FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN YOU HELP ME WITH...
I AM AFTER SPECIFIC PARTS FOR MY HYDRAULIC PUMP, SWING MOTOR OR TRAVEL MOTOR. WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU REQUIRE?
The more information you can give us the easier it makes our job. Machine model, the model of your pump, swing or travel motor. All these details assist us in confirming that we have stock on the shelf or whether we have to procure from our overseas sources.
I HAVE A CRACKED GEAR PUMP HOUSING. WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS?
Over pressure. Adjust pressure to correct specification.
Spike pressure rises. Check hammer /accumulator
Spike pressure rises. Check hammer /accumulator
THE SET PLATE RETAINER IS BROKEN. WHAT CAUSES THIS?
The set plate retainer is the piston retaining plate.
PQ curve is set too high causing stress. Adjust to specififcations. Check for excessive case pressure.Restricted case leakage line.High internal leakage.
PQ curve is set too high causing stress. Adjust to specififcations. Check for excessive case pressure.Restricted case leakage line.High internal leakage.
THE BARREL IS SPLIT. WHAT CAUSES THIS?
The barrel is the block or rotor. It contains the pistons (plungers).
Excessive pressure or spikes will cause a fracture. Add-on hydraulics can cause internal loading (spikes).Listen for engine lugging at idle as a good indicator.
Excessive pressure or spikes will cause a fracture. Add-on hydraulics can cause internal loading (spikes).Listen for engine lugging at idle as a good indicator.
AERATION. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Aeration is when air is pulled into the system, usually on the intake side of the hydraulic pump.
This will sound growly and functions will be spongy. The oil will look frothy milky or white.Repair the air leak, pump seal, clamp tension, hose etc
This will sound growly and functions will be spongy. The oil will look frothy milky or white.Repair the air leak, pump seal, clamp tension, hose etc
I HEAR OF CAVITATION. WHAT IS THIS?
Don't confuse cavitation with aeration. The sounds are similar. This is like trying to breathe through a wet handkerchief. This causes major damage. Piston slippers will fail, metal eroded etc. Check for oil viscosity, blocked pickup screen or intake hose, excessive revs. Get it fixed NOW.
SHOPPING WITH Fluid Power Distributors
DO YOU SELL OUTSIDE OF NEW ZEALAND?
Yes we do. We have regular customers purchasing from us in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tahiti, Samoa, Australia, Indonesia, New Caledonia amongst others.
DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
We deliver to the South Island, the Pacific Islands, Australia and beyond using a combination of transport services, including Mainfreight and New Zealand Couriers, to deliver our range of specialist hydraulic products.
Shipping can be arranged by sea or air.With urgent orders, we send by reputable carriers such as TNT and DHL.
Shipping can be arranged by sea or air.With urgent orders, we send by reputable carriers such as TNT and DHL.
DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARDS?
We offer a full credit card payment facility over the phone for approved credit cards.
DO YOU OFFER A WARRANTY ON PARTS & SERVICE?
Warranty on parts is a limited liability one. Replacement parts only and subject to being returned to FPD parts department and subject to manufacturer's discretion and fitted by qualified trades personnel.Repaired items must be installed by suitably qualified trades people and follow installation instruction which is to be returned signed within 7 days of supply. All warranty is the sole discretion of Fluid Power Distributors Ltd.
FPD has been rebuilding and servicing hydraulic components for over 30 years. As an industry leader in New Zealand we pride ourselves on our variety of hydraulic solutions to cater to any of your needs.
