Danfoss Power Solutions is now offering differentiating wheel loader solutions and subsystems, which are proven at our global Application Development Centers (ADCs). The wheel loader subsystem solutions are developed and tested under real-world conditions at our ADCs and are proven to increase productivity and uptime while lowering total cost of ownership by improving efficiency. Our […]
How hot is too hot for hydraulic oil?
Contributed by Mark ‘Manyletters’ Pszczolkowski, Senior Hydraulics Consultant, CD Industrial Group Inc. When I first moved to Canada, people asked about what is normal. I come from an area where I thought cold was cold and found out that cold was different in northern Canada. So I experienced the same thing when I went down to Texas. And […]
Hydraulic system troubleshooting for mobile hydraulic machinery
[The following is a lightly edited transcript of a webinar.] Carl Dyke: Mark and I have come and gone over the years from a good number of tricky scenarios where things weren’t working well in hydraulics and we always find at every single occurrence is a real learning opportunity, both for those who own that […]
How AI is changing the world of construction
According to AEM, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the construction industry does business. After years of hype, the technology is finally here and can boost productivity, safety and other critical aspects of business success. An AI system can enable such services as predictive maintenance, which multiples the value of the Internet of Things (IoT). […]
10 days and counting until the NFPA’s IEOC
One of the highlights of the year for me is the National Fluid Power Association’s International Economic Outlook Conference. This event, held each October in suburban Chicago, is set for August 13-15 this year at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill. What I enjoy about the IEOC is that there’s a great mix […]
Custom hydraulic cylinders
Wide variety of custom cylinders are manufactured, including single stage cylinders (both single and double acting), single and double acting telescopic (small and large bore), double end cylinders, piggyback design, mill type cylinders, tie rod cylinders, accumulators, marine grade steering cylinders (WWC product line), and standard dimension welded product lines (WSC and WBC). There is […]
Danfoss to acquire wireless remote control technology company
Danfoss has announced the agreement to acquire the Remote Control business, currently owned by the Spanish company Ikusi, a player in the field of telecommunication networks and wireless remote controls. The Remote Control business of Ikusi includes equipment and technologies for wireless operation and control of truck-mounted cranes, winches, off-road machines, and other applications. The […]
Miniature LVDT position sensors operate in high-pressure environments
NewTek Sensor Solutions introduces a miniaturized series of AC-operated position sensors with a lightweight and compact 3/8-in. diameter size that provides highly reliable linear position feedback in rugged industrial applications with tight space and weight restrictions. Resistant to harsh and high-pressure environments, the NewTek M-375 Series Miniature AC LVDTs provide high response dynamic measurement for […]
Motion Industries opens distribution center in Auburn, Wash.
Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has opened the doors for business at its new distribution center (DC) at 4401 D Street NW, Suite A, in Auburn, Wash. The facility is managed by Ryan Mort. The DC’s strategically chosen […]
Research supplements, student travel grants available for CCEFP Summits
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), in collaboration with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), has created two new programs to help principal investigators and their graduate students attend and present their research at the CCEFP Summits scheduled for the 2018-19 academic year: Research Supplements are meant for principal investigators with at […]