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link to How to Determine if your Hydraulic Pump is Working Properly

How to Determine if your Hydraulic Pump is Working Properly

When working with hydraulics, the ability to troubleshoot common problems is critical. The first step in troubleshooting any hydraulic system is to ensure that the pump is working correctly. Proper...

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Black Widow Backyard Roller Coaster Image Gallery

Cart Painting and Assembly Lengthened Lift Hill 07/23/2020 The Track Loop is Complete! 6/29/2020 - There is still bracing and support that needs to be done but the loop is finished. ...

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link to Why This Joint is Still a Secret

Why This Joint is Still a Secret

Fixtronic put out this excellent video on a "secret joint." While it looks cool, let me explain why it is not a structural...

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link to Why Tires Seem More Unbalanced at Certain Speeds

Why Tires Seem More Unbalanced at Certain Speeds

I used to drive a 2001 Saturn SL and as the car got up to 60 mph (95 kph) the tires were unbalanced and would shake the car. As I got up to 70 mph (113 kph) the car didn't shake anymore. All...

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link to 6 Secrets for Synchronizing Cylinders

6 Secrets for Synchronizing Cylinders

Corey describes several ways to have two or more cylinders move at the same time. This is not an easy task! https://youtu.be/lVmPPCKv-EA Transcript Welcome to the Mentored Engineer. In...

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link to How to Select a Limit Switch – 9 Things to Consider

How to Select a Limit Switch – 9 Things to Consider

So there I was again; standing at a machine that I designed replacing a limit switch for the fourth time in a month. This time it would be different. This switch was used to detect the end position...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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