This unique, single-source reference - the first book of its kind to address systematically the problems involved in the field - offers comprehensive coverage of hydraulic system trouble-shooting and encourages change in the trial-and-error methods common in rectifying problems and restoring system downtime, furnishing a new paradigm for troubleshooting methodology.

Covering typical circuitry found in industrial, agricultural, construction, transportation, utilities maintenance, and fire-fighting equipment as well as heavy presses, Fluid Power Maintenance Basics and Troubleshooting supplies the tools needed to investigate problems, including hydraulic component symbol identification...provides an understanding of the function of components in relation to the system...shows how to interpret the hydraulic system diagram...demonstrates how components within circuit diagrams interact to achieve machine performance...presents flow charts and operating descriptions for several types of machines...delineates the logical steps of problem analysis...and much more.

Lavishly illustrated with nearly 400 drawings and photographs and written by two widely experienced authorities, Fluid Power Maintenance Basics and Troubleshooting is an indispensable day-to-day resource for mechanical, hydraulic, plant, control, maintenance, manufacturing, system and machine design, pneumatic, industrial, chemical, electrical and electronics, lubrication, plastics processing, automotive, and power system engineers; manufacturers of hydraulic and pneumatic machinery; systems maintenance personnel; machinery service and repair companies; and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students in these disciplines.

about the authors...

RICHARD J. MITCHELL, an engineering consultant with over 50 years of experience in engineering design, sales, and management, was a General Markets Sales Manager for Vickers, Inc., Detroit, Michigan, until his recent retirement. He is a member of the Fluid Power Society and served as Purchasing Council Representative for Vickers and Sperry Rand Corporation to the American Management Association.

JOHN J. PIPPENGER is an engineering consultant serving as technical advisor for various manufacturing companies. Previously he was Chief Engineer, Industrial Products, for W. H. Nichols Company, Waltham, Massachusetts, a subsidiary of the Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio. A registered professional engineer, Mr. Pippenger is a life member of the Fluid Power Society and a former member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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