For the last eight years engineers at Suncar AG, Zurich, Switzerland have been developing electric construction machines, and they offered some insights at the recent Future of Electrification 2024 conference, hosted by the Zapi Group. In a presentation titled “The all-electric construction machine,” Stefan Schneider, Suncar’s managing director, discussed progress on the road to electrification […]
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Raising mobile machine efficiency via advanced electrohydraulics
There is heightened interest in optimizing the performance of mobile machines with electrohydraulic solutions, in particular with the coming need to transition from conventional machines to electrified zero-emission machinery. That’s according to Dr. Steffen Mutschler, Director Sales & Product Management Electrification of Mobile Machines at Bosch Rexroth. In a presentation, Empowering Optimal Performance with Electro-Hydraulic […]
Lightweight hydraulic low-speed, high-torque motors
FluiDyne Fluid Power announced the newest addition to its motor product line: the FM4 series motor, which is now available in stock alongside the FM1, FM3, and FM50/51 models. The FM series geroter gear set and spool valve flow distribution make these hydraulic motors compact, highly efficient, and perfect for low-speed high-torque applications. Whether you’re […]
Mobile machinery: working towards a sustainable future
All trends in mobile machinery development point toward creating more compact, fuel-efficient machines that reduce emissions. It seems like every day, news is released from key fluid power manufacturers, mobile OEMs themselves, and others about a transformation in off-highway machinery. These innovations are driving a wave of change that promises efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced performance. […]
Indispensable hydraulics: making light work in waste & recycling
Waste and recycling applications are dominated by hydraulic technologies, where the power density, ruggedness, speed and precision they provide are crucial to uptime. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulics have proven to be a versatile and efficient technology in various industries, offering precise control, reliability, and extraordinary power density. Some industries are lightly equipped with […]
Agriculture electrifies without bailing on hydraulics
Efficient farming is top of mind for the agricultural industry, but not at the environment’s expense. Though net-zero targets tend to push OEMs toward fully electric and even autonomous machines, there are ways to partially electrify without overhauling a design. HAWE Hydraulik provides examples of how to increase efficiency by electrifying functions strategically. Electrify work […]
How do I know I’ve oversized my pump?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Oversizing your hydraulic pump is a relatively common error by beginner fluid power professionals or, more likely, entirely untrained individuals tasked with maintaining machinery. Everyone wears many hats these days, so don’t take it personally if you’ve inherited a role that requires skills above your pay grade. More than once […]
Is it necessary to push hydraulics past 10,000 psi?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors in a microchip doubles every two years, increasing computing power exponentially over time. It seems no other technology experiences such a rapid progression, especially considering how relatively young the semiconductor industry is. Fluid power provides us with no such rate of performance […]
H1F fixed-displacement, bent-axis hydraulic motor delivers up to 95% efficiency
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its H1F fixed displacement bent axis hydraulic motor at Agritechnica this week. Designed for open- and closed-circuit applications, the H1F motor offers best-in-class efficiency, proven reliability, and a compact design. The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall […]
Black Bruin launches upgraded hydraulic wheel drive systems at Agritechnica 2023
The global agricultural machinery and supplier industry will be on show at Agritechnica from November 12 to 18, demonstrating inspiration and solutions for the complex challenges of global crop production under the motto “green productivity.” Finnish hydraulic motor manufacturer Black Bruin is proud to be part of this with sustainable innovations to be showcased on […]
