With more than 64 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest construction show, attendees can have a challenge finding their way around the show floor. Enter the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find their way around the show and catch what […]
Why do hydraulic valves fail?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor No matter how well engineered or manufactured, no product has infinite reliability, including hydraulic valves. Valves are critical components in hydraulic systems, responsible for controlling the flow, direction, and pressure of the hydraulic fluid circulating to transmit work. When a valve fails, it can cause system downtime, decreased productivity, and […]
Comer Industries to introduce new green-tech business unit at IFPE
Comer Industries will be exhibiting IFPE South Hall / S-82029) at the 2023 IFPE ConExpo, March 14–18. Comer Industries and its brand portfolio – Comer Industries, e-comer, Walterscheid, Walterscheid Services, Mechanics Driveshafts, Rockford Clutch — ensure expertise, innovative solutions, and customer-oriented services worldwide. With e-comer, the new green-tech business unit, Comer Industries intends to focus […]
Komatsu will showcase electric machines and battery technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. In booth W42044, visitors to the show will find a variety of options designed to help manage energy transitions and increase […]
Danfoss partners with Volvo for field trials of its Dextreme system
Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its machines while reducing fuel consumption. The excavators were fitted with the Dextreme Swap system in collaboration with U.K. […]
Bosch Rexroth showcases next-gen mobile machine solutions at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023
Discover how Bosch Rexroth is providing practical, groundbreaking solutions for electric drivetrains, electronically controllable working hydraulics, future-proof telematics, and step-by-step off-highway automation at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023 March 14-18 in the South Hall, booth S80215 in Las Vegas. Through an extensive array of working technology demos, exhibits and mobile machine technology experts, booth visitors have the opportunity […]
New electro-proportional boom lock valve from HydraForce to launch at IFPE 2023
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 […]
