Liebherr in the United States is celebrating 50 years of success in North America this year. With its 50th anniversary theme “United by Success,” the manufacturer remains focused on its commitment to U.S. customers. Liebherr has been producing in the U.S. since 1970. The company is a North American suppliers of construction machinery and other technically […]
Muncie Power Products appoints Director of Engineering
Muncie Power Products Inc. is pleased to introduce its new Senior Executive Director of Engineering, Alan Jones. As the Senior Executive Director of Engineering, Jones is a member of the executive team and will ultimately serve as the company’s leader of engineering and innovation. His responsibilities will include overseeing all engineering activities including product testing, […]
Danfoss agrees to acquire Eaton’s hydraulics business
Danfoss today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of 3.3 billion USD (approximately 3.0 billion EUR). The acquisition is fully in line with Danfoss’ strategy to strengthen its core businesses and enhance customer value. “Today, we take a significant and transformational step in […]
SFC Koenig expands its Chinese manufacturing facility
SFC Koenig, a Unit of IDEX Corp., and supplier of sealing and flow control components, is pleased to announce that its Chinese branch has moved into a new facility. The larger location allows for increased integration with IDEX China while also providing an expanded manufacturing space to support growth. One of four main global facilities, […]
Linde Hydraulics opens new plant in Weifang, China
In an official ceremony, Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG opened its newly-built production plant in Weifang, China. The global project team took only two years for completion from concept to opening of this 36,000m2 facility which encompasses an administration building along with 25,000m2 production halls. The new facility consolidates processes previously housed in several […]
Redesigned hydraulic system speeds loading on new excavator
With its PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator, Komatsu America, has created a machine that is designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid frame haul trucks faster. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, the PC2000-11 has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. Redesigned hydraulics and cylinder […]
Liquid level transducer now offers temperature sensing
Rota Engineering will be featuring its newest product at IFPE in March in booth S – 82307, with its new liquid level transducer that utilizes proven Hall Effect technology which has been used successfully in linear position sensors for over 15 years. Early designs for U.S. nuclear submarine ballast tanks laid the ground work to […]
ProSense variable area mechanical flow meters for fluids and water
ProSense FG1 series mechanical variable area flow meters from AutomationDirect provide visual indication of flow rate for water or petroleum-based fluids. These meters provide ±5% full-scale accuracy and a repeatability of ±1%, important for cyclical applications requiring consistent readings. Two adjustable flow limit pointers are available to provide preset indication of high, low, or normal […]
AEM launches sweepstakes for IFPE attendees
AEM, producer of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), has put together a sweepstakes to win a free flight to IFPE in Las Vegas. Contestants simply have to register to win here and be a resident of the contiguous U.S. The winner will receive two round-trip flight vouchers from Delta Airlines and two admission tickets […]
Hydraulics innovations in concrete pump trucks
Hydraulics provide the load-holding strength, precision and predictability to keep complex concrete pumps operating smoothly and reliably. Contributed by Carl Dyke, CD Industrial Group Inc. Live Schematics are worth a thousand pictures! Grab your smartphone and scan the QR codes on the Live Schematic images to go to straight to LunchBoxSessions.com and try out these […]