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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
