The importance of filtration cannot be overstated. Filtration is key in all fluid transference applications, whether hydraulic, pneumatic or concerning another medium. Hydraulic Filtration Hydraulic filtration is so important because even new hydraulic fluid isn’t exactly clean. New fluid still has particulate in it that can damage your system. A best practice is to filter… Read more »

Having a culture of quality is something we’re very proud of at PDI. It’s at the core of what we do and who we are. It’s how we’ve been established for the better part of the last century. Our history, strong vendor relationships and longstanding commitment to quality have positioned us as a leader in… Read more »

There are a couple different types of hydraulic systems: open loop and closed loop. So, what’s the difference and how does it impact you? Definitions and Differences Closed Loop Hydraulic systems can be placed into one of two categories: Closed loop and open loop. Closed loop circuits, also known as hydrostatic systems, connect a pump… Read more »

Fluid transference and treatment is the core of what we do, and it applies to many industries. While this list isn’t all-encompassing, here are some key markets we serve: Agriculture To meet the needs of the farming industry, you need a lot of heavy-duty machinery. PDI supplies MRO products, compatible with all major brands, to… Read more »

The people at PDI are the ones who make the magic happen.  They go above and beyond the “call of duty” and take customer experience to heart. From fabrication to shipping to IT to accounting, our team has that common thread that keeps us all passionate and working toward the same goal. We’re currently looking… Read more »

At PDI, we truly believe that we succeed when our customers succeed, and we pride ourselves on being a true partner for them. We strive to understand their business so we can create the best solutions possible. Creating solutions happens both from and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) as well as an MRO (maintenance, repair and… Read more »

If you Google “hydraulic connections,” or search the term in any other search engine of your choice, you’ll find plenty of other search results. These will include “hydraulic fittings” “hydraulic couplers” and “hydraulic adapters.” That’s because hydraulic connections are synonymous with hydraulic fittings. Now that we have that down, let’s determine how to qualify a… Read more »

This story is the perfect example of how expertise and relationships result in collaborative projects and even stronger customer connections. A long-term customer of the Tonawanda, N.Y. PDI Express Hose Center had come in with a new project to tackle: A hydraulic snow plow cylinder testing stand. The customer manufactures rod and telescopic cylinders, engineering… Read more »

Couplers are a type of fitting. So what do they do? Couplers help connect the various components within a fluid transference system. Here, we’re going to focus on pneumatic couplers and how they connect components within a pneumatic system. As with most things fluid transference, there are a lot of different specifications for pneumatic couplers…. Read more »

The PowerHouse™ idle reduction system has been around for a while. The system was first engineered in 2007 in response to customer need. Over the last 14 years, we have been updating and adapting the PowerHouse™ to become even more efficient and make our customers’ lives increasingly better. Our latest PowerHouse™ model is the Hybrid…. Read more »