HAWE Hydraulics has added the new V40M to its line of axial piston pumps. The new pump has been designed for open-circuits in mobile machines and has a displacement volume of 2.75 in3/rev. Its swash plate design allows for easy fine tuning of the flow rate. With a self-priming speed of 2,900 rpm, it is […]
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Hydraulics aids in keeping offshore platforms stable
Barge Master BV, a Dutch company, has installed Rexroth motion compensation to neutralize waves and enhance the usefulness and safety of offshore cranes. Barge Master launched the BM-001, its first operational motion compensation platform in December to provide stability and safety to offshore crane operations. The moving platform uses a drive and control system neutralize […]
Compensated Flow-control Valves Technical Document from NFPA available
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6263:2013 (supersedes ISO 6263:1997) Hydraulic fluid power – Compensated flow-control valves – Mounting surfaces (third edition) Scope: This International Standard specifies the dimensions and other data relating to surfaces on which hydraulic compensated flow-control valves […]
5 interesting hydraulic cylinder videos
Here are the five of the most interesting hydraulic cylinder videos that we’ve found online, along with short descriptions of each one. What other videos to you recommend? Let us know in the comments box below! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdSPoDNRZE This fun 5-minute video, “How its made—hydraulic cylinders” shows exactly how hydraulic cylinders are built from the ground […]
5 useful articles on hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders are probably what most laypeople picture when they think of fluid power—after all, these components are easily visible, iconic even, as the muscle of the system. Here are five articles on cylinders that I recommend … 1. http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/1119/hydraulic-cylinder-drift I like this article, “the root cause of hydraulic cylinder drift,” because it’s a topic […]
Bosch Rexroth highlights drive system components at WINDPOWER 2013
Bosch Rexroth will showcase its innovative drive system components and technologies for the wind industry in booth #2018 during WINDPOWER 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago, May 5-8, 2013. Bosch Rexroth supports wind turbine developers and wind energy facilities operators with solutions for the entire life cycle of the wind turbine. Rexroth will display a […]
Comatrol Expands Portfolio with HSV Solenoid Valves and Flow Control at BAUMA 2013
Comatrol introduces the HSV high-pressure solenoid valve platform and HFCV10-RT high-pressure flow control. These developments are a continuation of Comatrol’s “Rhythm of Innovation,” with its strong focus on high-pressure development around standard NFPA cavities. The HSV product line was specifically designed around standard NFPA cavities. Some competitive products require either non-NFPA cavities or a modified […]
Cylinder Selection is Key to Better Hydraulics
Correctly choosing your actuator will save you money and headaches. There has been a lot of talk about efficiency in fluid power systems lately. Both component manufacturers and system designers are focusing on cranking a few more percent out of their products, whether due to new regulations or simply to save money. But sometimes it’s […]
The 9 coolest mobile hydraulic cylinder applications
Hydraulic cylinders are used in countless applications that demand power density and flexibility. Here are 9 of the coolest (not to mention some of the biggest!) applications for mobile hydraulic cylinders. 1. Terex Roadmaster crane The Terex Roadmaster crane provides a lifting capacity of 7 tons at a 20-meter radius with a fully extended boom […]
New Technical Specification Now Available From NFPA
A new ISO Technical Specification has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TS 17165-2:2013 (supersedes ISO/TR 17165-2:2006) Hydraulic fluid power – Hose assemblies – Part 2: Practices for hydraulic hose assemblies The Technical Specification provides guidelines for selection, routing, fabrication, installation, replacement, maintenance and storage of hose […]