Two regional Bosch Rexroth Corporation mobile and industrial hydraulic service centers in Houston and Dallas, Texas recently earned ISO 9001:2008 quality certifications. According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) the two facilities earned the certifications for the ability to provide enhanced customer satisfaction through the effective use of quality management and continuous improvement systems. […]
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Lightning Hybrids moves forward with hydraulic hybrid technologies
For the last six years or so, I have been covering with great interest the development of hydraulic hybrid technologies for on-road vehicles. Some companies have tried to demonstrate this fuel-efficient technology in smaller automotive vehicles, but have found that its use in medium- and large-duty trucks and buses is truly the way to go. […]
Achieving high performance and pressure—with gear pumps
Muncie Power Products, Inc. showcases its most recent, innovative line of high performance gear pumps/motors, the Optimum Series. Muncie Power’s Optimum Series is designed for durability, featuring a rigid pump design for long product life and maintained performance. Available in three frame sizes (W, X and Y) and tandem or triple configurations, the Optimum Series […]
Chief Technology Officer of Eaton’s hydraulics group honored with women in manufacturing STEP Ahead Award
Power management company Eaton announced that The Manufacturing Institute awarded Astrid Mozes, chief technology officer, Hydraulics Group, Eaton, the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award for her achievement in the manufacturing industry. The STEP Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels […]
Bosch Rexroth launches its 2015 hydraulic training schedule
Bosch Rexroth is accepting registration for all courses in its training program designed for industrial and mobile hydraulics systems engineers. Rexroth’s Hydraulics Technical Training is targeted toward individuals who maintain hydraulic systems, design new systems or want to upgrade existing systems with new technology. Classes run through December. Although the Center for Compact & Efficient […]
Dean Kamen—Leadership in Engineering
By Paul J. Heney • Editorial Director America’s favorite inventor is moving forward with some exciting new projects, after some critical lessons learned. What makes a true engineering leader? Is it outright technical brilliance? Tenacity? Or creativity in tackling and executing projects? Maybe it’s passion. Or the desire to give back to future generations. Well, […]
Bailey International acquires Sure Grip Controls
Bailey International, LLC. announced the acquisition of Sure Grip Controls, Inc., a manufacturer of joysticks, control grips and controllers for use on forestry, construction, and other mobile hydraulic equipment. Headquartered in Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada, Sure Grip is a supplier for electro- hydraulic, general industrial and fluid power applications. The Company sells a broad product […]
New rod wiper test method helps protect hydraulic systems
A partnership between Hallite Seals Americas Inc., Wixom, Mich., and The Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Fluid Power Institute (MSOE) has resulted in the development of a new test procedure for assessing the amount of dirt and dust that enters a typical hydraulic system through the rod wiper. According to Hallite, the test for rod wipers […]
NFPA report shows 2.7% increase in fluid power shipments in December
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for December 2014 increased 10.2% compared to December 2013, and increased 2.7% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in December 2014 when compared to December 2013. Mobile hydraulic and pneumatic shipments […]
Eaton tests hydraulic hybrid on lift trucks
Eaton’s Hydraulics division has been fairly quiet about its hydraulic hybrid technology lately, considering that the company was one of the first to really pioneer its use in on-highway vehicles, like its partnership with UPS several years back to test its series system on medium-duty trucks. Eaton hasn’t been doing much with its parallel system for […]