stroke limiter

    Key Features

    • Feature: mechanical stroke limiter
    • Compatibility: 80 l control valve
    • Use: limit spool travel ; tune flow
    • Application: hydraulic component
    • Application: hydraulic component
    Regular price £16.13
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  • 120L Double Acting Spool
    Regular price £23.94
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    120L Double Acting Spool

    Key Features

    • Spool: double acting ; 3 positions
    • Series: 120 l monoblock valve
    • Neutral: A ; B blocked in neutral
    • Use: cylinder control
    • Application: hydraulic component
    Regular price £23.94
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  • 50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 4 Bank  M8x1.25 242mm long
    Regular price £15.06
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    50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 4 Bank M8x1.25 242mm long

    Key Features

    • Valve family: 50l sectional valve
    • Configuration: 4 bank
    • Rods per kit: 3
    • Thread: m8x1.25
    • Rod length: 242 mm
    • Application: clamp sectional valve stack ; maintain alignment under load
    • Compatibility: tie rod bores in 50l family
    • Variants: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 bank options
    Regular price £15.06
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  • 24V DC Coil-22W-13mm hole-39mm long for  45 - 50L - 80L-90L-100L-150L Unloader Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £26.11
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    24V DC Coil-22W-13mm hole-39mm long for 45 - 50L - 80L-90L-100L-150L Unloader Valve

    Key Features

    • Voltage: 24 vdc
    • Power: 22 w
    • Bore: 13 mm through-hole
    • Body length: 39 mm
    • Duty: 100% ed
    • Use: unloader valve actuation
    Regular price £26.11
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  • 50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 5 Bank M8x1.25 280mm long
    Regular price £15.36
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    50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 5 Bank M8x1.25 280mm long

    Key Features

    • Valve family: 50l sectional valve
    • Configuration: 5 bank
    • Rods per kit: 3
    • Thread: m8x1.25
    • Rod length: 280 mm
    • Application: clamp sectional valve stack ; maintain alignment under load
    • Compatibility: tie rod bores in 50l family
    • Variants: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 bank options
    Regular price £15.36
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  • M8 Clevis With 8mm Pin
    Regular price £9.23
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    M8 Clevis With 8mm Pin

    Key Features

    • Thread: M8 female body
    • Pin: 8 mm supplied
    • Use: linkage end ; lever connection
    • Retain: split pin / circlip typical
    • Application: hydraulic component
    Regular price £9.23
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  • 50L Control Valve Double Acting Working Section - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £125.74
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    50L Control Valve Double Acting Working Section

    Key Features

    • Spool: double acting ; 3 positions ; spring return
    • Series: 50l sectional valve
    • Neutral state: A ; B blocked in neutral
    • Mounting: installs between inlet and tank sections via tie rods
    • Typical applications: cylinder extension ; retraction control
    • Port size: per series standard
    Regular price £125.74
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  • 50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 7 Bank   M8x1.25 356 mm long
    Regular price £18.44
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    50L TIE ROD KIT (3 Rods / kit) 7 Bank M8x1.25 356 mm long

    Key Features

    • Valve family: 50l sectional valve
    • Configuration: 7 bank
    • Rods per kit: 3
    • Thread: m8x1.25
    • Rod length: 356 mm
    • Application: clamp sectional valve stack ; maintain alignment under load
    • Compatibility: tie rod bores in 50l family
    • Variants: 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 bank options
    Regular price £18.44
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  • 45L - 50L Control Valve (10B) Detent Kit Detent In 'B' Position (G)
    Regular price £25.28
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    45L - 50L Control Valve (10B) Detent Kit Detent In 'B' Position (G)

    Key Features

    • Part number: 30075310
    • Compatibility: 45L; 50L control valve type 10B
    • Detent type: Detent kit type G
    • Detent position: Locks in B position
    • Function: Maintains spool position without operator input
    • Typical use: Sustained flow in one direction; e.g.; motor or cylinder hold
    Regular price £25.28
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  • 3 Position Detent Kits Type SC4 For AK50 Control Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £13.14
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    3 Position Detent Kits Type SC4 For AK50 Control Valve

    Key Features

    • Part number: 2000363000
    • Compatibility: AK50 control valve
    • Detent type: SC4 detent mechanism
    • Positions: 3 position detent
    • Function: Holds spool in selected position for continuous operation
    • Typical use: Directional control where lever must stay engaged
    Regular price £13.14
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  • Microswitch (Normally closed) M14 x 1.5 thread
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    Microswitch (Normally closed) M14 x 1.5 thread

    Key Features

    • Part number: 20010687
    • Contact form: Normally closed
    • Mounting thread: M14 x 1.5
    • Function: Mechanical switch for position feedback in hydraulic controls
    • Typical use: Used in valve microswitch kits for spool position indication
    • Installation: Threaded body mounts into bracket or valve accessory kit
    Regular price £12.91
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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.