By Dez Duran-Lamanilao Atlantic sea scallops are sustainably managed in the US and fishermen harvest them responsibly by adhering to existing US regulations, thus minimizing bycatch in the process. They are available year-round, having an above target population level. Scallop boats are designed specifically for these species. Sizes of these boats vary, from 70 to […]
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By Dez Duran-Lamanilao From misuse to old age to lack of proper maintenance, a lot of factors can cause hydraulic cylinder failure and in worse cases, may eventually result to ship breakdown. Depending on the gravity of the situation, boat owners will have to decide whether to repair the cylinder or remanufacture it, if the […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Hydraulic actuators are mainly used to convert pressure energy of the fluid into mechanical energy. They may be classified as linear (for hydraulic cylinders), rotary (for hydraulic motors), or semi-rotary (for limited angle of actuation). A ship operates in three key systems, namely hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic. An actuator helps a specific […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao The key benefits of using a hydraulic system for your small fishing vessel is that it allows variations and improvements in both speed and power. This is done by changing RPM and working pressures. Since the system is watertight, it can work in exposed locations even under severe conditions. While owners can […]
Read MoreControl valves are used to manipulate the flow of fluid and are described as possibly the most important, and in some cases the most neglected, part of a control loop. Control valves, aside from heater or other device, are actuated to produce a change in the process variable of a control loop and ensure safe […]
Read MoreIt is normal for boat owners to pay particular attention to the exterior aspects of their boats, given that they probably would want to keep them looking well-maintained form the outside. Design and layout aside, a well-maintained boat should also have up and running systems that are safe and proven to last for years to […]
Read MoreThe life expectancy of boats mostly depends on how they are used and maintained. With new wiring, motors and engine, a boat can be considered a new one. Fiberglass hulls that are well built can last a long time but their components usually need replacements or repairs along the way. But if a boat consistently […]
Read MoreBy Dez Duran-Lamanilao Heat transfer plays a huge role in the application of the First Law of Thermodynamics, which refers to the application of the conservation of energy principle to heat and thermodynamic processes. The first law is used extensively in the discussion of heat engines. A heat engine converts heat or thermal energy, as […]
Read MoreThe various types of robots used in today’s manufacturing industry implement different actuator systems; they may have pivoted jointed segments that spin wheels, use electric motors and solenoids or hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics serves on-land manufacturing as well as the marine hydraulic and pneumatic operations. The robots we service are […]
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