Eaton Corp. has announced the introduction of its line of next generation proportional directional valves designed to provide integrated programmable control capabilities in sophisticated electro-hydraulic applications.
Muncie launches FA6B Series power take-off
The FA6B power take-off is specifically designed to fit narrow frame chassis found in many of today’s medium duty imports such as the Isuzu NPR EcoMax with the Aisin A460 transmission.
Eaton’s Guardian hose sleeve protects operators
Eaton Corp. announced the availability of new Guardian hose sleeve that protects equipment operators from potential injuries resulting from hose failures.
Sauer-Danfoss launches JS7000 joystick
Sauer-Danfoss Inc.’s new JS7000 joystick offers an unparalleled machine control solution to OEMs of mobile off-highway equipment worldwide.
CASCO cassette shaft seals are ultra-low friction
Simrit has developed its CASCO (self-contained seal design) Cassette Shaft Seal.This next-generation seal design was developed specifically to provide the lowest friction of any seal in the industry, an extended service life and increased reliability for modern heavy duty engine applications.
New linear transducer package from Rota Engineering
Rota Engineering’s model LA is the latest release of Hall Effect technology linear transducer designed specifically for the mobile hydraulic cylinder market. The LA was designed to have the smallest footprint possible so that the critical pin to pin dimension of existing cylinders would not be required to change.
Knowing rod finish is paramount for proper sealing
With its ability to dramatically impact seal life and performance, counter surface quality plays a major role in the proper function of a sealing system. Accordingly, the accurate evaluation of this attribute is critical to the overall effectiveness of a system.
New iPhone app for unit and hardness conversion
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has released a new iPhone app, “Unit and Hardness Converter.” This new tool converts frequently used units and currencies, as well as popular hardness scales for various material types based on ISO and ASTM standards.
Zurcon Z25 high-temperature sealing material released
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has developed a proprietary polyurethane compound called Zurcon Z25 that demonstrates all the characteristics of Zurcon grade Z20 with an elevated operating temperature up to 270° F.
IFPE 2011 post-show roundup
Last week’s IFPE show, held in conjunction with the CONEXPO/CON-AGG events in Las Vegas, was by almost any measure a blockbuster. 120,000 registered attendees from 150 countries saw 2400 exhibitors that took up 2.34 million sq-ft of exhibit space.