By Josh Cosford Fluid conditioning is the top priority for those intending to keep their hydraulic machines happy and reliable. Control of the various forms of fluid contamination ensures components will run within their design criteria efficiently and dependably. Major forms of fluid contamination include water, air, heat and particle. Particle contamination is often highest […]
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Low-speed, high-torque motor for stationary applications
Eaton Corp., Eden Prairie, Minn., will highlight its latest hydraulic motor technology at its IFPE booth 80230 March 4-8, with the launch of Hydre-MAC,a low-speed, high torque (LSHT) direct drive, radial piston motor. Featuring a cam lobe design—which is a unique design for this type of motor—it is designed for variable speed applications that uses […]
Hydraulic fittings and flanges in mobile equipment
By Josh Cosford Few, if any, fluid power applications would exist without a method to join the “non-standardized standards” of the plumbing requirements of the components in a system. Like an evolved species of the same genus, separated through generations and geography, the long-lost cousins constituting the fittings family tree are as varied as any […]
Innovative cylinder technologies from Parker Hannifin at IFPE
Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, will be displaying a variety of their products at their booth (#80440) in South Hall 3 at IFPE 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., March 4-8. Composite cylinders and piston accumulators Lightraulics hydraulic cylinders, made from carbon fiber composites and high […]
Hydraulic motors for mobile equipment
By Josh Cosford Hydraulic motors are used in any application where the output of mechanical rotational energy is required, such as augers, wheel drives, fans, mixers, and grinders. Their execution is just as varied as their application, coming in motor types such as orbital, vane, gear and the major piston types—bent-axis, radial and axial. Motors […]
Compact cartridge valves help meet Tier 4 engine standards
With the introduction of Tier 4 engine emissions standards, the conventional wisdom of bigger meaning better has been jettisoned. As OEMs find themselves having to make more efficient use of their available horsepower, the demand has grown for compact and “tune-able” control options. To give system designers a superior level of control with less pump […]
Gates to introduce new industrial hose naming and color-coding system
The Gates Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, announced it would be an exhibitor at IFPE 2014 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system. The new structure uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible […]
Measuring pressure with transducers
The measurement of pressure had once been a monopoly of Bourdon tube pressure gauges, and if you wanted to check the pressure at any location in a fluid power circuit, you had to go right to the source to install a pressure gauge at the location you wished to measure. The invention of test points […]
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created […]
Fluid power seals on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford Seals are the unsung heroes of the fluid power industry; they work hard in nearly every conceivable pump, valve or actuator, providing function, efficiency and reliability far exceeding their cost or complexity. For such a simple invention, the seal exists in countless configurations, often with nearly imperceptible differences, but different all the […]