The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for March 2014 increased 6.5% compared to March 2013, and increased 11.8% compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in March 2014 when compared to March 2013. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic […]
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Balluff Named Second Best Place to Work in Kentucky
Balluff Inc. has been recognized as the Second Best Place to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Balluff competed and came in second in the medium-sized company category (companies with 150-499 employees) at the Tenth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards […]
Bosch Rexroth continues U.S. growth with Bethlehem, Pa. hydraulics expansion
Bosch Rexroth reiterated its commitment to “local for local” manufacturing this week, as it celebrated the grand opening of its expanded hydraulics facilities in Bethlehem, Pa. Boasting an additional 150,000 square feet, the newest facility brings the number of Bosch Rexroth buildings in the Bethlehem area to seven. Previously, the space at Broadhead Road only […]
Trelleborg launches online learning modules on sealing
If there’s one thing the fluid power industry needs, it is as many opportunities for users of its technologies and components to have chances to learn about them. And while more universities are offering fluid power courses and a fair number of companies offer on-site training, there is still room for growth. That’s why I […]
Eaton launches low-temperature hydraulic hose
Last week during IFPE, Eaton Corp.’s, Hydraulics Group, Eden Prairie, Minn., introduced the Ice Champion EC810 hose for extreme low temperature applications. This spiral wire reinforced hydraulic hose withstands temperatures as low as -57°C (-70°F) and pressures as high as 420 bar (6,100 psi) making it particularly well-suited for use in high pressure hydraulic circuits […]
Systems solutions is the theme at IFPE 2014
When I attended my first IFPE back in 2011, I really had no idea what to expect. But three years makes a big difference and I came in excited and ready to go. And after several successful meetings and booth tours, I think it’s safe to say that the theme from many of the manufacturers […]
IFPE 2014 opens its doors
It’s been a long three-year wait for this iteration of the IFPE Show, co-located with CONEXPO and CON/AGG in sunny Las Vegas. But we’re finally here, and attendees began spilling onto the floor right at 9:00 a.m. Walking the floor of the South Hall, where most of the IFPE exhibitors are located, it’s pretty impressive […]
Tompkins is attending the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show!
Tompkins team will be at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 4 – 8, 2014. We’re in Booth 80754 in South Hall 3. Come see us. Visit the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show website for more information. Tompkins new catalog will be available in print by April, 2014. Stop by and get our new […]
Low-speed, high-torque motor for stationary applications
Eaton Corp., Eden Prairie, Minn., will highlight its latest hydraulic motor technology at its IFPE booth 80230 March 4-8, with the launch of Hydre-MAC,a low-speed, high torque (LSHT) direct drive, radial piston motor. Featuring a cam lobe design—which is a unique design for this type of motor—it is designed for variable speed applications that uses […]
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created […]