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Taking ownership of fluid power hose safety
This week, I had the opportunity to sit in on some sessions presented by the Hose Safety Institute of NAHAD (National Association of Hose & Accessories Distributors). This hands-on training event was a mix of presentations, hands-on inspections of proper and improper hose assemblies, opportunities to learn from local manufacturers and distributors, and even some…
The audit that prevented a shutdown
By Ron Marshall When Mark, the maintenance manager at a busy manufacturing plant, approved a compressed air audit, he expected the usual findings. He assumed the auditor would identify leaks, recommend a lower operating pressure, and calculate the annual electricity savings. Energy costs mattered, but they were not Mark’s greatest concern. A critical production line […]
Can decentralized hydraulics be used in industrial settings?
A popular new system for improving responsiveness and efficiency, especially on mobile equipment, is to decentralize the hydraulic system. Mobile machinery, especially electric ones, can do away with massive reservoirs, huge pumps, bulky valve manifolds, and the extensive plumbing networks used to send controlled fluid to actuators throughout the machine. Such decentralized systems instead use…
Delta Motion expands customer training with new EtherCAT course
Delta Motion is expanding its training offerings with the introduction of its new RMC EtherCAT Training course. Designed for machine builders, system integrators, and engineers, the new instructor-led training provides practical, hands-on experience configuring and commissioning EtherCAT networks with Delta Motion’s RMC200 Motion Controller. The approximately five-hour course can be taken in-person, or remotely through…
Aventics XV platform addresses growing demand for higher airflow in automation
Across factory automation, packaging, water treatment, and automotive manufacturing, machine builders are facing a familiar challenge: higher airflow demands in increasingly compact machine designs. Moving to a larger valve platform can solve the airflow problem but introduces new complexity — different interfaces, different configurations, and disruption to established machine architectures. Emerson has developed the Aventics […]
PS Series compact electronic vacuum sensors and switches for automation
Piab has launched the PS series, a new range of compact electronic vacuum sensors and switches designed to make vacuum-based handling more stable, efficient and predictable. The PS series provides clear feedback on vacuum levels, switching status and system performance directly at the application, helping manufacturers improve control and confidence in automated handling processes. The […]
Rid yourself of remote frustration with connected monitoring
By Ron Marshall, Contributing Editor I have spent more than two decades traveling from plant to plant performing compressed air audits, and over the years I’ve learned one frustrating truth: sometimes the hardest part of an audit was not diagnosing the system but simply getting good data. Like many compressed air auditors, I have driven […]
Hydraulic servocylinders for vessel controls
Servocylinders made of stainless steel equipped with digital proportional valves are the ideal smart hydraulic solution to optimize performances and comfort of naval and marine applications. These solutions for pitch propeller and marine stabilization systems are for use both at high-speed during a vessel’s motion and also while at anchor. The underwater fin’s stabilizing…
SPIR STAR releases high-pressure product catalog
SPIR STAR Ltd. announced the release of its new high-pressure product catalog, which covers an application-specific product line for ultra-high-pressure fluid control. The catalog draws on the company’s more than 35 years of experience in the industry. The catalog includes more than 1,700 products, including hoses, fittings, adapters, quick disconnects, valves and tubing. The products […]
A designer’s guide to hydraulic filters
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When it comes to hydraulic system design, filters are often overlooked and given the back seat to pumps, valves, and actuators. Such logic ignores the importance of filters in the performance, precision, and reliability of hydraulic systems, and such considerations start with the design of the hydraulic package itself. Your […]
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Energy Efficiency in Hydraulics: Challenges and Solutions
Hydraulic systems are a fundamental technology in manufacturing and industrial operations. Widely used in applications such as metal forming, plastics processing, heavy equipment, and automated production lines, hydraulics are valued for their high-power density, robustness, and reliability. As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important consideration across industries, attention is turning toward how hydraulic systems can…
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HeavyTech redesigns construction machinery from the ground up
What happens when you get a couple of serial entrepreneurs together? They set out to disrupt and reshape the mobile machinery industry. That’s what co-founders Mike Terzo, Andrew Johnson, Ryan Twiss, Nick Darrah and Davide DeSilvio are doing with HeavyTech Inc. as they build completely reimagined construction machines from the ground up. Built on a […]
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The audit that prevented a shutdown
By Ron Marshall When Mark, the maintenance manager at a busy manufacturing plant, approved a compressed air audit, he expected the usual findings. He assumed the auditor would identify leaks, recommend a lower operating pressure, and calculate the annual electricity savings. Energy costs mattered, but they were not Mark’s greatest concern. A critical production line […]
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A designer’s guide to hydraulic filters
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When it comes to hydraulic system design, filters are often overlooked and given the back seat to pumps, valves, and actuators. Such logic ignores the importance of filters in the performance, precision, and reliability of hydraulic systems, and such considerations start with the design of the hydraulic package itself. Your […]
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Delta Motion expands customer training with new EtherCAT course
Delta Motion is expanding its training offerings with the introduction of its new RMC EtherCAT Training course. Designed for machine builders, system integrators, and engineers, the new instructor-led training provides practical, hands-on experience configuring and commissioning EtherCAT networks with Delta Motion’s RMC200 Motion Controller. The approximately five-hour course can be taken in-person, or remotely through…
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SPIR STAR releases high-pressure product catalog
SPIR STAR Ltd. announced the release of its new high-pressure product catalog, which covers an application-specific product line for ultra-high-pressure fluid control. The catalog draws on the company’s more than 35 years of experience in the industry. The catalog includes more than 1,700 products, including hoses, fittings, adapters, quick disconnects, valves and tubing. The products […]
