Megan Swaine

Megan works at Lifco’s Buffalo, NY, location, helping film and edit content for YouTube and the website. She sometimes appears on camera for unboxings, while driving an excavator, or while discussing and learning about products with Fraser.

Expertise

Premiere Pro
video editing
YouTube

Posts Megan worked on

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
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
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 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 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

How This Drilling Rig Got Locked Up by a Tiny Hydraulic Mistake

How This Drilling Rig Got Locked Up by a Tiny Hydraulic Mistake

Megan Swaine

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Posts Megan worked on