Hydraulics in Everyday Life

Hydraulics play an important role in everyday operations that ensure applications run smoothly and efficiently. Despite their modest nature, hydraulics are found in many aspects of daily life, across a range of applications, machines and products. We have highlighted a few sectors and applications below:

Amusement Park Rides:

The thrill seekers amongst us may or may not be aware that hydraulic components are largely responsible for the movement of rides. As well as various safety features, to keep us safe on these fun and thrilling rides.

Theatres:

If thrill seeking is not your cup of tea, and you enjoy more calmer entertainment then you’d be surprised to know that hydraulics are a key role in the performance. Some theatres use hydraulics to raise and lower the curtain, move heavy props and help with height adjustment of the stage.

Dishwashers:

If you have a dishwasher at home, you probably didn’t know that some are powered by hydraulic systems. Those that benefit from hydraulics adjust the water pressure, allowing them to provide a more efficient cleaning result. You tend to find that hydraulic dishwashers have a quieter noise level.

Office Chairs / Hairdressing Chairs

Office chairs can be adjusted up and down and can be tilted back for your comfort and support. So, when you lean back and have a stretch you can thank hydraulics for this! This is also the same with hairdressing/barber chairs.

Lifts

Whilst not all lifts are powered by hydraulics, some are including mobile scissor lifts and stair lifts. Some of us will use lifts daily, but don’t often think about the mechanisms of how they work.

These are just a few examples of how hydraulics systems are hidden within modern technology. Most of which we all use in daily life without even realising.