Stanley Hydraulic Tools

Stanley Hydraulic Tools

ADVANTAGES OF HYDRAULIC TOOLS

Reduce Initial Costs

Air Compressors required to power pneumatic tools are expensive! The typical 185 CFM air compressor lists for $16,000.
Compare this to adding a dual hydraulic tool circuit to a vehicle for $6,000* ... the savings are tremendous when buying fleets of trucks.
Even when purchasing single circuit mobile hydraulic power units vs 100 CFM air compressors, the savings are significant ... $4,000* for a hydraulic power unit vs $11,000* for a 1 00 CFM air compressor.

*Approximate - Based on January 1992 list prices.

Reduce Operating Costs

Less system maintenance. A hydraulic system has few moving parts and is self- lubricated; therefore requires far less maintenance than an air system. A new hydraulic pump costs less than one-third of the cost of an air compressor overhaul. The economic life of an air compressor is usually rated at eight years. A hydraulic system can be transferred easily from an oil vehicle to a new one, and will outlast two to three trucks.
Less tool maintenance. Humidity in compressed air, beat of compression, and contamination with oil blow-by create sludge and acids...tools operating on this mixture have internal problems. Hydraulic tools are full of oil at all times, and are thus preserved and lubricated.
More efficient. Most hydraulic systems operate at two or three times the efficiency of air systems because the oil is not compressible. A smaller, lighter, and less costly prime mover will accomplish the same amount of work, and use substantially less fuel while doing it.
No pilferage. While there is a ready market for gasoline or air powered tools, the general public does not have a hydraulic source of power ... hydraulic tools are seldom pilfered.

Advantages for the Operator

Safer. Hydraulic oil is a poor conductor of electricity. A hydraulic tool with nonconductive hoses is much safer dielectrically than an air tool which may have moisture condensed in the hose.
Air usually compressed 8:1 for tool use. Hydraulic oil compresses only about 1,@2% per 1000 psi. A damaged hydraulic hose dissipates pressure almost instantly ... it does not whip around like an air hose which frequently uses chain links on air hose couplings and automatic shutoff valves in air tool circuits.
Lower noise levels. Noise of air tools comes from both the compressor and the tool exhaust. Hydraulic tools have neither of these sources, and operate at noticeably lower noise levels.
Higher powerlweight ratio. Air tools operating at 90-100 psi must be larger and heavier to achieve force levels of hydraulic tools which operate at much higher pressure rating.