The controllable 2/2 directional cartridge valve LC2A-1X from Bosch Rexroth opens up a variety of functions in hydraulics using available standard parts. The hydraulic valve series comes in seven sizes ranging from 16 to 100. As the overall functionality is built from individual standard parts, engineering and assembly costs can be reduced. Likewise, circuit modifications […]
Improve Performance and Protect the Environment through Better Systems Design at NFPA Webinar on July 19
Designers of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to design safe, reliable and efficient hydraulics from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar, to be held on July 19, 2012 (Thursday) starting at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central. Preventing leakage in hydraulic systems Presenter: […]
Hydraulic Pressure Relief Cartridge Valve from HydraForce
HydraForce released a hydraulic pressure relief cartridge valve that meets the highest level of safety of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC – Category IV, Group 2. The RVD50-20P cartridge valve is CE-marked and intended for high pressure applications that must comply with PED 97/23/EC, such as hydraulic accumulator charging circuits for hydrostatic brakes, […]
Software allows for automating manifold design process
MDTools, the 3D manifold design software, provides power tools to automate the manifold design, checking, documentation, and modeling process within the Autodesk Inventor environment. Users can design large and complex manifolds easily, fast and error-free. MDTools checks the manifold for wall-thickness, wrong, missing and bad quality connections. MDTools automatically creates a professional drawing for you including […]
Eaton names Nanda Kumar EVP, Eaton Business System
Cleveland—Eaton Corp. (ETN) announced that Nanda Kumar has been named EVP, Eaton Business System (EBS), effective August 1, 2012. Kumar will be located at the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, and will report to Eaton’s chairman and chief executive officer, Alexander M. Cutler. Kumar succeeds Uday Yadav, who has been named president, Aerospace Group in […]
Attachable loop-powered digital indicator
Berea, Ohio–The NOSHOK 1800 Series Attachable Loop-Powered Digital Indicator provides convenient local indication and is easily inserted into a variety of NOSHOK transmitters, including 300 Series Compact OEM Pressure Transmitters, 615/616 Series High Accuracy Pressure Transmitters, and 800 Series Platinum Resistance Temperature Transmitters. Features include: • Loop powered • Simply inserted between the transmitter body […]
Simrit announces distribution, certification, other aerospace-related sealing news
Simrit, the general sealing products business of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, has made several announcements in the aerospace arena in conjunction with this week’s Farnborough Air Show in England. O-ring distribution agreement with Pattonair Simrit announced that it has finalized a global distribution agreement with Pattonair, a leading supply chain service provider. Simrit’s Lutterworth, Leicestershire, U.K. […]
Nice to see an old hydraulics player back in the game
It was heartening for me to see the name P.K. Guha come up in a press release this week, when it was announced that he had launched a new company, Hydraulic Management Group. P.K. has been around for a long time, going back to the days when Vickers was a dominant force in the industry […]
Guha launches Hydraulic Management Group
P.K. Guha, a well-known name in the fluid power aftermarket industry, recently launched the Hydraulic Management Group. As of July 2012, HMG is headquartered at Troy, Mich., and is being described as a one-stop solution center for hydraulic product supply, support and service, troubleshooting, hydraulic circuit design, hydraulic product training/education, distributor sales training, product manufacturing consultations, […]
Stainless Steel Air Cylinders from Fabco-Air
Three styles of cylinders are available with all exposed surfaces made of stainless steel. The Pancake® is a round, compact cylinder of uni-body construction with a smooth outside surface that does not trap wash down solution or allow bacteria growth. NFPA tie rod cylinders as well as the “F” Series “throw-away” styles provide an easy […]
Bosch Rexroth valves used for variety of functions
With its controllable 2/2 directional cartridge valve LC2A-1X, Bosch Rexroth opens a variety of functions in hydraulics using standard parts. The series comes in 7 sizes ranging from 16 to 100. As the functionality is built from individual standard parts, engineering and assembly costs can be reduced. Circuit modifications and repairs also become less costly. […]
Next generation of electro-hydraulics from Bosch Rexroth
