Yuken PVR50-56 Vane Pump: Price vs. Lead Time When the Line Is Down:- A nameplate reading PVR50-F-F-56-RAA-3180 usually shows up on equipment running a heavier, more continuous duty cycle — which means the cost of waiting on a replacement often outweighs a small saving on price. Reading PVR50-F-F-56-RAA-3180:- PVR marks the series — a variable displacement, pressure-compensated vane pump. 50 is the frame size. F-F specifies shaft and port configuration. RAA covers rotation and mounting. 3180 identifies the design/revision build. :-Why lead time matters more at this displacement:- Equipment sized around a higher-displacement PVR50 variant is typically doing more continuous or heavier work than machines built around the lower-displacement codes in this series. That's exactly the kind of equipment where an idle line costs more per day than the price gap between two competing quotes. Before chasing the cheapest number, it's worth pricing out what a week of downtime actually costs against the difference in delivery time. :-What to verify before ordering:- Read the full part number directly off the pump housing, not from an old order or parts list. Confirm the displacement matches your machine's original spec rather than whatever was on the failed unit if it's been swapped before. And ask the supplier to state plainly whether the unit is new, reconditioned, or a compatible substitute — in writing, on the quote. Weighing price against downtime cost:- A quote that's slightly higher but ships in two days can be the cheaper option overall once you account for the production lost waiting on a discounted unit that takes two weeks. That math changes depending on your specific line, but it's worth actually doing before defaulting to the lowest number on the page. Sourcing it through Advance Hydraulic Works:- Advance Hydraulic Works operates as an importer and trader of hydraulic pumps and motors, not a manufacturer. For a part number like this, the value on offer is accurate sourcing and verification handled quickly, not production in-house. FAQs What does the “56“ in PVR50-56 mean? It's the pump's maximum displacement — roughly 56 cm³ per revolution — setting how much oil it delivers per revolution at full stroke. Why does lead time matter more for this pump than a smaller PVR50 variant? Equipment built around this displacement tends to run heavier or more continuous duty cycles, so downtime while waiting on a replacement typically costs more per day than it would on lighter-duty equipment. How do I decide between a cheaper quote and a faster one? Weigh the price difference against what your line loses per day of downtime — a slightly pricier, faster-arriving pump is often the better overall deal on equipment running continuous shifts. What should I confirm before ordering? The full part number read directly off the housing, whether the displacement matches your machine's original spec, and written confirmation of the unit's condition — new, reconditioned, or substitute. Does Advance Hydraulic Works manufacture this pump? No — it sources and supplies genuine units as an importer and trader rather than manufacturing them in-house.