• Z80 Motor Spool - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Z80 Motor Spool

    Key Features

    • Type: z80 motor spool for sectional valve
    • Function: selects porting for motor or single acting cylinder
    • Use: configure z series valve bank per function
    • Material: hardened spool with precision grinding
    • Service: replace or build specific sections

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    Z50 Single Acting Spool

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    Z50 Single Acting Spool

    Key Features

    • Type: z50 single acting spool for sectional valve
    • Function: selects porting for motor or single acting cylinder
    • Use: configure z series valve bank per function
    • Material: hardened spool with precision grinding
    • Service: replace or build specific sections

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  • Z50 Motor Spool - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Z50 Motor Spool

    Key Features

    • Type: z50 motor spool for sectional valve
    • Function: selects porting for motor or single acting cylinder
    • Use: configure z series valve bank per function
    • Material: hardened spool with precision grinding
    • Service: replace or build specific sections

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  • Tandem Hydraulic Pump Assembly 4.5cc - 25cc (Anti-Clockwise) - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Tandem Hydraulic Pump Assembly 4.5cc - 25cc (Anti-Clockwise)

    Key Features

    • Type: tandem hydraulic pump assembly
    • Displacement: 4.5 to 25 cc per rev per section
    • Rotation: anti clockwise
    • Ports: bspp
    • Use: compact dual circuit pump drive

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  • Adam Hindle

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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.

  • 3/8" Port, 90°, 3 Hole, 30mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptor
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    3/8" Port, 90°, 3 Hole, 30mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Thread: 3/8" BSP
    • Angle: 90°
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  • Anti-clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Rear
    Regular price £167.04
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    Anti-clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Rear

    Key Features

    • Type: group 2 tandem external gear pump
    • Displacement: 4.5 to 25 cc per rev per section
    • Rotation: clockwise
    • Mounting: 2 or 4 bolt flange per variant
    • Use: supply multiple circuits from one drive
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  • Triple Gear Pump - Gp2 17cc - Gp1 3.3+3.3 - 1:8 taper
    Regular price £384.42
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    Triple Gear Pump - Gp2 17cc - Gp1 3.3+3.3 - 1:8 taper

    Key Features

    • Displacement: 17 cc/rev
    • Euro flange with: 1/8 taper shaft
    • Max working pressure: 260 bar
    • Specification: BSP threaded ports
    • Displacement: 3.3 cc/rev
    • Max working pressure: 280 bar
    • Use case: PTO driven hydraulic gear pump for mobile hydraulics; tipping; cranes; auxiliaries
    Regular price £384.42
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  • LS1 360° Rotary Actuator
    Regular price £3,960.06
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    LS1 360° Rotary Actuator

    Key Features

    • Rotation: 360 °
    • Torque: 2700 Nm
    • Max working pressure: 210 bar
    • Specification: Load holding valve.
    • Radial load capacity: 6700 kg
    • Axial load capacity: 6700 kg
    • Specification: Industrial Heavy load rotation
    • Specification: Manufacturing jig operation
    • Specification: Civil engineering grapple rotation applications
    • Specification: Access platform rotation
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  • Hydra Part CETOP 3 All Ports Blocked with Manual Lever - Approved Hydraulics
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    CETOP 3 - P Blocked - A&B to T with Manual Lever

    Key Features

    • Interface: cetop 3 ; ng06 ; iso 4401-03
    • Actuation: manual lever
    • Spool function: ng06 ; p blocked ; a ; b to t
    • Mounting: sandwich between manifold and subplate
    • Use: manual override ; test ; emergency operation
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  • Hydraulic Pilot Control Joystick - 30056364
    Regular price £431.81
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    Hydraulic Pilot Control Joystick - 30056364

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic pilot control joystick
    • Actuation: progressive ; low operating force
    • Handles: multiple grip variants ; proportional ; switching
    • Use: operate directional valves ; pumps ; motors
    • Notes: suitable for mobile hydraulic pilot circuits
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  • Hydraulic Pilot Control Joystick - 30056363
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    Hydraulic Pilot Control Joystick - 30056363

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic pilot control joystick
    • Actuation: progressive ; low operating force
    • Handles: multiple grip variants ; proportional ; switching
    • Use: operate directional valves ; pumps ; motors
    • Notes: suitable for mobile hydraulic pilot circuits
    Regular price £431.81
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    Hydra Part Fuel Nozzle (Gravity Fed) 1"BSP Fitting - Approved Hydraulics
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    Fuel Nozzle (Gravity Fed) 1"BSP Fitting

    Key Features

    • Type: fuel dispensing nozzle
    • Mode: gravity fed
    • Connection: 1" bsp fitting
    • Use: diesel ; heating oil ; kerosene per nozzle spec
    • Notes: choose nozzle to match flow source ; pump or gravity
    Regular price £102.06
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  • Hydra Part Worm Drives including Hydraulic Motor - Approved Hydraulics
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    Hydraulic Worm Drives

    Key Features

    • Output torque: 3.3 kN.m - 34 kN.m
    • Tilting moment torque: 11.8 kN.m - 310 kN.m
    • Holding torque: 6.5 kN.m - 158.3 kN.m
    • Weight: 35 Kg - 202 Kg
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  • Hydra Part Hammer Style Post Drivers - Approved Hydraulics

