Liebherr USA Co. marked a milestone on April 6 – the company formally moved in to a newly expanded campus. The facilities house employees who work in administration, finance, human resources, sales, information technology, marketing, product support and distribution for nine different product units under the Liebherr USA Co. umbrella. The move, conducted with enhanced […]
Speed sensor for mobile hydraulic control loops
Timely, contactless detection of the speed in modern mobile hydraulic control loops is an important parameter. The Rheintacho speed sensor of the FE series is a compact, robust and versatile design that is available in two different immersion depths — 18.4 and 32 mm, available as standard. This offers the possibility to select the optimal […]
Compact hydraulic directional control valve is world’s smallest, says HYDAC
The HPK06SE series hydraulically operated directional control valve from Hydac is quite possibly the world’s smallest 5-port pilot-operated spool valve. The screw-in cartridge design is a 3-way, 2-position, flow control valve rated to 5,000 psi and 3.5 gpm. The pilot operated spool valve uses the HYDAC FC06-5 cavity. It features three work ports, separate pilot […]
Variable-displacement axial-piston pump features medium-control response
The PVWJ is Oilgear’s steadfast line of durable pumps offering cost-effective, stable and low maintenance solutions for OEMs. It is a variable-displacement axial-piston pump with a medium-control response. Like all Oilgear pumps, PVWJ pumps thrive on low-viscosity fluids — and come in a variety of frame sizes and displacement. PVWJ pumps come with a range […]
New AC-immune coils for hydraulic valves in rail transport
ATAM, a manufacturer and supplier of encapsulated coils and industrial connectors, is launching a new series of double-wound, ac-immune coils specifically developed for heavy-duty hydraulic applications in the rail transport sector. ATAM’s series 463 through to series 466 have been extended to incorporate coils capable of suppressing electromagnetic interference from alternating current, which can “dirty” […]
Bosch Rexroth reviews digital transformation solutions
IFPE 2020 was nearly two months away but because manufacturers use the event as a springboard for their many innovations throughout the year, new developments constantly follow the show. One company highlighting its recent technological innovations is Bosch Rexroth, which did not exhibit at the show due to its own COVID-19 travel restrictions. Despite not […]
Fail-operational steer-by-wire valve for off-highway machinery
Eaton has started production launch of its SBX advanced steering valve, a fail-operational steer-by-wire valve for off-highway machinery. The compact, modular SBX valve increases machine flexibility and intelligence by enabling machine designers to tailor steering performance to the operator’s preferences and operating conditions. The SBX advanced steering valve was designed for use in a fully […]
Hydraulics bring reliability and strength to waste management
Hydraulic cylinders and valves are common on refuse machinery, as they bring the rugged power for controlling, lifting, filling, compacting and dumping in the many types of refuse vehicles used. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Waste management is an industry considered best operating in the wings, leaving the main stage orderly and immaculate. Sure, everyone […]
IFPE Download: Open-loop, variable-displacement pump designed for mobile market
At IFPE, Oilgear introduced its newest open-loop variable-displacement pump — the XD5 hydraulic pump. This is the first model of the XD series designed specifically to meet the demands of the mobile markets. The XD5 is applicable in on and off-highway equipment such as mining trucks, haulers and dozers, excavators, and trenchers. The XD5 can […]
Electrohydraulic linear actuators optimize force density and shock resistance
Thomson Industries Inc. has introduced an electrohydraulic actuator that has the strength of hydraulic cylinders but without their complex external assemblies or extensive fluid handling requirements. Thomson Warner Linear H-Track actuators move loads of up to 4,800 lb from a compact mounting envelope. The actuators are ideal for space-constrained applications requiring high load handling and […]