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Practical notes on identifying parts, checking fitment and moving spare parts across borders.

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Sourcing Guides · 6 min read

How to read a hydraulic cylinder nameplate before you order

Bore, rod, stroke, mounting distance and pressure are usually stamped in that order. Reading them correctly avoids the most common wrong-part shipment.

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Stamped numbers on a hydraulic cylinder nameplate

Maintenance · 5 min read

Boom cylinder rebuild or replace: what to check first

Chrome damage, barrel scoring and mounting wear decide whether a seal kit is enough or the whole cylinder has to be replaced.

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Inspecting wear on a hydraulic cylinder rod surface

Export Notes · 4 min read

FOB, CIF or DAP: choosing terms for spare parts shipments

The right term depends on whether you can clear customs at destination and who you trust with the freight booking.

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Export wooden crate with parts at a warehouse

Export Notes · 4 min read

Why gross weight decides your spare parts freight cost

Two parts with the same value can differ by a factor of five in freight once packing and volumetric weight are counted.

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