Hydraulic valves, in addition to the force density advantage of actuators, are what help make hydraulics unique in their 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 […]
Valves / Manifolds
Danfoss Power Solutions to present mobile hydraulic expertise at IFPE 2014
In its efforts to be the strongest parter available to OEMs in mobile hydraulics markets, Danfoss Power Systems, formerly known as Sauer-Danfoss, is bringing a full program to this year’s IFPE at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to providing information at its booth 80529 in the South Hall, Danfoss Power Systems will present […]
Hydraulic manifolds on mobile machinery
By Josh Cosford A hydraulic manifold is a metal billet of either ductile iron or aluminum, machined for and installed with cartridge valves. It is a form of compact hydraulics enjoyed with many benefits and with few downsides. The most obvious advantages with manifolds (sometimes called combination valves, blocks or integrated circuits), is in their […]
High pressure directional control valves from Muncie
Muncie’s directional control valves are constructed with high-grade iron castings and nickel-plated spools for use in high-pressure applications and can be configured with many different spool, control and positioner options. The valves can be configured with a full array of spool, control, and positioner options. The V080 is designed for flow capacities of up to […]
Eaton launches intelligent hydraulic valve, water-cooled brakes
Eaton, Eden Prairie, Minn., has just launched two new innovative products, including an “intelligent” proportional valve line which I saw a preview of at its annual Distributor Meeting last September and new water-cooled brakes. The new AxisPro servo proportional valve features embedded intelligence that enables increased productivity, flexibility, diagnostics and reliability. I learned at the EDM […]
High-pressure hydraulic valves offer high flows
Comatrol will be featuring a variety of new valve lines and related accessories at IFPE this year. The company’s HSV high-pressure solenoid valve portfolio continues to grow. In addition to the 10, 12 and 16 size poppet-type designs, along with 10 size 2-Way spool valves introduced last year, Comatrol is launching nine new HSV valves and […]
Muncie Introduces New Directional Control Valves
Take Control of your hydraulic systems with Muncie’s new V080 and V130 directional control valves. These high pressure sectional valves can be configured with a full array of spool, control, and positioner options, and offer superior performance in a compact package. V080 Series Flow Capacity: Nominal – 21GPM (80LPM), Maximum – 30GPM (114LPM) Maximum Work […]
Three cheers for multi-function valves
By Josh Cosford Hip hip hooray! Hip hip … okay, I’m over it. Anyhoo, I wanted to write about the multiple methods to control multiple hydraulic functions, each with multiple benefits of their own. Two popular methods are common to either the industrial congregation or the mobile cartel, but I’d like to present a third, […]
HAWE Valves Assists Off-Road Motorsport Vehicles
HAWE Hydraulics is a global manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated hydraulic components and controls for the mobile, industrial, and renewable energy markets. Dakar 2014, is a legendary sporting event that challenges drivers‘ endurance, racing skills and strategic navigational competencies. This intense off-road race is made up of two marathon stages that stretch across miles of […]
Maplesoft Releases Advanced Hydraulics Library for MapleSim
Maplesoft announced the latest addition to the MapleSim product family, the MapleSim Hydraulics Library® from Modelon. This new component library is the result of a technology partnership with Modelon, the renowned developer of high-quality Modelica libraries. With the MapleSim Hydraulics Library from Modelon, engineers can seamlessly incorporate industry-tested hydraulics components while continuing to take full […]
