Danfoss today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of 3.3 billion USD (approximately 3.0 billion EUR). The acquisition is fully in line with Danfoss’ strategy to strengthen its core businesses and enhance customer value. “Today, we take a significant and transformational step in […]
New design overcomes piston-pump limitations
Piston pumps and motors have been on the market for many years, and they are arguably one of the most important components in many hydraulic circuits. The basic design behind a conventional piston pump usually has seven or nine pistons that convert mechanical torque into oil pressure. In a piston motor, the process is reversed. […]
SFC Koenig expands its Chinese manufacturing facility
SFC Koenig, a Unit of IDEX Corp., and supplier of sealing and flow control components, is pleased to announce that its Chinese branch has moved into a new facility. The larger location allows for increased integration with IDEX China while also providing an expanded manufacturing space to support growth. One of four main global facilities, […]
Hydraulic hybrid cuts fuel consumption
Volvo’s new EC300E hydraulic hybrid excavator will make its debut on the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 in Las Vegas. Its performance is based on straightforward technology that stores hydraulic energy from machine motions in an accumulator, and then reuses it to supplement subsequent actions. The hydraulic hybrid assist system is 100% Volvo-engineered, said […]
AEM launches sweepstakes for IFPE attendees
AEM, producer of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), has put together a sweepstakes to win a free flight to IFPE in Las Vegas. Contestants simply have to register to win here and be a resident of the contiguous U.S. The winner will receive two round-trip flight vouchers from Delta Airlines and two admission tickets […]
Novel circuit boosts machine efficiency on Forwarder2020 project
European researchers recently wrapped up the three-year Forwarder2020 project, which aimed to develop a next-generation forwarder that’s more efficient, productive and environmentally sustainable than anything currently in use. Engineers are now reporting preliminary findings from lab tests and field trials, with encouraging results. Forwarders are articulated vehicles that carry felled timbers from the woods to […]
Hydraulic travel drive controls tire pressure
Controlling the tire pressure of crop harvesters has numerous advantages, due to different vehicle handling characteristics whether operating on roads or in fields. To address the need, Bosch Rexroth introduced the GFT 8150 TIS (Tire Inflation System), which enables dynamically optimized tire pressure in machines, at Agritechnica 2019 in Hannover, Germany. The new GFT 8150 […]
Fluid power shines with Agritechnica awards
Agritechnica, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for agricultural technology, opened this week in Hannover, Germany. According to organizer DLG (German Agricultural Society) the show is expected to attract more than 450,000 attendees from 130 countries over its seven-day run. One highlight is the announcement of this year’s Innovation Awards, a competition open to […]
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 […]
Danfoss and ASI to partner in the autonomous vehicle market
Danfoss and Autonomous Solutions,Inc. (ASI), a global leader in the automation of vehicles for mining, agriculture, and construction, have signed an agreement for a strategic partnership to collaborate on autonomous technology for mobile equipment applications and adjacent markets. With the strategic partnership, ASI and Danfoss will align the strengths of the two companies working toward […]
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