Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its machines while reducing fuel consumption. The excavators were fitted with the Dextreme Swap system in collaboration with U.K. […]
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Bosch Rexroth showcases next-gen mobile machine solutions at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023
Discover how Bosch Rexroth is providing practical, groundbreaking solutions for electric drivetrains, electronically controllable working hydraulics, future-proof telematics, and step-by-step off-highway automation at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023 March 14-18 in the South Hall, booth S80215 in Las Vegas. Through an extensive array of working technology demos, exhibits and mobile machine technology experts, booth visitors have the opportunity […]
Hydraulic cylinders staying tough and getting smart
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technological advancement is accelerating at an exponential pace. Consider only fifty years ago how hydraulic cylinders were constructed much the same as they are today, yet how much has electronic, information and digital technology surpassed our venerable actuators? Hydraulic cylinders are simple and effective. They are so effective, in fact, […]
IFPE Fluid Power Hour returns to 2023 show
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is bringing back the IFPE Fluid Power Hour networking reception, Wednesday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. on the IFPE Show Floor for attendees and exhibitors, meaning the show is open for an extra hour for this event. “AEM and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) are proud to bring […]
Oilgear drop-in helical rotary actuators for mobile machinery to be launched at IFPE
Oilgear will launch its newest SM helical rotary actuators at IFPE in Booth S-80541 next month. SM helical rotary actuators for mobile machinery are designed to replace multiple components and function as a rotating device, mounting structure and bearing, all-in-one. They offer high power density with high drive and holding torque capabilities in a small, compact […]
Danfoss to focus on “future of machine performance” at IFPE 2023
Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification products and services at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas. At its booth, S80515, the company will demonstrate how it is “Powering the future of machine performance.” “Autonomy, electrification, connectivity, and digitalization aren’t just buzzwords. They’re enabling […]
Rota Engineering offers transducer option for ultra-robust environments
Since the launch of Rota’s independent mount LL series transducer in 2019 it has been successfully adopted by many OEMs across construction and agricultural applications. Sharing the same technology as Rota’s field-proven, internal LA series, the LL series has been designed for ultra-robust environments where monitoring by standard, in-cylinder position transducers is undesirable or simply […]
Maximum safety for cranes and excavators
Bucher Hydraulics is expanding its portfolio of safety valves with a new load-control valve for winches, as well as additional sizes of other load-control valves and pipe-rupture safety devices. When a crane must position enormous wind-turbine rotor blades or entire building roofs with millimeter accuracy, valves from Bucher Hydraulics are often used — especially when […]
Volvo to highlight new machines for a changing industry
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building its exhibition space at Conexpo/IFPE 2023 around the theme “Change Starts Here. Be Ready For It.” The 55,000 square-foot Volvo booth, F8926 in the Festival Grounds, will feature the company’s newest products, cutting-edge services and technology offerings in a dedicated Solutions Hall, and areas where attendees can test […]
Piston pump technology ensures power and efficiency
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A hydraulic pump is literally the heartbeat of your hydraulic system. If you’re new to hydraulics, you’d be surprised at how many ways you can push fluid under pressure. The rotating and/or reciprocating of gears, vanes or pistons offer a designer constrained by any performance or budget envelope the options […]
