Bailey International has said that CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026 will serve as the launchpad for its newest product innovations. Attendees are invited to visit booth S84212 to experience an interactive display of integrated technologies designed specifically for the construction, mining, and work truck industries. At the forefront of this year’s showing is the debut of a proprietary […]
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Steer-by-wire: the next generation of machine design
Learn some tips for designing safe, scalable steering for modern machines. Contributed by David Schulte, Industry Market Manager—Agriculture For Parker Hannifin, and Jonathan Thomas, Market And Business Development Manager for Parker Lord In today’s highly competitive market, OEMs are constantly looking for new technologies, approaches and products that can significantly reduce costs, support faster vehicle launches and […]
Liebherr opens new hydraulic cylinder facility in Germany
Following three years of construction and relocation, the new hydraulic cylinder facility of Liebherr-Components Kirchdorf GmbH is now operational in Oberopfingen, Germany. The facility has been expanded by three halls and two administration buildings, adding around 46,000 m2. The project allowed the company to also consolidate its mechanical manufacturing operations on site in Oberopfingen. Fluid […]
Designing your hydraulic systems for winter
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic machines hate the cold just as much as the average retired snowbird does. However, a ski slope groomer doesn’t have the luxury of living from November to April in Florida or Arizona to avoid shoveling, brushing off, or walking in snow. Quite the opposite, actually, since no ski resort […]
Sunnen to showcase tube honing system at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026
Sunnen Products Company, a manufacturer of honing, bore sizing and engine rebuilding equipment, will showcase its entry-level HTA Tube Hone machine at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will be at booth S83253, highlighting updates in tube honing for hydraulic cylinder repair and related applications. With more than 375 […]
Hydraulic cylinders provide the safe lifting on self-propelled inloader
At bauma in April, Combilift, an Irish material handling equipment manufacturer, unveiled its newest innovation — a self-propelled inloader called the COMBi-SPI. This launch marks a significant milestone in the transport of high loads, such as precast concrete, wall panels or glass A-frames, within production facilities and yard environments. The COMBi-SPI is an efficient, maneuverable […]
Hydraulics help mobile cranes soar — safely
Hydraulics are predominantly used in most mobile crane designs, from the cylinders for lifting, to valves for holding, and more. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We’ve all seen those crane yards when driving along highways near towns and cities. You know, the ones with their booms reaching high into the sky, proudly advertising the location […]
Liebherr to highlight its newest cylinders at bauma, with lightweight, sustainable designs
Liebherr’s next-generation hydraulic cylinders are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, smart, high-performance machinery. The new, innovative hydraulic cylinders deliver peak efficiency, while reducing environmental impact, and offer a forward-thinking solution for industries that strive to meet both performance and sustainability goals, the company said in a press release. With a team of […]
Fail-safe locking device can hold four million pounds
Fluid power engineers are familiar with hydraulic load-holding or counterbalance valves that prevent sudden load drops and control descent speed. Such valves ensure smooth, stable operation and provide a safety mechanism in mobile and industrial machinery. The downside is they can fail due to wear, incorrect positioning, or failures in the hydraulic system. Pennsylvania-based York […]
Bosch Rexroth launches drive systems for hydrogen filling station compressors
At Hannover Messe this week, Bosch Rexroth announced that it has developed a scalable portfolio of servohydraulic drives for compressors in the power range between 10 and 280 kW in partnership with others from the hydrogen industry. Hydrogen produced from renewable energies plays a key role in achieving global climate targets. It is a CO2-free […]
