A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 7790:2013 (supersedes ISO 7790-1997) Hydraulic fluid power – Four-port modular stack valves and four-port directional control valves, sizes 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 and 10 – Clamping dimensions Scope: This International Standard specifies clamping dimensions of four-port modular […]
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New Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 7790:2013 (supersedes ISO 7790-1997) Hydraulic fluid power – Four-port modular stack valves and four-port directional control valves, sizes 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 and 10 – Clamping dimensions Scope: This International Standard specifies clamping dimensions […]
Famic Technologies Live Demos of Automation Studio at BAUMA 2013
Famic Technologies is presenting the latest version of its flagship design and simulation software, Automation Studio™, featuring several new manufacturers’ catalogues, at BAUMA 2013 in Munich, Germany from April 15th to 21st. Live software demonstrations will take place every hour to showcase quicker design, more accuracy and dynamic simulation offered by this innovative and intuitive […]
Simrit Initiates Distribution Program in North America
Simrit launched its North American Distribution program at its inaugural Preferred Distributor Conference held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Although the Preferred Distributor program has successfully operated overseas for a number of years, the company is naming its first group of Preferred Distributors for the North American market at an awards ceremony […]
Technical Standards Now Available From NFPA
Three technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6162-1:2012 (supersedes ISO 6162-1:2002) Hydraulic fluid power – Flange connections with split or one-piece flange clamps and metric or inch screws – Part 1: Flange connectors, ports and mounting surfaces for use at pressures of 3,5 […]
NFPA Updates Technical Standards for Hydraulic Systems
Technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 1219-2:2012 (supersedes ISO 1219-2:1995) Fluid power systems and components – Graphical symbols and circuit diagrams – Part 2: Circuit diagrams (second edition] Scope: This part of ISO 1219 establishes the main rules for drawing hydraulic and pneumatic […]
NFPA Webinar – Hydraulic hose assembly application guidelines
Designers and users of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to select, route, fabricate, install, replace, maintain and store hydraulic hose and hose assemblies from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar, to be held on February 27, 2013 (Wednesday) – 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 […]
Famic Technologies and Linde Hydraulics produce Automation Studio™ P6
Famic Technologies announced its collaboration with Linde Hydraulics to release the advanced manufacturer’s catalogue Automation Studio™ P6. This new catalogue of Linde pumps and motors is available in Automation Studio™ P6 and offers innovative modular symbol structures with enhanced simulation data. Application engineers are given a new perspective of each component and a clearer understanding […]
Kawasaki Precision Machinery Announces New Vice President of Engineering & Technology and Sales Manager
Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.S.A.) Inc. has appointed Yusuo “Jack” Konishi to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Technology. Konishi’s role will be to oversee all North and Latin America engineering functions. Jack Konishi brings over 20 years of hydraulics engineering experience, most recently in Japan heading up engineering of Nishi-Kobe works for Kawasaki […]
NFPA continues its Regional Meeting series
NFPA continues its Regional Meeting series on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the convenient Chicago Marriott O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Road, Chicago. We are very excited about the 2012 program which features one of the favorite speakers from past Chicago meetings, Mr. Sam Kahan. Sam was formerly a Senior […]