W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH will display its extensive catalog of qualified GORE Space Cables and Assemblies at the 2017 Space Tech Expo Europe, 24-26 October, Bremen, Germany, Booth G40. According to the company, the products are engineered to perform without failure in critical spacecraft systems. Products on display will include GORE Space Cables […]
Molex introduces Pico-EZmate Slim
To meet industry’s need for a compact, wire-to-board connector with vertical mating, Molex, Lisle, Ill., has introduced the Pico-EZmate Slim 1.2-mm pitch wire-to-board connector. According to the company, it’s designed to provide reliable connection in a compact profile that improves both reliability and assembly speed. “As consumer electronics products get more compact, manufacturers are looking […]
Weidmüller strengthens its presence in North America
The Weidmüller Group, a major international supplier of industrial power, signal and data connectivity products headquartered in Detmold, Germany, announced the acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico from Rockwell Automation, Inc. effective October 1. The W Interconnections group sells products for the industrial connectivity and automation markets. The […]
CableLabs completes full-duplex DOCSIS specification
The number of connected devices and bandwidth-hungry online experiences are expected to increase exponentially in the next decade, according to Belal Hamzeh, VP of Research & Development, Wireless Technologies at CableLabs—the non-profit R&D consortium based in Louisville, Colo. With the continuous development of new applications that enable new experiences, such as augmented reality and virtual […]
Simple adapter converts straight connectors to angles
The ibow angle adapter from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., converts straight, round connectors to angled ones. It reportedly permits fast, easy and safe connection of circular connectors at a user-defined angle. The product lets workers plug in connectors “around corners” quickly and flexibly, according to the company. And it is also suited for retrofit […]
Fairview Microwave debuts phase-stable RF analyzer cables
Fairview Microwave, a Lewisville, Texas, supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has introduced a new series of rugged, portable, phase stable RF analyzer cables. Typical applications include handheld network analyzers, base-station analyzers, portable spectrum analyzers, field testing, tower measurements, distance-to-fault measurements and site maintenance. Fairview’s 19 new portable, RF analyzer models provide optimal amplitude […]
Fiber optic ideal for tough tasks
Digitization isn’t just for “quiet” environments like the home and office. It’s also making inroads in tunnel drilling projects, mining and other rugged settings. Given the harsh environments, the requirements for components are quite high. Large distances, together with the high bandwidths, make fiber-optic cable (FOC) the indispensable conductive medium for industrial Ethernet. HARTING has […]
Mini machines draw ICUEE crowds
A growing trend among many mobile equipment users is the move to smaller machines, as evidenced by the number of attendees flocking to OEM displays at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Ky. Caterpillar offered test drives of its upgraded 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator that the company says is built for productive work in confined […]
How does extreme heat affect hydraulic hose?
In a previous posting, the editors at Fluid Power World discussed how ultra-low temperatures can play havoc with the performance of typical rubber hose. Hydraulic hose used at high temperatures faces performance issues too, but for different reasons. That’s because thermal exposure can cause aging of elastomers and plastics. (Other causes of aging include exposure […]
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5,000-psi coupling connects by hand
In underground mines, traditional staple-lock hydraulic couplings take a beating. They often get abused and damaged, and that makes them difficult to disconnect and service. At this year’s MINExpo show in Las Vegas, experts from Gates Corp., Denver, explained how their iLok coupling addresses the shortcomings of traditional staple-type connections, providing sizeable savings in assembly […]
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Rotary hand valve has new price and features
Rotary hand valves are simple and economical devices well-suited for manual directional flow control in a wide range of applications. The redesigned VHLA rotary hand valve from IMI…
MINExpo highlights hydraulics at work
MINExpo, the world’s premier exhibition for mining equipment and technology, kicks off Monday, September 26, at the Las Vegas convention center. The show, held every four years, will…
Death spiral for mining hydraulics?
The once-every-four-years MINExpo show takes place this month and, if you’re a pessimist, the timing couldn’t be worse. The boom-bust cycle in commodities has decimated sales of mining…
Harvard researchers build pneumatic octopus
In a departure from the engineering behind typical rigid industrial robots, a team of Harvard University researchers have built what’s reportedly the first autonomous, untethered, entirely soft robot….
The Dynamic Machine Control approach to building smarter machines
It’s no secret that OEMs are looking to build more “intelligence” into mobile and industrial machines. The goal is to make the equipment they sell more productive and…
NitroSteel rods give added corrosion resistance to hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders have a well-deserved reputation for ruggedness and durability. But if a cylinder rod corrodes, it will quickly fail no matter how well it is designed and…
Pneumatic Hose and Tubing
THE basic function of pneumatic hose and tubing is to convey pressurized air to actuators, valves, tools and other devices. But there are countless types and sizes of…
Air Dryers
IN PNEUMATIC systems, compressors draw in ambient air that always contains some amount of water vapor. The process of compressing air to around 100 psi raises the air’s…
Parker expands mobile-controls offerings
The Electronic Controls Div. of Parker Hannifin recently introduced several additions to its IQAN portfolio of hardware and software products, intended to improve performance and simplify the control…
Bucher Hydraulics develops non-return valves with 50% higher flow
Global competition and increasing cost pressures have raised expectations for every aspect of hydraulic systems. According to officials at Bucher Hydraulics, that’s why it pays to review even…
Stud welder speeds hose and tube clamping
Stauff recently introduced a stud-welding system that simplifies the installation of clamps for hose, tubing, pipe and cable. The SWG Stud Welding System reportedly provides a fast and easy way to attach threaded studs to a machine or structure. The studs replace conventional weld plates, and are the base for mounting the company’s standard hose […]
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Safety glove prevents hydraulic-injection injuries
Pirtek Europe, based in London, has developed the Fluid Power Glove, a safety glove specifically designed to prevent painful and debilitating hydraulic-injection injuries to the hand. The root cause of fluid-injection injuries is pin-hole leaks in high-pressure hose that generate a needle-like spray of high-velocity oil. In fact, the velocity of fluid forced through a […]
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Fluid power and smart iron
At the recent Bauma show in Munich, Caterpillar executives unveiled “The Age of Smart Iron,” the company’s strategy to meld machine and digital technology to make construction equipment…
12 eye-catching machines from Bauma
Hydraulics was at the heart of almost all of the hundreds of machines on display last week at Bauma 2016. Here’s a look at a dozen of them…
The future of fluid power and mobile equipment
To gain perspective on the trends and innovations at this year’s Bauma fair, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Bertram Hoffman, member of the executive board…