H. G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors, announces its SSx-7 series of LVIT subsea position sensors. Available in full scale ranges from as short as 1 in. (25 mm) up to 36 in. (900 mm), these devices are constructed of AISI 316 stainless steel to operate at depths of 10,000 ft (3,000 m). The SSx-7 body…
Vacuum handling systems stress safety and speed
Ergonomic and versatile vacuum lifters address today’s logistic bottlenecks. Grant Welch, Manager, Handling Systems, Schmalz Inc. Online shopping has been growing at a rapid clip in recent years and, with the Covid-19 pandemic, that trend is further accelerating. Web sales are up significantly year over year as the widespread coronavirus keeps many shoppers at home […]
August 2020 Issue: Hydraulics in mining: safe and reliable
We’re shut down — not broken — and that’s a good thing As he does every year, Alan Beaulieau, President of ITR Economics kicked off The NFPA Industry & Economic Outlook Conference on August 11 — a little differently than his usual dry humor from the stage, but still with his similar upbeat attitude. The…
Easy-to-install rod seal exceeds aerospace standards
Greene Tweed announces the release of its new L-Cap seal for hydraulic systems in aerospace applications. Made with proprietary Avalon PTFE, Arlon PEEK, and elastomer materials, Greene Tweed’s new L-Cap seal exceeds industry standards for performance and durability, ensuring long service life, minimal fluid leakage, and excellent performance across a broad temperature range. Used in […]
The democratization of IoT
Most advocates for fluid power technology are well aware of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where factory floor and mobile equipment are fitted with sensors, connected to wireless networks and send vast volumes of data to the cloud. Analyzing the data in real time gives manufacturers a better idea of how their production lines […]
2-in-1 filter offers cold-start performance
The new “2in1” suction-return filter from ARGO-HYTOS is reportedly an innovative, combined system designed to economically handle cold-start situations. In tractors and other mobile machines with a mixed-response, common oil circuit for transmission and power hydraulics, a suction filter is usually used to protect the pump, while a return filter ensures proper oil cleanliness. In […]
Hydraulics in mining: safe and reliable
Eliminating downtime and ensuring safety in mining — two benefits hydraulics provides consistently. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor More than almost any other industry appropriating fluid power, mining is where safety sits front and center from design to execution. Surface mining enjoys bragging rights to some of the most massive machines ever manufactured by humans. […]
Pressure gauges: unsung heroes of fluid power
Knowing which style of pressure gauge is right for your fluid power system is critical in ensuring consistent, efficient operation. Contributed by Carl Dyke, LunchBox Sessions Pressure gauges are unsung heroes in many hydraulic systems. They are neither directing flow nor controlling pressure. If the pressure gauge is damaged or goes missing, the machine may…
Custom-built hose reels for any application
Coxreels is pleased to offer customers thousands of standard products to choose from; however, in the event that a customer cannot locate the perfect reel for a specific application, Coxreels has the capability to custom build any product to your exact specification. Coxreels custom built products offer a complete solution to all hose, cord, and […]
MP Filtri USA relocates to new headquarters
MP Filtri USA Inc. has completed its move to its new Quakertown, Pa. headquarters on a 7.4-acre campus. The new 59,000 sq. ft. facility provides expanded filter assembly and element manufacturing production machinery, contamination control product “CMP” repair and recalibration laboratory, increased product assembly capacity, and warehousing. “Our new headquarters will allow our USA team […]
U.S. Navy wakes up, revisits hydraulics
In a push toward everything “cutting edge” and “high-tech,” the U.S. Navy in recent years has gone overboard — no pun intended — with the wholesale replacement of proven hydraulic-powered systems with untested electric drives. The results in many cases have been dismal. The $13 billion USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is the most […]
AEM establishes Equipped to Vote pro-manufacturing campaign
Today, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched Equipped to Vote, a national get-out-the-vote campaign to urge the 2.8 million men and women of the industry to register to vote and support pro-manufacturing candidates during the 2020 election. The goal of the campaign is to engage, educate, and mobilize manufacturing voters on the policies that […]
Positilt PTM27 inclination sensor provides robust accuacy in a compact design
The new high-accuracy inclination sensor positilt PTM27 from ASM Sensors comes in an ultra-compact housing and is suitable for applications where high robustness and accuracy are required. It can also replace rotary angle sensors advantageously. The new positilt PTM27 sensor measures inclination in the range of ±180° with one axis and in the range of […]
