• 50L Control Valve Service Port Blanking Plug
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    50L Control Valve Service Port Blanking Plug

    Key Features

    • Series: 50L GS sectional control valve
    • Applications: mobile hydraulics ; loaders ; cranes
    • Compatibility: Hydra Part GS family ; alternative to Walvoil SD series in same size
    • Fluid: mineral oil ; 15–75 cSt operating range
    • Max pressure class: up to 315 bar per series
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  • 45L & FW - 50L  Control Valve Relief Valve Blanking Plugs (G)
    Regular price £6.50
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    45L & FW - 50L Control Valve Relief Valve Blanking Plugs (G)

    Key Features

    • Part: relief valve blanking plugs
    • Compatibility: 45l fw ; 50l control valves
    • Function: blanks relief cavity when external relief used
    • Thread: matches relief cavity spec for series
    • Use: service or system re configuration
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  • 1/2" Port, Straight, 40mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors
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    1/2" Port, Straight, 40mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors

    Key Features

    • Type: female gear pump adaptor
    • Orientation: straight
    • Port: 1/2"
    • Mounting: 3/4 hole on 40 mm pcd
    • Use: connect pump outlet to hose or fittings
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  • Hand lever 45L -80L-90L-100L-120L-150L-240L M10 Thread x 200mm Long - 30mm Dia Ball End
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    Hand lever 45L -80L-90L-100L-120L-150L-240L M10 Thread x 200mm Long - 30mm Dia Ball End

    Key Features

    • Lever thread: M10
    • Overall length: 200 mm
    • Knob diameter: 30 mm
    • Compatibility: 45L ; 80L ; 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L ; 240L valves
    • Use: manual actuation of lever boxes
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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.

  • Hand lever 45L -80L-90L-100L-120L-150L-240L M10 Thread x 180mm Long - Black Plastic Handle
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    Hand lever 45L -80L-90L-100L-120L-150L-240L M10 Thread x 180mm Long - Black Plastic Handle

    Key Features

    • Lever thread: M10
    • Overall length: 180 mm
    • Compatibility: 45L ; 80L ; 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L ; 240L valves
    • Use: manual actuation of lever boxes
    • Compatibility: Hydra Part GS family ; alternative to Walvoil SD series in same size
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  • Rotary Shaft seal 17x30x7 R23 High Pressure - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Rotary Shaft seal 17x30x7 R23 High Pressure

    Key Features

    • Size: 17 x 30 x 7 mm
    • Profile: R23 (double lip with dust lip)
    • Rating: high pressure capable (application dependent)
    • Material: oil-resistant elastomer with spring energised lip
    • Use: hydraulic pumps; motors; gearboxes (rotating shafts)
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  • 1/8" BSPP Male Blank Plug with O-ring Seal
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    1/8" BSPP Male Blank Plug with O-ring Seal

    Key Features

    • Thread: g 1/8 bspp
    • Seal: captured o ring face
    • Use: blank manifold ; valve ports
    • Material: steel ; zinc plated
    • Standard: bspp parallel thread
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  • 3/8 BANJO BOLT (35mm long) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    3/8 BANJO BOLT (35mm long)

    Key Features

    • Part number: BJBOLT-06
    • Bolt size: 3/8 in banjo bolt
    • Length: 35 mm
    • Connection type: Hollow banjo bolt for banjo body fittings
    • Typical use: Hydraulic banjo joints for compact hose or tube routing
    • Sealing method: Requires sealing washers either side of banjo body
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  • 3/8 Banjo Bolt c/w 2 x washers (50mm long )
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    3/8 Banjo Bolt c/w 2 x washers (50mm long )

    Key Features

    • Part number: HP-BJB-38
    • Bolt size: 3/8 in banjo bolt
    • Length: 50 mm
    • Sealing: Supplied with 2 sealing washers
    • Connection type: Hollow banjo bolt for banjo body fittings
    • Typical use: Hydraulic hose or tube banjo connections; compact 90 degree routing
    Regular price £5.29
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  • Hydra Part PTO Gear Box 3:1 ratio for Group 2 Pumps - Male Shaft - Approved Hydraulics
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    Splined Drive Coupling for Agricultural PTOs

    Key Features

    • Use: mate pto gearbox to gear pump
    • Options: grp 2 ; grp 3 pump variants
    • Spline: pto standards per option
    • Mounting: bolts to gearbox flange
    • Application: hydraulic system component
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  • 45L-50L Control Valve Spool Seal Retaining Washer
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    45L-50L Control Valve Spool Seal Retaining Washer

    Key Features

    • Part: spool seal retaining washer
    • Compatibility: 45l ; 50l control valves
    • Function: retains u seal ; prevents seal extrusion
    • Use: service maintenance of spool seal stack
    • Material: hardened steel washer
    Regular price £5.15
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  • 160L 240L M12 Hand Lever
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    160L 240L M12 Hand Lever

