Learn about common challenges and key specifications to consider when selecting pressure sensors for hydraulic systems with pressures greater than 50 bar (725 psi). Contributed by By Daniel Mullen, Product Manager, Sensata Technologies Pressure sensors are critical components in fluid power systems, where they are used in a control loop with a Program Logic Controller […]
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 participate, and more industry supporters can connect with these students. Both events will take place in a virtual format. Norgren is hosting one event April 7-9 […]
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 life. Since 1993, the AEM Hall of Fame (formerly CIMA Hall of Fame) has honored pioneering individuals who invented, managed, built and led the off-road equipment industry […]
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 more affectionately referred to simply as cylinders and motors, respectively. A cylinder creates linear force when pressure acts up its piston’s surface area, while a motor creates rotational force when […]
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 equipment. The new layout will allow for more new product introductions and demonstrations at the show, September 28-30 in Louisville, Ky. […]
How does hydraulic cylinder repair work?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When well cared for, hydraulic cylinders should last decades. So long as they were designed for their application — meaning they perform within the bounds of their environment — there should be no reason for damage or wear outside of regular use. The mount, rod and raw material should have […]
Space-saving, pressure-compensated flow control valve
Sun Hydraulics has released the company’s first solenoid-operated, 3-way proportional flow control valve as part of the expanding line of FLeX Series valves. The new patent pending, compact FREP combines an electro-proportional adjustable orifice and pressure compensator in one valve and can provide a constant priority flow rate independent of load pressures. It’s well suited […]
A20 series PTO for Allison 3000 and 4000 transmissions with rotatable flange
Muncie Power Products Inc. is excited to announce the release of the new A20 Series power take-off, designed to fit on Allison 3000 and 4000 series transmissions. The big changes with this PTO focus on the installation process. The goal was to find ways to make it not only easier, but less time consuming. The […]
JSA single-axis joystick for aerial work platform equipment
Sure Grip Controls Inc., a subsidiary of Bailey International LLC, announces the launch of a new joystick designed specifically for Aerial Work Platform (AWP) equipment. The JSA single-axis joystick features a patent-pending, durable design that is compatible with most other single axis joysticks to ensure compatibility across scissor and vertical lift equipment manufacturers. The new JSA single-axis joystick features an ergonomic design that provides outstanding operator “feel” and ease of […]
Sectional load sense relief valve offers efficient pressure control
Power management company Eaton has introduced a sectional load sense relief valve (LSRV) for its CLS mobile hydraulic control valve. The patented LSRV limits individual section pressure through feed oil reduction, eliminating the need for inefficient work port reliefs for feed-side pressure control. The CLS LSRV improves machine productivity and efficiency by helping prevent functions […]
