With a deviation of just 1.5%, new flow dividers from Bucher Hydraulics, Klettgau, Germany, offer higher precision compared to their more-conventional counterparts. The new versions complement an extensive product family of the company’s MT series of flow dividers. These automatically operating units split a volume flow into two part-flows that can vary within certain limits. […]
Valves / Manifolds
Hydraulic valves for explosive atmospheres
Potentially explosive mixtures of gas, vapor, mist or dust aren’t unusual in many chemical and petrochemical plants or, for example, in mines. Thus, it is necessary to ensure a high level of protection against explosion for every component on equipment used in these industries, according to officials at ARGO-HYTOS, Zug, Switzerland. When using hydraulic components, […]
Sun Hydraulics launches Sun FLeX Series solenoid valves, coils
Sun Hydraulics Corp. has announced the availability of 16 completely new solenoid-operated cartridge valves and three new coils for the mobile and industrial hydraulics marketplace. These newly designed valves—including on/off and proportional models—are the first phase of products introduced in the Sun FLeX Series Solenoid Valves. Coil options for the family include interchangeable low-power, high-power […]
DMIC expands BVH Series of ball valves
Delaware Manufacturing Industries Corp. (DMIC) is pleased to announce the expanded BVH series of high pressure, high quality ball valves. These precision valves are engineered and manufactured in the USA to provide faithful service in demanding fluid handling applications to 7,500 psi. The BVH series is compatible with many piping arrangements through a wide assortment […]
Can you pneumatically, linearly control a hydraulic valve?
As far as positioning of the valve, hydraulic valves already exist in various ways of actuation. For example, you take a big DO8 valve which is a very large spool it’s an industrial valve. You would not make a DO8 with a lever because of what’s called flow forces. The pressure that is acting on […]
Pneumatic control valve
DEL Hydraulics has created a pneumatic solution for asphalt drivers who cannot spread with their current valves. The DEL DAV 120o has a RED SAFETY LIFT HANDLE that engages & disengages the Power Take off (PTO). The BLACK LIFT HANDLE controls the raising, neutral & controlled lowering of pneumatic shift cylinders on various dump pumps. […]
Canfield Connector unveils initial product in new GatorMate solenoid connector line
Canfield Connector, Youngstown, Ohio, is launching its first product, a Deutsch-to-DIN electrical connector, under the new GatorMate brand. The money-saving 5JD adapter mates Deutsch DT04-2P wiring with readily available DIN 43650 Form “A” interfaced solenoid coils. “This connector enables manufacturers and processors to conveniently retrofit their Deutsch-wired applications with DIN coils, saving time and money,” […]
Bucher safety valves deliver energy savings
Safety valves are critical for protecting equipment and personnel. And, according to officials at Bucher Hydraulics, Neuheim, Switzerland, they can also play a major role in the global competitiveness of mobile machines like cranes and excavators when the focus is on high performance and availability. The company offers an extensive portfolio of safety valves that […]
Directional control valves from Curtiss-Wright offer low pressure drop
Sprague directional control valves from Curtiss-Wright are designed for mobile hydraulic applications, including car carriers and agricultural equipment as well as for industrial use. They provide smooth operation, low pressure drop and rapid response for precise fluid control in a lightweight constructed valve. These valves are rated at 2000 psi and flows to 10 gpm. These […]
Muncie Power releases new L125 post-compensated, sectional load-sense valve
Muncie Power Products has expanded its valve line with a new post-compensated, sectional, load-sense valve—the L125. A 33 gpm nominal flow rate valve, the L125’s inlet is capable of a maximum of 40 gpm and its work sections a maximum of 26.4 gpm. The L125 features good flow sharing parameters and multiple spool flow options. […]
