HydraForce is launching its patent-pending electro-proportional boom lock valve, the EHBL, at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). Taking place March 14-18, the valve will be on display at IFPE on HydraForce booth S80207. “We’re excited to showcase the latest in boom lock technologies,” said […]
Posital launches new generation of incremental encoders
Posital has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. While remaining mechanically and electrically compatible with earlier models, the new encoders will benefit customers by reducing power consumption — an important consideration in complex applications where multiple devices […]
Hydraulic cylinders staying tough and getting smart
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technological advancement is accelerating at an exponential pace. Consider only fifty years ago how hydraulic cylinders were constructed much the same as they are today, yet how much has electronic, information and digital technology surpassed our venerable actuators? Hydraulic cylinders are simple and effective. They are so effective, in fact, […]
IFPE Fluid Power Hour returns to 2023 show
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is bringing back the IFPE Fluid Power Hour networking reception, Wednesday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. on the IFPE Show Floor for attendees and exhibitors, meaning the show is open for an extra hour for this event. “AEM and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) are proud to bring […]
HydraForce to debut proportional valve and manifold configuration and design software at IFPE
HydraForce is exhibiting at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), March 14-18. The HydraForce booth, S80207, will feature a Collaboration Zone showcasing live demonstrations of its proprietary software offerings, including its recent HF Impulse 2.0, a configuration software for electronic control of proportional valves, along […]
Oilgear drop-in helical rotary actuators for mobile machinery to be launched at IFPE
Oilgear will launch its newest SM helical rotary actuators at IFPE in Booth S-80541 next month. SM helical rotary actuators for mobile machinery are designed to replace multiple components and function as a rotating device, mounting structure and bearing, all-in-one. They offer high power density with high drive and holding torque capabilities in a small, compact […]
J.R. Merritt to launch customizable joystick technology at IFPE
J.R. Merritt Controls is proud to announce the release of its newest joystick, the Merritt Evolve. Designed to adapt and excel in virtually any mobile equipment application, the Merritt Evolve sets a new benchmark in joystick customization. Debuting at ConExpo/IFPE- visit booth #S83725 in South Hall, the Merritt Evolve boasts a new performance-driven handle design […]
Omni Powertrain introduces solutions for high torque transfer
Omni Powertrain Technologies has released information about a new range of gearboxes for high torque transfer marketed under its Omni Solutions brand. The product offering consists of planetary drives providing an extended range of torque outputs from 6,000Nm to 1,000,000Nm. For this effort, Omni has assembled a team of highly skilled engineers with decades of […]
Rota Engineering offers transducer option for ultra-robust environments
Since the launch of Rota’s independent mount LL series transducer in 2019 it has been successfully adopted by many OEMs across construction and agricultural applications. Sharing the same technology as Rota’s field-proven, internal LA series, the LL series has been designed for ultra-robust environments where monitoring by standard, in-cylinder position transducers is undesirable or simply […]
Husco’s Off-Highway division awarded $40 million in new contracts in 2022
Husco, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems for the automotive and off-highway industries, announced that its off-highway division has been awarded $40 million in new projects to help several large global OEMs in the construction, agricultural, material handling and commercial equipment industries become automation ready. “Heavy equipment automation is growing across […]
