A tappet is most commonly a component in an internal combustion engine which converts the rotating motion of the camshaft into linear motion of the valves, either directly or indirectly. An earlier use of the term was for part of the valve gear in beam engines beginning in 1715. AreRead More →

Anti-wear grades For instance, you may see AW 46 hydraulic oil while looking around. These oils perform at the same grade as their ISO counterparts. An AW 32 hydraulic oil is going to be at 32cSt at 40°C for instance. The difference here is that there are additives contained withinRead More →