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Motion to acquire California industrial distributor
Motion Industries Inc. has announced plans to acquire Thompson Industrial Supply Inc. Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte. Focusing on both large and small customer companies, the distributor provides bearings, gear reducers, motors, hydraulics, industrial automation, and…ELGi launches ground-breaking compressed air stabilization technology
Elgi Equipments has introduced its pioneering compressed air stabilization technology. Designed to revolutionize the way compressors operate in plants with dynamic air demand, the Stabilisor system aims to address the longstanding challenges of unstable compressor performance, inefficiency, and excessive wear caused by frequent load/unload cycles. In industrial settings, the gap between compressor capacity and plant […]
Hydraulic systems’ critical role in automotive stamping presses
Modern hydraulic systems are transforming metal forming processes, delivering unmatched precision, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Contributed by Jens Schmitt, Presses Application Manager, Bosch Rexroth Automotive manufacturing is consistently evolving to meet market demands as new products and parts are innovated. Hydraulic systems remain a major player in creating these components with heightened precision, quality and…Troubleshooting challenge: Directional valve replacement causes return line filter failure
Contributed by Robert Sheaf, Founder of CFC Industrial Training In this month’s troubleshooting challenge, we deal with a lifting a bent plate from a steel plate bending press machine. The accumulator safety unloading valve was damaged and the magnet on the plate lifting crane failed (see circuit attached). They repaired the crane magnet and replaced…February 2025 Issue: Electric vehicle design considerations
Is AI ready to take on engineering? A few weeks ago, my youngest daughter had a fever for a week so my older girls turned to Google to learn more. They panicked, as Google’s AI summary said a 104° F fever is cause to rush to the ER. But I knew better, so showed them…Koul Tools launches EZ-ON hose press for 2-3 in. hoses
Koul Tools has released the EZ-ON Hose Press Model 223 installation tool for 2-3 in. industrial, hydraulic, and agricultural hoses. It features a robust lead screw system with a 6:1 gear reduction drive and a newly designed, patent pending fitting holder. The 223 model is operated by a battery-powered impact gun, facilitating on-site installations while […]
How does fluid selection affect hose assemblies?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic hoses are constructed from a combination of soft polymers and wire reinforcements, most commonly made from high-tensile steel. Although the choice of hydraulic fluid plays little role in the degradation of steel, the materials chosen for the inner tube and outer cover are affected by the fluid you run […]
ControlAir introduces regulators for low emission applications
ControlAir LLC announces the release of the Type CG330 and CG340 gas regulators. This innovative product line is specifically engineered to address the growing demand for low-emission solutions in industrial applications involving compressed gases such as inert gases, natural gas, and other sensitive media. The CG330/CG340 series of compressed gas filter regulators are designed to […]
Exhausted actuators can finally breathe with the ERDP Remote Drive
The ERDP Remote Drive is a closed-loop system that captures energy and enables more efficient designs. Air leakage is an accepted challenge in pneumatics applications. It is considered unintentional and requires maintenance and continuous monitoring. However, pneumatic systems are also designed for frequent intentional air releases as part of regular operation, which exhausts usable energy […]
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Can you change the speed of your hydraulic pump?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, the selection or use of hydraulic pumps is not as linear and straightforward as selecting them from a catalog. You may already have an old or spare pump kicking around that was surplus from a long-dead machine, or perhaps you’re in need of something quickly, and your local farm […]
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ELGi launches ground-breaking compressed air stabilization technology
Elgi Equipments has introduced its pioneering compressed air stabilization technology. Designed to revolutionize the way compressors operate in plants with dynamic air demand, the Stabilisor system aims to address the longstanding challenges of unstable compressor performance, inefficiency, and excessive wear caused by frequent load/unload cycles. In industrial settings, the gap between compressor capacity and plant […]
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How do seal geometries affect performance?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s start by stating the obvious: seal geometries matter, or the fluid power realm would use only geometrically simple O-rings. The other two critical factors for effective seal performance are polymer composition and a machined groove to call home. However, even considering the latter, a seal geometry of the same […]
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Koul Tools launches EZ-ON hose press for 2-3 in. hoses
Koul Tools has released the EZ-ON Hose Press Model 223 installation tool for 2-3 in. industrial, hydraulic, and agricultural hoses. It features a robust lead screw system with a 6:1 gear reduction drive and a newly designed, patent pending fitting holder. The 223 model is operated by a battery-powered impact gun, facilitating on-site installations while […]
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Women in fluid power: Chauntelle Baughman steers OneHydraulics to success
If you work within the fluid power industry, chances are, you know Chauntelle Baughman, CFPHS, or have at least seen some of her popular social media posts. Baughman is the president, CEO and co-founder of OneHydraulics, a woman-owned distributor and integrator serving the greater Houston area. She stepped into fluid power right out of college,…