Brocaw Bearing & Industrial Supply

02/03/2026

THE "7 RULES OF HYDRAULICS" are a set of principles that govern hydraulic systems, focusing on how fluid and pressure work together to create force and motion. These rules include:

1. FLOW MAKES IT GO- For movement to occur in a hydraulic system, fluid must be flowing.
2. PRESSURE PROVIDES THE PUSHING FORCE- Pressure is what generates the force to perform work within the system.
3. OIL TAKES THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE- Fluid will always move through the path that offers the least resistance.
4. PRESSURE IS A MEASURE OF FLOW RESISTANCE- Higher pressure indicates higher resistance to flow.
5. FLOW REQUIRES A PRESSURE DIFFERENCE- Fluid will only flow if there is a difference in pressure between two points.
6. GREATER PRESSURE DIFFERENCE MEANS GREATER FLOW POTENTIAL- A larger difference in pressure between two points will result in a greater potenial flow rate.
7. HEAT IS GENERATED WHEN OIL FLOWS WITHOUT DOING WORK- When hydraulic fluid moves through the system but is not being used to move a load (like through an open valve), the energy is converted into heat.

BROCAW BEARING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY is here for all your hydraulic needs: hydraulic hoses, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic fluids, ... and new hydraulic products lines are in the works! Come see us at 306 West Broadway, West Plains, MO. Phone 417-257-7566

01/26/2026

We are open normal hours today.

12/10/2025

Now's the time for installing Timeless Fence post for your high tensile electric fence. We don't only sell them, we use them. Pics from our farm right here in the Ozarks.

09/04/2025

Celebrating 30 years in business.

04/24/2025

Need HYDRAULIC HOSES ? Air Hose ? Suction/Discharge ? General Purpose hose?
From small to large, up to 6000 psi, we CAN help.

417-257-7566 306 W. Broadway, West Plains MO 65775

02/25/2025

We will be open on Saturday mornings again starting this Saturday, MARCH 1 8:00-12:00
and Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00

02/19/2025

02/19/2025

Needing HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLERS for your SKID STEER, TRACTOR or CONNECTING THAT NEW GRAPPLE ? We have many sizes and styles, FLAT FACE, BALL, POPPET

02/19/2025

You asked and we listened,, NEW PRODUCT, We now carry U-Joints for agricultural machinery.

02/10/2025

With wintery weather moving our way don't forget shelter for your small animals. Port-A-Huts are a great solution! We carry three sizes - small, medium and medium long. They're easy to move (no machinery required)! Call us at 417-257-7566 or come by and check them out at 306 West Broadway, West Plains, MO.