At IFPE this week, Nachi America had planned to highlight five new products for the construction and industrial markets. More details will be available on these products in the near future. PHV Wheel Motor Series – Proven and trusted wheel motors for compact rubber track machines are now available with new free wheel option NNP […]
IFPE Download: A virtual walkthrough of Eaton’s show booth
At IFPE this week, several major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with COVID-19. Eaton Corp. was one of the first to notify media they were no longer attending the event. An IFPE without an Eaton or any of the other large fluid power companies means the public was not provided the […]
Show organizers close IFPE, ConExpo-Con/AGG early due to COVID-19
Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the travel restrictions put in place by the President and changing corporate travel policies that impact many of attendees and exhibitors, AME has made the decision to close ConExpo-Con/AGG and IFPE one day early, closing on Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m. A statement from AEM read as […]
IFPE Download: High horsepower hydraulic power takeoffs
This week at IFPE and ConExpo-Con/AGG, Twin Disc is displaying three models in its industrial lineup of heavy-duty, hydraulically actuated PTOs: the HP500, HP800 and HP1200, ranging from 500-1,200 hp. These and other power transmission products can be seen in the South Hall 4, Booth S-85517. Hydraulic PTOs (HPTOS) are used in heavy-duty applications that […]
IFPE Download: new Spicer Torque-Hub drives for cranes, tracked equipment
In conjunction with IFPE and ConExpo-Con/AGG, Dana Inc. today launched a new series of eight Spicer Torque-Hub drives, expanding the company’s offering of drive and motion technologies for crawler cranes and other large tracked vehicles. With torque ratings from 80,000 to 450,000 N-m, the new drives offer flexible packaging and gear ratios to meet manufacturer […]
IFPE Download: Acceleration-compensated TILTIX inclinometers now UL listed
Just in time for ConExpo-Con/AGG, POSITAL has announced that its innovative Dynamic TILTIX tilt sensors (inclinometers) are now UL listed, a critical step in providing customers with assurance about the safety and reliability of these products. A UL listed product has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories and meets its published and nationally recognized standards for […]
IFPE Download: Liebherr USA introduces new divisional director at ConExpo-Con/AGG
On 1 April 2020, Daniel Pitzer, divisional director for Liebherr USA, will change position and move to the Liebherr headquarters for mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen, Germany, becoming CFO of the mobile and crawler crane division. His successor in charge of the USA market for the Mobile and Crawler Cranes Division is Pierre Bilgeri. During […]
IFPE update: Additional cancelations, statements of commitment from others
UPDATED AS OF 4:45, MARCH 9, 2020 WITH COMMENTS FROM WANDFLUH: Last week saw several big names in fluid power declare they were either canceling their presence at IFPE or just no longer sending personnel to staff their booths, as companies clamped down on business travel nationwide. New companies to add to the list no […]
Additional IFPE, ConExpo-Con/AGG cancelations, updates on education sessions
Although more cancelations have come for IFPE and ConExpo-Con/AGG today, show organizers are working to keep the show a success. Danfoss joined Eaton, Parker and API yesterday in leaving the event. Although I have not received official word from them, their booth space is now available on the exhibit map. SunSource also told its employees […]
Companies cancel IFPE presence due to Coronavirus fears
This article was updated at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Although show organizers have been touting increased attendee registrations, several companies have canceled their exhibit spaces and participation in IFPE 2020 due to Coronavirus risks, including Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp., API Heat Transfer/TTP and most foreign companies, especially those from Italy and China. Show organizers […]