Barge Master BV, a Dutch company, has installed Rexroth motion compensation to neutralize waves and enhance the usefulness and safety of offshore cranes. Barge Master launched the BM-001,…
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…
Compensated Flow-control Valves Technical Document from NFPA available
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6263:2013 (supersedes ISO 6263:1997) Hydraulic fluid power –…
5 interesting hydraulic cylinder videos
Here are the five of the most interesting hydraulic cylinder videos that we’ve found online, along with short descriptions of each one. What other videos to you recommend?…
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…
5 useful articles on hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders are probably what most laypeople picture when they think of fluid power—after all, these components are easily visible, iconic even, as the muscle of the system….
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)…
Bosch Rexroth highlights drive system components at WINDPOWER 2013
Bosch Rexroth will showcase its innovative drive system components and technologies for the wind industry in booth #2018 during WINDPOWER 2013 at McCormick Place in Chicago, May 5-8,…
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…
HAWE Hydraulics Merges with Pacific Fluid Systems
HAWE Hydraulics is strengthening its North American presence through the acquisition of Pacific Fluid Systems, located in Portland, Oregon. Effective April 1, 2013, this merger strategically positions HAWE…
The 9 coolest mobile hydraulic cylinder applications
Hydraulic cylinders are used in countless applications that demand power density and flexibility. Here are 9 of the coolest (not to mention some of the biggest!) applications for…
Bosch Rexroth highlights innovative solutions for offshore applications at OTC
Bosch Rexroth offers components and system solutions for offshore support vessels, exploration and drilling, offshore wind installation and deep sea applications. Several of those technologies will be on…
New Technical Specification Now Available From NFPA
A new ISO Technical Specification has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TS 17165-2:2013 (supersedes ISO/TR 17165-2:2006) Hydraulic fluid power…
Sauer-Danfoss Launches PLUS+1 Compliant Fan Drive Control for H1 Pump Family
Sauer-Danfoss introduces a PLUS+1 Compliant Fan Drive Control (FDC) for the H1 family of piston pumps. FDC for H1 pumps utilizes proven closed-circuit technology to meet urgent customer…
NFPA Membership Continues to Grow
Hydraulic Management Group, LLC Troy, MI – Hydraulic Management Group, LLC (HMG-USA) is a Michigan, USA based Hydraulic Product Distribution, Consulting, Application Engineering, Market Survey, and, Training enterprise….
Muncie Power adds cylinder specification module to application software
Muncie Power’s application suite, M-Power Spec, currently utilizes modern technology to quickly and easily specify wet line kits, power take-offs, pumps and clutch pump mounting kits by application. In…
Bosch Rexroth opens its largest hydraulics production campus in North America
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley joined Bosch Rexroth Americas President Berend Bracht and executives from Robert Bosch LLC to formally mark the start of production at the company’s…
Eaton presents efficient electro-hydraulic solutions for machine building at Hannover
Eaton will use this year’s Hannover Fair as a platform to present its latest range of hydraulic, filtration, and electrical products and services that are cutting start-up times,…
The Slim V60N-130: High Pressure and High Volume
HAWE Hydraulics announced the addition of the new V60N-130 to HAWE‘s well-established V60N series of axial piston pumps. There are now four different sizes in the pump family…
Parker Now Offers Hydraulic Coolers for the Mobile and Industrial Market
Parker’s Global Accumulator Division is now the Accumulator and Cooler Division Americas (ACDA), a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation. The new ACDA, a merge of the former Global…
New Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6195:2013 (supersedes ISO 6195:2002) Fluid power systems and…
How to buy a hydraulic cylinder online — test driving some websites
There seems to be as many places to buy hydraulic cylinders as there are types of cylinders. Whether you’re looking at industrial or mobile hydraulic cylinders, searching for…
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a hydraulic cylinder
When you think of engineering brawn, hydraulic cylinders are probably what come to mind. These linear actuators can range from smaller than your arm to gargantuan devices found…
Hydraulex’s Pareek named as Manufacturing Council member
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank announced the appointment of 26 members to the 2013 Manufacturing Council. The Council, established in 2004 and directed by the Department…
ControlAir Announces New Mobile Website
ControlAir announced that it has launched a mobile version of the ControlAir website. Accessible from any web-enabled phone or smartphone, the site connects customers, wherever they may be,…