Kraft Fluid Systems—a factory authorized service center for Danfoss Power Solutions, Oerlikon Fairfield, and Schabmüller Electric Drives in North America—weighs in on four criteria users should consider when seeking a repair or rebuild of their hydraulic components. “A repair or rebuild performed by an authorized service center offers your equipment longer life and better performance […]
Sun Hydraulics acquires quick coupling leader Faster Group
Sun Hydraulics Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Faster Group from Capvis Equity IV LP, a fund advised by the Swiss private equity firm Capvis Equity Partners AG, and other co-investors for €430 million (approximately $531 million) in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in […]
New electrohydraulic cylinder from Eaton features valve integration
Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of a new electrohydraulic cylinder featuring valve integration. The new product comprises a high-performance industrial cylinder, precision feedback transducer and control valve in one package to create a single-source solution offering significant cost savings over custom assemblies. “With our latest electrohydraulic cylinder, customers and distributors no longer […]
Danfoss demonstrates its DAVIS autonomous vehicle system
Danfoss Power Solutions debuted its ground-breaking autonomous capabilities with a technology demonstration at AGRITECHNICA in Hanover, Germany. DAVIS (Danfoss Autonomous Vehicle Integration System) will allow OEMs to add autonomous characteristics to their off-highway machines. Introducing DAVIS at AGRITECHNICA showcased the capabilities of Danfoss components and invited conversation between Danfoss and its customers on how […]
Top 5 reasons to pursue a fluid power career
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you ask a career counselor what field to get into, chances are a fluid power career will be the last recommendation given to you. Not only have the technical trades lost their glamour, but they also get forgotten while computer sciences, information technology and electronic engineering fields are given […]
Canfield Connector launches hydraulic valve connector
The new series 5K DIN valve connector from Canfield Connector is compatible, versatile and dependable and enhances two of its product lines. An innovator in the manufacturing of electronic devices, Canfield Connector offers the 5K connector without the integrated gasket design to promote version compatibility with the company’s MCCR (Multiple Control Connector Receptacle) and its […]
B&R Industrial highlights mobile controllers at ICUEE
B&R Industrial Automation continues to open up new possibilities in off-road automation with its X90 mobile controllers. A comprehensive set of standardized components lets engineers readily implement flexible automation concepts for ag, forestry, construction and municipal vehicles. The heart of the X90 mobile control system is a powerful ARM processor and multifunction I/O channels. Basic […]
Inductive linear position sensor adapts to existing cylinder designs
Alliance Sensors Group, a division of H.G. Schaevitz LLC, has expanded its in-cylinder position sensor product line to include the MHP-7 series linear inductive sensors. These compact inductive linear sensors were designed to be installed into the rear endcap of hydraulic cylinders for operation at pressures up to 5,000 psig. Their 1-in. hex aluminum or […]
Sweden’s Dellner Brakes acquires brake and clutch company Gummi USA
Swedish-based Dellner Brakes has acquired US brake and clutch company Gummi USA to consolidate its position as one of the world’s leading suppliers of brakes and related power transmission products for the industrial, marine and offshore markets. This acquisition, the first in Dellner Brakes’ 50 year history, will enable the company to expand its product […]
Canfield Connector unveils initial product in new GatorMate solenoid connector line
Canfield Connector, Youngstown, Ohio, is launching its first product, a Deutsch-to-DIN electrical connector, under the new GatorMate brand. The money-saving 5JD adapter mates Deutsch DT04-2P wiring with readily available DIN 43650 Form “A” interfaced solenoid coils. “This connector enables manufacturers and processors to conveniently retrofit their Deutsch-wired applications with DIN coils, saving time and money,” […]