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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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 […]
Improved controller for Rexroth Active Heave Compensation enhances system performance
Bosch Rexroth has introduced an upgrade to the electrohydraulic controller used on the company’s A4VSO and A4VSG hydraulic axial piston components, which function as secondary control units in the Rexroth Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system for offshore winching applications. Replacing the previous DS1 model, the new Rexroth DS2R electrohydraulic controller features proportional valve technology for […]
Not your grandfather’s gear pump, part 2
Continuing the discussion from last week, the past fifty years saw a continued evolution of the gear pump, which has resulted in higher efficiency, higher pressure and more versatility than was ever previously available. Aluminum alloys are now the most common construction material for the gear pump housing, and hardened steel is used for the […]
Not your grandfather’s gear pump, part 1
The venerable gear pump is so strongly associated with hydraulics that perhaps only cylinders are more prominent in this industry. There is good reason for the popularity of the hydraulic gear pump; they are simple, inexpensive, durable and interminable. I’ve seen them made from about five pieces if you don’t count seals and bolts, and […]
Rexroth expands its GoTo program as it marks 5 years
Echoing its local-for-local growth, Bosch Rexroth is once again expanding its GoTo Focused Delivery Program, as it is able to add more products and shorten lead times due to more local manufacturing. Originally launched in the United States in 2009, this marks five years the company has been of providing fast deliveries of Rexroth’s most popular drive […]
Bosch Enhances Online Functionality with Website Update
Bosch Rexroth U.S. has given its website a major facelift, but the changes go deeper than just enhanced aesthetic appeal. The overall function of the website has been drastically improved with better navigation, a clickable history trail for easy back tracking and context-based left-hand menus for deeper navigation within a specific area. The new website’s […]
Rexroth expands its GoTo program to all of North America
Bosch Rexroth has expanded its GoTo Focused Delivery Program, with it now being available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In addition, the company has added more than 250 new hydraulics components into the program. Earlier this month, Bosch Rexroth highlighted its continued growth in its “local-for-local” manufacturing plans, with the expansion of its Bethlehem, […]
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 […]
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 […]
