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 […]
Components
Parker Releases Multi-Platform App to Simplify Identification of Part Numbers
Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Tube Fitting Division recently launched Parker FittingFinder, an innovative mobile, tablet and Web-based App that brings the hydraulic tube fitting and adapter identification process to users’ fingertips. The App allows customers to quickly and easily identify and locate fittings by selecting the fitting’s shape, end type, size and material. Using that information, […]
Fabco-Air, Inc. has Released a Multi-Power Air Press
Fabco-Air’s Multi-Powered® Air Press delivers hydraulic type force. The force multiplying air cylinders are adapted to a precision framework to provide the ultimate in a powerful, compact press for production or laboratory use. With power factors from 19.6 to 93 times line pressure, the press delivers tool-saving, low-impact forces from 2,900 pounds to over 5 tons. For […]
Brennan Industries Introduces New Selection of Instrumentation Valves
Brennan Industries, Inc. expanded its product lines by introducing new instrumentation valves. The new Brennan compression-end instrumentation valves are available with single or double ferrule-style tube fittings and are tested for quality prior to leaving the factory. Brennan’s new valve offerings include: NVB Series Ball Valves range in size from 1/8- to 3/4-inch and are […]
Comatrol expands its portfolio of counterbalance valves
Comatrol announces its updated portfolio of counterbalance valves. These updates include the re-introduction of the VCB product line, which has the unique feature of piloting on port 1 (nose of the valve), allowing for a slimmer dual counterbalance design. Additionally, Comatrol is releasing an updated 20 size counterbalance valve, the CB20-HV, capable of 266 LPM […]
Technical Standards Now Available From NFPA
Three technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6162-1:2012 (supersedes ISO 6162-1:2002) Hydraulic fluid power – Flange connections with split or one-piece flange clamps and metric or inch screws – Part 1: Flange connectors, ports and mounting surfaces for use at pressures of 3,5 […]
HydraForce to show Hydraulic Control Solutions at Bauma 2013
HydraForce will showcase innovative electrohydraulic control solutions for the construction and mining industries in Hall A4 Booth #425 at Bauma Munich, April 15-21, 2013. Protecting equipment from corrosion is a HydraForce initiative with the launch of corrosion-resistant coatings for standard, as well as high-pressure-rated cartridge valves. The zinc-nickel plating withstands 1,000 hours of salt spray […]
Kurt Hydraulics Launches New Easy To Navigate Website
Kurt Hydraulics has announced the launch of its newly redesigned and expanded website www.kurthydraulics.com. The site showcases a revamped brand identity as a leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic couplings and hoses. The site showcases Kurt’s comprehensive line of SAE hydraulic hose products and components that are designed to create total hydraulic system solutions. The […]
IFH Group Expands Range of Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs and Fuel Tanks
The IFH Group has pioneered the use of aluminized steel in hydraulic oil reservoirs and fuel tanks for off-road and specialty vehicles used in agricultural, construction, utility and a range of other rugged off-highway applications. Aluminized steel — sheet steel hot dip coated on both sides with an aluminum-silicon alloy — is designed to economically […]
NFPA Webinar – Hydraulic hose assembly application guidelines
Designers and users of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to select, route, fabricate, install, replace, maintain and store hydraulic hose and hose assemblies from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar, to be held on February 27, 2013 (Wednesday) – 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 […]
