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 […]
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Sauer-Danfoss Launches PLUS+1 Compliant Fan Drive Control for H1 Pump Family
Sauer-Danfoss introduces a PLUS+1 Compliant Fan Drive Control (FDC) for the H1 family of piston pumps. FDC for H1 pumps utilizes proven closed-circuit technology to meet urgent customer demand for more efficient and robust hydraulic cooling fan systems in Tier 4-compliant mobile off-highway equipment applications. Ideal for meeting cooling system fan power requirements in machines […]
Muncie Power adds cylinder specification module to application software
Muncie Power’s application suite, M-Power Spec, currently utilizes modern technology to quickly and easily specify wet line kits, power take-offs, pumps and clutch pump mounting kits by application. In addition, they announced the launching of our new Cylinder Spec module. Users of this new module will discover its speed and reliability in selecting proper bore diameter, […]
Eaton presents efficient electro-hydraulic solutions for machine building at Hannover
Eaton will use this year’s Hannover Fair as a platform to present its latest range of hydraulic, filtration, and electrical products and services that are cutting start-up times, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency for machine builders around the world. Eaton solutions will be featured in two locations: In hall 21, booth F03, Eaton will […]
The Slim V60N-130: High Pressure and High Volume
HAWE Hydraulics announced the addition of the new V60N-130 to HAWE‘s well-established V60N series of axial piston pumps. There are now four different sizes in the pump family with displacement volumes up to 8 in3/rev, working pressures of up to 5800 psi and peak pressures of up to 6500 psi. All built with swash plates, […]
New Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6195:2013 (supersedes ISO 6195:2002) Fluid power systems and components — Cylinder-rod wiper-ring housings in reciprocating applications — Dimensions and tolerances Scope: This International Standard specifies dimensions and tolerances of housings for wiper rings used in […]
How to buy a hydraulic cylinder online — test driving some websites
There seems to be as many places to buy hydraulic cylinders as there are types of cylinders. Whether you’re looking at industrial or mobile hydraulic cylinders, searching for tie rod, telescopic or non-repairable types, the choices can seem pretty confusing. Here’s a look at ten websites that offer hydraulic cylinders, with a description of their […]
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a hydraulic cylinder
When you think of engineering brawn, hydraulic cylinders are probably what come to mind. These linear actuators can range from smaller than your arm to gargantuan devices found on excavators, ships, oil rigs and mining trucks. But whatever the size, it’s important to select the correct hydraulic cylinder for your application. Following are some tips […]
The Slim V60N-130: High Pressure and High Volume
HAWE Hydraulics announced the addition of the new V60N-130 to HAWE‘s well-established V60N series of axial piston pumps. There are now four different sizes in the pump family with displacement volumes up to 8 in3/rev, working pressures of up to 5800 psi and peak pressures of up to 6500 psi. All built with swash plates, […]
New Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 7790:2013 (supersedes ISO 7790-1997) Hydraulic fluid power – Four-port modular stack valves and four-port directional control valves, sizes 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 and 10 – Clamping dimensions Scope: This International Standard specifies clamping dimensions of four-port modular […]