• 1/2" BSP Male x 3/8" BSP Fixed Female Extended Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    3/8" BSP Male x 3/8" BSP Fixed Female Extended Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: male to fixed female extended adaptor
    • Threads: 3/8 to 3/8 BSP
    • Body: extended length to clear guards or deep ports
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: adapt port gender/size and increase spanner access
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  • 1/4" BSP Male to 1/2 BSP Female Pressure Guage Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £4.00 Ex VAT £4.80 Inc VAT
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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
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  • 7L Plastic Hydraulic Tank 123mm (AC) Neck Flange - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    7L Plastic Hydraulic Tank 123mm (AC Power Pack) Neck Flange - Includes Filler Breather (with dip stick) and Blank Plug

    Key Features

    • Capacity: 7 l
    • Neck flange: 123 mm ac
    • Material: plastic
    • Orientation: vertical ; horizontal mounting
    • Use: mini hydraulic power packs reservoir
    • Compatibility: ac motor power pack builds ; 123 mm neck accessories
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  • 12VDC Coil For Z80 Valve 22mm Hole x 54mm Long - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    12VDC Coil For Z80 Valve 22mm Hole x 54mm Long

    Key Features

    • Voltage: 12 vdc
    • Bore: 22 mm
    • Length: 54 mm
    • Use: z80 sectional valve coils
    • Connector: din plug
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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.

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    Standard DIN Hirschmann Connector Plug - Black - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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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  • 127mm 2 bolt level gauge with temp M12 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    127mm 2 bolt level gauge with temp M12

    Key Features

    • Part number: LVA20TAPM12S01
    • Gauge length: 127 mm
    • Mounting: 2 bolt level gauge for tank side mounting
    • Temperature port: M12 temperature sensor interface
    • Function: Visual oil level indication plus temperature monitoring
    • Typical use: Hydraulic reservoirs; gearboxes; power pack tanks
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  • Hand lever 45L -80L-90L-100L-120L-150L-240L M10 Thread x 180mm Long - Black Plastic Handle - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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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  • Series 620 Top Link Cylinders - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Series 620 Top Link Cylinders

    Key Features

    • Use: Hydraulic top link for medium ; large tractors
    • Bore ; rod range: 60/35 mm up to 100/45 mm options
    • Rated pressure: 200 bar typical ; 250 bar max
    • Check valve: Often supplied with double pilot operated check for position holding
    • Supply: Complete with hoses
    • Applications: Implements angle control ; hitch adjustment
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  • Clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Rear - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    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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  • Hydra Part 1/2" 3 Port Pressure Compensating Flow Control with bypass to line - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £318.60 Ex VAT £382.32 Inc VAT
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    1" 3 Port Pressure Compensating Flow Control with bypass to line

    Key Features

    • Max Inlet Flow: 200 Lpm
    • Max Adjusted Flow: 170 Lpm
    • Max Pressure: 350 Bar
    • Function: Pressure compensated flow control; regulates actuator speed
    • Notes: Specification information is limited in source listing; confirm dimensions and compatibility before purchase
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  • Clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Front - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Front

    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
    Regular price £133.15 Ex VAT £159.78 Inc VAT
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    Hydra Part FLOW DIVIDER/COMBINER 0 In line 3/8" BSP in/out 13-23 lpm - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £107.40 Ex VAT £128.88 Inc VAT
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    FLOW DIVIDER/COMBINER 50/50 In line 3/8" BSP In/Out - 24-38 LPM

    Key Features

    • Type: flow divider combiner valve
    • Ports: 3/8" bsp
    • Range: 24 to 38 lpm
    • Function: splits inlet into controlled flows and recombines in reverse
    • Use: share pump flow ; synchronize circuits
    Regular price £107.40 Ex VAT £128.88 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part Inline Pressure Relief Valve 3/8" Bsp 35Lpm 350 Bar Max - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £98.48 Ex VAT £118.18 Inc VAT
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    Inline Pressure Relief Valves 1" BSP

    Key Features

    • Type: direct acting inline pressure relief valve
    • Ports: bsp per size
    • Setting: adjustable with locknut
    • Use: over pressure protection for circuits
    • Pressure: 315 to 350 bar typical
    Regular price £98.48 Ex VAT £118.18 Inc VAT
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  • Double Acting Hydraulic Power Pack With Starter Solenoid - 1.6kW - 1x Double Acting CETOP - 160bar Preset - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price From £226.84 Ex VAT From £272.21 Inc VAT
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    Double Acting Hydraulic Power Pack With Starter Solenoid - 1.6kW - 1x Double Acting CETOP - 160bar Preset

    Key Features

    • Circuit: 1x double acting cetop
    • Motor: 1.6 kw
    • Pressure: 160 bar preset
    • Supply: 12 vdc ; 24 vdc
    • Notes: built to order
    Regular price From £226.84 Ex VAT From £272.21 Inc VAT
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  • AGRI PTO Gear Box 3:1 ratio for Group 2 Pumps - Male Shaft - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price From £105.90 Ex VAT From £127.08 Inc VAT
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    AGRI PTO Gear Box 3:1 ratio for Group 2 Pumps - Male Shaft

