If you’re not familiar with the basics of hydraulic filtration, just wait a week. A week is all it takes to be bombarded by blogs, articles and advertising on the importance of hydraulic filtration—and rightfully so, as it’s the most critical consideration you can make if you’re serious about reliability. I’m guilty of lecturing readers […]
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9 things they never taught us in college
Colleges and universities drape the cities of our planet, and they provide a solid foundation of mathematics, communications, processes and engineering to those entering (or already in) the field of fluid power. If you have a degree in mechanical engineering, for example, I can assume your fundamental understanding of math, physics, material properties and drafting […]
Wix Filters launches proactive molecular hydraulic oil water absorber
Most users of fluid power technology know that water in a hydraulic system can wreak havoc to the system and components, resulting in possible failure. This is why Wix Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has launched what it calls the world’s first proactive molecular hydraulic oil water absorber. The hydraulic oil water absorber […]
Comatrol releases HSV High Pressure Solenoid Valves
Comatrol is Introducing Nine New HSV High Pressure Solenoids, Four New HLE High Pressure Logic Elements & Two Dual Counterbalance HICs s/ Make‐up Checks. HSV High Pressure Solenoid Valves: The new Comatrol HSV High Pressure Solenoid Valve portfolio continues to grow. Last year, the 10, 12 and 16 size poppet‐type designs were introduced to the […]
Rexroth expands its portfolio of robust electronic controllers
Rexroth’s robust RC4-5 controller offers the optimal balance of power and flexibility to maximize both hydraulic component and overall system performance. However, the secret to realizing best in class electrohydraulic control performance is how the RC4-5 drives proportional solenoids. The RC4-5 offers four fast and accurate Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) driver outputs with closed-loop current […]
Spectronics introduces two lines of multi-led inspection lamps
Spectronics Corporation has unveiled the QUADRAN 365 and 365 S-Series — multi-LED, broad-beam UV-A (365 nm) inspection lamps. Both the 365 and 365 S-series feature four ultra-hi-flux UV-A LEDs for fluorescent inspection, plus a white light LED for flaw location. Their broad-beam configuration produces an extremely wide coverage area of up to 5 in. (13 cm) […]
Fluid power shipments increase 6.5% in March
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 […]
Yates Industries to release complete product catalog for 2014
Yates Industries, a leading manufacturer of custom and rebuilt cylinders, is proud to announce a new catalog of its entire cylinder product line for 2014. This catalog gives companies an additional medium to find the precise cylinder for their operations. Nearly any needed cylinder can be found in more than 150 pages containing hundreds of […]
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 […]
Trelleborg to highight delivery services and sealing products at IFPE
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will highlight its “Trelleborg Solution” of advanced delivery services and customized packaging as well as an array of products at IFPE 2014, booth #81929 in South Hall 3. With a focus on increasing the total value of ownership for customers and supplying the highest quality of products and services, the “Trelleborg Solution” […]
