Learn about common challenges and key specifications to consider when selecting pressure sensors for hydraulic systems with pressures greater than 50 … [Read More...] about How to specify pressure sensors for hydraulic applications
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When should you use rotary actuators?
Rotary actuators, in many cases, are a hybrid of linear and rotary actuators. Of course, in the fluid power realm, linear and rotary actuators are … [Read More...] about When should you use rotary actuators?
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Expanded 2021 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge fast approaching
With the support of NFPA Pascal Society donors, this year’s NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program has expanded to two separate competitions, ensuring that more students and universities can … [Read More...] about Expanded 2021 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge fast approaching
AEM issues call for nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame Class
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and our community’s quality of … [Read More...] about AEM issues call for nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame Class
The Utility Expo 2021 set to be biggest ever, announces new layout
The Utility Expo (formerly ICUEE) in 2021 is already on track to be bigger than any previous edition, thanks in part to a new outdoor layout with more space for overhead and underground utility … [Read More...] about The Utility Expo 2021 set to be biggest ever, announces new layout
Danfoss appoints Kraft Fluid Systems to Premier Partner status
Effective January 1, Kraft Fluid Systems Inc. was appointed to Premier Partner status by Danfoss Power Solutions. The title of Premier Partner is the highest tier of recognition offered to Danfoss … [Read More...] about Danfoss appoints Kraft Fluid Systems to Premier Partner status
bauma ConExpo India 2021 canceled
bauma ConExpo India, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, and Construction Vehicles, will not take place this year due to the … [Read More...] about bauma ConExpo India 2021 canceled
Although still down, fluid power shipments up in December over November
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for December 2020 decreased 0.2% when compared to December 2019 but increased 6.0% … [Read More...] about Although still down, fluid power shipments up in December over November
Work Truck Show reimagined as week-long digital event
Work Truck Week 2021 will be held online March 8-12, offering product updates, demos, online conferences and virtual exposition. The Work Truck Show, which was probably one of the last events any … [Read More...] about Work Truck Show reimagined as week-long digital event
Volvo delivers first electric compact machines
Volvo Construction Equipment’s ECR25 Electric compact excavator and Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader were first unveiled at the Bauma 2019 expo in Munich. Two Norwegian companies, K Baugerød … [Read More...] about Volvo delivers first electric compact machines
Komatsu dozers get smarter
Komatsu D51i-24 (131 hp) and D61i-24 (168 hp) dozers are now available with Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology. According to the company, the iMC 2.0 system can help quickly … [Read More...] about Komatsu dozers get smarter
Kraft Fluid Systems appoints new leadership
Kraft Fluid Systems announces the promotion of Scott Durand to President and Melissa Book to Chief Financial Officer for the company effective January 1, 2021. Durand has served as the sales and … [Read More...] about Kraft Fluid Systems appoints new leadership
Cummins Inc. and Purdue launch digital workforce development program
Cummins Inc. and Purdue University are partnering on a pilot workforce development program, Indiana Digital Crossroads, as an initiative to address regional workforce challenges in technology-based … [Read More...] about Cummins Inc. and Purdue launch digital workforce development program
Pioneering electrohydraulic cylinder increases equipment fuel efficiency
Volvo Construction Equipment and Finland’s Norrhydro have developed a digital hydraulic actuator that reportedly boosts productivity while radically cutting fuel bills and CO2 emissions in … [Read More...] about Pioneering electrohydraulic cylinder increases equipment fuel efficiency
Kraft Fluid Systems invests in test stand for Danfoss PVG line
Kraft Fluid Systems has invested in a state-of-the-art hydraulic test stand for their Danfoss PVG Build Center. The new test stand gives Kraft the ability to test high flow rates and doubles their … [Read More...] about Kraft Fluid Systems invests in test stand for Danfoss PVG line
bauma CONEXPO India is postponed to April 2021
bauma CONEXPO India, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Construction Vehicles will now take place from April 20-23, 2021 at the … [Read More...] about bauma CONEXPO India is postponed to April 2021
bauma China opens this week
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, bauma China will open this Tuesday in Shanghai. More than 28,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors are expected, and a number of U.S. and European-based fluid-power … [Read More...] about bauma China opens this week
