By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much change in the fundamental nature of hydraulics in the past couple of decades. Discoveries regarding how we control or operate hydraulics are few and far between. We’re unlikely to see another breakthrough like post-pressure compensation or horsepower control, because it’s just so much […]
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DGD Fluid Power exhibits its CFT technology at CONEXPO
DGD Fluid Power will be exhibiting its Cartridge Fluid Meter technology at two partner booths at CONEXPO/CON-AGG next week. Joral will be conducting live demonstrations of DGD’s J1939 CAN-bus version at the GS Global Resources, booth S80235 in the South Hall. Additionally, Safegauge will be unveiling their new remote hydraulic test unit that uses the […]
Who wants to be featured at CONEXPO?
My priority when visiting the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 next month is to learn about advanced new technologies, especially those related to fluid power and its machinery. This, despite my desire to find the management team at AEM and convince them to change the show’s name, which has all the appeal of trans-fat-laden square tubs of oleo […]
IoT-enabled hydraulic flow monitors expedite farm machinery development
Kuhn North America, a manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, is leveraging the benefits of Webtec CTA series hydraulic system flow monitors to expedite the development journey and time-to-market of its latest three-head Merger. Thanks to the adoption of three IoT-enabled CTA units on each prototype, Kuhn is able to identify potential issues remotely. Several […]
Smart technologies driving modern mobile machinery
At this year’s iVT Expo, hydraulic technology suppliers showcased how intelligence and connectivity are reshaping pumps, valves, and system architectures. As mobile machine technology moves towards more electrified, intelligent designs, hydraulic systems are keeping pace. Data-driven controls and connected components are reshaping the way hydraulic systems are designed, monitored, and maintained. At the iVT Expo […]
Smarter hydraulic maintenance: how smart testing strategies save money
Smart testing tools and structured maintenance strategies help companies extend equipment life, cut costs, and boost uptime without compromising safety. By Martin Cuthbert, Managing Director, Webtec For a busy company supporting mines and oilfields with hydraulic powered machinery, one factor second only to safety is maximizing machine uptime. Fleets of mobile and industrial machines inevitably […]
What types of high-pressure vane pumps are available?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When someone mentions a high-pressure hydraulic pump, the vane pump is not likely to come to mind. Vane pumps are often limited to 2,000 psi or less because of the physical limitations of their inherent design. Vanes must reciprocate inside slots while pushing on the cam ring, and when fully […]
7 reasons why you should use draw-wire encoders
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A draw-wire encoder (also known as a cable extension transducer or string potentiometer) is ideal for measuring linear displacement (distance) in a variety of applications where precise position is required. A draw-wire encoder uses a wire or cable wound around a spool, connected to a rotary encoder or potentiometer housed […]
Easy integration of Webtec CTA hydraulic flow monitor with new 4-20mA output
Following its introduction in 2022, the heavy-duty yet compact Webtec CTA series flow monitor for hydraulic systems now features a 4-20 mA output. While this device can already monitor and transmit oil flow and temperature data via a J1939 CAN-bus interface, the addition of a 4-20 mA (3-wire loop) analog output for flow reporting facilitates […]
Mid-size datalogger from Webtec has many uses for field service engineers
New from Webtec is a mid-size hydraulic data logger with a large range of features and functions at an affordable price. With its graphical/numerical touchscreen control and up to 14 channels, users of the HPM5000 can measure, log, and analyze mobile and industrial machinery data in fault finding, preventative maintenance, pre-dispatch inspection, R&D, and test […]
