Forum Energy Technologies wanted to incorporate an emergency stop at the front of the tool where the operators work to make the shutdown feature easier to access. Safety is critical in any application where workers interact with machinery and companies need to make these environments as safe as possible. Houston-based Forum Energy Technologies sought to […]
IFPE heats up Las Vegas in 2017
IFPE is back again in Las Vegas for 2017 with 3 years worth of new innovations in tow. Building on the success of the 2014 event, this triennial barn burner is expecting another full house this year. By Mike Santora Attendees from industries such as off-highway vehicles, construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, lawn and garden, and […]
NFPA to host World Fluid Power Summit at IFPE 2017
The world of fluid power is already making its plans to gather at IFPE 2017, the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power with other technologies for power transmission and motion control applications. But one event currently being organized and hosted by the NFPA will truly bring the world […]
AEM Hall of Fame announces 2016 inductees
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announces the 2016 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and leadership. The two inductees into the 2016 AEM Hall of Fame are Ray Hagie, founder of Hagie Manufacturing LLC, and Robert L. […]
Dana to purchase select Brevini Group businesses
Dana Incorporated today announced a definitive agreement to purchase the power-transmission and fluid power businesses of Brevini Group, S.p.A. Under terms of the agreement, Dana plans to initially purchase an 80% share in the Brevini businesses, with an option to purchase the remaining 20% by 2020. Dana has valued 100 percent of the Brevini businesses […]
Sun Hydraulics agrees to acquire Enovation Controls
Sun Hydraulics Corporation has entered into an agreement with Enovation Controls, LLC, an Oklahoma-based and privately held provider of electronic control, display and instrumentation solutions, to acquire its Power Controls (PC) and Vehicle Technologies (VT) lines of business. The acquisition is expected to close in 30 days, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing […]
Eaton’s new EPPV proportional pressure reducing pilot valve
Power management company Eaton today announced the new EPPV5 and EPPV6, a family of proportional pressure reducing pilot valves with excellent reliability and hysteresis performance. The latest addition to Eaton’s wide range of screw-in cartridge valve (SiCV) products, the EPPV family enables optimum machine performance in a compact, integrated package ideal for clutch and gear […]
Cleveland Regional Meeting program announced
Two Speaker Presentations in Cleveland this November This year’s NFPA Cleveland Regional Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, will feature two speakers, each with unique presentation topics: Alicia Booker, Vice President, Operations, Workforce, Community and Economic Development, Cuyahoga Community College, knows the challenges companies in our industry face finding the right employees. She also knows […]
Pre-wet package options available for all truck sizes
Pre-wet packages are available in hydraulic and electronic drives. Muncie Power’s hydraulic pre-wet features three different models with 15 GPM max hydraulic flow, independent hydraulic or auger exhaust options and a maximum liquid pressure of 100 PSI. The electronic pre-wet has two models available, one with 3 GPM (10 Amp) and one with 6.25 GPM […]
Wireless control and hydraulics work together to help crane soar
Edited by Mike Santora Tiffin Loader Crane’s primary focus is providing lifting, loading, and handling solutions for material handling problems. The previous system of wired controls for calibrating and testing truck and rail weighing scales led to high shock loading, and reduced component life. In addition, it made it difficult to perform fine movements. Seeking […]
