FOR ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN HYDRAULICS HYDRAULICS ARE USED BY MANY PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES, THIS BOOK EXPLAINS HOW COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS WORK AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON THE BEST WAYS TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT AND OBTAIN A LONG LIFE. Of equal interest to users of hydraulic equipment and those directly employed in the Fluid Power Industry, the book incorporates Don Seddon's practical knowledge of product design, system design and technical management gained over 45 years in the hydraulic industry. The insights into seal technology by Nick Peppiatt provide a clear understanding of the issues involved in the selection and maintenance of seals in hydraulic equipme