• Counter Pressure Pilot Blocks (IT009/IT019) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Counter Pressure Pilot Blocks (IT009/IT019)

    Key Features

    • Function: pilot pressure reducing block to feed secondary circuit
    • Flow capacity options: 70 l/min ; 140 l/min
    • Use with: mod10 proportional actuator blocks ; direct to hcd/sd blocks
    • Recommended filtration: 10 micron ; 3-4 l/min pilot flow ; ≤30 bar
    • Connections: 1/2" outlets to distributor ; tank return port
    • Typical applications: scanreco ; remote control ; crane valve pilots
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  • 2" BSP Female Swivel Elbow Hose Insert - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    2" BSP Female Swivel Elbow Hose Insert

    Key Features

    • Thread: 2" bspp female swivel 60° cone
    • Form: 90° elbow ; hosetail insert for 2" id hose
    • Materials: mild steel ; stainless steel ; polypropylene options
    • Use: braided hose 1-wire ; 2-wire compatible
    • Typical standard: bs 5200 / iso 8434-6 style
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  • Hydra Part Group 3 Gear Pumps with 1:8 Taper Shaft - Approved Hydraulics
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    Group 3 Gear Pumps with 1:8 Taper Shaft

    Key Features

    • Pump group: Group 3 external gear pump
    • Body: Aluminium body with cast iron end plates
    • Shaft: 1/8 taper keyed
    • Flange: 4 bolt European mount
    • Porting: BSPP threaded or flanged depending on build
    • Displacement range: ≈22 to 90 cc/rev options
    • Continuous pressure: Up to ~250 bar ; speeds to ~3000 rpm
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  • Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil ISO32, 1000 Litres IBC - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil ISO46, 1000 Litres IBC

    Key Features

    • Type: Rapidly biodegradable hydraulic fluid
    • Viscosity options: ISO VG 32 ; ISO VG 46
    • Base chemistry: Plant based or synthetic ester depending on grade
    • Biodegradability: Typically > 90 percent per CEC L-33-T-82
    • Use: For environmental applications where leaks must minimise impact
    • Pack size: ISO46; 1000 Litres IBC

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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.

  • Series 880 Crutch Cylinders

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    Series 880 Crutch Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Application: Heavy duty crutch ; support leg cylinder
    • Action: Double acting
    • Working pressure: Up to 250 bar
    • Notes: Designed for higher load support with compact build
    • Use: Stabilisers ; props ; outriggers

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  • Series 800 Crutch Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 800 Crutch Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Application: Crutch ; support leg cylinder
    • Action: Double acting
    • Working pressure: Up to 250 bar
    • Construction: Welded steel ; chrome plated rod
    • Use: Stabilisers ; props on mobile plant

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  • Series 640 Top Link Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 640 Top Link Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Use: Heavy duty top link variant
    • Mounting: Hitch compatible ; ball ends
    • Rated pressure: 200-250 bar class
    • Supply: Complete with hoses
    • Applications: Demanding agricultural implements

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  • Series 600 Top Link Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 600 Top Link Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Use: Hydraulic top link family for tractors
    • Bore ; rod options: ≈60/35 ; 80/40 ; 100/45 mm depending on model
    • Pressure: 200 bar typical ; 250 bar max
    • Supply: Often supplied complete with hoses
    • Function: Remote implement angle control on 3 point hitch

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  • Series 590 Turn Over Plough Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 590 Turn Over Plough Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Application: Turn-over ; reversible plough actuation
    • Action: Double acting
    • Holding: Typically supplied with pilot operated check for safe position holding
    • Working pressure: Up to 250 bar
    • Temperature range: -25 °C to +80 °C
    • Duty: Agricultural implement rotation ; alignment

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  • Series 500 Front Flange Cylinders

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    Series 500 Front Flange Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Mounting: Front flange welded cylinder
    • Action: Double acting
    • Working pressure: Up to 250 bar
    • Speed: Up to 0.5 m/s
    • Temperature range: -25 °C to +80 °C
    • Applications: Mobile ; industrial where flange mount is required

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  • Series 400 Double Acting Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 400 Double Acting Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Type: Double acting welded cylinder ; heavy duty
    • Working pressure: 200 bar nominal ; 250 bar max
    • Max speed: 0.5 m/s
    • Temperature range: -25 °C to +80 °C
    • Construction: Welded steel body ; chrome rod ; honed tube
    • Applications: Mobile equipment ; agricultural ; industrial actuators

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  • Series 300 Double Acting Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 300 Double Acting Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Type: Double acting welded cylinder
    • Working pressure: 200 bar nominal ; 250 bar max
    • Max speed: 0.5 m/s
    • Temperature range: -25 °C to +80 °C
    • Rod material: C45 hard chrome plated
    • Tube: ST52.3 DIN 2393 honed ; ISO H9 tolerance
    • Fluid: Mineral hydraulic oil

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  • Series 100 Single Acting Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Series 100 Single Acting Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Type: Single acting hydraulic cylinder
    • Max working pressure: 250 bar
    • Max speed: 0.5 m/s
    • Temperature range: -25 °C to +80 °C
    • Fluid: Mineral oil to ISO 11158 HM ; HLP
    • Applications: Simple lift ; tilt ; clamp duties on mobile equipment

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  • Series 630 Top Link Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Series 630 Top Link Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Use: Heavy duty top link with quick hitch and rear ball joint
    • Example size: 80 mm bore / 40 mm rod / 200 mm stroke
    • Tractor class: For medium and large tractors
    • Supply: Complete with hoses
    • Mounting: Three-point hitch ; quick coupler compatible
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  • 1" Male Female Tipper Quick Release  Coupling (Set) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1" Quick Release Coupling (Screw Type, Male)

    Key Features

    • Type: screw to connect quick release coupling male
    • Port size: 1"
    • Benefit: connects under residual pressure
    • Use: high pressure attachments and tools
    • Standard: screw to connect design
    • Pressure: high impulse rated per series
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  • Z80 Single Acting Spool - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Z80 Single Acting Spool

    Key Features

    • Type: z80 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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  • 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 - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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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

    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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  • 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 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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
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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
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  • Hydraulic Pilot Control Joystick - 30056364 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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
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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.