Danfoss Power Solutions announces its new MP1 closed circuit axial piston pumps are now in production. Initially launched at the bauma trade fair in April, the new MP1 pump provides best-in-class modular configuration for manufacturers seeking a reliable medium-power product in an easily integrated package. The ability to easily accommodate a variety of applications coupled […]
The digital logic valve
Sun Hydraulics Corporation has launched the new solenoid-operated Digital Logic Valve. The DLV paves the way for smaller, highly reliable solutions in demanding mobile applications where size, weight, speed, and power matter and in industrial applications where an incredibly fast valve can help reduce machine cycle times. The first product introduced in the DLV family, […]
Denali National Park to use Lightning Hybrids
Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, centered on Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), the highest mountain in North America, has taken delivery of its first two hydraulic hybrid vehicles from Colorado-based Lightning Hybrids. The shuttle buses, one a Chevrolet model and the other Freightliner, will transport park visitors along the 14-mile paved section […]
Pilot systems for mining shovels: Large motions begin with tiny valves
Pilot systems used in mining equipment showcase the brute force of hydraulics, as well as the precise control. By: Carl Dyke, Contributing Editor I have been in the mining pits. It can be a rough and dusty environment. Two million pound, 5,000-hp shovels quickly and gracefully load 4,000-hp haul trucks that drive off weighing over […]
MHP Series inductive linear position sensor
Alliance Sensors Group 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 5000psig. Their 1-inch hex aluminum or stainless steel housing are ideal for mobile […]
Murrelektronik announces game-changing distribution blocks for mobile market
Murrelektronik, announced the availability of a distribution block designed to deliver more power and better performance to the mobile vehicles market. Designed with ports for Deutsch connectors, the new xtreme DB provides up to three times the current carrying capacity compared to blocks of similar size, along with design efficiencies that will help to transform the […]
Network with the Fluid Power Community in Milwaukee this September
What could be better than Paris in spring? Autumn in Milwaukee! Get the first stamp on your NFPA Virtual Passport by attending the NFPA 2016 Milwaukee Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 27. Added to the Regional Meeting rotation in 2016, the Milwaukee area is a true hub of the fluid power industry. This year’s meeting will be […]
Scott Industrial Systems acquires Engineered Fluid Power Products
Scott Industrial Systems, announces the acquisition of Engineered Fluid Power Products. Established in 1968, Engineered Fluid Power Products supplies hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. “Their location in Schaumburg, Illinois, puts us in an excellent position to expand our presence in the Midwest”, said Christina Logan, Scott Industrial Systems’ President. Scott Industrial Systems is a […]
Svendborg Brakes’ SOBO iQ braking control goes mobile
SOBO iQ controls are now accessible from both Android and IOS mobile devices. This new level of convenient accessibility is significant since most SOBO iQ controls are installed in tough, hard-to-reach, isolated areas such as underground or overland mining conveyors.Users can remotely access and monitor their Svendborg Brakes SOBO iQ controls by simply downloading the […]
Poll: Infrastructure unites voters in divisive Election Year
With 90 days left before Election Day, a national poll released Tuesday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) found that half of registered voters say the nation’s infrastructure has gotten worse over the last five years, and a majority of voters said roads and bridges are in “extreme” need of repair. The findings were […]
