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 […]
High-pressure hydraulic valves offer high flows
Comatrol will be featuring a variety of new valve lines and related accessories at IFPE this year. The company’s HSV high-pressure solenoid valve portfolio continues to grow. In addition to the 10, 12 and 16 size poppet-type designs, along with 10 size 2-Way spool valves introduced last year, Comatrol is launching nine new HSV valves and […]
NFPA promotes fluid power industry at IFPE 2014
As co-owner of IFPE 2014, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will have a strong presence at the event being held March 4-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, IFPE provides a perfect platform for interaction between engineers in fluid power and its key end-use markets. A gathering place The NFPA […]
Hydraulic cylinders for mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Hydraulic cylinders are used in countless machinery applications: Excavators, loaders, balers, telehandlers, cranes, man-lifts, drill-rigs, dump trucks—not to mention operating booms, arms, lifts, platforms, buckets, and platens. Hydraulic cylinders are the most effective and efficient method of pushing, pulling, lifting and lowering. Cylinders convert hydraulic energy into linear pushing or pulling mechanical […]
Hydraulic pumps in mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford There are a lot of components in a hydraulic system that are not required to achieve the result of work, but you wouldn’t get very far without a pump. The hydraulic pump is the heart of any mobile machine, converting mechanical energy to hydraulic energy, and then pumping it out into the […]
