Forum Energy Technologies wanted to incorporate an emergency stop at the front of the tool where the operators work to make the shutdown feature easier to access. Safety is critical in any application where workers interact with machinery and companies need to make these environments as safe as possible. Houston-based Forum Energy Technologies sought to […]
IFPE heats up Las Vegas in 2017
IFPE is back again in Las Vegas for 2017 with 3 years worth of new innovations in tow. Building on the success of the 2014 event, this triennial barn burner is expecting another full house this year. By Mike Santora Attendees from industries such as off-highway vehicles, construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, lawn and garden, and […]
NFPA Industry trends for Nov. 2016
Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for November 2016 decreased 1.0% compared to November 2015, and decreased 8.1% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic and pneumatic shipments decreased, while industrial hydraulic shipments increased in November 2016 when compared…
DES-CASE reimagines the oil sight glass
Des-Case Corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty filtration products has launched an entirely redesigned oil sight glass (OSG) that pushes the boundaries of what oil sight glasses can do. A clear cylinder that installs in the drain port of the oil reservoir of pumps, gearboxes, bearing housings and other pieces of equipment, the sight glass […]
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FIPA announces efficient, air and energy saving EMA Series Compact Ejector
FIPA Inc., a manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems, air nippers, tube lifters, and End-of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT), announces its efficient, air- and energy-saving EMA Series compact ejector. Suitable for use in pick-and-place packaging technology, as well as in various applications throughout the plastics, automotive, packaging, and sheet metal forming industries, EMA Series compact ejectors combine…
Custom gripper system for removing hot parts
When ZEIBINA Kunststoff-Technik GmbH sought to upgrade its manual demolding process for automotive lighting reflectors, it went to FIPA to correct the problem. Previously, to ensure part removal…
Camozzi’s Series 6000 push-to-connect fittings for plastic tubes
Camozzi Pneumatics’ Series 6000 push-to-connect fittings provide a suitable alternative to plastic fittings. The Series 6000 delivers exceptional performance due in large part to a one-piece metal collet that provides gripping strength, reliability and service life. Series 6000 fittings are available in 9 (tube external) diameters with the option of BSP and NPT threads. Camozzi’s…
New product range of high-performance TPU seals
With COG VarioPur, the independent seal manufacturer C. Otto Gehrckens presents a new product range in the premium segment. The three high-performance materials in the VarioPur series are based on thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU/AU). Both the abrasion and the extrusion resistance are at least five times higher than those of the traditional material NBR, which has […]
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Better performance density for filters from ARGO-HYTOS
The primary objective for developing ARGO-HYTOS’ EXAPOR MAX 2 filter element was greater machine availability, longer service intervals, lower-cost spare parts, and lower operating costs for machine operators in the area of mobile and industrial hydraulics. To improve the performance density of the filters, ARGO-HYTOS engineers took a closer look at the conditions in the fold […]
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Wireless control and hydraulics work together to help crane soar
Edited by Mike Santora Tiffin Loader Crane’s primary focus is providing lifting, loading, and handling solutions for material handling problems. The previous system of wired controls for calibrating…
Pneumatic safety for truck-mounted forklifts
Picture this. A truck driver has to load and unload construction materials at twenty stations. The driver repeatedly parks, exits the vehicle and climbs underneath the truck-mounted forklift…
Hydraulic testers help crush it
Edited by Mike Santora Worsley Plant was established in 1996 as a contract crushing company that processes stone at rock face or demolition sites on a pay per…
Live from IMTS: Dura-Bar unveils new continuous cast iron tube
When it comes to bar stock, new product launches aren’t exactly an every-trade-show occurrence. Or even every couple for that matter. But if there is one manufacturing event…
NFPA publishes second annual report on the U.S. fluid power industry
Fluid power is a workhorse of the U.S. economy—a cross-cutting technology of choice for dozens of industries and hundreds of applications. That’s one of the many conclusions in the new Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry, published by the National Fluid Power Association. The report reviews both the size and economic impact of…
Hydraulic and pneumatic industry trends with NFPA
Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for May 2016 decreased 5.5% compared to May 2015, and decreased 0.6% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic, and pneumatic shipments decreased in May 2016 when compared to May 2015.…
Fluid power fights back: a review of green technology
In many ways, green fluid power technology is just starting to hit its stride. Twenty years ago, a green, efficiency-minded design was little more than a feather in the cap of a fluid power system. If the fluid power industry wasn’t actively fueling its dirty technology reputation, it wasn’t working too hard to fix it…
Linear position sensors help cylinders control air and fuel in blast furnaces and power plants
A popular application for linear position sensors is hydraulic cylinder position feedback for valve actuators. The position sensor is installed into the back end of the cylinder. The sensing element rests in a cavity that has been gun-drilled through the piston and cylinder rod, extending the full length of the mechanical stroke. A magnet ring…
Pitching vibration damping for wheel loaders
Over the years, driving speeds of construction vehicles have steadily risen. Even the small- and medium-sized machines for material handling and transport (wheel loaders and telescopic loaders) have…
New hydraulic power unit for machine tools
The new small power unit CytroPac from Rexroth shows how small installation space requirements are for modern hydraulic solutions. Rexroth integrates hydraulic components with a frequency converter, motor, pump and sensorics in one housing to form a cabinet-free power unit. Being a plug-and-run solution, the new series simplifies commissioning and reduces energy consumption by up…
NFPA fluid power industry growth trends
Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for March 2016 decreased 10.2% compared to March 2015, and increased 10.4% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic, and pneumatic shipments decreased in March 2016 when compared to March 2015.…
High-Capacity SBL900 hydraulic gantry for lifting and rigging applications
Building on the success of the SBL1100, Enerpac introduces the SBL900 hydraulic gantry, the company’s newest folding boom hydraulic gantry. Equipped with two stage lifting cylinders, the SBL900 lifts up to 37-ft and can handle up to 667 tons at the top of the second stage. Designed to meet stringent safety requirements, the SBL900 complies…
Balluff ranked one of the best places to work in Kentucky
Balluff Inc. has been recognized as the thirteenth Best Place to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM). Balluff competed and came in thirteenth place in the medium-sized company category (companies with 150-499 employees) at the Twelfth Annual Best Places to Work in Kentucky…
Motion controllers re-certified for PROFINET
Delta Computer Systems, Inc. has announced its RMC Family of Motion Controllers have passed PROFINET IO Device re-certification. Re-certification ensures that existing certified products comply with ongoing enhancements to the PROFINET specification and certification process. This re-certification status and related firmware updates to RMC75E and RMC150E closedloop Motion Controllers means Delta’s RMC products are 100%…
Standard utility or dry gauges
Midland Metal, a supplier of brass, stainless steel, and plastic fittings, valves, and hose accessories, has announced an expanded line of dry and liquid-filled gauges. Material Data: Black steel case and ring Plastic lens Brass inside and connection Face and pointer have aluminum finish Available with 1/8” npt or ¼” npt brass lower or center…
MP1 closed circuit axial piston pumps at Bauma
Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its new MP1 closed circuit axial piston pump, which provides modular configuration for manufacturers seeking a medium-power product. The MP1 pump, which is set for a global market launch in Q3 2016 of 28/32 and 38/45cm³ frames, is designed to help OEMs provide precision machine control for customers while speeding…