HydraForce has recently added a section to their website explaining how their multi-function valves incorporate two or more functions into a single cartridge valve. By combining functions, they can reduce space claim, number of ports, and costly cross drills, while increasing flow passage and efficiency.
Components
Eaton introduces AxisPro proportional valves
Eaton Corp. has announced a new generation of proportional valves created to provide integrated programmable control capabilities in sophisticated electro-hydraulic axis control applications. Eaton’s new AxisPro valves are designed to support both centralized and distributed axis control architectures in high-performance applications.
Components for mobile system design
Hydraulic components and systems from Kawasaki Precision Machinery are used in mobile machinery where high performance and reliability are critical.
Stainless steel hydraulic adapters
316 Stainless Steel can provide an extra measure of protection in climates and applications where steel, bronze, and other materials could corrode and potentially fail.
New multi-plate quick-connect solution from CEJN
CEJN has launched Multi-X, a range of easy-to-handle multiplates, designed to meet the demands of even the most challenging mobile hydraulic applications and making it possible to connect multiple hydraulic lines in one single operation.
Couplings connect under pressure
Faster has recently developed new FHV flat-face couplings, available in sizes 1-in. and 1-1/2-in. These high-performance couplings screw on under pressure. Typical situations for applications in earth moving machine and construction equipment.
Interchangeable fittings can be traceably stamped
Brennan Industries Inc., an international supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, offers a line of high-quality, double-ferrule instrumentation-grade tube fittings that are interchangeable, intermixable and are traceably stamped.
Interview: Brennan’s Brad Rico talks about Brennan Black coating
Design World’s Editorial Director Paul J. Heney speaks with Brad Rico of Brennan Industries about this “problem solving” hydraulic solution. The Brennan Black coating is more cost effective that using stainless steel adapters while only slightly more expensive than normal steel adapters.
Brass case gages
NOSHOK 300 Series brass case gages with the optional Maximum Indicating Pointer are a useful tool for performing system set-up and diagnostics, and identifying spikes in a system.
FasTest expands FasCal line of calibration connection devices
FasTest announced an enhanced 60G-CF04 connector, designed to attach to a 1/4-in. Swagelok fitting. The 60G-CF04 is part of FasTest’s FasCal line of 60 Series connectors.
