American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has released a brochure highlighting its pressure transducer capabilities in the fluid power market. AST highlights various sensor types including pressure transducers and…
Renovation facility celebrates 10,000th turbine component repair
PSI Repair Services Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and independent service provider (ISP) to the wind-energy industry, recently reached a service milestone with the shipment of its 10,000th wind turbine component repair. Since 2009, PSI has offered economical repairs, including upgraded and longer-life products, for out-of-warranty electronic, hydraulic, and precision mechanical components that
M2 – M is for Motion – Part 2
Let’s break down some of the terms pertaining to motion control. I am suggesting a definition along the lines of ”An independently functioning system capable of converting energy…
Hello SeaAngel: Hydraulic drive train could provide 7 MW offshore turbine
This article provides more detail to the Mitsubishi Sea Angel, a turbine with a hydraulic drive train. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced the start of test operations at Yokohama of a ‘large-scale wind power generation system that adopts a hydraulic drive train in place of the earlier gear-driven system. Engineers with Artemis Intelligent Power
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…
OEM begins test on what could be 7 MW hydraulic drive train
In December, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) commenced test operation at its Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works of a large scale, hydraulic drive train in place of a conventional gear-driven system. The test operation is a part of the project launched in September last year to develop a hydraulic drive train for offshore wind turbines.
Collaborated disciplines maximize speed in irrigation system
The professional irrigation systems and drip irrigation technology of Netafim, Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel), in collaboration with Innovative Products & Equipment (Tyngsboro, MA), manufacturer of special machines, to improve its modified linear transfer line, had reached its technical limits at 60 cycles per minute. The performance of this assembly and test station, which produces components…
M is for Motion Control
During the last decade or so the controls industry has adopted the term “Mechatronics” as a replacement for the previously used phrase “motion control”. I will respectfully break with the current trend and suggest that motion control is the proper term because it better defines the field of knowledge. For one thing, the term […]
Checking out Bosch Rexroth’s new hydraulic filter app
Just finished playing with the newest fluid power iPhone app, a nicely done program from Bosch Rexroth that allows customers to cross reference and replace their existing hydraulic…
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…
Ten reasons to hate metric units
Reader Jim Tahler, a Senior Engineer with Rolls-Royce Instrumentation & Controls in Chattanooga—and more importantly, a fellow Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech—was intrigued by my recent opinion piece on the Imperial vs. Metric System. He wasn’t alone, either. At last glance, there were more than 50 comments on the story, making it one of the […]
Sense Torque – Save Fuel and More
Carmakers investigate and implement many technologies to save fuel. Rather than have a hydraulic, belt-driven power steering system, electronic power steering systems with a torque sensor measure the resistance and provided the appropriate amount of assistance and save fuel – as much as 5% reduced fuel consumption. Based on Hall Effect technology, TT electronics SX-4428 […]
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 […]
Manufacturing matters: Where will Apple land?
Watch for municipalities and states to start raising their hands in earnest to lure Apple’s actual manufacturing operations to their backyard.
Thomas’ 1010 Series Pumps are Reliable and Safe
Designed for handheld gas and leak detection warning devices, the new 1010 Series diaphragm compressors and pumps from Thomas have been tested for 4,000 hours of nonstop operation providing the utmost in reliability and safety. Compact and lightweight (.03 lbs./.01 kg), the efficient operation and low power consumption of the 1010 Series not only gives…
Critical Actuator Technology
In the emerging economy there is a critical dependency on linear actuator technology. Not just linear actuators, but linear actuators that give high performance at low cost. I am intentionally vague on the performance. Performance can mean many things. For heavy machinery and forestry industry machinery, hydraulic actuators with high force and high power density […]
IDEC PS5R-TJ24 3-phase power supply
The new, three-phase power supply from IDEC, PS5R-TJ24, is an addition to the PS5 series of switching power supplies. Featuring ripple voltage and operating temperature, the PS5R-TJ24 is well suited for applications in harsh environments. The IDEC PS5R-TJ24 power supply operates on both 2- or 3-phase voltage, and features a 480W output, making it versatile […]
Manufacturer insight: IFH Group
The IFH Group was established in 1945 as King’s Weld Shop of Rock Falls, Ill., a small weld repair shop. It was incorporated in 1966 as J. L. King Co. Inc., taking on fabrication work. As the company grew, its name was changed to Sauk Valley Equipment Co. The balance of the building where the […]
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 […]
Manufacturer insight: Continental Hydraulics
In operation since 1962, Continental Hydraulics is a manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, valves and power units used in some of the most hostile environments imaginable—most recently 5000-ft. under the sea, to help the BP oil spill effort in the Gulf of Mexico. The company formerly operated as a division of Continental Machine Inc., whose parent […]
Preparing mobile equipment for 2014′s TIER 4 Final Regulations
In 2014, TIER 4 Final Regulations will be in effect, and diesel systems will be required to operate generating near-zero targeted emission levels. This significant reduction will force many mobile equipment manufacturers to fully redesign their systems. And those redesigns can have a large impact on the function of the machine through the drive and […]
Why we won’t kill the Imperial System
Back in grade school, we were told that the Imperial System was a thing of the past, that eventually we’d be living the Metric System life, with all it’s base-10 logic built right in. We’d be just like the rest of the world. But those predictions have proven about as accurate as the flying cars […]
Safety should be at the forefront of hydraulics
I had a nice chat with Greg Brown of RYCO Hydraulics at MINExpo last month, and it all revolved around safety. Greg was showing me their Crocbite product, an ingenious product for connecting large hoses that are frequently used in longwall mining applications. Instead of the traditional “staples” that connect large hoses, RYCO designed a […]
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 […]