Mary Gannon

I was asked to troubleshoot a system where the customer was complaining about a slow hydraulic motor that drove a thread rolling machine for a “U” bolt they manufacture. The system had a pressure-compensated, load-sense, Rexroth pump with volume adjustment. They did not have any hydraulic drawings for the machine, so I sketched one up…

Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics announce they’ve signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification. Danfoss and RISE Robotics, a zero-emission heavy machinery company, have formalized their collaborative relationship. The two businesses have signed an agreement to work […]

When mining in challenging, unpredictable conditions, operators need confidence in their longwall systems, and building that confidence starts with the hydraulic functions in powered roof supports (PRS). The multifunctional Joy Compak Next Gen hydraulic control system from Komatsu improves the performance of high production longwall systems, while helping facilitate  shearer cutting rate with exceptional cycle […]

Domin, Bristol, UK, announced that Norman Fraser, co-founder of the disruptive enterprise hardware business, SoftIron, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board. “I am delighted to be joining Domin at such an exciting moment in its development,” said Fraser. “Domin’s fluid power technology is truly revolutionary, with the potential to help businesses save money […]

Motion Industries Inc. named Gates Corp. “2021 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services, as well as earning the highest score in the multi-faceted Supplier Stratification rating system. The presentation took place May 3rd at Motion’s headquarters in Birmingham. “We value and […]

Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering fluid power, automation, process control and product solutions to a wide range of industries, has been honored by Parker Hannifin as its 2021 Pneumatics Technology Distributor of the Year. Kundinger received this recognition for exceeding overall sales goals by double digits, while bringing the latest products and technologies […]

Festo introduces the SDBT-MSX – the first programmable proximity switch with automatic switching point setting. With an initial detection range of 20 mm, the SDBT-MSX is easy and reliable to install and commission, especially in applications where mounting is difficult. The switch is ideal for all standard applications, including factory automation and the electronics industry/small […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There isn’t much in the fluid power world taking a unique spin on a familiar concept. Pumps, valves and actuators operate and look much the same as decades ago, especially if you ignore electronic advancements. Hydraulic components like the internal gear pump and electrohydraulic actuator are certainly worth your time […]

Pirtek USA saw strong growth at the beginning of the year with five openings, four new franchisee signings, and four resales. The new franchises indicate the brand’s strength and demand in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and across the Midwest. Since January, Pirtek has opened five locations in Atlanta, Statesville, N.C., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wilmington, N.C., and […]

NAHAD will host its third annual Hose Safety Institute Regional Training in Chicago, June 27-28.  This program is designed to promote and develop an understanding and adoption of HSI guidelines and best practices in hose design and fabrication. Attendees will participate in a series of interactive presentations, visit distributor locations for hands-on exercises, and tour […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions launches a 3D virtual showroom environment to provide customers with an insight into its sealing technology. Interactive exhibits allow users to explore solutions for aerospace, automotive and eMobility, fluid power, food and beverage, and semiconductor industries in real-time, as well as view Trelleborg’s R&D and advanced manufacturing capabilities and value added ServicePLUS […]

Omni Powertrain Technologies has a new electrohydraulic pump combination. The unit was developed for low voltage mobile applications and is ideally suited for the needs of hybrid equipment builders facing spatial constraints. The system includes a Flo-Torq gear pump packaged with an axial flux motor and controller from Omni’s Magelec subsidiary. The overall package length […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Environmentally friendly fluids, corrosion resistance, and fire- and explosion-proof technologies are just some of the design options necessary in offshore use. Offshore oil and gas applications are one of the most demanding environments for a machine of any name, let alone hydraulic equipment. Offshore describes the open water, of course,…

Contributed by Mike Kreklau, Technical Sales at Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions Downtime and inefficiency don’t have to be your production line’s worst enemy. You want shop equipment that comes with no strings attached — no downtime and no maintenance. Maybe that’s a pipe dream, but there are ways to fix many air-related symptoms of an inefficient […]

Terzo Power Systems has introduced its most powerful product to date, the Hydrapulse F3. Designed to handle the largest electrification applications in the commercial trucking, mining, and off-highway markets, the Hydrapulse Frame Size 3 (F3) offers next level power density with all the proven features and options of the Hydrapulse line. Terzo’s solutions make it […]

The Offshore Technology Conference returns May 2-5 at NRG Park in Houston. After one year of cancellation and then a smaller, later event than normal in 2021, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will return to NRG Park in Houston this May, as the forum for energy professionals to meet and exchange ideas and opinions to…

Allied Electronics & Automation is now offering an array of in-stock pneumatic products from Chicago Pneumatic Tools, Duff-Norton, Gefran and Marsh Bellofram Precision Controls. Pneumatic systems use compressed air or gas to generate fluid power and are prevalent in industrial automation applications including food, beverage and medical packaging and automotive, oil and gas and concrete […]

Bosch Rexroth will join offshore and marine technology experts to showcase the company’s latest innovations at OTC 2022 on May 2-5 in Houston. Located at booth 2306, Rexroth and Hägglunds displays will show a range of products and solutions that support the offshore technology sector. At OTC 2022, visitors to the Bosch Rexroth booth will…

Festo introduces the rugged, versatile, and economical DSNB actuator for NFPA mounting applications. The DSNB is ideal for sorting, stacking, insertion, loading, lifting, dispensing, clamping, and gate applications on converting machines. Customers can order the DSNB in 7 bore sizes, 11 variations, and 15 different NFPA mounting configurations, offering maximum flexibility and the advantage of […]

Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG is investing 50 million euros in technology at its German sites. The investments will be divided into 50 individual projects and managed in parallel. The investment project is to be completed by 2025. The main plant in Aschaffenburg A large part of the investment goes into the main plant…

JEM Technical has hired four new engineers after experiencing a growing need for more custom system integrations for fluid power and electronic control solutions. The new engineering hires will increase JEM’s capacity to meet its customer’s changing needs in both hydraulic and electronic control systems. “With the mobile equipment markets trending towards more sophisticated technologies,…

The Laboratory of Innovative Hydraulics and Automation (IHA) at Tampere University (TAU), Finland, will host the 18th  Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP23, May 30 – June 1, 2023. The conference is arranged on a  biannual basis alternating between Tampere University and Linköping University. Right now, fluid power is in an exciting stage of…

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pressure compensated pumps, pressure compensated flow controls or even just straight-up pressure compensators – these terms are thrown around constantly. But unless you’re a hydraulic specialist, you may not know what these are, let alone what they do. Of course, you’ve probably heard of systems analysts and cartographers too, but […]

Contributed by Troy Sanders  |  National Sales Manager  |  Fabco-Air When your operation calls for a pneumatic actuator, you’ll find a wide range of products available from various manufacturers. But because no two applications are alike, you must weigh several considerations before selecting and ordering an actuator. This article will discuss the different cylinder types […]

The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), along with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), have released a new research whitepaper leading up to the return of the show to the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14-18, 2023, along with the co-located CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Entitled “Tech Advancements Driving the Fluid Power Market Forward,” the freely-downloadable whitepaper addresses […]