During the engineering and design configuration of hydrostatic travel drives, vehicle manufacturers have to comply with the applicable Machinery Directives as soon as they plan to market construction machinery in Europe. Bosch Rexroth assists in reducing the cost for manufacturers, as the company has already carried out risk analyses according to relevant standards for an […]
Hydraulic Equipment Components
Dana Rexroth introduces new versions of R2 hydromechanical variable transmission
Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems has introduced a short-drop version of the R2 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT), with pre-production testing by original-equipment manufacturers expected to begin by the end of this year. The short-drop version of the HVT R2 is ideal for a range of material-handling, pushback, and forestry applications. Featuring a modular configuration with a redesigned transmission case that reduces input/output […]
Fluid power drives mega dozer
The PR 776 is the world’s largest hydrostatic crawler tractor. Crawler dozers are designed for tough mining, quarry, and construction operations. And like other equipment at these sites, the machines continue to get bigger as producers demand ever-increasing productivity at lower costs. As such, Liebherr, with U.S. headquarters in Newport News, Va., recently unveiled the PR […]
Enerpac to demonstrate latest in hydraulic tools and heavy lifting at ConExpo 2017
Enerpac will exhibit its latest developments in Heavy Lifting Technology in Las Vegas at ConExpo 2017 from March 7-11. The outdoor display located in the Gold Lot, booth G1127, will showcase a wide range of tools and industry leading heavy lifting equipment for the construction market. At the booth, Enerpac will have live demos of […]
Caterpillar to debut new machines, technology at CONEXPO / IFPE
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG + IFPE 2017, Caterpillar will present 40 machines on display—in two different exhibit areas totaling 60,000 square feet. The company’s presence will be among the largest at the show. But it’s not all about size. Cat Connect Technologies for machine control and monitoring will share the spotlight with the iron it enhances—ranging from a skid steer loader […]
Enerpac introduces Portable Hydraulic Toolbox
Enerpac has introduced a convenient tool set for the industrial market. The Enerpac Hydraulic Toolbox is a portable tool set that includes all necessary hydraulic components to immediately begin working on any application. The new solution makes hydraulic tools easy to manage while keeping operators safe. The Hydraulic Toolbox is a full hydraulic system, including […]
How can you keep your mobile machine running efficiently? Part 1
Learning how to properly maintain your hydraulic system with precision will help support a high-performance, well-functioning machine. By Carl Dyke, Contributing Editor Half of the battle in hydraulic system troubleshooting is knowing exactly what ‘normal’ is. It’s hard to diagnose a component or a section of a system without knowing normal parameters, such as: Speeds Pressure Valve […]
What is a hydraulic starter?
Hydraulic starters are alternative starting systems, most commonly used in the marine, oil and gas, mining and construction industries. They provide a manner in which to start a diesel or propulsion engine, often when no other power source is readily available. This situation, where there is no local power available with the main engine off, […]
Wireless control and hydraulics work together to help crane soar
Edited by Mike Santora Tiffin Loader Crane’s primary focus is providing lifting, loading, and handling solutions for material handling problems. The previous system of wired controls for calibrating and testing truck and rail weighing scales led to high shock loading, and reduced component life. In addition, it made it difficult to perform fine movements. Seeking […]
Death spiral for mining hydraulics?
The once-every-four-years MINExpo show takes place this month and, if you’re a pessimist, the timing couldn’t be worse. The boom-bust cycle in commodities has decimated sales of mining equipment and with it, their hydraulics-intensive systems and all the requisite pumps, valves, cylinders and hose. Unfortunately, it’s nothing new. Some years ago, I worked as a […]
