Fraser Berkhout

Posts by Fraser

• Company News Linde Service Center: Interview with Fraser and Lloyd Fraser Berkhout and Lloyd explain what goes into servicing Linde units at Lifco: the special tools, Linde factory training, and experience. Oct 14, 2026 Read more
• Product History Hydraulics History: Eaton Duraforce and Linde The history of Eaton Duraforce and Linde Hydraulics, including the Duraforce license agreement, Linde H-02 series products, Lifco Hydraulics' acquisition of Duraforce inventory and ongoing support for Duraforce-branded units. Aug 12, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Is a Pressure Compensator? How Does It Work? Learn how pressure compensators control pump displacement and reduce wasted flow and heat in hydraulic systems. Jul 16, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide Parker P1, P2 and P3 Pumps: Differences and Applications Learn the differences between Parker P1, P2 and P3 hydraulic pumps, including applications, performance, maintenance, and key features. Jun 4, 2026 Read more
• Company News How LIFCO Helped a Niagara Food Kitchen Stay Open Lifco supports Fresh Niagara Mushrooms, helping its food recovery kitchen provide meals to people facing food insecurity in Niagara. May 20, 2026 Read more
• Company News Lifco Expansions in 2026: New Facilities in Texas and Niagara Learn about Lifco’s 2026 expansion in Corpus Christi, Niagara Falls and Grand Island, including new facilities and expanded customer support. May 20, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Is a Power Take-Off? Chelsea PTOs for Work Trucks Learn what a Chelsea PTO is, how it connects a truck transmission to a hydraulic pump, and how PTOs power equipment on vocational trucks. May 11, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide Aviation Hydraulics: Skydrol, Safety, and Destructive Testing Learn how hydraulics support aviation testing, including destructive testing, Skydrol, EPR seals, safety, and reliability requirements. Mar 30, 2026 Read more
• Product History How Has Hydraulic Technology Changed? From Denison Apex PV06 to Modern Hydraulics Explore hydraulic technology from the Denison Apex PV06 to modern manufacturing, controls, serviceability, and connection standards. Mar 25, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Do Hydraulic Pumps Overheat? P2105 Failure Analysis Why do hydraulic pumps overheat? Learn how relief valves, compensation, burnt oil, and varnish can destroy your critical Parker P2105 pump. Mar 13, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Are Micro-Hydraulics? Bieri High-Pressure Pumps Explained Discover Bieri micro-hydraulic pumps, & learn why these compact high-pressure pumps are used in specialized applications. Mar 6, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide How to Read V14 Motor Control Schematics: EO vs. EP Learn how to read hydraulic schematics, how Parker V14 motor controls work, & understand how gear meshing affects torque and motor performance. Feb 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Does a Closed-Loop Hydraulic System Lose Charge Pressure? Learn why closed-loop hydraulic systems lose charge pressure and how low pressure can cause oil starvation, poor lubrication, and pump damage. Feb 12, 2026 Read more
• Company News Parker Distributor of the Year: What the Partnership Award Recognizes Learn why Lifco Hydraulics received Parker's Partnership Award & how inventory, technical expertise, service, & customer support helped earn it. Feb 6, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Happens to a Threaded Fastener Under Load? Learn how threaded fasteners handle tensile and compressive forces, elastic stretching, and fatigue in high-pressure hydraulic assemblies. Feb 6, 2026 Read more
• Shipping and Logistics Lost Shipments: How Shipping Responsibility and Declared Value Work Learn who is responsible when a shipment is lost or damaged and how declared value, shipping terms, and insurance affect your claim. Feb 2, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Are Calzoni Radial Piston Motors? Heavy-Duty Applications Learn why Calzoni radial piston motors are built for high-pressure, low-speed, high-torque applications and where these motors are used. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Are Hydraulic Drawings Important for Troubleshooting? Learn why hydraulic drawings and schematics are essential for identifying components, troubleshooting flow dividers, and avoiding costly mistakes. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Does the “V” in Linde HPV Mean? Variable Pumps Explained Learn how Linde variable and regulating pump controls differ, how HPV pumps use external signals, and what the servo ports do. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting PGM 511 Gear Motor Shaft Seal Failure: What Causes It? Why did this PGM 511 gear motor blow its shaft seal? Learn how excessive case pressure and restricted housing drainage can cause seal failure. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting PV270 Hydraulic Pump Troubleshooting: Trunnion Bearing & Servo Piston Wear See what worn parts reveal inside a Parker PV270 hydraulic pump. Learn how the trunnion bearing & servo piston affect swashplate movement & flow. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting What Is an Inching Valve? Linde BPV 50 Control Explained Learn how the Linde BPV 50 inching valve works, including its controls, swashplate operation, closed-loop system and hydrostatic transmission. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Do Hydraulic Pumps Stall Electric Motors? Parker PVP 33 Case-Drain Analysis Learn how excessive case-drain flow and internal leakage can increase hydraulic pump torque demand, cause motor stalling, and signal pump wear. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Do Rexroth Pump Shaft Splines Wear? Triple Tandem Troubleshooting Learn why Rexroth triple tandem pump shaft splines wear and how to distinguish spline wear from over-torque by checking alignment and lubrication. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Product Guide What Is a Counterbalance Valve? How It Works in Hydraulic Cylinders Learn how hydraulic counterbalance valves control overrunning loads, prevent uncontrolled cylinder movement, and provide smooth hydraulic motion. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Can You See Hydraulic Contamination? Linde HPR 135 Troubleshooting Learn how LIFCO diagnosed a Linde HPR 135 hydraulic pump going over pressure, including load-sense troubleshooting and contamination-related damage. Jan 26, 2026 Read more
• Troubleshooting Why Won't This Danfoss Piston Pump Adjust? Compensator Troubleshooting Learn how we diagnosed a Danfoss piston pump cutting off at 2,000 psi instead of 3,000 psi and identified the pressure compensator issue. Jan 26, 2026 Read more