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Worst Final Drive Motor Fails: Internal Explosion Edition

In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to look at one of the most damaged final drive motors we have seen -- and we have seen plenty here at Texas Final Drive. The majority of the damage can be traced back to the rotator group.

 


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What You Need to Know About Swash Plates in Final Drive Motors

by Dr McCaslin | May 06, 2019 |

rotator group, Axial Piston Motors, Swash Plate

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Swash Plates are a key part of the rotator group in axial piston hydraulic motors and pumps. Abrasive contamination can lead to premature wear of the swash plate (along with other critical components). In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to look at swash plates in more detail, including their purpose, potential issues, and how to extend their useful life.

 

 


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6 Things about Hydraulic Motors You May Not Have Known

In this Shop Talk Blog post, we present six things about hydraulic motors you may not have known. We’d like to make a bet with you that you will run across something in here you didn’t know before … including the oldest operating hydraulic motor and the largest hydraulic motor in production.


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