    Key Features

    • Thread: M10
    • Lever length: mm
    • Grip: black plastic knob
    • Compatibility: 45 l ; 80 l ; 90 l ; 100 l ; 120 l ; 150 l ; 240 l valve families
    • Application: hydraulic component
    Regular price £5.08
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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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  • 8EP4 Air manifold (block only) for electro / pneumatic valve operation (Fits all air cylinders)
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    8EP4 Air manifold (block only) for electro / pneumatic valve operation (Fits all air cylinders)

    Key Features

    • Function: Pneumatic manifold block for electro ; pneumatic actuation
    • Compatibility: Fits 8EP3/8EP4 air cylinders
    • Use: Remote actuation of hydraulic control valve spools
    • Ports: Multiple pneumatic ports to feed cylinders
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L Control Valve Spool Seal Kit (1 x Spool)
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    90L Control Valve Spool Seal Kit (1 x Spool)

    Key Features

    • Kit: spool seal kit
    • Valve size: 90 l/min
    • Contents: rod seals ; o rings ; backup rings
    • Use: service seal replacement for one spool
    • Application: hydraulic system component
    Regular price £4.56
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  • Group 1.0 Pump Side Coupling For Mounting kit for B14 AC motor
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    Group 1.0 Pump Side Coupling For Mounting kit for B14 AC motor

    Key Features

    • Pump group: group 1
    • Role: pump side semi coupling ; tang drive
    • Mates with: b14 motor side coupling frames 71 ; 80 ; 90 ; 100/112
    • Use: couples gear pump to motor via elastic drive
    • Application: ac mini power packs
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  • Standard DIN Hirschmann Connector Plug - Black
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    Standard DIN Hirschmann Connector Plug - Black

    Key Features

    • Standard: EN 175301-803 DIN 43650
    • Pins: 3 pin; 2 pole and earth
    • Cable gland range: 4 mm to 9 mm cable diameter
    • Ingress protection: IP67 when correctly assembled
    • Current rating: 16 A max
    • Voltage rating: AC up to 250 V; DC up to 300 V
    • Typical use: Solenoid valve coils and industrial sensors
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  • 90L - 100L - 120 - 150L Control Valve End Cap
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    90L - 100L - 120 - 150L Control Valve End Cap

    Key Features

    • Function: end cap for spool section ; closes body and retains hardware
    • Compatibility: 90l ; 100l ; 120l ; 150l valve families
    • Options: with stroke limiter ; without stroke limiter
    • Maintenance: allows access to spring or detent kits
    • Typical use: service replacement to restore manual lever feel
    Regular price £4.00
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  • M5 x 140 Cap head bolt
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    M5 x 140 Cap head bolt

    Key Features

    • Fastener type: socket cap screw
    • Thread: M5 (metric)
    • Length: 140 mm
    • Drive: internal hex for accurate tightening
    • Use: manifolds; brackets; pump/motor accessories
    Regular price £3.90
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  • Starter Solenoid Cables & Copper bar kit
    Regular price £3.76
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    Starter Solenoid Cables & Copper bar kit

    Key Features

    • Kit contents: starter cabling ; copper link bar
    • Application: dc power pack starter ; solenoid wiring
    • Voltage: 12 vdc ; 24 vdc systems
    • Use: compact power units ; tail lifts ; tippers ; lifts
    • Hardware: ring terminals ; fixings as supplied
    Regular price £3.76
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  • M5 x 130 Cap head bolt
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    M5 x 130 Cap head bolt

    Key Features

    • Fastener type: socket cap screw
    • Thread: metric M5
    • Length: 130 mm
    • Drive: internal hex for controlled tightening
    • Use: hydraulic brackets; manifolds; guards
    Regular price £3.66
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  • 3 kW Drive Coupling
    Regular price £3.45
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    3 kW Drive Coupling

    Key Features

    • Power rating: 3 kw
    • Role: elastic drive element for motor ; pump coupling
    • Use: b14 mounting kits ; compact power units
    • Compatibility: group 1 pump semi couplings
    • Function: damp torsional vibration ; align drive
    Regular price £3.45
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  • Cavity Plug
    Regular price £3.42
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    Cavity Plug

    Key Features

    • Cavity: sae 08 ; 3/4-16 unf
    • Function: blank unused screw in cartridge cavity
    • Sealing: o ring 14.00 x 1.78 mm class
    • Material: steel ; zinc plated
    • Pressure rating: up to 350 bar typical
    • Use: testing ; bypass ; shipping seal
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  • Din Connector plug 3 Pole + Earth - IP65 - Max 240 VAC - 10A - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Din Connector plug 3 Pole + Earth - IP65 - Max 240 VAC - 10A

    Key Features

    • Standard: DIN 43650 Form A ; ISO 4400
    • Contacts: 3 pole + earth PE
    • Rating: 250 VAC ; 10 A max
    • Ingress protection: IP65 with gasket ; strain relief
    • Use: fits solenoid coils with 18 mm pin spacing ; DIN Form A
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Hydra Part

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.