With the HNC100-3X Motion Control generation, Bosch Rexroth extends the possible applications for the HNC100 NC family of electro-hydraulic controls. The scalable generation in controller format controls up to four electro-hydraulic axes. Ethernet is used with SERCOS III and PROFINET RT and a parameterization interface. IndraWorks and the WinPed operating and parameterization software have become […]
New Technical Standards From NFPA
Two new technical documents have recently been published and are available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 1219-1:2012 (supersedes ISO 1219-1:2006): Fluid power systems and components — Graphical symbols and circuit diagrams — Part 1: Graphical symbols for conventional use and data-processing applications [third edition] Scope: This part of ISO 1219 establishes basic […]
Build Your Own Hydraulic Test Kit From Webster Instruments
If you are using diagnostic test equipment, there is a very high chance that you will be using it for field service, wherever that may be. It is important that when you get on site, the equipment is easily and quickly accessible and ready to use. Webster Instruments offers individual kits to store and easily […]
Muncie 17 Series Directional Control Valves
Muncie 17 Series directional control valves are suited for a variety of hydraulic applications where flow rates are low. 17 Series valves are sectional type, meaning that valve sections can be “stacked” in any combination for the requirements of the application. They are used for both open center or closed center circuits. Activation is via […]
NOSHOK expands valve products and manufacturing capabilities
NOSHOK expanded its valve product offering and valve manufacturing capabilities. The valve portfolio features standard bore and large bore needle and manifold valves, including block and bleed valves in hard or soft seat/tip designs with ratings up to 10,000 psi. Our valve design is patented for its performance and increased pressure capabilities. They also offer […]
Changes to Muncie Power Products Hydraulic Reservoirs
Muncie Power Products added 11 new part numbers to its program. Part numbers will be changing on all reservoirs to reflect a more consistent part number system, similar to that used on PTOs and pumps. Eight base models of current design reservoirs will now be considered “Legacy” models. Muncie introduced new pricing for both its […]
Hydraulic reservoirs from Muncie Power Products
Muncie Power Products’ has steel, aluminum or polyethylene hydraulic reservoirs. They are made for continuous-duty applications that generate high amounts of heat and polyethylene reservoirs are designed for intermittent duty applications- such as dump bodies. Steel Round – Used when durability, reliability & accessibility are important Steel Upright – Solution for mounting behind the cab […]
Comatrol introduces proportional flow divider
Comatrol introduced the PFD10-OD Proportional Flow Divider for compensated flow sharing between two motors or hydraulic circuits. This circuit-saver solution takes the input flow and delivers precise flow management, giving engineers a new tool for distributing flow on their applications. The PFD10-OD is an electro-proportional, compensated, normally open, flow dividing, pre-engineered HIC. When there is […]
Bosch Rexroth Accepting Participants for Hydraulics Technical Training
Bosch Rexroth is accepting registrations for all courses in its training program for hydraulics systems engineers. Rexroth‘s Hydraulics Technical Training is targeted toward individuals who maintain hydraulic systems, and also to those who design new systems or want to upgrade existing systems with new technology. You can register for the following courses from July through […]
MTS sensor can improve mobile safety
MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Div. has developed a new Temposonics Model MH sensor, marketed as the SIL2 with analog output or CAN Safety interface, that meets industry safety standards required in high risk applications such as crane and fire engine outrigger controls.
Famic Technologies opens office in Germany
Famic Technologies Inc., creator of Automation Studio design and simulation software for hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and automation systems, has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of an office in Germany
Zero-Max expands browser support for 3D CAD downloads
Users of Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers now have fast and easy access to Zero-Max 3D CAD downloads for each of its motion control products.
Registration open for NFPA’s Fluid Power Workforce Summit, CCEFP Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Workforce Summit and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Annual Meeting.
Humphrey introduces 153 Series balanced solenoid valve
Humphrey has introduced the 153 Series, our next generation of a balanced poppet, direct-acting solenoid valve technology. Now smaller in size with greater flow capacity, the balanced design of the 153 achieves universal valve functionality.