When 2011 started, I would have expected that the triennial IFPE show would have been the talk of the year. And the show was an impressive one, with more than 400 exhibitors, 100,000+ attendees at the combined co-located shows (including CONEXPO and CON/AGG) and a wonderful technical conference. But what I find perhaps most significant for the industry was how three of the main fluid power organizations came together in a joint effort to discuss efficiency.
SimpleCAD’s fluid power symbol libraries now compatible with AutoCAD 2013
SimpleCAD has announced that it is preparing many of their industrial block libraries for the new AutoCAD 2013 release expected to arrive in spring 2012. SimpleCAD completed 2013 testing on one of their flagship products called the CAD-SYM library. The block library is comprised of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
Western FluiDyne changes its name to FluiDyne Fluid Power
Western FluiDyne has changed its name to FluiDyne Fluid Power to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the company’s first FluiDyne private label product.
Kaman Industrial Technologies acquires Catching FluidPower
Kaman Corp. (NASDAQ-GS: KAMN) today announced that its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp., has acquired the business of Catching FluidPower Inc., a distributor of fluid power products based in Bolingbrook, Ill. In conjunction with the acquisition, Parker Hannifin Corp. has recognized Kaman nationally as a value-added reseller of Parker hydraulics, fluid connector and automation products.
Peter Paul Electronics unveils new logo, website, training program
New Britain, Conn.—PeterPaul has introduced new branding starting with our new logo which builds on its history and commitment to continuous improvement. It incorporates an evolved double P, our traditional blue, quality and strength in stainless steel. It is slanted indicating forward movement; speed and progress. The website is easy to use. The valve specification processes provide […]
CAD files for 3,000 hydraulic fittings and adapters now available
Tompkins Industries now has 2D and 3D CAD models available for more than 3,000 of its hydraulic adapters and hydraulic tube fittings. Models are accessible with all major CAD applications, the free eDrawings viewer, and 3D PDF.
Efficient hydraulic components of the future can save energy
The topics of energy conservation and alternate sources of energy have been buzzing around since I graduated from college in the mid-60s. The level of excitement vacillates depending upon how Arabian and/or OPEC nations are interfacing with the Western developed countries.
Hydraulic oil reservoirs designed for off-road vehicles
The IFH Group manufactures hydraulic oil reservoirs and fuel tanks for off-road and specialty vehicles used in agricultural, construction, military and a range of other off-highway applications. Each reservoir and tank is customized to meet customer designs and applications, and is available in capacities from 1 to more than 300 gal.
Trelleborg launches free O-ring calculator app for iPhone
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TREL-B) has released an “O-ring calculator” app. The new app calculates O-ring dimensions and tolerances and recommends sizes and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions part numbers.
Caterpillar’s Global Product Manager to speak at NFPA conference
Caterpillar’s Global Product Manager-Large Excavators, Kenneth Gray, will be one of the featured speakers at the 2012 National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Annual Conference. He will address more than 100 industry leaders and member companies in Hawaii, March 6-10, 2012.