The measurement of pressure had once been a monopoly of Bourdon tube pressure gauges, and if you wanted to check the pressure at any location in a fluid power circuit, you had to go right to the source to install a pressure gauge at the location you wished to measure. The invention of test points […]
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created […]
Fluid power seals on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Seals are the unsung heroes of the fluid power industry; they work hard in nearly every conceivable pump, valve or actuator, providing function, efficiency and reliability far exceeding their cost or complexity. For such a simple invention, the seal exists in countless configurations, often with nearly imperceptible differences, but different all the […]
Hydraulic valves on mobile machinery
Hydraulic valves, in addition to the force density advantage of actuators, are what help make hydraulics unique in their control of force, torque and motion. Valves govern direction, pressure and flow of hydraulic fluid, enabling smooth, safe and controlled use of actuators. Every machine both requires and uses valves, varying vastly in execution from a […]
Experience fluid power and have fun at IFPE
If there is one thing you can count on at most trade shows in Las Vegas, it’s that you’ll see a lot of fun, often Vegas-themed attractions to get attendees to stop at different booths. Throw a little curve in that an event only happens every three years, and you’ve got a pretty good guarantee […]
Danfoss Power Solutions to present mobile hydraulic expertise at IFPE 2014
In its efforts to be the strongest parter available to OEMs in mobile hydraulics markets, Danfoss Power Systems, formerly known as Sauer-Danfoss, is bringing a full program to this year’s IFPE at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to providing information at its booth 80529 in the South Hall, Danfoss Power Systems will present […]
Hydraulic manifolds on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford A hydraulic manifold is a metal billet of either ductile iron or aluminum, machined for and installed with cartridge valves. It is a form of compact hydraulics enjoyed with many benefits and with few downsides. The most obvious advantages with manifolds (sometimes called combination valves, blocks or integrated circuits), is in their […]
Eaton launches intelligent hydraulic valve, water-cooled brakes
Eaton, Eden Prairie, Minn., has just launched two new innovative products, including an “intelligent” proportional valve line which I saw a preview of at its annual Distributor Meeting last September and new water-cooled brakes. The new AxisPro servo proportional valve features embedded intelligence that enables increased productivity, flexibility, diagnostics and reliability. I learned at the EDM […]
Hydraulic hose on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Because it is impossible to physically stack every component of a hydraulic system like a Jenga tower, plumbing is required to direct hydraulic energy through the circuit. Pipe, tube and hose are required to channel fluid through the system, and the requirements of the system must be reflected in the choice of […]
New hydraulic adapters, fittings and mobile app from Brennan Industries
Brennan Industries Inc., Solon, Ohio, is expanding its product line just in time for IFPE, with new stainless-steel O-ring face seal and flange adapters, custom-made fittings, and even an expanded mobile app for product selection. Because they offer high corrosion resistance and sealing for critical, harsh-duty applications, the new adapters “are ideal in facilities alongside […]
