Motion controllers are used extensively on industrial machinery, but specific controllers exist that are dedicated for use on electrohydraulic machinery. They provide closed-loop control of electrohydraulic and pneumatic applications from single to multi-axis systems. Common applications can be found in materials, aerospace, forestry, energy, metals, entertainment, and more. Like all motion controllers, these computational devices […]
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What hydraulic pump type is best for my HPU design?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The type of pump you choose for your power unit affects the nature of the HPU build. Pump choice boils down to cost, complexity and performance. There are three major types of pumps: the gear pump, the vane pump and the piston pump. There are other, less common pumps, but […]
Which tank style is best for my HPU?
Understanding what makes up an HPU is critical in proper design — from pump and style to accumulators and accessories. Read more about HPU design here. Contributed by Josh Cosford The reservoir style you choose will be based on price and available space. You should choose the largest reservoir money and space will allow, and […]
5 reasons to attend the Fluid Power Technology Conference
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 […]
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? […]
