ATAM has unveiled its revamped website. Innovation and renewal have always driven the market strategy of this manufacturer of encapsulated coils and industrial connectors, and the corporate website is no exception. The new website is easy to browse, thanks to a revised visual layout that combines photos, creative compositions, and technical infographics. Precise semantics, where…
MCR8T radial piston motor from Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is expanding its range of direct drives for compact tracked loaders (CTL) and other tracked vehicles with the new MCR-T radial piston motor in frame size 8. The MCR8T represents the latest development in direct drive CTL track motor technology and, by utilizing the next generation of rotary group design, delivers a step […]
Tool ensures easy maintenance for hose and fitting changeovers
Assembling Push-Lok style hose and fittings can be a tedious, time-consuming and sometimes even unsafe task. And if the hose and fitting assemblies are not assembled correctly, their use could lead to potential dangerous applications down the road. A new tool, the Barb-Tech II, easily assembles Push-Lok style hose and fittings from 1/4 to 3/4 […]
New hire to focus on Webtec’s distribution channel
Webtec’s U.S. team has a new Distribution Sales Manager. Heather D’Amico joins in this new role at the company’s St. Francis, Wis. office. Covering North and Central America, D’Amico’s main focus will be to work closely with Webtec’s distribution channel partners to develop business opportunities and an effective partner strategy. Bringing many years’ experience in customer […]
Equipment manufacturers call for national manufacturing strategy
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is calling on the federal government to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy for manufacturing to strengthen the economy, create new jobs and opportunities, and ensure the United States is the best place in the world for equipment manufacturers to innovate, manufacture, and do business. Ensuring the future […]
NFPA’s Global Market Report Update
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Parker advances mobile industry developments
At this year’s Conexpo/IFPE, a number of major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with COVID-19. Parker Hannifin was among that group. An IFPE without Parker or any of the other large fluid power companies means attendees were not provided the chance to learn what these innovators were planning to showcase at […]
TPC Automation offering no-cost pneumatic parts to makers of medical ventilators
TPC Automation has created a program to accelerate the manufacturing of medical ventilators. During the Shelter in Place order (National State of Emergency time period), the company will be offering a free pneumatic components program to manufacturers making medical ventilators for use with COVID-19 patients. “During this state of emergency, we are operating at full […]
Top 5 Spring maintenance tasks for fluid power systems
It was 20° here in Burlington, Ontario yesterday. No, not 20° Fahrenheit, but 20° Celsius … equating to something like 68° F. Nevertheless, it was warm enough to have our entire family outside playing basketball in the driveway. Because of the weather and the lack of human gatherings, I’m seeing a number of walkers, runners […]
2020 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston has been cancelled
Although it had considered rescheduling OTC in late Summer or early Fall, organizers of the 2020 Offshore Technology Conference have decided to cancel the event. Amid continued health and travel concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic during this uncertain time, the OTC Board of Directors felt this decision was the most feasible and responsible for…
Vacuum manufacturer Leybold celebrates 170th birthday
Traditionally, companies can only be sustainable if they are innovative. The vacuum specialist Leybold succeeded with its combination of tradition and innovation over the course of its history. With this in mind, Leybold is proud to honor this important milestone by celebrating its 170th birthday in 2020. Without the tireless work and commitment of several […]
Hack the Crisis: Clippard expects growth as it increases production for ventilator pneumatics
Clippard in Cincinnati is proving its worth as an essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it expects to see more personnel hired to meet the growing demand for its critical components and subassemblies for ventilators, diagnostic equipment, and other critical care devices to help fight the Coronavirus. “We are honored and committed to being…
Plant shut down? Try repairing some leaks!
