With its ability to dramatically impact seal life and performance, counter surface quality plays a major role in the proper function of a sealing system. Accordingly, the accurate evaluation of this attribute is critical to the overall effectiveness of a system.
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IFPE 2011 post-show roundup
Last week’s IFPE show, held in conjunction with the CONEXPO/CON-AGG events in Las Vegas, was by almost any measure a blockbuster. 120,000 registered attendees from 150 countries saw 2400 exhibitors that took up 2.34 million sq-ft of exhibit space.
Brennan launches Brennan Black Coating at IFPE
Brennan Industries Inc. has introduced its new Brennan Blackcoating, the most advanced protection against rust and corrosion.
IFPE hits as manufacturing gains momentum
As the triennial IFPE fluid power and motion control show readies for a March 22-26 run in Las Vegas, things are looking decidedly upbeat.
Why matching fluids, seals is critical
Using the improper hydraulic fluid can spell disaster for your entire hydraulic assembly. When designing and/or servicing your hydraulic equipment, it is vital that you keep compatibility in mind.
Fairfax trash vehicles using regenerative braking system
The Fairfax County Solid Waste Program in Virginia is using a Bosch Rexroth parallel hydrostatic regenerative braking system in the county’s first hydraulic hybrid trash and recycling vehicle.
NFPA 2011 Conference wrap-up
Last month’s NFPA Conference was an excellent event, with plenty of insight on the future from a bevy of speakers.
Preview of 2011 IFPE Technical Conferences
At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power will be the cornerstone of expanded education. The conference focus is on new technologies and methodologies within the fluid power industry related to improved analysis, design, manufacturing and performance of fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets.
Optimum series of gear pumps features integral design
The Optimum Series’ of high-performance gear pumps features integral, two piece castings that are press fit together for greater structural integrity over other traditional designs.
New piston pumps join Sauer-Danfoss’ H1 family
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. has launched new H1 piston pump frame sizes. The H1 range of piston pumps, first introduced to the market in 2005, now includes six displacement ranges.
