Jon Jensen of SMC, Immediate Past President of the International Fluid Power Society, opened up the first Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel on Tuesday. Jensen explained that the registered attendance was 107, an excellent showing for a first-time event.
Bosch Rexroth expands in South Carolina
Governor Nikki Haley, the State of South Carolina Department of Commerce and Bosch Rexroth today announced a significant expansion of Bosch Rexroth’s existing hydraulic manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The $80 million investment is expected to generate 160 new jobs over the next five years.
Sun Hydraulics’ Q3 sales, earnings strong; completes acquisition of HCT
Management estimates year-end 2011 sales to be approximately $202 million, an increase of approximately 34% over 2010 sales. Earnings per share for 2011 are estimated to be $1.49 to $1.51, compared to $0.84 in 2010.
NOSHOK offers range of needle valves
NOSHOK’s range of needle valves offers precise flow management in a variety of applications. Both hard and soft seat designs are available, and models include valves suitable for high pressure, high temperature and heavy-duty industrial applications.
Eaton announces Q3 profits are up 37% over 2010
Eaton Corp. announced record net income per share of $1.07 for the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 37% over the $0.78 earned in the third quarter of 2010. Sales in the third quarter were $4.12 billion, 15% above the third quarter of 2010. Net income in Q3 was $365 million compared to $268 million in 2010.
New approaches to noise control from the CCEFP
Besides negatively affecting hearing and impairing effective communication, excessive noise can increase mechanical fatigue and reduce component life. In short, excessive noise detracts from the attractiveness of existing fluid power products and can be an entry barrier for this technology into new markets and applications.
Trelleborg’s iPhone App surpasses 100,000 downloads
Trelleborg’s (TREL-B) iPhone App, “Unit and Hardness Converter,” has surpassed 100,000 downloads, just more than five months after its release.
Five ways to reduce your hydraulic footprint
HydraForce has recently added a section to their website explaining how their multi-function valves incorporate two or more functions into a single cartridge valve. By combining functions, they can reduce space claim, number of ports, and costly cross drills, while increasing flow passage and efficiency.
Eaton introduces AxisPro proportional valves
Eaton Corp. has announced a new generation of proportional valves created to provide integrated programmable control capabilities in sophisticated electro-hydraulic axis control applications. Eaton’s new AxisPro valves are designed to support both centralized and distributed axis control architectures in high-performance applications.
Components for mobile system design
Hydraulic components and systems from Kawasaki Precision Machinery are used in mobile machinery where high performance and reliability are critical.