Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced a counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor, expanding the motor’s application to open-circuit systems. Specifically designed for the motor, the counterbalance valve enables original equipment manufacturers to harness the benefits of the variable-speed H1B motor, including compact design and efficiency, in high-power drivetrain and winching applications while preventing overspeed […]
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Electric-hydraulic hybrid systems reduce emissions in refuse collection vehicles
Hybrid systems bridge the road to electrification with small batteries and readily available components. Electrification aims to eliminate vehicle emissions that degrade air quality and negatively impact public health. From a technical standpoint, electrification makes sense for light- and medium-duty vehicles, such as cars and small construction equipment. However, electrification is more complex for larger […]
Helios releases valve that converts hydraulic flow into electric energy
Sun Hydraulics (Sun), a Helios Technologies (Helios) company, introduced ENERGEN, a unique cartridge valve that converts hydraulic flow into electric energy. ENERGEN is a new product in the recently announced ecoline program and a direct result of a long-standing focus on quality, performance, and innovation. “We are delivering innovation by capitalizing on our expertise in […]
Moog’s new servo cartridge valves deliver superior flow performance
Moog’s new X700 Series Servo Cartridge Valves serve as robust throttle valves in electrohydraulic flow control systems, especially those requiring quick dynamic responses and high flows. Typical applications include die-casting, metal sheet forming, presses, and other heavy industrial equipment. The X700 Series Servo Cartridge Valves provide numerous advantages over other throttle valves. Their flow-optimized design […]
Sun Common cartridge valve cavities provide universal solutions across applications
Helios Technologies Inc. announced this week the newest program launch from one of its operating companies, Sun Hydraulics. Developed to offer cross compatibility solutions, Sun Common cartridge valves are reliable, universal solutions for a broad variety of hydraulic systems from highly demanding applications requiring multidirectional fluid flow to simpler, lower pressure requirements. The Sun Common […]
What are the different types of hydraulic valves?
Hydraulic valves, used in conjunction with actuators, help make hydraulics unique in its control of force, torque and motion. Valves govern the direction, pressure and flow of hydraulic fluid, enabling smooth, safe control of actuators. A valve’s purpose may be as simple as relieving pressure to protect your pump and actuator or as complex as […]
What type of flow divider is best for my application?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Flow dividers provide a unique solution to a specific problem in hydraulic applications — splitting flow while limiting its tendency to take the path of least resistance. Without a flow divider, any time you wish to split flow to two or more downstream subcircuits, the path with the lowest pressure […]
What is pressure compensation in a hydraulic system?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pressure compensated pumps, pressure compensated flow controls or even just straight-up pressure compensators – these terms are thrown around constantly. But unless you’re a hydraulic specialist, you may not know what these are, let alone what they do. Of course, you’ve probably heard of systems analysts and cartographers too, but […]
New cartridge flow transmitter revolutionizes hydraulic flow monitoring
Dale Dietel always knew there could be a better way to understand hydraulic system flows. Tired of the frustration born from the lack of easy flow monitoring, he invented his technology to provide continuous flow monitoring of all hydraulic functions — the world’s first Cartridge Flow Transmitter (CFT), from DGD Fluid Power. The CFT offers […]
What type of pressure valve do I need?
Pressure valves use a poppet, ball or (rarely) a spool pushed offset by a spring, and that description you’ll find accurate for nearly every pressure valve ever made. This is because a pressure valve simply resists hydraulic pressure until the force to overcome its spring rises above the value of that spring — common sense. […]
