The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA staff will collect applications and resumes from students interested in fluid power and provide members who apply with information on quality candidates for their open positions. If a member hires one of them, […]
The venerable vane pump – is it still relevant?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor I’ll cut to the chase; the best days for the hydraulic vane pump are likely behind us but they’re not quite ready for extinction. Let me tell you why I feel this way. Just like much of technology from the early days of the twentieth century, the vane pump came […]
Modular and block control valves for excavator use
Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG has introduced a new generation of control valves for use in wheeled excavators. The new valve block VW 22/18 M5-03 for the open circuit is characterized by its modular system, while the monoblock with five sections plus pressure relief section represents the basic set-up. Optionally, three additional sections can […]
Hydreco to highlight new gear pump, plant at Italian agriculture show
Hydreco, the company of the Duplomatic Group has doubled its production sites in the Emilia region, Italy and will participate in the International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition, scheduled in Bologna, Italy, from October 19-23 with the new range of external gear pumps (stand C28, hall 18). At the show the company will present its […]
Mobile machine controllers for electrohydraulic requirements
Helios Technologies announced the launch of uControl mobile machine controllers, an innovative new product offering developed under its Enovation Controls brand that delivers precise proportional control for heavy-duty equipment in ultra-rugged environments. “The new uControl platform is a major opportunity for our customers with complex electrohydraulic requirements,” said Josef Matosevic, the company’s President and CEO. […]
The Utility Expo launches app for show attendees next week
With more than 32 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest utility and construction show, attendees can have a hard time finding their way around the show floor. That is why show organizers have launched The Utility Expo mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find […]
Compact explosion-proof pressure switch features flameproof exposure
SUCO Technologies will be highlighting its newest pressure switch at Utility Expo next week, as it introduces what is says is the world’s most compact ATEX pressure switch. With the new ATEX series 0342 / 0343, SUCO introduces two compact explosion-proof pressure switches with flameproof enclosure. Attendees can see the new switches at Booth B-1823. […]
Bosch Rexroth highlights Hägglunds drive technology at MINExpo
Bosch Rexroth will highlight its newest models of its Hägglunds direct drive hydraulic motors and other technology offerings for mining applications in booth 413 at MinExpo in Las Vegas. Key products on display in the Bosch Rexroth booth include products and systems that are ideal for applications needing high torque and low speed. The proven Hägglunds […]
When should you use check valves?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Check valves are the most basic form of directional valve. In their simplest form, a check valve has the singular task of allowing flow in one direction while blocking flow from returning in the opposite direction. These valves are not only simple in their operation but also simple in their […]
Desktop Metal acquires fluid power additive manufacturing pioneer Aidro
Desktop Metal, Burlington, Mass., today announced it has acquired Aidro, a pioneer in the volume production of next-generation hydraulic and fluid power systems through metal additive manufacturing (AM) across a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, agricultural equipment, aerospace, and mobile and industrial machinery, among others. Founded in 1982 and based in northern […]
