bauma, which just wrapped up last Friday, April 12, is truly an eye-catching show, with massive construction machines and component manufacturers highlighting their new technologies and designs. Read on about 12 cool things that caught my attention throughout the week. Liebherr LH 110C gantry Reminiscent of a Star Wars At-At machine, this Liebherr LH 110C […]
Panel: The future of mobile hydraulics
Mobile hydraulics is often the elephant in the room when people talk about fluid power. This portion of the industry is one that’s fast moving, innovative and gets people’s attention. Even little kids dream of someday driving a backhoe or a huge hydraulic dump truck. But what’s new in the field today, and how will […]
Notes from bauma: Five machines riding the wave of electrification
It seems on every corner at bauma 2019 someone was talking electrification – replacing diesel powered machines with battery powered electric drives. Among the reasons: legislative pressures for zero-emission vehicles in city centers, their suitability for indoor demolition and basement projects, and the preference for low-noise machines required for night-time work and in quiet zones […]
When should you use on/off valves?
Contributed by Josh Cosford Although any “bang-bang” valve is one where the valve shifts between two discreet positions, either open or closed, it can also apply to valves with three positions, such as with a 4/3 solenoid operated directional valve. But there are occasions where a true On/Off valve provides the best solutions to a […]
APAC is now top region for mobile hydraulic sales
A growing share of agricultural vehicle production and a shrinking captive market has crowned APAC the top region for mobile hydraulic sales. This finding comes after a six-month research cycle conducted by research firm, Interact Analysis. During this time, 40+ hours of interviews were conducted with industry insiders in an effort to build accurate estimates […]
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: U.S. will lose $290 billion due to tariffs
With tariffs continuing to take a toll on U.S. businesses, farmers, communities, and families across the country, a new report by IHS Markit has outlined the impact of tariffs on the equipment manufacturing industry and the broader U.S. economy. “This report shows that tariffs continue to take a toll on U.S. equipment manufacturers, who will […]
Overhung load adaptors ensure precise air seeder and fertilizer application
Agriculture continues to improve with new technology for more precise seeding and fertilizing operations. The latest high-efficiency air seeders and fertilizer applicators designed and manufactured by the Salford Group incorporate Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors. They handle high speed and provide impeller support for the optimal operation of the hydraulic motor and the system’s blower chamber […]
What is a flow divider?
A flow divider is a hydraulic device that, as the name implies, separates flow into two or more parts. This lets a single pump simultaneously power more than one circuit. Two types of proportional flow dividers are the spool version; and the gear or rotary design. Spool dividers split the input flow proportionally into two […]
Bosch Rexroth bringing its Factory of the Future concept on the road
To help time-stressed engineers stay on top of the latest technologies, Bosch Rexroth is making its way across the U.S. with a mobile solution center for factory automation applications. Rexroth sales engineers are able to discuss practical solutions to real customer problems with the latest innovations close at hand. Since the inaugural trip in June of […]
Electrification exposes hydraulic-pump shortcomings
Heightened concerns over climate change and global warming are key reasons for the growing interest in zero-emission vehicles. Battery-electric mobile machines, while still mainly in the prototype stage, may require hydraulic-pumps and variable-speed drives to evolve to suit future applications. Hydraulic pumps are high-performance components. However, according to engineers at Bucher Hydraulics, Klettgau, Germany, they […]
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