The America’s Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious and oldest sailing competitions. It has a long and storied history, dating back to 1851 when the first race was held around the Isle of Wight in the U.K. The yacht “America” won the trophy, which is how the race got its name. Since then, […]
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What hydraulic pumps are best for electrified systems?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Before I begin, let me preface this article with my definition of “electrified.” It’s rarer to find a hydraulic machine with no electrical or electronic components, so electrified might be redundant. In this case, I’m discussing the motion control and automation side of hydraulics, where the electric more is more […]
KM Industrial pressure transducer ensures safety in an ultra-compact design
Gefran Inc. is introducing the KM industrial pressure transducer to the North American market. The KM is smaller than Gefran’s existing KH industrial pressure transducer line but offers improved operational and safety features through environmental ratings and additional certifications. The KM series is available in pressure range options of up to 14,500 psi (1,000 bar) […]
Danfoss receives $6.1 million to decarbonize excavators
Danfoss Scotland has received a grant worth £4,941,809 (approximately $6.1 million) from the U.K. Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through the Red Diesel Replacement Phase 2 Competition. The program provides funding for projects developing low-carbon alternatives to red diesel for the construction, mining, and quarrying sectors. Danfoss will use the funds to […]
Utilities equipment jumps on the latest trends in fluid power
From mobile electrification to telematics and IoT, modern utilities equipment is becoming more controllable and smarter for efficient and reliable designs. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The most conspicuous trend in the utility equipment industry — as with most mobile machinery — is electrification. Electrification of mobile machinery previously referenced electric control through solenoid or […]
Digital field of vision solutions avoid blind spots in mobile machines
Tailor-made solutions for field of vision enhancement are an important component of modern machines. Strict standards apply to the robustness and image quality as well as integration and handling. In light of this, HYDAC is expanding its existing product portfolio to include digital Ethernet cameras from the HVT 1000 product range for the off-highway market. Due to the way that they are structured, vehicles and mobile […]
Smart connectors send real-time data to prevent machine failure
Mobile machinery OEMs seek smart components that increase equipment efficiency, productivity and safety. Manufacturers are responding by developing more compact, integrated parts that fulfill multiple requirements. ATAM is using new technology to solve age-old problems and help OEMs build better machines. At Hannover Messe 2023, the Milan-based company presented an innovative system of microsensors — […]
Multi-chamber cylinders increase excavator efficiency
Norrhydro, based in Tampere, Finland, and Volvo Construction Equipment are moving ahead with field trials of a new excavator concept that engineers say could revolutionize machine hydraulic performance. If proven successful and widely adopted, the system could improve overall productivity of various types of off-road equipment and help meet the mobile industry’s sustainability targets and […]
Buyer beware when replacing hydraulics with electric actuators
Given heightened interest in battery powered mobile equipment, engineers are starting to weigh the benefits of hydraulic versus electric drives to power various machine functions. During the recent Future of Electrification conference, hosted by the Zapi Group, Kirk Martin, Global Director of Sales for Mobile Machinery at Ewellix explored this topic in his presentation, “The […]
New compact rotary actuators are dropping in fast
IC-Fluid Power recently launched its new IC Series of helical spline rotary actuators. Though the company has been providing custom rotary actuators made by Eckart since 1989 for demanding applications, it has received numerous requests for more standardized, drop-in replacement actuators for various systems. The new standardized IC Series shortens lead times so OEMs can […]
