By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Before you select a pump for your HPU, you must calculate your pressure and flow requirements. To calculate flow required by your hydraulic pump, you must know the size and velocity of the actuators it will power. It is important to calculate the maximum flow required during simultaneous actuator operation, […]
Electric-operated variable-priority flow divider offers higher efficiency
Webtec, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is introducing its new VFD120E electric-operated variable-priority flow divider. Designed particularly for use on mobile machinery, it allows the speed of hydraulic motors on trailed agricultural attachments and on mining and construction machinery to be controlled remotely. The 420-bar rated VFD120E will offer greater levels […]
Planetary gear reducers and drive assemblies from Oerlikon Fairfield
Kraft Fluid Systems offers Torque-Hub planetary drive products from Oerlikon Fairfield for use in off-highway vehicle and industrial equipment. Torque Hub’s catalog of planetary gearboxes includes wheel drives, shaft output drives, spindle output drives, and complementary products including two-speed drives, right-angle drives, compact drives, and input adapters. Their gearboxes cover a maximum torque from 20,000 […]
How are motion controllers used in fluid power?
Motion controllers are used extensively on industrial machinery, but specific controllers exist that are dedicated for use on electrohydraulic machinery. They provide closed-loop control of electrohydraulic and pneumatic applications from single to multi-axis systems. Common applications can be found in materials, aerospace, forestry, energy, metals, entertainment, and more. Like all motion controllers, these computational devices […]
Position sensor measures up to 5-m length in hydraulic and telescopic cylinders
The new SGH50 wire-actuated encoder from SIKO uses a clever cable mechanism for absolute measurement of hydraulic or telescopic cylinders. The sensor represents the latest generation of the SGH wire-actuated encoder family and now makes it possible to measure distances up to 5 m. Target applications are agricultural machinery, construction machines, municipal vehicles, forestry machines, […]
What hydraulic pump type is best for my HPU design?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The type of pump you choose for your power unit affects the nature of the HPU build. Pump choice boils down to cost, complexity and performance. There are three major types of pumps: the gear pump, the vane pump and the piston pump. There are other, less common pumps, but […]
Danfoss Power Solutions unveils the latest version of PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched the latest version of its PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool. The PLUS+1 platform helps overcome most programming challenges and time-consuming parts of building intelligent control systems into your machine. The release of version 10.1 expands on the features introduced in 10.0. The enhanced screen editor allows for faster UI Creation […]
Motion Industries acquires California MRO distributor
Motion Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO, LLC, headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif. Founded in 1951, Power Industries specializes in distributing MRO parts including bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and hose and fittings. The company’s factory specialists assist customers with cost savings […]
Which tank style is best for my HPU?
Understanding what makes up an HPU is critical in proper design — from pump and style to accumulators and accessories. Read more about HPU design here. Contributed by Josh Cosford The reservoir style you choose will be based on price and available space. You should choose the largest reservoir money and space will allow, and […]
AEM’s Megan Tanel recognized with Trade Show ‘Industry Icon’ Award
Megan Tanel, senior vice president exhibitions and events of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), has earned Industry Icon honors from the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). “This terrific honor comes as no surprise to me, our team at AEM or anyone in the trade show industry who has worked with Megan. She is truly […]