bauma, the largest trade fair for construction machinery, runs April 8 to 14, bringing together more than 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries. More than 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries will descend upon Messe München for bauma 2019 in April, with almost 100 more exhibitors than in 2016. Set for April 8 to 14, the event is […]
Eaton expands aftermarket reach with Bezares distribution agreement
Eaton announced today that its Vehicle Group’s Aftermarket division has reached a distribution agreement with Bezares SA to become the North American master distributor for its mobile power hydraulic portfolio. Bezares SA is a global manufacturer of power takeoffs (PTOs), hydraulic pumps, fittings, tanks, valves and other related mobile power hydraulic components. In addition to […]
Solenoid-operated relief valves reduce system complexity while increasing safety
New to Sun’s cartridge portfolio and to the FLeX Series family, Sun Hydraulics now offers four new solenoid-operated relief valves. With a 2-stage, field-adjustable design, the RVC valves offer precise and dependable pressure regulation with up to 25 gpm (100 lpm) flow rates. Sun’s RVC valves offer fully adjustable, ventable and blockable relief functions for […]
Fluid power manufacturers represent at World of Concrete 2019
World of Concrete, taking place January 22-25 with seminars January 21-25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is an annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. While mostly geared towards the use and preparation of concrete, equipment and component technologies are highlighted for use in developing and employing these products. […]
Tough transducers ensure precise road maintenance while reducing machine downtime
Roadtec manufactures a variety of road building and asphalt paving equipment, relying on hydraulics for the power density and precision control it provides in cutting, paving and more. The company’s soil stabilizers and road reclaimers are well balanced and constructed with a sealed box frame to make them as durable and versatile as possible. Used […]
Plus+1 mobile machine displays feature modern design ideal for outdoor use
Danfoss Power Solutions has expanded the PLUS+1 family of mobile machine products with the DM430E series display. The new display will provide OEMs and operators a modern machine interface with supreme outdoor screen viewability, an environmentally robust design, simple screen set-up and a range of flexible features. It is ideal for material handling, road building, […]
How do hydraulics ensure safety in mining machinery?
By their design, hydraulic components are explosion-proof, making the powerfully dense technology a natural choice in dangerous mining applications. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulics in mobile mining machinery is unique. Just as any intelligently designed hydraulic circuit must consider efficiency, performance and reliability, so too must the hydraulics within the mining industry. However, the […]
AutomationStudio adds ITO Corp. as Japanese distributor
ITO Corp. has joined the Famic family by becoming the distributor of Automation Studio for the mobile and industrial hydraulics industries across Japan. With more than 60 years of local presence, seven domestic offices and in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, ITO Corp. will help significantly to grow and support the Japanese Automation Studio community. “ITO has […]
AEM elects 2019 officers and new directors at annual meeting
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces its 2019 officers as well as directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and AG and CE Sector Boards at its recent annual business meeting. 2019 AEM Officers are: Chair John D. Lagemann, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing, Ag & Turf Div., Regions 3 & 4, Deere […]
Position sensor technology comparison for hydraulic cylinder feedback
Contributed by Edward E. Herceg, Chief Technology Officer, Alliance Sensors Group a div. of H.G. Schaevitz LLC As the demand for increased control and functionality has increased over the years, sensor- instrumented cylinders are becoming more important in the heavy industry, subsea and mobile equipment worlds. Position feedback sensors for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders have […]