By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Do me a favor — stand up near a wall just out of arm’s length reach. Now raise your arm with your palm facing the wall and very slowly move toward the wall. Without yet touching the wall, tell me where the force comes from to move your body close […]
DGD Fluid Power releases next-generation CFT flow meters
DGD Fluid Power has released the next-generation of CFT flow meters. The advances are in the electronics and will give greatly improved response times, said Dale Dietel, President/CEO. Included are features that raise the operating temperature to approximately 250° F and the on-board option for field adjustability include outputs of either 0.5-4.5 V or 1-10 […]
Mobile machinery makers head to Munich for bauma 2022
Construction and mining machinery industry prepared for bauma 2022, set for October 24-30. bauma is preparing to open its doors in munich october 24–30 as the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment is expecting a very high level of participation. The event, which was […]
Sun Common cartridge valve cavities provide universal solutions across applications
Helios Technologies Inc. announced this week the newest program launch from one of its operating companies, Sun Hydraulics. Developed to offer cross compatibility solutions, Sun Common cartridge valves are reliable, universal solutions for a broad variety of hydraulic systems from highly demanding applications requiring multidirectional fluid flow to simpler, lower pressure requirements. The Sun Common […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE announce inaugural Next Level Awards program
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) recently unveiled the Next Level Awards Program to exhibitors for the March 2023 show. The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards celebrate exhibiting companies that are pushing the boundaries and developing next-level products, technologies and services designed to advance the construction industry. Ten finalists will be highlighted at CONEXPO-CON/AGG […]
Registration open for IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Registration is now open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), running March 14-18, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. North America’s largest construction trade show will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors across over 2.7 million square feet, showcasing the most advanced equipment […]
SEA Electric to integrate Terzo EV steering solutions
Terzo Power Systems will supply its cutting edge Hydrapulse steering units to commercial eMobility leader SEA Electric. Electro-hydraulic technology manufacturing company Terzo Power Systems, has partnered with SEA Electric, a global leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles, to provide the hydraulic steering solutions to accompany the SEA-Drive power-system. Terzo Power Systems specializes in compact, […]
OEM pressure transducer for mobile hydraulics needs
Ashcroft is excited to announce the release of the S1 pressure transducer. Specially made for mobile hydraulics, performance racing, agriculture and refrigeration applications, it’s a reliable solution for harsh environments. The S1 has been designed for high-volume manufacturing, which allows Ashcroft to offer a high-quality transducer at a low cost with quick lead times to […]
Bosch Rexroth plans to acquire hydraulics specialist HydraForce
Bosch Rexroth plans to expand its hydraulics business by acquiring HydraForce Inc. based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. HydraForce develops and manufactures compact hydraulic valves and solutions with 2,100 associates at six production sites in the USA, Brazil, Great Britain and China. Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce signed an agreement to that effect on July 15. The purchase […]
Avoid this one piston pump mistake
Hydraulic pumps are primarily designed to convert incoming prime mover energy into hydraulic energy, manifested as pressure and flow. The term hydrostatic refers to a state of pressure equilibrium, especially in a confined space. All traditional hydraulic applications are hydrostatic, and in most cases, if you shut down the pump, physical loads should hold fast […]
