The venerable gear pump is so strongly associated with hydraulics that perhaps only cylinders are more prominent in this industry. There is good reason for the popularity of…
Data center power distribution system features precise power monitoring
Power management company Eaton® announced new management capabilities for data centers and colocation facilities with its best-in-class ePDU® third-generation (G3) platform in the Americas, featuring one percent revenue-grade…
Eaton donates $20,000 in scholarships to Hennepin Technical College
Power management company Eaton recently donated $20,000 to Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota to fund scholarships for full-time students in the school’s Fluid Power Associate of Applied Science…
Eaton’s Annual Instructor Symposium
Power management company Eaton announced it will host its annual Instructor Symposium, designed to arm instructors with information, tools and insights to pass on to the next generation…
ROOT Data Center’s New Next-Generation Colocation Facility
Power management company Eaton today announced an agreement to deliver power distribution and power quality solutions to ROOT Data Center’s new state-of-the-art, Tier 3 colocation facility in Montreal,…
Robert Borowski joins Eaton’s Automotive Specifications Group
On May 27, Robert Borowski started working as a strategic account manager supporting Eaton’s efforts in the Automotive Specifications Group at the General Motors account. This responsibility centers…
Eaton makes more product data available to mobile devices
Eaton says engineers and buyers can access catalogs and other tools for products from Eaton’s Cooper businesses in POWEREDGE. It provides easy mobile access to catalogs and videos and access to local channel partners. This latest update enables you to tap into new information from the former Cooper businesses. Products now available in existing volumes include:
Eaton launches low-temperature hydraulic hose
Last week during IFPE, Eaton Corp.’s, Hydraulics Group, Eden Prairie, Minn., introduced the Ice Champion EC810 hose for extreme low temperature applications. This spiral wire reinforced hydraulic hose…
Low-speed, high-torque motor for stationary applications
Eaton Corp., Eden Prairie, Minn., will highlight its latest hydraulic motor technology at its IFPE booth 80230 March 4-8, with the launch of Hydre-MAC,a low-speed, high torque (LSHT)…
Eaton launches intelligent hydraulic valve, water-cooled brakes
Eaton, Eden Prairie, Minn., has just launched two new innovative products, including an “intelligent” proportional valve line which I saw a preview of at its annual Distributor Meeting…
Eaton’s 93E UPS Offers Feature-Rich, Economical Power System
Eaton announced the launch of its 93E uninterruptible power system (UPS), featuring enhanced maintenance bypass options and external battery cabinets to ensure uptime of critical IT systems. Known…
Solar Speaks: Eaton Expands Product Line At Intersolar North America
Welcome to another edition of Solar Speaks, Solar Power World’s podcast series that gives you the opportunity to hear from the industry’s biggest newsmakers — in their own words. In this podcast, we talk to John Vernacchia, segment manager for renewable energy for Eaton. He discussed the company’s purchase of Cooper Industries and how the companies’ two
Eaton Unveils Tablet-sized UPS Touchscreen for Power Management
Eaton announced a touchscreen metering and management display is available for North American models of the Power Xpert 9395 uninterruptible power system (UPS). The 10-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) is one of the largest UPS touchscreens in the industry and its easy-to-use interface shares graphical energy data to help data center and facility managers better manage…
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,…
Energy Management is Big Business
by Natasha Townsend, Associate Editor In energy management systems, real-time monitoring and energy efficiency are major factors in performance and cost control. An energy management system (EMS) monitors, controls, and conserves energy in a facility. The importance of EMS is not only for manufacturing facilities, but for engineers as well. These systems have been used…
Eaton Circuit Breakers for Mining Applications Improve Energy Reliability, Efficiency and Safety
Eaton Corporation is introducing the W-VACiMB medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker that is designed for mining applications. The circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust circuit protection in a compact, environmentally friendly, and reliable package. The W-VACiMB mining breaker will be showcased at MineExpo International tradeshow in Las Vegas on September 24-26, 2012.…
Drawout molded-case circuit breakers come with switchboards
A diversified industrial manufacturer says it has introduced a circuit-breaker maintenance product that provides completely front-accessible and front-connected equipment with ease of maintenance, enhancing productivity and operational uptime while minimizing the total footprint of distribution equipment. The new two and three pole, molded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs) come in a mechanical drawout design in panelboards […]
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 […]
SmartWire is compatible with Ethernet/IP
The SmartWire-DT panel wiring solution uses an eight-conductor, flat cable located in the control cabinet to connect motor starters, pushbutton actuators, and indicator lights. The start of the system is a SmartWire-DT gateway, which establishes the connection to standard programmable logic controller (PLC) fieldbuses, now including Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP, as well as PROFIBUS-DP and…
Complying with New Functional Safety Standards
Better understand functional safety and how it applies to the equipment you build and use. As EN ISO 13849-1 (EN 954) and IEC 62061 become more prevalent in North American design and industry segments request Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Control Category and Protection Level (PL) ratings, our approach to machine safety stands to change. This…
Meet Evolving Energy Needs – Sustainably
Here’s a look at experts views on what engineers can expect to see in terms of future developments in energy management. Electrical power makes up nearly half of all energy expenditures and electricity consumption is projected to double by 2030. Newer developments and devices provide more efficient energy consumption and safety practices that reduce risk.…
Advantages of Soft Start Motor Control
Soft starters for AC motors offer many benefits, with the most significant being a reduction of mechanical stresses on the motor and shaft as well as other components in a system, thereby extending equipment life. They also contribute to smarter use of power and less inrush current, which can minimize penalties from utility companies. An…
Low Permeation Refrigerant Hose
Aeroquip EverCool™ low-perm hose reduces permeation of greenhouse refrigerant gasses in air conditioning applications for transit busses, motor coaches, trains, and large overhead cranes. It features an EPDM cover, butyl tube with barrier layer, one wire, and a synthetic braid reinforcement. It offers as much as 10 times lower effusion resistance, as well as resistance…
Eaton’s Self-diagnosing Hose Breakthrough
Eaton Corp. has launched a new technology that enables reporting of imminent hose assembly failure by means of real-time monitoring of high pressure hose assemblies used in hydraulic systems. Eaton’s LifeSense hose, a patented hydraulic hose condition monitoring system, was developed in conjunction with Purdue University and the Purdue Research Foundation’s Office of Technology Commercialization…
A Quick and Easy Guide to Hydraulic Pump Technology and Selection
By Rodney B. Erickson, Senior Training Specialist, Eaton Corp. Of gear, piston and vane pumps, one type is not better than any other type in an absolute sense—they simply are different, with individual strengths. The hydraulic pumps found in virtually all mobile and industrial applications today use pistons, vanes, or gears to create the pumping…