Kraft Fluid Systems Inc. has added Danfoss Power Solutions Plus+1 controls and software to its ever-growing product line in Wisconsin. Additionally, Kraft has added Comatrol cartridge valve products to its emerging Wisconsin offering. Danfoss Plus+1 modular hardware and the user-friendly Plus+1 GUIDE programming environment enable Kraft to seamlessly integrate microcontrollers, displays, joysticks, sensors, and Plus+1 […]
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How to maintain hydraulic system safety
What does it mean to be safe with hydraulics? Hydraulics is just a form of force transfer, and is often not unique to the mechanical systems. For example, many hydraulic operations can be achieved with drives, gears, belts or electric motors. Safe hydraulics involves the consideration of a safe machine, first and foremost, and this […]
One valve, three functions
Comatrol, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of engineered hydraulic cartridge valves and hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), today introduces the new SVP08-NCF solenoid valve. Recognizing the market need for single acting cylinder control with a focus on customization and flexibility, Comatrol developed this new solenoid with the intent to deliver three valve […]
The smart use of logic elements
By Darren Magner • Director of Marketing & Product Development • Comatrol Effective use of logic elements is key to designing cost-effective circuits, and is limited only by the imagination of the designer. Logic elements, often called differential sensing valves, are pressure control devices. Like directional control valves, a spring bias holds the spool in […]
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 […]
Comatrol Introduces New Solenoids, HLE Logic Elements & Dual Counterbalance HICs
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 market, along with 10 size 2‐Way spool valves. The result of these releases added fourteen new HSV solenoid valves to the Comatrol portfolio. At […]
High-pressure hydraulic valves offer high flows
Comatrol will be featuring a variety of new valve lines and related accessories at IFPE this year. The company’s HSV high-pressure solenoid valve portfolio continues to grow. In addition to the 10, 12 and 16 size poppet-type designs, along with 10 size 2-Way spool valves introduced last year, Comatrol is launching nine new HSV valves and […]
Comatrol Expands Portfolio with HSV Solenoid Valves and Flow Control at BAUMA 2013
Comatrol introduces the HSV high-pressure solenoid valve platform and HFCV10-RT high-pressure flow control. These developments are a continuation of Comatrol’s “Rhythm of Innovation,” with its strong focus on high-pressure development around standard NFPA cavities. The HSV product line was specifically designed around standard NFPA cavities. Some competitive products require either non-NFPA cavities or a modified […]
Comatrol expands its portfolio of counterbalance valves
Comatrol announces its updated portfolio of counterbalance valves. These updates include the re-introduction of the VCB product line, which has the unique feature of piloting on port 1 (nose of the valve), allowing for a slimmer dual counterbalance design. Additionally, Comatrol is releasing an updated 20 size counterbalance valve, the CB20-HV, capable of 266 LPM […]
Comatrol bauma Preview: New HSV High Pressure Solenoid Valves
Higher pressures, like 350 bar, allow machine designers to use smaller cylinders and motors on their vehicles, making them more compact and lighter weight. With the trends in the market for higher power density, Comatrol will be introducing its new platform of high-pressure solenoid valves – HSV – at the bauma 2013 exhibition. In addition […]