    Key Features

    • Type: agricultural pto overgear
    • Ratio: 3 . 1
    • Pump interface: group 2
    • Output shaft: male
    • PTO speed: 540 rpm input ; geared for pump speed
    • Lubrication: sae 90 oil ; check level at 1500 h ; first change 60-80 h
    • Use: connects tractor pto to hydraulic gear pump
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  • Hydra Part CETOP 3 Modular Pilot Operated Check Valve on A & B (Z2DS-6) - Approved Hydraulics
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    CETOP 3 Modular Pilot Operated Check Valve on A & B (Z2DS-6)

    Key Features

    • Valve type: Pilot operated check valve modular sandwich; locks A and B work ports
    • Interface: CETOP 3 / NG6; ISO 4401-03-02-0-94; DIN 24340-A6
    • Max operating pressure: 315 bar on P; A; B ports; 160 bar on T port
    • Max flow: 60 L/min
    • Pilot ratio: 3/1
    • Construction: Steel body; phosphate coated surface
    • Seal options: NBR; FKM/Viton options
    • Temperature range: -30 to +80 °C (NBR); -20 to +120 °C (FKM/Viton)
    • Fluid compatibility: Mineral oils HM/HV; viscosity 20-400 mm²/s; recommended 30-80 mm²/s
    • Cleanliness: Recommended ISO 4406 class 21/18/15 (1999)
    Regular price £48.65 Ex VAT £58.38 Inc VAT
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  • AGRI PTO Gear Box 3:1 ratio for Group 2 or 3 Pumps - Male Shaft - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price From £169.55 Ex VAT From £203.46 Inc VAT
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    AGRI PTO Gear Box 3:1 ratio for Group 2 or 3 Pumps - Male Shaft

    Key Features

    • Function: pto overgear for tractor 540 rpm to pump speed x3
    • Ratio: 1 . 3 increase
    • Pump groups: group 2 ; group 3
    • Lubrication: sae 90 gear oil recommended
    • Typical power: up to 20 to 30 kw depending on model
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  • Hydra Part Poppet Check Valve 1" 180Lpm, 280 Bar Max Pressure - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £23.68 Ex VAT £28.42 Inc VAT
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    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 £23.68 Ex VAT £28.42 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part 3/4" Hydraulic Two Pump High Low Unloading Valve - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £250.08 Ex VAT £300.10 Inc VAT
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    3/4" Hydraulic Two Pump High Low Unloading Valve

    Key Features

    • Function: two pump hi low unloading
    • Port size: 3/4' bsp
    • Max flow: 80 l/min
    • Max pressure: 350 bar
    • Use: unload high flow pump once set pressure reached
    Regular price £250.08 Ex VAT £300.10 Inc VAT
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    Hydra Part Hydraulic 3 Port Flow Control Valve (Excess Back To Tank)  1/2" - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £98.45 Ex VAT £118.14 Inc VAT
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    Hydraulic 3 Port Flow Control Valve (Excess Back To Tank) 1/2"

    Key Features

    • Function: 3 way priority flow ; excess to tank
    • Port size: 1/2' bsp
    • Compensation: pressure compensated constant priority flow
    • Max pressure: up to 350 bar
    • Use: set actuator speed independent of load
    Regular price £98.45 Ex VAT £118.14 Inc VAT
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  • 3/8" BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/4 BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 1/4 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
    Regular price £19.40 Ex VAT £23.29 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part CETOP 3 single solenoid control valve NG06 P to A  B & T blocked - Approved Hydraulics
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    CETOP 3 single solenoid control valve NG06 P to A B & T blocked

    Key Features

    • Centre spool: p to a ; b and t blocked
    • Solenoid: single solenoid
    • Interface: iso 4401-03 cetop 3 ng06
    • Max flow: 60 lpm
    • Max pressure: p ; a ; b 315 bar ; t 160 bar
    • Coils: 12 vdc ; 24 vdc ; 110 vac 50hz ; 220 vac 50hz
    • Ingress protection: ip65
    • Connector: din plug with led
    • Manual override: standard on all valves
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  • 1/2" BSP Male x 3/8" BSP Fixed Female Extended Adaptor - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    3/8" BSP Male x 1/2" BSP Fixed Female Extended Adaptor

    Key Features

    • Type: male to fixed female extended adaptor
    • Threads: 3/8 to 1/2 BSP
    • Body: extended length to clear guards or deep ports
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: adapt port gender/size and increase spanner access
    Regular price £2.49 Ex VAT £2.99 Inc VAT
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  • Black mechanical component with 'Aber' branding on a white background
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    ABER Side Mounting Steel Tank; Long Optical Level; With Oil return Filter

    Key Features

    • Mounting: side mounting with belts/brackets
    • Material: steel construction
    • Oil level: long optical level gauge
    • Filler-breather: cap with integral air filter
    • Return filtration: tank-top return filter (single)
    • Suction port: 1 1/2" BSP (TSB family)
    • Capacity range: ~80–250 litres (TSB series)
    • Construction: ~2 mm plate with robotic welded seams
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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.