There is much to report after a whirlwind visit to Orlando for my third Eaton Distributor Meeting, in which I met with different market leaders for the Hydraulics group, including construction and material handling; alternative energies; industrial hydraulics; and agriculture. I’ll be giving full reports from those markets but I just wanted to give a […]
Components
Aggressive Hydraulics Opens New Headquarters in Cedar, MN
Aggressive Hydraulics is proud to announce the opening of their new facility in Cedar, MN. Previously operating out of three buildings in Blaine, MN, the manufacturer of purpose-built hydraulic cylinders consolidated its operations under one roof to better serve its expanding customer base and to meet the growing demand for their engineering and manufacturing skills. We’ve only been […]
The New Ashcroft® 2008S Panel Builder’s Pressure Gauge
The new Ashcroft® Type 2008S panel builder’s gauge incorporates exclusive, fieldproven performance features into a rugged, all welded front-flanged pressure gauge. The gauge dial measures 63mm in diameter and combines stainless steel wetted parts and case along with the patented PowerFlex™ spring suspended movement to ensure superior reliability and longevity. Liquid fill and PLUS! Performance™ are also […]
Eaton Hosts Instructor Symposium to Educate Industry Leaders about Fluid Power
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton recently held an Instructor Symposium, June 18-20, 2013, hosted by Eaton’s Hydraulics Training Center in Maumee, Ohio. Eaton’s Hydraulics Group conducted this exclusive opportunity for instructors and educators who teach in the fluid power industry. The event was designed to expose industry professionals working with academic and commercial training operations to […]
New Rexroth Hydraulic Tie Rod Cylinder Catalog available for download
Bosch Rexroth’s new Hydraulic Tie Rod Cylinder Catalog, RA17000/02.2013, provides comprehensive technical information on the company’s CDT, CST and CGT series of National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) style hydraulic tie rod cylinders, with data on selection criteria and features, product specifications, mounting options, spare parts, service and repair, ordering information, and more. The 256-page catalog […]
Sauer-Danfoss CSS1000 Slope Sensor Delivers Superior Slope Signal
Sauer-Danfoss is pleased to announce the PLUS+1-compliant CSS1000 slope sensor, a dual-axis slope sensor featuring state-of-the-art MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System) technology. The CAN 2.0 B-compliant device intelligently cancels out transverse machine motion to provide a high-precision, fast-responding and stable slope signal. SAE J1939 or Sauer-Danfoss proprietary CAN protocols are supported. For each axis, the CSS1000 slope sensor […]
Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TR 10686:2013 Hydraulic fluid power – Method to theoretically relate the cleanliness of a hydraulic system to the cleanliness of the components and hydraulic fluid that make up the system Scope: This Technical Report describes methods that […]
Touchless Rotary Position Sensor from Novotechnik
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the Vert-X 28HD Series of non-contact angle sensors. These magnetic sensors are designed for harsh environments. They have an aluminum housing and are sealed for protection against ingress of liquids and solids to IP 69K. Key specifications for the Vert-X 28HD Series include 0 to 360° measurement range, 12-bit, repeatability of 0.1° […]
HydraForce Introduces INTEGR8 line of Engineered Hydraulic Control Solutions
HydraForce has taken the guesswork out of specifying the most common hydraulic control schemes by providing engineered circuits featuring optimal flow and directional control valve combinations. Called INTEGR8, the aim of these circuit configurations is to save engineering time and take some of the guesswork out of specifying the most common hydraulic control schemes. This […]
Hydraulic hybrid drivetrain manufacturer to distribute on East coast
Lightning Hybrids, Loveland, Colo., a manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for shuttle bus and other medium-duty vehicles, has announced a partnership with National Fleet Hybrids to sell, install and distribute its hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Lightning Hybrids, which started out designing a hydraulic hybrid system for a small […]