Unplanned plant shutdowns are a killer on the bottom line, requiring lots of patience and the use of scarce reserve funds. As with anything, the pain is rarely permanent, and the most we can do is grin and bear it — and also try to keep ourselves productive. It is a time for future planning […]
Precision Associates assists in COVID-19 life saving efforts
Precision Associates Inc., Minneapolis, is ramping up its production of several essential rubber components for ventilator manufacturer Ventec Life Systems. Ventec recently announced plans to partner with GM to increase the output of these crucial units in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Critical patients suffering from the virus have difficulty breathing and require ventilator assistance […]
Compact hydraulic hose crimper with huge opening travel of 130 mm
UNIFLEX is known as a reliable supplier of unique, greaseless crimpers for hydraulic and industrial hoses, with one of its models being the HM 400 which, due to its huge opening travel of 130 mm, enables insertion and crimping of hoses with a 6 in. ANSI 150 flange. It also features an innovative, narrow and […]
Compressed Air Fail: Compressor response
By Ron Marshall A food processing plant invited a compressor vendor in, to conduct a compressed air assessment. The goal here was to determine the plant’s system efficiency for a possible compressed air improvement project. The vendor placed data loggers on the compressed air system to measure the plant pressure and power. The data logging […]
Tribute partners with Effective Inventory Management to increase warehouse efficiency
Tribute is proud to announce a partnership with Jon Schreibfeder, President of Effective Inventory Management Inc., a firm dedicated to helping manufacturers and distributors get the most out of their investment in stock inventory while streamlining their operations. With the release of TrulinX Air, a Wireless Mobile Warehouse Solution integrated with TrulinX software, many industrial…
Hack the Crisis: Yates Industries realizes its customers are essential
I had a great chat on Friday with Steve Cavera, National Sales Manager for Yates Industries, the St. Clair Shores, Mich.-based manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Cavera described his company’s moves over the past few weeks, as well as his positive outlook for Yates on the other side of this crisis. FPW: Tell us…
2020 LEAP Awards submission and deadline dates announced
The 2020 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards will celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s program will open as scheduled on May 1st, 2020 and the standard deadline for nominations will be June 30th, 2020. The entry fee is $325 for submissions that are finalized by…
IFPE Download: Open-loop, variable-displacement pump designed for mobile market
At IFPE, Oilgear introduced its newest open-loop variable-displacement pump — the XD5 hydraulic pump. This is the first model of the XD series designed specifically to meet the demands of the mobile markets. The XD5 is applicable in on and off-highway equipment such as mining trucks, haulers and dozers, excavators, and trenchers. The XD5 can […]
Compressed air fail: Dryer dewpoint controls
There is always much talk about the need to fix compressed air leaks and inappropriate uses in a plant — but sometimes the wasted flow is hidden inside components such as compressed air desiccant dryers. A small chemical processing facility is located in an area of the world where temperatures in winter drop down below […]
CreepDrive 2: High performance at low speeds
Poclain Hydraulics, Sturtevant, Wis., has launched the new CreepDrive 2 system that’s designed to help machine users maximize productivity, work quality and driver comfort. The CreepDrive system, a true hybrid mechanical-hydraulic transmission, allows vehicles to work at very low constant speeds regardless of the engine speed, providing auxiliary systems with the power they need to […]
IFPE Download: Wireless tech from Brand Hydraulics
I caught up with David Petersen, Director of Sales & Engineering for Brand Hydraulics, at the IFPE show at the Las Vegas Convention Center earlier this month at the company’s booth. The Omaha-based company is well-known for its hydraulic valves, flow controls, relief valves, monoblocks and hand pumps. But it seems that some customers are […]
ARGUS quick-couplings offer Top Coat protection
For fast and straightforward connections of hydraulic hoses, Kuriyama of America, based in Schaumburg, Ill., offers Alfagomma’s ARGUS series of quick-disconnect couplings. The products comply with international standards ISO 7241-1 A & B, ISO 5675 and ISO 16028, having poppet and flat-face valves respectively. According to company officials, the standardized design ensures complete interchangeability with […]
Greene, Tweed announces new president and other appointments
Greene, Tweed has announced the appointment of Kevin Lukiewski as President, effective March 9. Lukiewski has worked for Greene, Tweed since 1999 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2008. He brings a deep knowledge of strategy, financial management, and Greene, Tweed’s goals and core values to the role. “We are confident that Kevin’s […]