Spartan Scientific electronic proportional flow control valve
Spartan Scientific, a manufacturer of high-quality fluid and pneumatic automation components, releases its STEP 12, a self-contained media separated electronic proportional flow control valve. The STEP 12 brings an entirely new perspective to controlling liquids and gasses. With more than 1,500 different positions (or steps), it precisely regulates flow output and requires minimal power to…
Rotational speed sensors allow highly sensitive mobile machine control
Holmer Maschinenbau GmbH, a German-based agricultural company, developed the first self-propelled six-row sugar-beet harvester in 1974. Since that time, the Holmer machines have been in successful operation by customers in over 40 countries world-wide. On its sugar beet harvesters, it requires a precise collection of actual values directly at the place of consumption (propulsion, toppers, […]
Continental introduces eco-friendly hose
The Continental business unit of ContiTech has introduced a new eco-friendly garden hose called EcoRubber that uses sugar cane ethylene, rather than petroleum-based products, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85%. It is reportedly the first plant-based polymer hose in the world. “Continental is paving the way of a circular economy by consistently evaluating renewable […]
We’re shut down — not broken — and that’s a good thing
As he does every year, Alan Beaulieau, President of ITR Economics kicked off The NFPA Industry & Economic Outlook Conference on August 11 — a little differently than his usual dry humor from the stage, but still with his similar upbeat attitude. The key takeaway from this year’s opening keynote, is that the U.S. industrial…
Inside the new Liebherr USA, Co. Headquarters
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Liebherr in the United States, Liebherr USA. Co. is proud to present its new U.S. corporate headquarters. The Liebherr Group added 251,000 square feet to its existing site in Newport News, Virginia. The newly expanded Liebherr USA, Co. corporate headquarters is open in Newport News, Virginia. It […]
Clippard high pressure proportional pressure controls
Known for reliability, innovation, and focus on miniature pneumatics, Clippard’s new Cordis HP500 pressure controls use the EV line of electronic valves allowing for steady, repeatable downstream pressure under static conditions. The result, a precise linear pressure control within a closed-loop system. The Cordis uses a microcontroller, an integrated pressure sensor, and two Clippard EV…
Tips on how to become an air auditor
By Ron Marshall Question: I have been reading a lot about compressed air optimization efforts through auditing, and am I interested in doing this myself in my own area. What tips would you give me for undertaking this sort of effort? Answer: Here are a few basic tips about starting air auditing: Read all […]
Continental partnering with CoxReels
Continental has partnered with Tempe, Ariz.-based CoxReels to provide premium air and water hose to its customers with a first-class industrial hose management solution in one package. Collaborating with Continental, CoxReels developed a custom-built hose reel assembly, called the CoxReels P Series, specifically for Continental’s premium rubber and hybrid air and water hose. “We believe this […]
IFK 2020 goes digital from October 12-14
The 12th International Fluid Power Conference (12th IFK) will take place online as a virtual event from October 12 to 14. The IFK team headed by Prof. Jürgen Weber is thus taking up the challenge of providing an attractive platform to meet the needs of participants of one of the most important international conferences in…
Specialized multi-head connectors for fluid power and industrial applications
Norstat Inc. has recently introduced a line of Multi Head Connectors for the Fluid Power and Industrial Automation marketplace. These connectors can be customized in a multitude of configurations to include various valve connector types including DIN EN1175301-803 Form A,B or C, M8 & M12 connectors, Deutsch Type Automotive connectors or any combination of connectors…
Robotics poised for more growth, jobs
The knock against robots has always been that they “take away jobs.” The counter argument that’s offered is that robots create new jobs, and those are generally better jobs than the ones that vanish. Interviewing the great Dean Kamen a handful of years ago, I thought he put it better than anyone. He said: “There’s…
ESA announces first Virtual Tech Event for September
The Equipment Service Association (ESA) is hosting its Virtual Tech Event Thursday, September 10. ESA changed the format from in-person to virtual, condensing a few days into one impactful day, fulfilling ESA’s elite training standards by offering seven dynamic sessions filled with industry-rich content. For just $50, the Virtual Tech Event encapsulates exceptional training, time…