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 […]
Record-breaking bauma descends upon Munich
bauma, the largest trade fair for construction machinery, runs April 8 to 14, bringing together more than 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries. More than 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries will descend upon Messe München for bauma 2019 in April, with almost 100 more exhibitors than in 2016. Set for April 8 to 14, the event is […]
Fittings offered for giant open pit mining excavators
Manuli Hydraulics has announced the launch of the Hercules/HT System for giant excavators used in open pit mining. The Hercules/HT System comprises of the newly developed Hercules/HT 6WS hose, a selection of highly robust Interlock Super fittings, the Goldencrimp/420 crimping machine and the HSSL Heat-shrinkable sleeve. Designed to work flawlessly together, this system enables the […]
NFPA’s FAMTEN program building pathways into fluid power careers
The National Fluid Power Association’s Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network (FAMTEN) is a new fluid power workforce development pathway that creates strong connections between local technical colleges, industry partners, and high school teachers. NFPA’s first FAMTEN Hub School, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Waukesha, Wis., was chosen in 2018, and […]
Solenoid-operated relief valves reduce system complexity while increasing safety
New to Sun’s cartridge portfolio and to the FLeX Series family, Sun Hydraulics now offers four new solenoid-operated relief valves. With a 2-stage, field-adjustable design, the RVC valves offer precise and dependable pressure regulation with up to 25 gpm (100 lpm) flow rates. Sun’s RVC valves offer fully adjustable, ventable and blockable relief functions for […]
Tough transducers ensure precise road maintenance while reducing machine downtime
Roadtec manufactures a variety of road building and asphalt paving equipment, relying on hydraulics for the power density and precision control it provides in cutting, paving and more. The company’s soil stabilizers and road reclaimers are well balanced and constructed with a sealed box frame to make them as durable and versatile as possible. Used […]
Autonomous cranes on the horizon
Much has been made of the growing use of autonomous mining haulers at several sites around the world. Entrepreneurs at Israeli start-up Intsite hope to do the same for the construction industry, by developing the controls and software to permit autonomous cranes. The company recently announced it was awarded $1.35 million in funding by Terra […]
How do hydraulics ensure safety in mining machinery?
By their design, hydraulic components are explosion-proof, making the powerfully dense technology a natural choice in dangerous mining applications. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulics in mobile mining machinery is unique. Just as any intelligently designed hydraulic circuit must consider efficiency, performance and reliability, so too must the hydraulics within the mining industry. However, the […]
Hydraulics lets driverless trucks move 2 billion tons
Global heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu America Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., announced that the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) has achieved the unprecedented milestone of more than two billion tons of surface material moved in driveless operation. According to company officials, the FrontRunner system has now hauled more than all other commercial mining autonomous haulage systems […]
Danfoss acquires majority shares in Scottish hydraulic R&D firm
Today, Danfoss announced it has acquired the majority shares of Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd. (AIP), an R&D and engineering company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in hydraulic system development. The acquisition includes AIP’s Digital Displacement technology, which will enable Danfoss to develop hydraulic pumps, motors and systems with unprecedented levels of efficiency, controllability and design […]
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