MINExpo International, the quadrennial show for mining industry equipment manufacturers, engineers and users, has been postponed. In an announcement today, “The National Mining Association (NMA), the MINExpo International 2020 (Show) sponsor, has made its highest priority the health, well-being and safety of exhibitors, attendees, stakeholders and their respective families and colleagues, as well as our […]
Barko Hydraulics welcomes Heavy Machines Inc.
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 […]
Bosch Rexroth reviews digital transformation solutions
IFPE 2020 was nearly two months away but because manufacturers use the event as a springboard for their many innovations throughout the year, new developments constantly follow the show. One company highlighting its recent technological innovations is Bosch Rexroth, which did not exhibit at the show due to its own COVID-19 travel restrictions. Despite not […]
“Donut” actuator takes on rotary applications
Toroidal Ram Systems Ltd., based in Auckland, New Zealand, has developed a unique toroidal-shaped rotary actuator for use in high torque, heavy duty applications. The Torlite is said to be the world’s first curved-ram hydraulic actuator capable of angular rotations of up to 120°. How it works The Torlite operates similar in principle to simple […]
On-the-go tire inflation for off-highway vehicles
Parker Hannifin has developed a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that is said to improve mobility when operating vehicles in severe off-road or soft-soil conditions. Suited for the agriculture, construction and military markets, this automatic tire pressure adjustment system lets the driver optimize tire inflation pressure from the cab while operating on varying terrains with […]
New hire to focus on Webtec’s distribution channel
Webtec’s U.S. team has a new Distribution Sales Manager. Heather D’Amico joins in this new role at the company’s St. Francis, Wis. office. Covering North and Central America, D’Amico’s main focus will be to work closely with Webtec’s distribution channel partners to develop business opportunities and an effective partner strategy. Bringing many years’ experience in customer […]
Equipment manufacturers call for national manufacturing strategy
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is calling on the federal government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for manufacturing to strengthen the economy, create new jobs and opportunities, and ensure the United States is the best place in the world for equipment manufacturers to innovate, manufacture, and do business. Ensuring the future […]
Parker advances mobile industry developments
At this year’s Conexpo/IFPE, a number of major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with COVID-19. Parker Hannifin was among that group. An IFPE without Parker or any of the other large fluid power companies means attendees were not provided the chance to learn what these innovators were planning to showcase at […]
CreepDrive 2: High performance at low speeds
Poclain Hydraulics, Sturtevant, Wis., has launched the new CreepDrive 2 system that’s designed to help machine users maximize productivity, work quality and driver comfort. The CreepDrive system, a true hybrid mechanical-hydraulic transmission, allows vehicles to work at very low constant speeds regardless of the engine speed, providing auxiliary systems with the power they need to […]
Control unit for safety-critical applications
The CED1200S is the first component in a new family of control units designed for safety related applications, according to officials at Walvoil, Reggio Emilia, Italy. The unit, compliant with Hardware Category 2, can be used in applications up to Performance Level D/SIL 2. It is programmable according to the IEC 61131-3 standard with PHC […]
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