Why would a hydraulic pump get hot?
Why would a hydraulic pump get hot? Hydraulic fluid is designed to operate at a specific temperature range. As it heats, it becomes thinner and eventually it will lose the ability to lubricate moving parts. The increased friction may cause the pump to heat up, and naturally increased wear will be taking place when this is happening. How do you cool hydraulic fluid? There are several methods used for cooling of hydraulic oil in a system: oversizing of the reservoir to use the volume for cooling (the least expensive and also the least efficient option), fan and water cooled heat...