The acquisition of Duplomatic MS by Daikin Industries was completed June 30th. The acquisition of Duplomatic signals Daikin’s continued commitment to sustainable hydraulics focusing on energy saving and efficiency. Through this transaction, Daikin will have an extensive product lineup, robust engineering capabilities for hydraulic systems and a strong business foundation in Europe. Together with Daikin […]
Kraft Fluid Systems recognized as top workplace
Kraft Fluid Systems Inc. has earned a Cleveland.com 2022 Top Workplace award. The annual list recognizes workplaces that make Northeast Ohio a better place to work by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. Top Workplaces has been a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong […]
How do hydraulic brakes work?
Braking systems take advantage of the textbook offerings given by hydraulics — power, controllability and safety. Hydraulic brakes are fairly simple on the cover, requiring a hydraulic pump and a brake actuator. Vehicle braking systems may get by with only what are essentially two cylinders, one at the pump and the other at the brake. […]
Are hydrogen fuel cells the future for mobile machines?
Prioritizing decarbonization is, without doubt, one that most countries agree with almost pure unanimity. Here, in the U.S., the Biden administration has a goal to eliminate carbons from the electric grid system by 2035. Globally, most countries are on similar timelines. But, looking ahead to 2050, there doesn’t seem to be a clear path forward […]
IFPS upgrades Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic certification
The IFPS released a new and upgraded Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic certification and it is now available to order. The new release includes an enhanced study manual and test. If you are scheduled to take the certification test before September 1, continue using the study manual you already have. If you are taking the certification test after […]
What type of flow divider is best for my application?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Flow dividers provide a unique solution to a specific problem in hydraulic applications — splitting flow while limiting its tendency to take the path of least resistance. Without a flow divider, any time you wish to split flow to two or more downstream subcircuits, the path with the lowest pressure […]
Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) Sweden becomes Tribonex AB
Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS) was founded 14 years ago as an advanced surface finishing and coating technology innovator. The company offers its technologies as a commercially viable and cost-effective solution to reduce component wear and friction on many of the critical parts that are produced within the industrial and mobility component manufacturing segment. The new […]
BARKO Hydraulics brings real-time operational intel to forestry equipment
BARKO Hydraulics, a developer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative heavy equipment solutions for the forestry, vegetation management and material handling industries, is pleased to announce BARKO Insight, a remote platform designed to monitor the performance of heavy machinery. “BARKO Insight uses real-time data to inform proactive maintenance and operating decisions for a single machine or […]
Canadian tractor manufacturer Versatile chooses Elevāt Machine Connect for IoT solutions
Elevāt, a global IoT connected machines SaaS innovator, announced that Versatile, a division of Buhler Industries Inc., deployed the Elevāt Machine Connect platform across its entire tractor line for Model Year 2022. Since starting tractor production in 1966, Versatile has remained a leader for articulating four-wheel drive tractors. “We manufacture all our tractors in our […]
How Gemco is working around supply shortages for its linear position sensors
A wide range of industries is showing significant supply chain issues. However, the Michigan-based manufacturer of Gemco linear position sensors, AMETEK Factory Automation, has proven they can still deliver in a timely manner. In the past couple of years, an increasing supply shortage due to various factors has caused manufacturing and on-time delivery issues. On […]
