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EU opens investigation into acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics by Danfoss
Hydac controllers certified to ISO 26262:2018
Compressed air fail: Verification spots trouble
Webtec launches How To training videos for hydraulic engineers
Purdue fluid power research engineer wins international honor
How can you detect leaks in hydraulic systems?
Corrosion-resistant screw-in cartridge style hydraulic hand pump
Where and when to use environmentally acceptable fluids
Pneumatic valve system with embedded wireless connectivity
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Hydac controllers certified to ISO 26262:2018
Hydac is pleased to announce that their TTControl 500 family of high-end controllers, the HY-TTC 500, has received ISO 26262:2018 certification for functional safety up to ASIL C fro TÜV Nord. This means that the same high level of functional safety needed for off-highway machinery such as cranes, construction equipment and material handling equipment can […]
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Compressed air fail: Mind the gauges
A sawmill had a large compressor located in a small outbuilding near their mill. The compressor was moved away from the plant because there was excessive dust inside. But even in a remote location, the sawdust found its way into the compressor intake — and deposited inside the compressor’s air-cooled aftercooler. The restriction caused by […]
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How can you detect leaks in hydraulic systems?
Clean, dry and cool hydraulic oil should last you an indefinite period. As long as you properly condition your fluid, there is no reason to change it or add more. If you’re in a position to add hydraulic fluid to your system, something has gone wrong. Either you’ve had to replace a worn component, taking […]
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USCG-accepted high-temperature hose for medium and high-pressures
Kurt Hydraulics introduces two new lines of US Coast Guard (USCG) accepted high temperature hose. Kurt High Temp Hydraulic Hose (SAE R16 DIN EN 853) — Recommended for high pressure, high temperature hydraulic oil lines, this Kurt hose handles both high pressure, high temperature applications. It is SAEJ1942 USCG accepted hydraulic only. It features two […]
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EU opens investigation into acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics by Danfoss
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business by Danfoss. In a statement Monday, the Commission said it is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the supply of certain hydraulic components for mobile machinery. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy,…
