By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you’re reading this, I’m certain you’ve heard of the Fluid Power Technology Conference, especially as Fluid Power World is a media partner of the event. If this is the first you’ve heard of it, let me ask if it’s warm and cozy under that rock … and then I’ll […]
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What components make up hydraulic power units or HPUs?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Nearly every single hydraulic system shares one thing in common — they’re run by a hydraulic power unit. Although some units are multitaskers, like the engine on a tractor, most often they’re purpose-built for the single task of converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. The scope of a power unit […]
FPTC Hot Technologies: Mobile controls from OEM Controls
OEM Controls will be showcasing its mobile controls offerings, including its dual-axis controller and custom solutions at this year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Attendees can learn more about these devices at OEM’s booth throughout the event. New HJS24 dual-xis controller OEM Controls has introduced the new HJS24 controller. Its primary purpose is […]
FPTC keynote presentations find the pulse of industry
Attendees won’t want to miss four keynote presentations during the Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering May 15 and 16. These high-level talks will shed light on trends in the industry and where the fluid power market is headed. First up is Husco International’s Austin Ramirez, who will open Tuesday with […]
Hydraulic system contamination: causes and solutions
Overlooking these common causes of hydraulic system contamination could mean catastrophic machine failure. Vigilance is key in maintaining a clean machine. By Carl Dyke. CD Industrial Group Inc. I picture several things when I think of a mobile hydraulic system malfunction: damaged control wiring and connectors a scored valve spool stuck in place a pressure valve […]
HIC custom manifold eliminates leaks
Sourcing one-piece Hydraulic Integrated Circuit (HIC) Custom Manifold solutions from Daman Products helped a machine builder eliminate 39 leak points and reduce labor hours, number of components, and over-all costs by 11%. Several years ago, Daman had a project where this machine builder specified standard components for a manifold consisting of six-station D05H manifolds, three-station […]
A look ahead from Eaton Hydraulics’ Director of Technology Development
We recently spoke with Steve Zumbusch, Director of Technology Development for Eaton’s Hydraulics business about current and upcoming trends that he sees in the fluid power motion control market. Here are his thoughts in three key areas. MHT: How is sizing software (both in-house and offered to design engineers) changing how design engineering is being done? […]
Four tips for selecting the right mobile hydraulic repair
Kraft Fluid Systems—a factory authorized service center for Danfoss Power Solutions, Oerlikon Fairfield, and Schabmüller Electric Drives in North America—weighs in on four criteria users should consider when seeking a repair or rebuild of their hydraulic components. “A repair or rebuild performed by an authorized service center offers your equipment longer life and better performance […]
Microtrenching lets utilities keep pace with internet demand
Effective and efficient technology, including powerful hydraulics, is crucial with the rapid increase in fiber-optic installations. It’s not exactly news that the demand for instantaneous, high-speed internet connections is growing by leaps and bounds with no sign of easing up anytime soon. As a result, the number of fiber-optic installations is rapidly increasing as carriers […]
Top 5 reasons to pursue a fluid power career
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you ask a career counselor what field to get into, chances are a fluid power career will be the last recommendation given to you. Not only have the technical trades lost their glamour, but they also get forgotten while computer sciences, information technology and electronic engineering fields are given […]
