Simrit today announced the appointment of José Caro to head of global Simrit, where he will be responsible for leading the global Simrit business of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. Caro succeeds Dr. Jan Gupta who has been appointed to head of the oil seals division
Three new technical standards available from NFPA
Three new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA): Fluid power connectors and associated components – Nominal outside diameters of tubes and nominal hose sizes; Pneumatic fluid power – Cylinders – Single-rod short-stroke cylinders, 1 000 kPa (10 bar) series, bores from 20 mm to 100 mm; and Hydraulic fluid power – Pressure switches – Mounting surfaces (second edition).
Ultra-compact, Hall-effect, finger-operated joystick controller
The compact, lightweight and robust design of J.R. Merritt’s new FS1 finger-operated joystick controller makes it ideal for a variety of applications including in-cab control panels, portable radio control boxes and pendants. This single-axis, Hall-effect joystick features a 2.2-in. (55mm) actuator height and glass filled Zytel housing. Moisture-resistant non-ferrous components and conformal-coated electronics provide exceptional […]
Heavy-duty cylinders for high-pressure applications
YS-3000 Series cylinders feature ductile iron head and piston that are made from fine grained, centrifugally cast bar stock. O-ring boss ports supplied standard and NPTF available at no extra charge.
Daman Products receives award for education contributions
Daman Products received recognition for its ongoing support of education in local K-12 schools when it accepted the Contributions to Education-Corporate Award from the South Bend Alumni Association in November. Presented during the association’s annual Hall of Fame banquet, the award recognizes Daman’s active involvement with education programs that positively affect students in the South Bend Community Schools.
Sauer-Danfoss launches new direct displacement control pump
Sauer-Danfoss is pleased to introduce the DDC20 — a new 20 cm3 direct displacement control pump — to their lineup of pumps and motors for transmissions on mobile equipment. As the most compact pump on the market, the DDC20 offers unparalleled efficiency, low noise and the flexibility to perform in a wide array of light-duty equipment applications.
Simrit’s piston sealing systems reduce friction
Simrit, the industrial sealing division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, has developed three new piston seals that reduce friction and lower energy consumption in applications like mechanical transmissions and pneumatic cylinders.
CCEFP research aims to reduce friction in fluid power systems
Friction between lubricated surfaces is a principal source of energy losses in fluid power systems—a ubiquitous problem for fluid power users across the industrial spectrum. But thanks to research underway within the Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, that problem is on its way to resolution.
U.S. Congressman Hansen Clarke visits Attica Hydraulic Exchange
U.S. Congressman Hansen Clarke visited hydraulics repair and remanufacturer Attica Hydraulic Exchange Inc. to get a first-hand look at how this Michigan businesses is adding high-paying jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
NFPA innovation award goes to inventors of diesel marine system
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to recognize design engineers Erling Skaar and Odd Arild Olsen as the recipients of the first-ever NFPA Innovation Award, given to individuals for using fluid power technology in innovative ways. Skaar and Olsen received the award for their unique design of an energy efficient controller that also reduces the carbon footprint of marine vessels.