Forum Energy Technologies wanted to incorporate an emergency stop at the front of the tool where the operators work to make the shutdown feature easier to access. Safety is critical in any application where workers interact with machinery and companies need to make these environments as safe as possible. Houston-based Forum Energy Technologies sought to […]
Valves / Manifolds
Galland Henning Nopak to showcase cylinders and valves at IFPE 2017
Galland Henning Nopak Inc., a manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic valves and cylinders, has announced its participation at the upcoming International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) in Las Vegas, scheduled for March 7–11. IFPE is the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power with other technologies for power transmission […]
Daman Products Co. unveils new corporate overview video
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Daman Products Co. has come out with a new corporate capabilities video. The three minute-video discusses the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, as well as its capabilities, with more than two million part numbers. Custom engineered manifolds comprise 65% of Daman’s business and 1,500 custom drawings are sent out each year to customers. […]
CANopen fluid power control profile updated
CAN in Automation (CiA) has released version 2.1 of the CANopen device profile for fluid power proportional valves and hydrostatic transmissions. The CiA 408 specification is based on the bus-independent profile by VDMA (German association of machine builders). Compared to the predecessor version published in 2005, the Finite State Automaton (FAS) has been improved. The […]
Why should you care about manifolds?
Rats and the damn dirty nests they live in—that’s why you should care about manifolds. Nobody likes a rat’s nest. Well, perhaps little baby rats care about a rat’s nest. And mommy rats. Mommy rats adore rats’ nests. Okay, so probably all rats like a good rat’s nests. Any why not? They’re warm and snug, […]
Smart throttle valve for higher pressure ranges
The newly developed digital electronics developed by Rexroth offer simplified optimization of hydraulic controller parameters and improved control quality. New on-board digital electronics for improved control quality Machine manufacturers can now realize hydraulic systems with reduced dimensions and improved control behavior thanks to the new Rexroth 2-way proportional throttle valves. These cartridge valves are designed […]
Hengli America moves locations, plans for future growth
Hengli America is moving its U.S. headquarters from Naperville, to Bolingbrook, Ill., as it continues to expand its footprint in North America, said General Manager Justin Fluegel. “We have about 47,000 square feet, total and about 12,000 of that is office space. The rest is a blank canvas,” Fluegel said. This blank canvas will eventually […]
Eaton’s new Circuit Design Software Studio allows users to create custom manifold designs quickly and easily
Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of its new Circuit Design Software Studio, an easy-to-use platform that streamlines the process of designing custom manifolds. The software tool offers new 3D design capabilities along with an updated product library featuring Eaton’s extensive portfolio of cartridge valve solutions, allowing customers to shorten design cycles while […]
Hydraulic valves at IFPE 2017
The IFPE show in Las Vegas from March 7-11 will be an ideal place to learn about the latest in hydraulic valves. Here’s a description of how and why you use them in mobile machinery, as well as a listing at bottom of what IFPE booths to stop by for more information on valves. Hydraulic […]
What is pressure compensation?
You’ve been around hydraulics a while, haven’t you? With that in mind, you probably take some things for granted. There is plenty of jargon in our industry, and it isn’t learned overnight. However, if you were like me, the term pressure compensation was difficult to grasp early in your hydraulic career. If you still don’t […]
