The international construction equipment and technologies industry will meet in Moscow from May 30 to June 3, 2017. The Russian metropolis will once again be the scene of the CTT trade fair. The annual event taking place since 2000 focuses especially on the markets of the entire Eastern European region in addition to the host […]
HAWE North America celebrates 20th birthday
HAWE Hydraulik – leading manufacturer of high quality components – celebrated 20 years of business in North America this month in Charlotte, Houston, and Clackamas. “Everyone here, present and past, has played a role in building HAWE to where it is today. HAWE has come a long way in our first 20 years in North […]
IFPE announces that HydraForce’s David Price to be 2020 Show Chair
IFPE organizers have announced that David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc., has been named 2020 IFPE chair and will lead the show’s management committee, a volunteer group of industry executives responsible for overall show planning. IFPE, the International Fluid Power Exposition is held every three years and focuses on the latest innovations, product […]
ICP Attends NAHAD Annual Meeting and Convention in San Antonio
Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) offers many resources, most at no charge, to distributor companies who are members of one of eight Alliance Partner organizations supporting the initiative to build awareness of industrial distribution careers. In April, ICP attended the annual meeting of ICP Alliance Partner NAHAD—The Association for Hose & Accessories Distribution. Mary Jawgiel, ICP program […]
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How do you safely design and use hydraulic cylinders?
Contributed by J. Eric Freimuth, Hydraulic Training Associates Many of the failures in a hydraulic system show similar symptoms: a gradual or sudden loss of high pressure, resulting in the loss of power or speed in the cylinders. In fact, the cylinder may stall under a light load or may not move at all. Often the […]
New material improves clutch noise
Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty polymers, announced this week at the International CTI Symposium that its Ixef 1027 polyarylamide (PARA) enabled development of a new clutch actuator system from FTE automotive Group, a premier producer of drivetrain and brake system applications. Selected to replace a glass-filled polyamide (PA) 6/6 actuator that generated cabin noise at elevated temperatures, […]
PHD Inc. celebrates 60th anniversary
PHD Inc. was founded this month in 1957. Over our 60 years of innovation, PHD has made automation work better and more efficiently for manufacturers around the world. The first product developed, and still popular today, was the Tom Thumb pneumatic cylinder. Today PHD manufactures a very broad offering of products used for industrial automation. […]
CY.PAG expands business with new hydraulic cylinder product line
CY.PAG has expanded its business through creating a new product line of hydraulic cylinders—by evolving and combining our own existing technologies. Since 1995, the company has counted among its clients some of the leading companies operating in the industrial automation sector. Its hydraulic cylinders are in accordance to standards design ISO 6020/2 – DIN 24554 and N.F.P.A – J.I.C. […]
AEM announces CONEXPO Latin America Technology Pavilion this October in Chile
The U.S.-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will highlight the advanced technologies that the CONEXPO brand represents with a new Technology Pavilion, a CONEXPO Latin America event, exclusively at Expo Edifica October 4-7, 2017 in Santiago, Chile. The Technology Pavilion will feature static and interactive displays and exhibits from leading industry companies; it aims to […]
IFK 2018 extends deadline for abstract submissions
The 11th International Fluid Power Conference (IFK), which will be held in Aachen from March 19-21, 2018 has extended the deadline for abstract submission from May 15th to May 22nd. The conference is one of the world’s most significant meetings on fluid power. The 2018 conference’s motto is: “Fluid Power Networks” The IFK invites fluid power researchers […]
What shortens the lifespan of hydraulic hoses?
