Racine hydraulic pumps are workhorse industrial piston and vane pumps found in machine tools, hydraulic presses, and heavy production equipment. Because many Racine units are decades old, sourcing the correct seal kit, cartridge, or rebuild part starts with identifying your exact model. This guide breaks down the main Racine pump families, PVQ, PVB, PVS, and PVF, plus the C-series and numbered models, so you can find the right Racine pump parts the first time.
Racine pump series at a glance
Racine (later part of Racine Fluid Power) built a broad line of variable and fixed-displacement pumps. The families you are most likely to encounter are:
- PVQ series variable-volume vane pumps used in machine tools and presses.
- PVB series variable-volume vane pumps for general industrial hydraulics.
- PVS series variable-volume vane pumps configured for pressure-compensated circuits.
- PVF series variable-volume vane pumps in 12, 20 and 30 gpm sizes, foot or flange mounted.
- C4, C5 and C11 fixed-displacement radial piston pumps for high-pressure service.
- 20H, 20L, 80M, 80H and 80L Model 20 and Model 80 fixed-displacement radial piston pumps, where the letter is the pressure version (L, M or H).
How to read a Racine pump model number
A Racine model code identifies the series, displacement or frame size, control type, and shaft/port configuration. Start with the letter prefix (PVQ, PVB, PVS, PVF) to confirm the pump family, then use the numbers and suffix characters to match displacement, rotation, and mounting. If your nameplate is worn, the pump body casting numbers and port pattern can also help narrow it down.
Which Racine parts wear out first?
On variable-displacement Racine pumps, the most commonly replaced items are shaft seals, port and cover O-rings, and the internal cartridge or rotating group. A full hydraulic seal kit addresses leaks, while worn cartridges, pistons, and wear plates require rebuild components. Matching these to your exact series and displacement is essential for a leak-free, full-pressure rebuild.
Racine seal kits vs. cartridge and rebuild parts
Most Racine pump repairs begin with a hydraulic seal kit that replaces the shaft seal, cover O-rings, and static seals to stop external leaks. If your pump has lost pressure, is running hot, or is noisy, the wear has usually moved into the rotating group, the cartridge, pistons, wear plates, or bearings. On the PVQ, PVB, PVS and PVF vane pumps this means the Racine repair kit (pressure ring, vanes, shaft and rotor, port and cover plates, bearings); on the C-series, Model 20 and Model 80 radial piston pumps it means the piston and sleeve assemblies. A seal kit will not restore a worn rotating group, so identifying whether you need seals only or a full rebuild set is the key decision. Send us your model code and we will confirm exactly which Racine parts your pump needs.
Racine applications and common failure signs
Racine PVQ, PVB, PVS, and PVF pumps power machine tools, hydraulic presses, injection-molding machines, and other production equipment that often runs for decades. Because these units are frequently obsolete, the failures we see most are age-related seal hardening, contamination wear on the rotating group, and cavitation damage from restricted or starved inlets. A pump that leaks at the shaft typically needs a seal kit; one that builds pressure slowly or stalls under load usually has a worn cartridge or rotating group; and a pump that whines or knocks may be cavitating and should be checked for inlet restrictions before parts are replaced. Because so many Racine components are no longer available through original channels, we source hard-to-find and OEM-equivalent Racine parts to keep legacy equipment running.
Related guides
- Oilgear Pump Parts Guide: PVG, PVWH & PVWJ Series
- Denison Hydraulic Pump Guide: Gold Cup, T6 & T7 Series
- Bosch Rexroth Pump Guide: A10VSO, A4VG & A11VO Series
Racine pump FAQs
Are Racine pumps still supported? Racine is a legacy industrial brand, so many parts are obsolete through original channels. RestoPower specializes in hard-to-find and OEM-equivalent Racine components.
What is the difference between PVB and PVQ? Both are Racine variable-volume vane pumps, not piston pumps. The PVB bulletins list 1,000 and 1,500 psi compensator springs, while the PVQ lists 250, 500 and 1,000 psi springs, so confirm the full code on your nameplate before ordering parts. The Vickers PVQ is a different product, an axial piston pump.
Can you rebuild my Racine pump? Yes, RestoPower rebuilds Racine pumps and supplies the seal kits, cartridges, and components to do it yourself.
Find your Racine pump parts at RestoPower
Ready to order? Browse Racine PVQ, PVB, PVS and PVF parts and rebuild guides, download Racine catalogs and service data, or request a quote and our team will match the exact parts to your model, with in-stock parts shipping within 24-72 hours and a 2-year warranty.