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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Integrated Hydraulic Motor from Bonfiglioli
The Bonfiglioli Trasmital solution adopted by various leading international players is known for its high performance and reliability. Bonfiglioli offers drive solutions for compact track loaders of more…
Leak-Free Connections with Tompkins Flanges
Tompkins offers a full-line of threaded and weld flanges in Code 61 (standard) up to 4″ and Code 62 (high pressure) in sizes up to 2″. We stock…
Brennan Industries Celebrates 60 Years
Brennan Industries Inc. marks its 60th anniversary this winter. The company celebrates 60 years of superior customer support backed by an extensive inventory of high-quality hydraulic, pneumatic and…
Deublin Company Acquires Barco Seals
Effective December 1, 2012, Deublin Company has acquired Barco Seals of Cary, IL. Both companies manufacture fluid power components used in a variety of equipment and process industries. Founded in 1908, Barco developed swivels and ball joints for the railroad industry. Over the years, Barco developed and manufactured hundreds of rotating unions, plane and self-aligning […]
Comatrol Introduces HLE10 Logic Elements
Comatrol introduces the HLE10-CPC and HLE10-OPO high power logic elements. Responding to the market demand for higher flow and pressure capability in smaller valves, Comatrol designed the HLE10 models with the focus on delivering high performance in cost-effective valve designs with small space claims. These logic elements use a 10-3S cavity, which allows for higher […]
Famic Technologies and Linde Hydraulics produce Automation Studio™ P6
Famic Technologies announced its collaboration with Linde Hydraulics to release the advanced manufacturer’s catalogue Automation Studio™ P6. This new catalogue of Linde pumps and motors is available in Automation Studio™ P6 and offers innovative modular symbol structures with enhanced simulation data. Application engineers are given a new perspective of each component and a clearer understanding […]
IFH Group Expands Production Capacity
The IFH Group, Inc. has completed its 2nd major expansion, increasing the company’s overall square footage from 106,000 to over 121,000 under one roof. The most recent addition houses IFH’s non-ferrous manufacturing lines, stepping up the company’s capability for the production of aluminum sheet steel for its reservoirs, tanks and other custom fabrications. The addition […]
Kawasaki Precision Machinery Announces New Vice President of Engineering & Technology and Sales Manager
Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.S.A.) Inc. has appointed Yusuo “Jack” Konishi to the position of Vice President of Engineering & Technology. Konishi’s role will be to oversee all North and Latin America engineering functions. Jack Konishi brings over 20 years of hydraulics engineering experience, most recently in Japan heading up engineering of Nishi-Kobe works for Kawasaki […]
NFPA’s Webinar “Better Contamination Control Through Better Contamination Measurement”
Particle counting properly done is a tool for managing maintenance costs and ensuring reliable operation of machinery that uses hydraulics. Particle counting done incorrectly can lead to unnecessary service or impending failure that is not detected in time. This webinar will focus on ISO 11500, Hydraulic fluid power – Determination of particulate contamination level of […]
Chevron Announces New Premium Hydraulic Oils That Deliver Fuel Costs Savings And Enhanced Productivity
Chevron Lubricants introduced three new premium hydraulic oils at MINExpo in Las Vegas, NV. Clarity® Synthetic Hydraulic Oil AW, Rando® HDZ and Rando® HD Premium Oil MV offer multi viscosity or high viscosity index (VI) formulations that deliver fuel cost savings and increases in productivity when compared to conventional monogrades. The new premium hydraulic oils […]
Torque Arm Drive System (TADS) from Bosch Rexroth delivers high performance and high reliability.
The Hägglunds TADS unit represents maximum performance in smallest footprint possible by creating a self-contained drive package where the torque arm serves as the framework for mounting the complete drive system. This allows the TADS unit to occupy approximately the same space as a normal low speed, high torque motor with torque arm mounting, but […]
The Hägglunds CBM hydraulic motor from Bosch Rexroth creates powerful opportunities.
Taking over from the tried-and-true Hägglunds Marathon motor, the Hägglunds CBM packs 50% more torque into a motor that is smaller and up to 50% lighter than its predecessor. That gives it the world’s highest torque-to weight ratio. For Bosch Rexroth customers, the new motor opens up new possibilities. The Hägglunds CBM not only handles […]
Rexroth’s Program Adds New iPhone® App
Another way to access the Rexroth GoTo Focused Delivery Program is now available from the GoTo Products App page in iTunes. The new iPhone® App complements Rexroth‘s GoTo Products iPad® App by offering additional mobility and providing the most up-to-date GoTo information for faster access than ever to Rexroth’s broad collection of GoTo products. GoTo […]
Hydrotrac GFT-N Hydrostatic Travel Drives
With output torques from 600 to 1,300 kNm and a dual motor configuration, HYDROTRAC GFT-N hydrostatic travel drives from Rexroth allow faster travel speeds, along with proven performance and reliability, in mining excavators and crawler cranes. The HYDROTRAC GFT-N travel drive is a three-stage planteary gear with pre-arranged spur gear specifically designed for mining excavators […]
More power makes mining vehicles more productive
Greater power density and optimized control behavior in the implement hydraulics boost the productivity of mobile working machines in mining operations. Rexroth’s new high pressure axial piston unit A11VO series 40 fulfills all the necessary preconditions. In an open circuit, it generates a nominal pressure of 350 bar and a maximum pressure of 420 bar. […]
Parker creates electronic controls for better hydraulic pump performance
Parker Hannifin Corporation developed a new range of electronic controls that allow end-users to enhance hydraulic efficiency and performance in a broad range of industrial and mobile open circuit applications. The company’s P1/PD series pumps now come with these new electronic controls. They are available with or without a programmed electronic unit (ECU). Basically, the […]
Parker’s Hybrid EHP System Enables Engine Size Reduction, Lower Emissions and Fuel Savings
The Hybrid Electric Business Unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation launched its new EHP (electro-hydraulic pump) System at the opening of MINExpo International in Las Vegas. The EHP System, which combines a high-efficiency permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motor/generator and high-performance mobile inverter with a Parker hydraulic motor, offers significant design and performance benefits for mining machinery […]
MOCAP’s threaded plugs
MOCAP’s threaded plugs are designed to protect threads, fittings and ports from moisture, contamination and damage during production, shipping and storage. These plugs are produced in an assortment of styles and materials and are available for Standard, Metric, BSP and NPT Threads, as well as other types of threads and fittings. These plugs are available […]
Michael Boehm named Vice President Machinery Applications and Engineering at Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth Corporation recently announced that Michael Boehm has been named Vice President Machinery Applications and Engineering. In his new role, Boehm will oversee product development, sales and operations for the company’s machinery applications and engineering business unit which includes bulk material handling, marine and offshore, filtration systems, service, industrial manufacturing equipment and hydraulic power […]