[The following is a lightly edited transcript of a webinar.] Carl Dyke: Mark and I have come and gone over the years from a good number of tricky scenarios where things weren’t working well in hydraulics and we always find at every single occurrence is a real learning opportunity, both for those who own that […]
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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, […]
Mini machines draw ICUEE crowds
A growing trend among many mobile equipment users is the move to smaller machines, as evidenced by the number of attendees flocking to OEM displays at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Ky. Caterpillar offered test drives of its upgraded 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator that the company says is built for productive work in confined […]
CASE displays the small and powerful at ICUEE
CASE Construction Equipment recently introduced a range of new machines, including mini excavators and powerful skid steers. They’ll be up and running October 3 to 5 at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Ky. The C Series mini excavator family expands the CASE lineup and provides a more-comprehensive and feature-driven machine for the construction, landscaping, utility […]
Komatsu updates “intelligent” hydraulic excavator
Mobile-equipment manufacturer Komatsu America, Rolling Meadows, Ill., just introduced its new PC210LCi-11 Machine Control hydraulic excavator. This second generation PC210LCi reportedly leverages the proven track record and success of the previous PC210LCi-10, while increasing machine functionality. Key features of Komatsu’s Machine Control technology used in this unit include a factory-integrated sensor package with a GNSS […]
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 […]
Parker launches cloud-based solution to track solar panels
Parker Hannifin has launched its new SCOUT Cloud Software and SensoNODE Gold Sensors, which provide a wireless, remote monitoring solution. By monitoring the pressure levels of the solar panel tracking system’s hydraulic loads, end users can calculate how much extra pressure is being put on the panels. That information helps them identify individual panels that […]
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 […]
New hydrostatic function modules with DRC software from Bosch Rexroth
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 […]
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 […]
