by Rick Meyerhoefer, Delta Computer Systems Dead-weight testing is finally replaced by something decidedly more 21st century. Traditionally, repair facilities test hoists in a pretty straightforward way—they lift…
Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting Options
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic cylinders are available in a variety of styles and can be mounted in numerous ways. Here’s a look at some of the…
New ISO Technical Report Now Available From NFPA
A new ISO Technical Report has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TR 17209:2013, Hydraulic fluid power – Two-, three-…
Monitor Pressure the Easy Way
The new Ashcroft® DG25 digital pressure gauge provides a 5 full digit LCD in ranges up to 25,000 psi. Available in accuracies of 0.5% and 0.25% FS, this…
Tank-Mounted Filter | ART
Schroeder Industries, recognized in filtration and fluid conditioning products, re-releases the Tank-Mounted Filter | ART, a low pressure filter. Return line tank-mounted filtration offers a space saving solution…
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 14540:2013, Hydraulic fluid power — Dimensions and requirements…
Swagelok® Improves Assembly and Installation Time
Engineered to streamline nut-ferrule installation, Swagelok Company introduces the new Swagelok® High-Volume Swaging Unit (HVSU) aimed to increase safety and productivity for the oil and gas, alternative fuel,…
Brennan Industries to Give Away an iPad Air
Brennan Industries Inc. is celebrating the holidays by giving away a new Apple® iPad Air™. The contest, ending on December 11, 2013, gives entrants the opportunity to earn…
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6358-1:2013, Pneumatic fluid power — Determination of flow-rate…
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 1179-1:2013 (supersedes ISO 1179-1:2007) Connections for general use…
Webster Instruments rebranding as Webtec
After years of operating with different names in Europe and North America, a new, singular name will define the hydraulic measurement and control specialist. For years, North American…
Hydraulic Weight Balancing Saves Electricity
HAWE Hydraulics, a global manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated hydraulic components and controls for the mobile, industrial, and renewable energy markets. For large machining centers, balancing the weight…
Brennan Industries Expands Mobile App to Include Pressure Ratings
Brennan Industries Inc. expanded its mobile application that provides easy access to the Brennan product catalog and product cross-reference tool, to include pressure ratings for more than 6,000…
Learn How to Design and Build Better Fluid Power Systems
NFPA is continuing to organize webinars that focus on how standards can help address key issues facing the fluid power industry today: increasing energy efficiency improving reliability reducing…
Brennan Industries Expands Mobile App
Brennan Industries Inc. expanded its mobile application that provides easy access to the Brennan product catalog and product cross-reference tool, to include pressure ratings for more than 6,000…
Aggressive Hydraulics Opens New Headquarters in Cedar, MN
Aggressive Hydraulics is proud to announce the opening of their new facility in Cedar, MN. Previously operating out of three buildings in Blaine, MN, the manufacturer of purpose-built hydraulic cylinders…
Bailey Releases a New Mobile Friendly Ecommerce Site
Bailey International LLC released a mobile ecommerce website to better serve the emerging mobile user market. Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Bailey, reports mobile users now exceed 14% of…
The New Ashcroft® 2008S Panel Builder’s Pressure Gauge
The new Ashcroft® Type 2008S panel builder’s gauge incorporates exclusive, fieldproven performance features into a rugged, all welded front-flanged pressure gauge. The gauge dial measures 63mm in diameter and…
Fluid Power Systems Conference
Register Today Formerly known as the Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference, this educational conference, hosted by three fluid power organizations—the International Fluid Power Society, the FPDA Motion and Control Network, and the National Fluid Power Association offers: Design workshops to communicate why energy efficiency and reliability are increasingly a concern of machine builders and…
Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TR 10686:2013 Hydraulic fluid power – Method to theoretically relate…
Enerpac introduces the Multi-Functional Synchronous Lifting System
Enerpac introduces the EVO system, the next generation of its synchronous lifting technology. The EVO-Series Synchronous Lifting System combines high-pressure hydraulics with a programmable PLC system to monitor…
HAWE Expands Line of Axial Piston Pumps
HAWE Hydraulics has added the new V40M to its line of axial piston pumps. The new pump has been designed for open-circuits in mobile machines and has a…
Famic Technologies Presents Automation Studio at the OTC 2013
Famic Technologies Inc. is presenting its latest all-in-one design and simulation software solution, Automation Studio, at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) from May 6 to 9 in Houston, Texas. Live and interactive…
World Wide Metric releases CAST Hydraulic Fittings Catalog
World Wide Metric’s CAST S.p.A. fittings catalog now showcases an increased PN at 800 bar for DIN fittings with improved corrosion resistance. In addition, the catalog now has more compact banjos, hose…
Sauer-Danfoss Unveils PLUS+1 GUIDE 6.1, Work Function Control Library
Sauer-Danfoss introduced the new version 6.1 of PLUS+1 GUIDE, their industry-proven graphical programming environment, at bauma 2013 in Munich. Version 6.1 of GUIDE (Graphical User Integrated Development Environment)…