In an inaugural ceremony, Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG opened its newly-built main plant in Aschaffenburg. The plant consists of a 22,000 sq. m-large production and assembly…
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…
Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids units
Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of the Energy Recovery System for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, announced an agreement with Kiessling Transit, a leading Massachusetts-based transportation company….
New Eaton Procision dual-clutch automatic transmission
With its versatile line of power take-offs, Muncie Power Products, Inc. offers power take-off options compatible with the new Eaton Procision Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission. Available power take-off options…
UIUC students win 3D printing engineering challenge
As previously reported, IFPE will be home to the first-ever 3D-printed excavator, as the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), Center for Compact and…
Heat Exchangers
ONE of the critical conditioning requirements of hydraulic fluid is that it is maintained at an optimal operating temperature. As oil temperature drops, the viscosity of the fluid…
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…
Where are hydraulic pumps used?
Hydraulic pumps are used in literally every single hydraulic power transmission system. A hydraulic pump is the device that converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy, which is a…
Danfoss adds free express version to PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool 8.1
Danfoss introduces version 8.1 of the PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool Development Suite, its industry-proven graphical programming environment. Created with the customers’ needs top-of-mind, version 8.1 of PLUS+1…
Transcript: Introducing Dynamic Machine Control through Advanced Hydraulic Valves
This is the unedited transcript for webinar: Introducing Dynamic Machine Control through Advanced Hydraulic Valves. Watch on demand. Paul Heney: Good afternoon. Thank you, everyone, for tuning into…
Learn how dynamic simulation can improve your hydraulic designs
The upcoming Fluid Power Technology Conference in Milwaukee offers engineers and designers a number of opportunities to network and learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic…
Eaton’s Patent Pending Technology Enables Flexible System Design
Power management company Eaton introduced a patent pending new “drive in a drive” technology that saves space and extends motor life, making smaller 34 cubic centimeters, 41cc and…
An option for radically smaller reservoirs
The editors of Fluid Power World have planned out a great series of presentations for the upcoming Fluid Power Technology Conference in Milwaukee. As such, engineers, designers and students…
Optimizing your hydraulic cylinder designs
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have plenty of opportunities to learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers—at…
GM single acting telescopic cylinders
Hydraulex Global introduces Genuine Metaris Single Acting Telescopic Cylinders that are reliable, smooth operating and totally interchangeable. Genuine Metaris MH series telescopic cylinders are engineered for rugged reliable…
Efficient hydrostatic travel drives, quickly applied
The axial piston variable pump A30VG enables short engineering times for hydrostatic travel drives thanks to its full compatibility with the mobile electronics range from Rexroth and well-proven…
Learn the roadmap to an Application Specific Hydraulic Cylinder
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have plenty of opportunities to learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers—at…
CAN-linked microcontroller-based display simplifies communication
The CL-712 is a solid-state Cortex A8 ARM microcontroller based display and member of the HED CANLink multiplexed control family. Delivered in a plastic enclosure, this unit provides…
New hydraulically driven pump for underground mining applications
SKF today announced the introduction of its Lincoln HTL 201 EEX hydraulically driven pump for use in volatile applications, such as underground mining. Featuring a steel pump body…
New radial piston motor from Rexroth
Rexroth is expanding its range of direct drives for compact tracked loaders and other tracked vehicles with the new MCR-T radial piston motor in frame size 10. The…
Manuli Hydraulics awarded “Best Supply Performance”
Manuli Hydraulics was recently honored with the award for “Best Supply Performance” at the Manitou supplier conference. Founded over 60 years ago, the Manitou Group now has a…
Where are pressure transducers used?
Pressure transducers are used in any fluid power application requiring a high-resolution and accurate electronic measurement of pressure. A transducer is a device which changes one form of…
Learn all about cyclical testing in fluid power applications
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have plenty of opportunities to learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers—at the…
What is flood feed versus suction feed?
Flood feed versus suction feed is the way to prevent cavitation in your hydraulic/fluid power system. When you have a flooded suction, you have a reservoir either to the…