Farmers and other workers often spend hours at a time driving in their tractors, so physical comfort is a priority. Because the front axles of tractors are subject to highly variable loads, the hydropneumatic systems used in suspension systems are adjusted to fixed spring rate characteristics. Now, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) is testing a new […]
Easy to use hydraulic filter select tool
Bosch Rexroth has developed a filter sizing program that allows users to input various parameters such as fluid type, fluid viscosity, system temperature, and micron rating to evaluate the pressure drop across Rexroth filters. The sizing software (Filter Select) can be used to quickly determine the best filter for a specific hydraulic application and will […]
MOCAP acquires William Beckett Plastic Packaging
MOCAP LLC, of Park Hills, MO, through its subsidiary of MOCAP Ltd., has successfully completed the acquisition of William Beckett Plastic Packaging of Sheffield, England, a manufacturer of specialized protective plastic packaging and containers for applications including cutting tools, DIY, technical and consumer/retail. This step by MOCAP allows for expansion in their packaging division, known […]
New SBN pendant pushbutton stations
The full range of Magnetek’s next generation SBN Pendant Pushbutton Stations allows users to select the size and functionality to fit a crane and hoist or mobile hydraulic application. New SBN offers advanced flexibility and replaces our SBP product line. New SBN Features Improved ergonomics More pendant sizes available ─ 3, 5, and 7 button […]
New pump displacements for hydraulic fan controls
The new axial piston pump, type V40M-028H from HAWE Hydraulics is suitable for hydraulic fan controls in mobile machines. The pump will displace volumes up to 28-cm³/rev and is designed for maximum operating pressure of 380 bar and peak loads of 400 bar. The optional P1R1 controller features help the axial piston pump comply with […]
Muncie Power’s Optimum X now available as live-floor pump
Muncie Power’s line of Optimum gear pumps now features an option available for live-floor applications in the refuse industry. Available with appropriate displacement, configurations and port sizes for live-floor applications, the Optimum X Series has a pump displacement of 6.35 IN3, a max pressure of 3000 psi, speeds up to 2500 rpm and a CCW […]
End-of-stroke sensing for hydraulic cylinders
Strokemaster cylinder-position sensors from Balluff provide end-of-stroke sensing for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders. The sensor housing allows 304° of rotation that eliminates the hassle of post installation cable adjustments. This rotating feature also eliminates the need to unbolt the flange from the cylinder and breaking the seal. A high-pressure, inductive proximity sensor, the Strokemaster provides a 2mm […]
DC power packs
Muncie Power’s DC power packs feature new motors available in 12 VDC and now 24 VDC. Used for numerous applications including dump bodies, single-acting cylinders and lift gates, Muncie Power’s line of DC power packs is available with custom circuits. The DC power pack allows for individual selection depending on product and application needs. Horizontal […]
Linde Hydraulics opens new factory in China
Linde Hydraulics has opened a new plant in Weifang, a city on the east coast of China with a population of nine million inhabitants. After the branch in Xiamen, this is the first Linde Hydraulics plant with extensive production in Asia. Parallel to the expansion of production and installation, a sales and service center was established and […]
HAWE Hydraulics announces new service partner program
During their North American Partner Meeting last month HAWE Hydraulics announced a new division to the company – HAWE Service Solutions, HSS. This year’s meeting took place in Vancouver, BC and connected HAWE’s North American distributors with HAWE employees from Germany and the US. For years this annual meeting has served as a way to […]
