Eaton has announced the advancement of its Xcel Series portfolio of low-speed, high-torque motors with the availability of the XL4 and XL6 options. Featuring Eaton’s reliable Geroler design, the new XL4 and XL6 motor options expand available torque ratings for the Xcel Series up to 16,800 in.-lbs [1898 Nm] and include an internal three-zone architecture […]
Subsea Clamping Cylinder protects valuable offshore systems against premature wear
With the innovative Subsea Clamping Cylinder for fully automatic Bend Stiffener Connectors (BSCs), Bosch Rexroth is setting new standards in term of safety, reliability and economy. The system is designed for use for up to 25 years and is impressive with its high clamping forces, powerless holding operation, and easy installation with no need for […]
ICUEE (now The Utility Expo) earns #2 spot in top trade show list
Over the years, ICUEE has become the utility industry’s premier platform for growth — and that was recognized when ICUEE won the #2 spot in the annual Top Trade Show list produced by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). TSNN is the online information resource for the exhibitions and events industry and ranks the top […]
Eaton’s CMT mobile valve section increases design flexibility
Eaton has announced the launch of the CMT mobile valve section, a streamlined new section option for the CMA advanced mobile valve. With the capability to control two bidirectional services from one section — an industry first — the CMT valve section increases design flexibility and reduces CMA valve bank size, weight and overall system […]
Barko Hydraulics welcomes Heavy Machines Inc.
Barko Hydraulics has announced the addition of Heavy Machines Inc. as the new Barko forestry equipment dealer for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As a diversified equipment distributor serving several regions throughout the United States, Heavy Machines has two branch locations in Maine, located in Portland and Skowhegan, to serve customers in the northeastern […]
Oilgear looking to the future with new rotary actuators, pump designs
Naimesh Davé is the EVP and President of Oilgear, which is now part of TH Holdings. That company is the umbrella corporation for Oilgear, Texas Hydraulics, Hydromotion, and Precise Hard Chrome. I had the chance to chat with Davé and some of his engineering team last month about the company’s evolution and plans for the […]
MCR8T radial piston motor from Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is expanding its range of direct drives for compact tracked loaders (CTL) and other tracked vehicles with the new MCR-T radial piston motor in frame size 8. The MCR8T represents the latest development in direct drive CTL track motor technology and, by utilizing the next generation of rotary group design, delivers a step […]
New hire to focus on Webtec’s distribution channel
Webtec’s U.S. team has a new Distribution Sales Manager. Heather D’Amico joins in this new role at the company’s St. Francis, Wis. office. Covering North and Central America, D’Amico’s main focus will be to work closely with Webtec’s distribution channel partners to develop business opportunities and an effective partner strategy. Bringing many years’ experience in customer […]
IFPE Download: Wireless tech from Brand Hydraulics
I caught up with David Petersen, Director of Sales & Engineering for Brand Hydraulics, at the IFPE show at the Las Vegas Convention Center earlier this month at the company’s booth. The Omaha-based company is well-known for its hydraulic valves, flow controls, relief valves, monoblocks and hand pumps. But it seems that some customers are […]
IFPE Download: Komatsu focusing on smart hydraulic control
At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE shows in Las Vegas, Komatsu unveiled a suite of new products, under the theme of “creating connections.” Many of the company’s new products boasted more intelligent hydraulic systems and advanced hydraulic control. So, I asked Rich Smith, VP of Products and Services for Komatsu North America about how the […]