When I was wet behind the ears in my hydraulic career, I was confused by the myriad pressure valves available to hydraulics. I came from a car wash background, where unloading valves are used to regulate the pressure of a piston pump. On the day in class where we discussed pressure valves, I had a […]
Valves / Manifolds
Danfoss releases new options for reverse displacement motor
Danfoss is pleased to expand on the Reverse Displacement Motor (RDM). The open circuit piston motor offers reverse circuit functionality without external valves — a hydraulic system product for mobile equipment applications. With wider product options, the RDM can be designed to meet individual needs of customers, increasing function and value. The RDM enables customers […]
Webtec launches new products at Hannover Messe 2015
Webtec announces a new range of hydraulic testers, hydraulic control valves and positive displacement flow meters to be launched at Hannover Messe 2015. NEW TESTER SERIES The DHM series of portable hydraulic testers will help service engineers create and send a certified certificate of up to 12 data sets of pressure, flow and temperature for […]
New two-stage AxisPro KBH servo-proportional valves from Eaton
Power management company Eaton announced the expansion of the AxisPro product line, now including a two-stage, D08 size design featuring valve position feedback on the pilot and main stage. The larger valve helps simplify machine control for demanding applications including injection and blow molding machines, large press applications, die casting, primary metals, test and simulation […]
Brennan Industries introduces manifold instrumentation valves
Brennan Industries, Inc., an international supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters has expanded its line of instrumentation valves by introducing manifold valves. The new Brennan manifold valves will be offered in three valve configurations: Two Valve Manifolds, which are used in pressure instruments such as pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, pressure switches, etc. Three Valve Manifolds, […]
One valve, three functions
Comatrol, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of engineered hydraulic cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), today introduces the new SVP08-NCF solenoid valve. Recognizing the market need for single acting cylinder control with a focus on customization and flexibility, Comatrol developed this new solenoid with the intent to deliver three valve […]
The smart use of logic elements
By Darren Magner • Director of Marketing & Product Development • Comatrol Effective use of logic elements is key to designing cost-effective circuits, and is limited only by the imagination of the designer. Logic elements, often called differential sensing valves, are pressure control devices. Like directional control valves, a spring bias holds the spool in […]
What are hydraulic valves?
Hydraulic valves, in addition to the force density advantage of actuators, are what help make hydraulics unique in its control of force, torque and motion. Valves govern direction, pressure and flow of hydraulic fluid, enabling smooth, safe and controlled use of actuators. Every machine both requires and uses valves, varying vastly in execution from a […]
New line of Enrange mini wireless controls
Magnetek, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAG), a provider of digital power and motion control systems, announced the availability of their new line of lightweight, “miniature” transmitters. While retaining many of the capabilities found in the Company’s full size wireless controls, these compact, lightweight controls provide an effective yet economical solution for controlling small fluid-powered machines used in […]
Prince Stack Valves feature interchangeable mounting options
Prince offers stack valves ranging from 12 gpm to 20 gpm. Some of the features include load sense, proportional, series sections, power beyond, and up to 10 sections per assembly. The valves also feature maximum operations up to 3500 psi, reversible handle, and interchangeable mounting with other popular “20” gpm stack valves. Prince Hydraulics www.princehyd.com