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    Hammer Style Post Drivers

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  • Approved Hydraulics AH469PD Vibrating Post Driver - Approved Hydraulics

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    AH469PD Vibrating Post Driver

    Key Features

    • Attachment: excavator vibrating post driver
    • Centrifugal force: 45 kn at 50 hz ; amplitude 2.10 mm
    • Reduced force mode: 22 kn at 35 hz ; amplitude 3.75 mm
    • Hydraulic requirement: min 26 lpm @ 166 bar
    • Post sizes: 4" ; 6" ; 9" cups ; bespoke options
    • Weight: 245 kg approx
    • Supplied with: hitch bracket ; hoses ; qr couplers ; spare buffers ; 2 cups

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    Single Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £83.99
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    Single Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: single counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 3/8"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £83.99
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  • Hydra Part 3/4"BSP Dual Cross-over 80Lpm Relief Valve - 130-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
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    3/4"BSP Dual Cross-over 80Lpm Relief Valve - 130-350Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: dual cross line relief valve
    • Port size: 3/4"bsp
    • Rated flow: 80 lpm
    • Adjustment range: 130 to 350 bar
    • Function: protects hydraulic motors from shock loads ; cross connected relief
    • Mounting: in line ; flangeable to motor on some models
    • Typical use: omp ; omr ; omh motor protection ; overrunning load control
    Regular price £87.61
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  • Hydra Part 3/8"BSP Dual Cross-over 35Lpm Relief Valve - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £99.42
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    3/8"BSP Dual Cross-over 35Lpm Relief Valve - 100-350Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: dual cross line relief valve
    • Port size: 3/8"bsp
    • Rated flow: 35 lpm
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Function: protects hydraulic motors from shock loads ; cross connected relief
    • Mounting: in line ; flangeable to motor on some models
    • Typical use: omp ; omr ; omh motor protection ; overrunning load control
    Regular price £99.42
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    Hydra Part CETOP 5 Pressure Reducing Module Valve - B to T (ZPR-10-D-B-1-210-YM) - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £115.88
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    CETOP 5 Pressure Reducing Module Valve - B to T (ZPR-10-D-B-1-210-YM)

    Key Features

    • Interface: iso 4401-05 cetop 5 ng10
    • Function: pressure reducing module b to t
    • Max operating pressure: 315 bar
    • Secondary pressure: 210 bar
    • Max flow: 60 lpm
    • Temperature: -20 c to +80 c
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  • Hydra Part CETOP 5 Pressure Reducing Module - A to T (ZPR-10-D-A-1-210-YM) - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £146.60
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    CETOP 5 Pressure Reducing Module - A to T (ZPR-10-D-A-1-210-YM)

    Key Features

    • Interface: iso 4401-05 cetop 5 ng10
    • Function: pressure reducing module a to t
    • Max operating pressure: 315 bar
    • Secondary pressure: 210 bar
    • Max flow: 60 lpm
    • Temperature: -20 c to +80 c
    Regular price £146.60
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    Hydra Part 100mm Glycerine Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 0-2000 Psi (140 Bar) 1/2" Bottom Entry - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £29.34
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    100mm Glycerine Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 0-2000 Psi (140 Bar) 1/2" Bottom Entry

    Key Features

    • Dial: 100 mm
    • Filling: glycerine filled
    • Entry: 1/2\" bsp bottom entry
    • Scale: psi ; bar dual scale
    • Casing: stainless steel
    • Pressure range: 0-2000 psi ( 140 bar )
    • Intended use: visual pressure readout on hydraulic circuits
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    Hydra Part 100mm Glycerine Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 0-2000 Psi (140 Bar) 1/2" Rear Entry - Approved Hydraulics
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    100mm Glycerine Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 0-2000 Psi (140 Bar) 1/2" Rear Entry

    Key Features

    • Dial: 100 mm
    • Filling: glycerine filled
    • Entry: 1/2\" bsp rear entry
    • Scale: psi ; bar dual scale
    • Casing: stainless steel
    • Pressure range: 0-2000 psi ( 140 bar )
    • Intended use: visual pressure readout on hydraulic circuits
    Regular price £29.34
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  • Hydra Part 250L GS Sectional Control Valve - Approved Hydraulics

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    240L GS Sectional Control Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: sectional directional valve
    • Nominal flow: 240 lpm
    • Sections: 1 to 12
    • Integrated valves: main relief ; load check on each section
    • Circuit options: parallel ; tandem ; series
    • Carry over: hp carry over port optional
    • Spool control: manual ; pneumatic ; hydraulic ; electro-hydraulic ; remote cable

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  • Hydra Part SV80 Sequence Valve 1/2" Bsp - 80Lpm - 100-350 Bar - Approved Hydraulics
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    SV80 Sequence Valve 1/2" Bsp - 80Lpm - 100-350 Bar

    Key Features

    • Port size: 1/2\" bsp
    • Max flow: 80 lpm
    • Pressure ranges: 10-70 ; 20-210 ; 70-350 bar
    • Function: inline sequence valve to control actuator order
    • Adjustment: hand knob ; tamper proof cap options
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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.