By Marty Hegyi Product Manager, Cylinders, Bosch Rexroth Corp. Here’s how to design hydraulic cylinders that improve performance, last longer and cost less. Hydraulic cylinders harness fluid pressure and flow to generate linear motion and force, and they work well in both industrial machines, like presses and plastic-molding machines, and in mobile equipment, like excavators and mining trucks. And […]
Peapod grocery delivery adds hydraulic hybrid trucks to its fleet
Peapod, an online grocer, took delivery of its first two fuel efficient, hydraulic hybrid delivery trucks this month. The vehicles, existing Workhorse walk-in vans with GM gasoline engines and equipped with the Lightning Hybrids Energy Recovery System (ERS), are in service on the streets of Chicago and were partially paid for by the Drive Clean […]
Industry experts lead keynotes at Fluid Power Technology Conference
Three keynote presentations are slated for the inaugural Fluid Power Technology Conference, as the event will be opened both days and closed by industry experts. Kicking off the event on Tuesday, June 21 will be Aleksandar Egelja, Engineering Manager for the Advanced Hydraulics Technology in the Advanced Components and Systems Division at Caterpillar Inc., with […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions proves the oil and gas industry is down, but not out
Two weeks ago, I attended the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. Monday—traditionally the slowest day of the show—was quiet, especially as the rain was only starting to taper off in Houston after a weekend of steady rain. But things picked up Tuesday and while most fluid power exhibitors I spoke with said numbers were […]
Parker Hannifin’s new compact F12 high-efficiency motor series offers higher power-to-weight ratio in less space
The Pump & Motor Division Europe (PMDE) of Parker Hannifin introduced its new generation large frame F12 motors at Bauma last month. The F12-152, F12-162 and F12-182 are suitable for use in a broad range of hydraulic applications. The new products are smaller and lighter than previous versions and other similar products on the market. […]
Thomas Magnete launched electrohydraulic actuator at Bauma
Reliability, flexibilty and safety are key elements to any hydraulic system. This is why Thomas Magnete GmbH launched the EHA electrohydraulic actuator at Bauma last month. This compact, self-regulating hydraulic control unit is designed for use in all kinds of work machines. The actuator consists of two proportional pressure-reducing valves encased within a single electronic […]
Fluid power market to continue slow growth pace
Last week, I had a chance to participate in the Canadian Fluid Power Association’s Annual General Meeting at the Fairmont le Château Montebello in Montebello, Quebec. The event featured a variety of speakers, including Jordan Vickers, senior economist with Eaton Corp., Beachwood, Ohio. Overall, Vickers painted a semi-dismal picture of the overall economy and in […]
Kawasaki launched new pumps, motors and valves at Bauma
Kawasaki Precision Machinery is helping manufacturers improve efficiency and cost savings, with the launch of a new range of pumps, motors and control valves at Bauma last month. The new products build on the company’s 20 plus years’ experience in hydraulic systems for excavators and signify its move to a total systems supplier for all […]
One of Canada’s preeminent trainers to head technical sessions at FPTC
Carl Dyke, founder of CD Industrial Group, will lead four of the key technical sessions at the inaugural Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World. The event is slated for June 21 and 22 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center. Dyke, who also is a contributing editor for Fluid Power World, […]
Danfoss introduces MP1 closed circuit axial piston pumps at bauma 2016
Danfoss Power Solutions introduced its new MP1 closed circuit axial piston pump at bauma 2016, which provides best-in-class modular configuration for manufacturers seeking a reliable medium-power product. The MP1 pump, which is set for a global market launch in Q3 2016 of 28/32 and 38/45cm³ frames, is designed to help OEMs provide proven, precision machine […]
