Famic Technologies Inc. is presenting its latest all-in-one design and simulation software solution, Automation Studio, at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) from May 6 to 9 in Houston, Texas. Live and interactive presentations of Automation Studio will demonstrate how it improves efficiency and significantly reduces downtime for bottom line results in the Offshore & Marine and Oil & Gas […]
System Design
Sauer-Danfoss Unveils PLUS+1 GUIDE 6.1, Work Function Control Library
Sauer-Danfoss introduced the new version 6.1 of PLUS+1 GUIDE, their industry-proven graphical programming environment, at bauma 2013 in Munich. Version 6.1 of GUIDE (Graphical User Integrated Development Environment) offers customers a powerful, flexible new feature: support of the PLC programming language Structured Text, which is part of the IEC 61131-3 standard. Sauer-Danfoss also exhibited the […]
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 6195:2013 (supersedes ISO 6195:2002) Fluid power systems and components — Cylinder-rod wiper-ring housings in reciprocating applications — Dimensions and tolerances Scope: This International Standard specifies dimensions and tolerances of housings for wiper rings used in […]
Preparing mobile equipment for 2014’s TIER 4 Final Regulations
In 2014, TIER 4 Final Regulations will be in effect, and diesel systems will be required to operate generating near-zero targeted emission levels. This significant reduction will force many mobile equipment manufacturers to fully redesign their systems. And those redesigns can have a large impact on the function of the machine through the drive and […]
Rexroth’s Program Adds New iPhone® App
Another way to access the Rexroth GoTo Focused Delivery Program is now available from the GoTo Products App page in iTunes. The new iPhone® App complements Rexroth‘s GoTo Products iPad® App by offering additional mobility and providing the most up-to-date GoTo information for faster access than ever to Rexroth’s broad collection of GoTo products. GoTo […]
Artemis, Bombardier, Ricardo collaborate on rail brake energy recovery
A collaborative research and development project on rail brake energy recovery is scheduled to commence in the second half of this year and will see Ricardo join forces with fluid power expert Artemis Intelligent Power and rail technology expert Bombardier Transportation.
Sauer-Danfoss introduces new electronic foot pedal
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) has introduced the new PLUS+1TM Compliant KEP3 electronic foot pedal, a bi-directional, over-center rocker pedal used to drive vehicles equipped with hydrostatic transmissions and/or electronically controlled engines.
Magnet manufacturer wins electro-hydraulic steering unit order
A manufacturer of efficient and reliable permanent magnet rotating equipment, Danotek Motion Technologies, has been awarded a purchase order from Electric Vehicles International (EVI) for the supply of electro hydraulic steering units.
HydraForce releases new version of i-Design
HydraForce has released the latest version of its hydraulic circuit design tool. Version 3.3 of i-Design supports the trend toward higher hydraulic system pressures, smaller hydraulic “footprints” and greater global application of hydraulic manifolds and cartridge valves.
CCEFP research aims to reduce friction in fluid power systems
Friction between lubricated surfaces is a principal source of energy losses in fluid power systems—a ubiquitous problem for fluid power users across the industrial spectrum. But thanks to research underway within the Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, that problem is on its way to resolution.