TE Connectivity (TE) has unveiled the Macro Sensors RSE 1500 Series high-accuracy rotary position sensors for measuring the angular displacement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers, and diverter gates used in packaging and postal sorting machinery. These DC-operated rotary position sensors are also useful for high reliability applications […]
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Eaton adds five displacement sizes to its Hydre-MAC LSHT motor
Eaton today announced five new displacement sizes for its Hydre-MAC low-speed, high-torque (LSHT) direct drive, radial piston motor. Now available in eight sizes, including 13, 16, 20, 25, 30, 36, 42 and 50 liters/rev, the Hydre-MAC LSHT motor displacement options provide flexibility for heavy equipment manufacturers in the pulp and paper, offshore and mining industries. […]
New rear mount power take-off
Muncie Power Products has announced the release of a new rear mount power take-off in collaboration with its European sister company, Hydrocar. Muncie Power Products and Hydrocar have created a PTO with available modifications for both the European and North American markets. The rear mount model takes advantage of rear mount PTO openings now being […]
Spectronics Corporation acquires manufacturing company
Spectronics Corporation has announced the acquisition of H&I Manufacturing Inc., a precision machine and job shop located in Bohemia, NY. As part of the purchase agreement, H&I became a new division of Spectronics, and its machinery and personnel were moved into the parent company’s 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Westbury. Kristian Immoor, the former […]
Price Engineering acquires Fox Valley Fluid Power
Price Engineering Company, a provider of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components and service, announced that it has acquired the assets of Fox Valley Fluid Power (FVFP), a local hydraulic repair and service company based in Kaukauna, WI. “The acquisition enables Price to continue to expand our footprint in the Fox Valley area.” says Tom Price, […]
How hydraulic fluids affect energy efficiency
The fluid is a key part of any hydraulic system. It transmits power, lubricates components, transfers heat, acts as a sealing agent, and helps minimize the harmful effects of contamination like dirt and water. And hydraulic fluid has become increasingly important when it comes to overall system efficiency. That’s because OEMs and equipment users are […]
Fluid power spurs ag machinery innovations
Fluid power was well-represented at Agritechnica, the world’s largest agricultural-machinery trade fair held last month in Hannover, Germany. Fluid Power World recently noted that Linde Hydraulics received the Agritechnica Silver Innovation Medal for its HMV105D drive motor. Here are five more companies that earned Agritechnica prizes for new-product developments, centered on fluid power, that offer […]
Trends in construction machinery hydraulics
Hydraulics define the evolution of construction machinery. Article updated on April 15, 2016 with new text and images. If you asked my 20-year-old self to describe the typical day on a construction site, I’d probably have described the stereotypical scene: five guys standing around watching a sixth dig a ditch. Even if there was ever any truth to that […]
HINO 338 Series PTO and installation kit
Muncie Power Products, Inc. has partnered with Hino and Allison Transmission to design the power take-off and installation kit for the Hino 338 Series. The design uses Muncie Power’s HS24 power take-off with modifications to accommodate the Hino 338 Series. Built with a sculptured housing, the HS24 clears obstructions allowing for easy mounting on Hino […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions expands its Americas R&D Center
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces it has increased the size of its Product Testing Laboratory located at the HA Traub Technical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This expansion comprises a 1,000 sq. ft addition to the existing facility in order to accommodate the growing requests for product testing and validation – including rotary seals, specialty aerospace […]