Muncie Power Products introduces its Advantage+ snow and ice control system. The Advantage+ system provides real time support, better technology, cost savings and ergonomic controls in a compact package. Muncie Power’s Advantage+ system features a Wi-Fi powered, real time support link with the ability to remotely view hydraulic system information. This support link allows Muncie […]
Hydraulic Equipment Components
Adaptive suspension system keeps tractors comfortable and flexible
Farmers and other workers often spend hours at a time driving in their tractors, so physical comfort is a priority. Because the front axles of tractors are subject to highly variable loads, the hydropneumatic systems used in suspension systems are adjusted to fixed spring rate characteristics. Now, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) is testing a new […]
Power Units Rebuild
In the fall of 2014 drivelines manufacturing engineer contacted Detroit’s PIRTEK Director of Sales and Marketing, John Martin, to request a quote. The client stated he had 4 old Hydraulic Power Units to be re-built. He was inquiring if this was something PIRTEK was capable of doing. The following day, a team including PIRTEK Mobile […]
Muncie Power’s Single-acting Telescopic Cylinders increase efficiency
Each of Muncie Power’s single-acting telescopic cylinders are constructed from a solid, steel piece. With extended stage overlap to minimize bending and reduce hydraulic fluid usage, these cylinders ensure maximum seal performance and reliability. Available in pin-pin and trunnion mounting options, Muncie Power Products single-acting telescopic cylinders are designed to meet various application needs. Muncie […]
What is a telescopic hydraulic cylinder?
Telescopic hydraulic cylinders, sometimes called multi-stage cylinders, are a type of linear actuator consisting of a series of tubular rods called sleeves. The sleeves (usually four or five) sequentially decrease in diameter and are nested inside of each other. Once hydraulic pressure is introduced to the cylinder, the largest sleeve (called the main or barrel) […]
Improved controller for Rexroth Active Heave Compensation enhances system performance
Bosch Rexroth has introduced an upgrade to the electrohydraulic controller used on the company’s A4VSO and A4VSG hydraulic axial piston components, which function as secondary control units in the Rexroth Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system for offshore winching applications. Replacing the previous DS1 model, the new Rexroth DS2R electrohydraulic controller features proportional valve technology for […]
Engine actuator controller designed for rugged applications
The On Engine Actuator Controller features two control inputs, CAN communications and one current controlled output to drive actuator coils up to 3A. It allows for flexible use of sensor inputs wired directly or coming from the CAN network. It is suitable for mounting in a high temperature location up to 125°C and can be […]
Tobul Piston Accumulators suitable for industrial and mobile applications
Tobul Accumulator has developed several distinct families of standard piston-type products, based on physical dimensions, MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure), and fluid volumes. Tobul accumulators can be adapted with, a variety of raw materials (carbon steel, stainless steel and special alloys), seal configurations and compounds (Buna-N, EPR, Viton, Kalrez, Teflon, etc.), and fluid and gas […]
Mini-bellypack wireless transmitter features configurable displays
Kar-Tech’s COMPACT Series is a small, powerful mini-bellypack wireless transmitter that is highly configurable with many switches, joysticks, and displays for OEM applications. An ARM processor based circuit board, solid aluminum rails, and a gasket-sealed, glass-filled nylon enclosure make this transmitter equally smart and durable. Like all Kar-Tech products, this COMPACT remote is manufactured in […]
Modular Spring-Damper Isolators protect in variety of applications
Severe vibration inputs to a relatively sensitive object are often attenuated by a base isolation or isolated platform system. The object to be protected is placed on a foundation or platform that is free to move in the direction of the vibratory input, and springs or spring-damper combinations are added between the isolated object and […]