Let me start with by saying I will not be attending the 2020 IFPE Show this March 10-14. When the show begins, I’ll just be returning from my trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I will have been just married on the sunny beach to my beautiful soul mate, Caryes Allan. Three weeks out of […]
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Embrace hydraulics, or call it quits
It’s barely February and we already know the fluid-power industry’s news of the year: Danfoss is acquiring Eaton Hydraulics for $3.3 billion. It paints a stark contrast between two corporations’ view of the future of hydraulics. Eaton’s CEO Craig Arnold said the sale “is part of the ongoing transformation of Eaton into a higher growth […]
IFPE 2020: It’s bigger and better in Vegas — always
IFPE 2020 will once again co-locate with CONEXPO-CON/AGG March 10-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, for the largest North American fluid power and construction trade shows every three years. With new exhibit spaces, an even greater number of educational opportunities, and an all new Tech Experience, IFPE 2020 promises to once again be a […]
Keep optimism through IFPE and beyond
Each week, we see more news of the dip occurring in the industrial market here in the U.S. and beyond. Industrial markets and shipments are down and have been across the board, particularly in the fluid power space. For example, the NFPA has indicated mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments decreased when compared to […]
What makes mobile hydraulics different from industrial hydraulics?
The need for lower weight, size and costs mean that mobile machinery often sets the stage for power density improvements in fluid power. All hydraulic machinery should be similar in scope and design, one would think. After all, the point of fluid power is to transmit force. Why should any given mobile machine be vastly […]
Danfoss agrees to acquire Eaton’s hydraulics business
Danfoss today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of 3.3 billion USD (approximately 3.0 billion EUR). The acquisition is fully in line with Danfoss’ strategy to strengthen its core businesses and enhance customer value. “Today, we take a significant and transformational step in […]
Redesigned hydraulic system speeds loading on new excavator
With its PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator, Komatsu America, has created a machine that is designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid frame haul trucks faster. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, the PC2000-11 has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance. Redesigned hydraulics and cylinder […]
Hydraulics innovations in concrete pump trucks
Hydraulics provide the load-holding strength, precision and predictability to keep complex concrete pumps operating smoothly and reliably. Contributed by Carl Dyke, CD Industrial Group Inc. Live Schematics are worth a thousand pictures! Grab your smartphone and scan the QR codes on the Live Schematic images to go to straight to LunchBoxSessions.com and try out these […]
Novel circuit boosts machine efficiency on Forwarder2020 project
European researchers recently wrapped up the three-year Forwarder2020 project, which aimed to develop a next-generation forwarder that’s more efficient, productive and environmentally sustainable than anything currently in use. Engineers are now reporting preliminary findings from lab tests and field trials, with encouraging results. Forwarders are articulated vehicles that carry felled timbers from the woods to […]
Corex rod coating aids mining machine development
By Steven North, design and project engineer, Apex Hydraulics Apex Hydraulics has a long history of producing custom built and highly specialized hydraulic cylinders for mining applications. When the company was formed in 1985, the main source of work was from mining. Now, most work comes from oil, renewable energies and factories. However, due to […]
