New certification gives machine builders more options to use Bosch Rexroth’s drive-integrated SafeMotion functionality, even with third-party PLC … [Read More...]
Components
New design overcomes piston-pump limitations
Piston pumps and motors have been on the market for many years, and they are arguably one of the most important components in many hydraulic circuits. … [Read More...]
Industry News
Danfoss agrees to acquire Eaton’s hydraulics business
Danfoss today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of 3.3 billion USD (approximately 3.0 billion EUR). The acquisition is … [Read More...]
New design overcomes piston-pump limitations
Piston pumps and motors have been on the market for many years, and they are arguably one of the most important components in many hydraulic circuits. The basic design behind a conventional piston … [Read More...]
SFC Koenig expands its Chinese manufacturing facility
SFC Koenig, a Unit of IDEX Corp., and supplier of sealing and flow control components, is pleased to announce that its Chinese branch has moved into a new facility. The larger location allows for … [Read More...]
Hydraulic hybrid cuts fuel consumption
Volvo’s new EC300E hydraulic hybrid excavator will make its debut on the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 in Las Vegas. Its performance is based on straightforward technology that stores … [Read More...]
AEM launches sweepstakes for IFPE attendees
AEM, producer of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), has put together a sweepstakes to win a free flight to IFPE in Las Vegas. Contestants simply have to register to win here and be a … [Read More...]
Novel circuit boosts machine efficiency on Forwarder2020 project
European researchers recently wrapped up the three-year Forwarder2020 project, which aimed to develop a next-generation forwarder that’s more efficient, productive and environmentally sustainable than … [Read More...]
Hydraulic travel drive controls tire pressure
Controlling the tire pressure of crop harvesters has numerous advantages, due to different vehicle handling characteristics whether operating on roads or in fields. To address the need, Bosch Rexroth … [Read More...]
Fluid power shines with Agritechnica awards
Agritechnica, one of the world's largest trade fairs for agricultural technology, opened this week in Hannover, Germany. According to organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) the show is expected … [Read More...]
Talleres Lucas in Santiago, Chile is Webtec’s new South American Service Centre
In line with Webtec’s strategy to expand its global Service Centres, Talleres Lucas in Santiago, Chile, has been appointed as its authorized partner for South America. With more than 50 years’ … [Read More...]
Danfoss and ASI to partner in the autonomous vehicle market
Danfoss and Autonomous Solutions,Inc. (ASI), a global leader in the automation of vehicles for mining, agriculture, and construction, have signed an agreement for a strategic partnership to … [Read More...]
Husco takes the gold in 2019 LEAP Awards Hydraulics category
Winners of the LEAP Awards have been announced for the second annual awards competition. In the Hydraulics category, Husco has taken the Gold award for its Exacto Pilot Interrupter System, which … [Read More...]
Mobile IoT system harnesses machine and fleet data
Engineers at Cross Co., a supplier of fluid power components, systems and controls based in Greensboro, N.C., have developed Cross Mobile IoT. The hardware and software system connects vehicles … [Read More...]
New retrofit option for hydraulic crane controls
Hetronic’s MEC-HL C MOD kit is an electromechanical radio control modification kit for after-market hydraulic crane applications. The MEC-HL C radio remote control kit includes proportional actuators, … [Read More...]
Kraft Fluid Systems adds mobile hydraulics veteran to lead Michigan sales
Kraft Fluid Systems announces the addition of Bert Reynolds as territory manager for the state of Michigan. Reynolds brings 30 years of technical sales and marketing experience in the mobile … [Read More...]
AKG Thermal System launches new hydraulic conditioning unit
AKG Thermal Systems Inc. has developed a Hydraulic Conditioning Unit (HCU35) that can install on truck frame rails. Trucks or agriculture equipment that have a Power Take-Off (PTO) receives power from … [Read More...]
