Are Asian manufacturers primed to be the new global superpowers of the industry? Callum Sarsfield, a founding partner at industrial and energy consulting firm Pullmann Global, recently talked with Alan Berger about the global battle for market share and innovation in the construction equipment industry. Mr. Berger was the senior VP of technology at Volvo […]
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Land-management loader packs hydraulic horsepower
Caterpillar recently released the purpose-built Cat 299D3 XE Land Management compact track loader, which is designed to handle demanding vegetation-management applications such as right-of-way clearing near power lines, brush cutting, mowing and mulching. The machine is part of a new series of Cat D3 skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models that […]
Hydraulics keeps things moving in material handling applications
Hydraulics goes a long way to improve the function, power, controllability and safety of material handling equipment. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Material handling involves the moving, transporting, lifting, and dumping of products, components or bulk ingredients, and mostly within the production and distribution of finished goods. Much of the equipment used for material handling […]
Speed sensor for mobile hydraulic control loops
Timely, contactless detection of the speed in modern mobile hydraulic control loops is an important parameter. The Rheintacho speed sensor of the FE series is a compact, robust and versatile design that is available in two different immersion depths — 18.4 and 32 mm, available as standard. This offers the possibility to select the optimal […]
Compact hydraulic directional control valve is world’s smallest, says HYDAC
The HPK06SE series hydraulically operated directional control valve from Hydac is quite possibly the world’s smallest 5-port pilot-operated spool valve. The screw-in cartridge design is a 3-way, 2-position, flow control valve rated to 5,000 psi and 3.5 gpm. The pilot operated spool valve uses the HYDAC FC06-5 cavity. It features three work ports, separate pilot […]
Subsea Clamping Cylinder protects valuable offshore systems against premature wear
With the innovative Subsea Clamping Cylinder for fully automatic Bend Stiffener Connectors (BSCs), Bosch Rexroth is setting new standards in term of safety, reliability and economy. The system is designed for use for up to 25 years and is impressive with its high clamping forces, powerless holding operation, and easy installation with no need for […]
ICUEE (now The Utility Expo) earns #2 spot in top trade show list
Over the years, ICUEE has become the utility industry’s premier platform for growth — and that was recognized when ICUEE won the #2 spot in the annual Top Trade Show list produced by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). TSNN is the online information resource for the exhibitions and events industry and ranks the top […]
Bosch Rexroth reviews digital transformation solutions
IFPE 2020 was nearly two months away but because manufacturers use the event as a springboard for their many innovations throughout the year, new developments constantly follow the show. One company highlighting its recent technological innovations is Bosch Rexroth, which did not exhibit at the show due to its own COVID-19 travel restrictions. Despite not […]
Fail-operational steer-by-wire valve for off-highway machinery
Eaton has started production launch of its SBX advanced steering valve, a fail-operational steer-by-wire valve for off-highway machinery. The compact, modular SBX valve increases machine flexibility and intelligence by enabling machine designers to tailor steering performance to the operator’s preferences and operating conditions. The SBX advanced steering valve was designed for use in a fully […]
Hydraulics bring reliability and strength to waste management
Hydraulic cylinders and valves are common on refuse machinery, as they bring the rugged power for controlling, lifting, filling, compacting and dumping in the many types of refuse vehicles used. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Waste management is an industry considered best operating in the wings, leaving the main stage orderly and immaculate. Sure, everyone […]
