Barko Hydraulics has announced the addition of Heavy Machines Inc. as the new Barko forestry equipment dealer for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As a diversified equipment distributor serving several regions throughout the United States, Heavy Machines has two branch locations in Maine, located in Portland and Skowhegan, to serve customers in the northeastern […]
Hydraulic valves for explosive atmospheres
Potentially explosive mixtures of gas, vapor, mist or dust aren’t unusual in many chemical and petrochemical plants or, for example, in mines. Thus, it is necessary to ensure a high level of protection against explosion for every component on equipment used in these industries, according to officials at ARGO-HYTOS, Zug, Switzerland. When using hydraulic components, […]
The gravity of precise boom control
By Eko Prasetiawan, Chief Hydraulics Engineer, JLG Industries Inc. Telescopic handler (telehandler) operators have been searching for a solution that would give precise boom control when paired with a boom suspension (ride control) system. Traditional load hold valves have limitations due to high pilot pressure requirements and techniques used to improve stability—such as pilot damping […]
Intelligent Load Monitoring System available for pre-production testing
Dana Inc. has announced that its Spicer Smart Suite Intelligent Load Monitoring System (ILMS) is now available for pre-production testing by vehicle manufacturers. This system for telehandlers uses patented and proprietary data-collecting technologies across the vehicle to prevent tip-over incidents, estimate static loads, and supply intelligent calibration management. Spicer Smart Suite ILMS is designed to alert the operator […]
Advice from the top at NFPA Conference
I’ve always been intrigued by the corporate structure—or lack thereof—at Sun Hydraulics. As long as I’ve been covering the industry, I’ve been aware that they have no titles. So it was interesting to hear CEO Allen Carlson (the SEC mandates that there be a named CEO and CFO, but Carlson leaves the title off his […]
A primer on hydraulic hose construction
Hydraulic hose is one of the least considered components of a high-pressure fluid power system; however, its habit of being overlooked does not reduce its importance. Any machine with actuators attached to moving segments requires flexible plumbing, and that plumbing is hydraulic hose. Hydraulic hose has come a long way with regards to pressure limit […]
Highly customized hydraulics delivered in one week
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched the Rapid Delivery Center (RDC) Program. Danfoss Rapid Delivery Center distributors offer delivery of highly customized hydraulic components in about a week, enabling OEMs to bring machines to market faster. The RDC Program will follow a step-wise approach with initial focus on certain Danfoss products and solutions. During 2015, the […]
Danfoss’ Acquisition Signifies Investment in North America
After more than 10 years as part-owner, Danfoss has now officially brought the Sauer-Danfoss business wholly into its business structure through an acquisition completed earlier this year, expanding the company’s business to include mobile hydraulic and electrohydraulic solutions. With North American headquarters in Ames, Iowa, the acquisition of Sauer-Danfoss signifies Danfoss’ continued dedication to the […]
Rexroth’s GoTo Focused Delivery Program Adds Products, Capabilities
The addition of a broad range of hydraulics products and the recent release of Rexroth’s Fit4Filter app for iPhone and Android mobile devices add considerable new options to Bosch Rexroth’s GoTo Focused Delivery Program. Originally launched in 2009 to offer delivery times for Rexroth’s most requested drive and control products, the GoTo Program offering has now […]
Bosch Rexroth opens its largest hydraulics production campus in North America
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Bosch Rexroth Americas President Berend Bracht and executives from Robert Bosch LLC to formally mark the start of production at the company’s newly expanded hydraulics manufacturing campus in Fountain Inn, S.C. on March 20, 2013. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Bosch Rexroth is investing $80 million over five years to […]
