Domin, Bristol, UK, announced that Norman Fraser, co-founder of the disruptive enterprise hardware business, SoftIron, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board. “I am delighted to be joining Domin at such an exciting moment in its development,” said Fraser. “Domin’s fluid power technology is truly revolutionary, with the potential to help businesses save money […]
Electrohydraulic pump drive for low voltage systems
Omni Powertrain Technologies has a new electrohydraulic pump combination. The unit was developed for low voltage mobile applications and is ideally suited for the needs of hybrid equipment builders facing spatial constraints. The system includes a Flo-Torq gear pump packaged with an axial flux motor and controller from Omni’s Magelec subsidiary. The overall package length […]
Terzo introduces its more powerful Hydrapulse F3 electrohydraulic pump system
Terzo Power Systems has introduced its most powerful product to date, the Hydrapulse F3. Designed to handle the largest electrification applications in the commercial trucking, mining, and off-highway markets, the Hydrapulse Frame Size 3 (F3) offers next level power density with all the proven features and options of the Hydrapulse line. Terzo’s solutions make it […]
What is pressure compensation in a hydraulic system?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pressure compensated pumps, pressure compensated flow controls or even just straight-up pressure compensators – these terms are thrown around constantly. But unless you’re a hydraulic specialist, you may not know what these are, let alone what they do. Of course, you’ve probably heard of systems analysts and cartographers too, but […]
Whitepaper from IFPE highlights tech advancements driving the fluid power market
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), along with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), have released a new research whitepaper leading up to the return of the show to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14-18, 2023, along with the co-located CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Entitled “Tech Advancements Driving the Fluid Power Market Forward,” the freely-downloadable whitepaper addresses […]
NFPA 2022 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge slated for two April dates
With the support of NFPA Pascal Society donors, this year’s NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program will feature two separate final competitions, ensuring that more students and universities can participate, and more industry supporters can connect with these students. Danfoss Power Solutions will host one event April 20-22 in Ames, Iowa and Norgren will host […]
Sure Grip Controls expands miniature thumb controls product line
Sure Grip Controls Inc. (Sure Grip) announces the expansion of its portfolio of miniature thumb controls. Complementing its extensive line of joysticks, handles, switches, control electronics and other components, Sure Grip has added SIL 2/PLd compatible versions of its miniature thumb controls. The new redundant configurations increase Sure Grip’s already broad range of configuration options […]
New cartridge flow transmitter revolutionizes hydraulic flow monitoring
Dale Dietel always knew there could be a better way to understand hydraulic system flows. Tired of the frustration born from the lack of easy flow monitoring, he invented his technology to provide continuous flow monitoring of all hydraulic functions — the world’s first Cartridge Flow Transmitter (CFT), from DGD Fluid Power. The CFT offers […]
Hengli America to open new facility in Mexico
Hengli America is pleased to announce the start of HL Mexico Manufacturing just outside of Monterrey, Mexico in Santa Catarina, Neuvo Leon. HL Mexico Manufacturing (Hengli Mexico) will be a 1.5million sq-ft campus for manufacturing, service, technical support and warehousing of Hengli Hydraulic Products and will add over 300 jobs to the local area. Establishing […]
Countdown begins to IFPE 2023 and CONEXPO-CON/AGG
With the next International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) and CONEXPO-CON/AGG being just a year away, fluid power and construction pros can expect a next-level experience when they arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14-18, 2023. The most obvious project underway during the last show was the construction of the new West Hall and […]