Not following proper procedures in putting together a hose assembly will definitely shorten that hose’s lifespan. Not properly routing or securing a hose will also result in reduced life. Making the correct selection that is compatible to your fluid, to your ambient conditions is another critical area. If you need a hose that is abrasion-resistant, […]
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Vane pump features low speed capability
Eaton has launched its new VSQ (Vane-Speed-Quiet) pump series designed to provide operators with a minimum speed range of 0-50 rpm to decrease energy usage and improve efficiency in dynamic industrial applications like injection moulding or metal forming. The new VSQ vane pumps combines the features of vane pumps with 0 rpm low speed capable architecture to […]
Hydraulic test benches used in production, research
The hydraulic test benches are a mark of distinction in the Parmafluid production line—the highest levels of technology at the service of the best known component manufacturers of the sector. We can test pumps, valves, distributors, cylinders, hoses for use in production or research. We propose innovative solutions for ever greater requirements of performance, reliability […]
Low temperature valves from Hafner Pneumatik
The valves of the low temperature series “Hafner on the Rocks” are now also available as 1/2-in. ported, offering 3,000 lpm air flow. They can be used in low temperature applications down to -40° C. The new 1/2-in. -40° C series features: • 3/2-way, 5/2-way and 5/3-way • Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves • Up to 3,000 lpm air […]
Lightning Hybrids renames company Lightning Systems and announces rollout of new fleet efficiency products
Loveland, Colo.-based Lightning Hybrids announced it will change its name to Lightning Systems, effective immediately. Lightning Systems also announced that in the next two years it will introduce a new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets. Lightning Systems supplies hydraulic-hybrid systems for delivery trucks, shuttle and paratransit buses, refuse trucks, […]
Manual flow control cartridges
Line of manual flow control cartridges are load-compensated 2-way and 3-way screw-in cartridges for the cavities M22x1.5 respectively M33x2 in accordance with ISO 7789. The directly driven screw-in cartridges are distinguished by an excellent linearity over the whole pressure range as well as by a low leakage rate. The valves are designed for a maximum operating pressure […]
Family of hydraulic motors
Family of high-performance orbital motors are available as ‘Gerotor-‘, ‘Geroler-‘ or VIS-‘Valve-in-star motors’, in accordance with the corresponding technical design principles used in each case. These slow-moving motors cover a displacement range from 8 cm³ to 940 cm³ and are often used in traction drives because they are compact and cost-effective drive elements. There are versions available […]
Bimba enhances “Blue and Improved” cylinder line with Blue and Improved Flat-1, including 19 new features
Bimba today announced the release of the latest in its cutting-edge, compact air cylinders—the Blue and Improved Flat-1. “Blue (as in New) and Improved” designates Bimba products that have been redesigned to offer enhancements applying the most recent advances in design technology. The Blue and Improved Flat-1 features 19 new product enhancements such as permanent […]
Tie rod cylinders feature linear cushioning
ZHZ Series of tie-rod cylinders have maximum operating pressure of 160 bar, piston diameters from 25 mm to 200 mm. The DIN/ISO 6020/2 compatible cylinders feature multiple mounting options, are equipped with linear cushioning. Ground, hardened and hard chrome-plated piston rods are standard, and are equipped with Viton seal as a standard, as well. Other features include: • Tie […]
Stucchi adds Brent Hulsey as Territory Manager
Stucchi Inc., a manufacturer of hydraulic quick coupling products, has welcomed its newest member of its sales team. Brent Hulsey has joined Stucchi as Territory Manager for Texas. Scott Rolston, President of Stucchi Inc., said, “We are happy to have Brent join the Stucchi team. As Territory Manager, he will play a key role in account management and […]
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Wide range of hydraulic cylinders
German manufacturer builds multiple cylinder types, including: single-acting, double-acting, telescopic cylinders, and telescopic cylinders with double action. Diameters can reach 1600 mm, with stroke lengths of up to 50 m. Operating pressures are up to 800 bar standard, or 6000 bar for special constructions. Materials offered are steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, red brass, and synthetic […]
More than 30,000 valve options offered
Flucom was established in 1991 as a cartridge valves and hydraulic components manufacturer. Three years, the Iotti Family sold the Iotti & Strozzi (a longtime gear pumps manufacturer and distributor) and bought Flucom. Under that new management, Flucom grew: new investment together with young, motivated employees brought the company into additional products. The company focused on quality, and,in 1998 Flucom […]
Custom manifolds in multiple materials
Eurofluid Hydraulic srl specializes in the production of custom components based on customer drawings and specifications. Materials offered and surface treatments provided include: – Cast iron GG25 (UNI-EN-1561-GJL-250) – Cast Iron GGG40 (UNI-EN-GJS-1563-15) – Steel C45 (UNI-EN-10083-2: 2006) –Steel CF9SMnPb28 (UNI-EN-10087: 2000-B.S.230 M07) – Aluminium 2011 (EN-AW 2011) – Aluminium 6026 (EN-AW 6026) – Aluminium 6082 (EN-AW 6082) – […]
21A Prop Series of valves from ODE suitable for automation, packaging, medical uses
General purpose flow control solenoid valves from ODE, the 21A Prop Series, are constructed of brass (with Stainless Steel AISI 300 series armature tube), are 2/2 way proportional acting, feature flow of 1.4, 2, 3.2, 4, 6.4 or 9 lpm, pressures to 40 bar. Applications include air, industrial automation, medical, packaging, thermoregulation, and water. Good repeatability […]
Fluid Power Technology Conference: Tips and tricks from a hands-on expert
Carl Dyke will once again be leading five sessions at this year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center. Dyke, a well-respected trainer, consultant and founder of CD Industrial Group, is also a reader favorite as a contributing editor to Fluid Power World. Slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 […]