High-flow control valves are offered in air pilot and solenoid models that can be used with or without lubrication. Available with 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch NPT ports, they feature 2 and 3-position spools and manifold mounting up to 10 valves per stack. Single and double solenoid models are available in most common voltages. […]
Stainless Steel Air Cylinders from Fabco-Air
Three styles of cylinders are available with all exposed surfaces made of stainless steel. The Pancake® is a round, compact cylinder of uni-body construction with a smooth outside surface that does not trap wash down solution or allow bacteria growth. NFPA tie rod cylinders as well as the “F” Series “throw-away” styles provide an easy […]
Pneumatic finger slides from Fabco-Air
Precise positioning, universal mounting and standard magnetic pistons are included on these pneumatic finger slides. Recirculating ball bearings guide motion. Bumpers provide cushioned stops. Magnetic sensors have surge suppression, polarity protection…
Bosch Rexroth valves used for variety of functions
With its controllable 2/2 directional cartridge valve LC2A-1X, Bosch Rexroth opens a variety of functions in hydraulics using standard parts. The series comes in 7 sizes ranging from 16 to 100. As the functionality is built from individual standard parts, engineering and assembly costs can be reduced. Circuit modifications and repairs also become less costly. […]
NewAge® Industries donates five laptops to school in Cambodia
Tubing manufacturer, NewAge Industries, recently donated five Dell laptop computers to the Caramanico School in rural Ratanakiri, Cambodia. The school, built in 2006, is located in one of the poorest provinces in Cambodia and teaches students in seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. This is NewAge’s second donation of five laptops and brings the school’s total […]
Next generation of electro-hydraulics from Bosch Rexroth
With the HNC100-3X Motion Control generation, Bosch Rexroth extends the possible applications for the HNC100 NC family of electro-hydraulic controls. The scalable generation in controller format controls up to four electro-hydraulic axes. Ethernet is used with SERCOS III and PROFINET RT and a parameterization interface. IndraWorks and the WinPed operating and parameterization software have become […]
New Technical Standards From NFPA
Two new technical documents have recently been published and are available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 1219-1:2012 (supersedes ISO 1219-1:2006): Fluid power systems and components — Graphical symbols and circuit diagrams — Part 1: Graphical symbols for conventional use and data-processing applications [third edition] Scope: This part of ISO 1219 establishes basic […]
Build Your Own Hydraulic Test Kit From Webster Instruments
If you are using diagnostic test equipment, there is a very high chance that you will be using it for field service, wherever that may be. It is important that when you get on site, the equipment is easily and quickly accessible and ready to use. Webster Instruments offers individual kits to store and easily […]
Muncie 17 Series Directional Control Valves
Muncie 17 Series directional control valves are suited for a variety of hydraulic applications where flow rates are low. 17 Series valves are sectional type, meaning that valve sections can be “stacked” in any combination for the requirements of the application. They are used for both open center or closed center circuits. Activation is via […]
NOSHOK expands valve products and manufacturing capabilities
NOSHOK expanded its valve product offering and valve manufacturing capabilities. The valve portfolio features standard bore and large bore needle and manifold valves, including block and bleed valves in hard or soft seat/tip designs with ratings up to 10,000 psi. Our valve design is patented for its performance and increased pressure capabilities. They also offer […]
Changes to Muncie Power Products Hydraulic Reservoirs
Muncie Power Products added 11 new part numbers to its program. Part numbers will be changing on all reservoirs to reflect a more consistent part number system, similar to that used on PTOs and pumps. Eight base models of current design reservoirs will now be considered “Legacy” models. Muncie introduced new pricing for both its […]
Hydraulic reservoirs from Muncie Power Products
Muncie Power Products’ has steel, aluminum or polyethylene hydraulic reservoirs. They are made for continuous-duty applications that generate high amounts of heat and polyethylene reservoirs are designed for intermittent duty applications- such as dump bodies. Steel Round – Used when durability, reliability & accessibility are important Steel Upright – Solution for mounting behind the cab […]
Comatrol introduces proportional flow divider
Comatrol introduced the PFD10-OD Proportional Flow Divider for compensated flow sharing between two motors or hydraulic circuits. This circuit-saver solution takes the input flow and delivers precise flow management, giving engineers a new tool for distributing flow on their applications. The PFD10-OD is an electro-proportional, compensated, normally open, flow dividing, pre-engineered HIC. When there is […]
UL and CSA VFD Cable from Alpha Wire
Alpha Wire’s new “V-Flex,” a flexible version of its Series V VFD cable, to its line of Industrial Series cable. Featuring both UL and CSA tray cable ratings, a low temperature rating of -40°C, and a bend radius that is 5x that of standard VFD cable, the V-Flex offers a combination of ruggedness and routability. […]
Festo introduces new microslide DGSC
Festo’s new microslide DGSC is only 8mm wide. This pneumatic slide is for installation in small spaces such as in the production of electronics and small parts assembly. Its positioning accuracy is just 0.01mm due to the preloaded ball bearing cage guide. Its areas of application range from handling operations in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) […]
Bosch Rexroth Accepting Participants for Hydraulics Technical Training
Bosch Rexroth is accepting registrations for all courses in its training program for hydraulics systems engineers. Rexroth‘s Hydraulics Technical Training is targeted toward individuals who maintain hydraulic systems, and also to those who design new systems or want to upgrade existing systems with new technology. You can register for the following courses from July through […]