ProSense FG1 series mechanical variable area flow meters from AutomationDirect provide visual indication of flow rate for water or petroleum-based fluids. These meters provide ±5% full-scale accuracy and a repeatability of ±1%, important for cyclical applications requiring consistent readings. Two adjustable flow limit pointers are available to provide preset indication of high, low, or normal […]
Talleres Lucas in Santiago, Chile is Webtec’s new South American Service Centre
In line with Webtec’s strategy to expand its global Service Centres, Talleres Lucas in Santiago, Chile, has been appointed as its authorized partner for South America. With more than 50 years’ experience in the hydraulic market, Talleres Lucas offers high-quality design and service facilities to its customers. The company has been an authorized distributor for […]
Lightweight TubeFin cooler is ideal for hydraulic, transmission and fuel systems
AKG has further developed the Frameless TubeFin product line’s radiators and charge air coolers based on growing demands from the market and direct customer feedback. AKG’s coolers are adapted to on and off-highway vehicles including construction, generators, logistics vehicles, and specialty trucks. They are suitable for oil cooling in hydraulic, transmission, and fuel systems. LightWeight […]
How hot is too hot for hydraulic oil?
Contributed by Mark ‘Manyletters’ Pszczolkowski, Senior Hydraulics Consultant, CD Industrial Group Inc. When I first moved to Canada, people asked about what is normal. I come from an area where I thought cold was cold and found out that cold was different in northern Canada. So I experienced the same thing when I went down to Texas. And […]
Hydraulic system contamination: causes and solutions
Overlooking these common causes of hydraulic system contamination could mean catastrophic machine failure. Vigilance is key in maintaining a clean machine. By Carl Dyke. CD Industrial Group Inc. I picture several things when I think of a mobile hydraulic system malfunction: damaged control wiring and connectors a scored valve spool stuck in place a pressure valve […]
Mobile hydraulic machines prove their worth in extreme environments
By Josh Cosford, contributing editor Let’s face it, the world can be an extreme place. In the past decade, it appears the world is becoming exponentially more extreme, especially environmentally. The cold seems colder, the hot seems hotter and the wet seems wetter. I’m lucky enough to live in a part of the world experiencing […]
Webtec duo recognized with long-term service awards
Webtec LLC, the hydraulic measurement and control company, has recognized the outstanding contribution made by two members of its U.S. team, Mike Thomas and Kevin Coulter, who have jointly achieved more than 50 years’ service. Both Mike and Kevin were presented with long service awards at a recent meeting in Milwaukee by Webtec’s CEO Martin […]
Three key priorities for successful agricultural hydraulic design
Agricultural hydraulic design systems must be energy efficient, easy to operate and maintain, and of course reliable. Contributed by Carl Dyke, CD Industrial Group, Inc. Designers of hydraulic systems for agricultural machines face some difficult challenges. This is especially true for high horsepower tractors with not only steering and brake functions, but where a great […]
How much hydraulic safety awareness do you have?
Hydraulic safety knowledge and respect for the hazards of hydraulics is gained through training and mentoring; however, the practice of learn as you go is an unacceptable way to gain safety knowledge. Even though electrical components meet standards, when they are assembled into a circuit, the circuit must be inspected to meet codes of the […]
AKG America develops new oil cooling options for mining applications
AKG America is launching several new products at MINExpo 2016. The MCS Series (multiple cooler systems) is a new large cooler suitable for a wide range of harsh environments including agriculture, construction, mining and more. The MCS Series brings the compact size, performance and ruggedness of the AKG cooler to engines from 1,500 to 5,000 […]
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