Mary Gannon

Described as the first “Plug & Play” shaft locking bushing, the ETP-HYLOC from Zero-Max is a hydro-mechanical design featuring hydraulic quick connectors for mounting. This new design feature makes it faster and easier to install the ETP-HYLOC as compared to purely mechanical designs that have many fasteners requiring a high tightening torque, often being mounted…

Helios Technologies announced the launch of uControl mobile machine controllers, an innovative new product offering developed under its Enovation Controls brand that delivers precise proportional control for heavy-duty equipment in ultra-rugged environments. “The new uControl platform is a major opportunity for our customers with complex electrohydraulic requirements,” said Josef Matosevic, the company’s President and CEO. […]

With more than 32 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest utility and construction show, attendees can have a hard time finding their way around the show floor. That is why show organizers have launched The Utility Expo mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find […]

Hallite Seals International Ltd. announced today the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art product and material test house after breaking ground in January. Located inside the global manufacturing building at 130 Oldfield Rd in Hampton, UK, the new Hallite facility combines laboratory and product testing space previously housed in separate buildings. Constructed and equipped for […]

Being the fluid power professional you are, you know that Teflon is used for more than making pans slippery. However, you may not know that Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont, discovered accidentally many decades ago and associated with non-stock coatings. PTFE is an acronym for polytetrafluoroethylene, which is also a fluorocarbon. DuPont trademarked […]

SUCO Technologies will be highlighting its newest pressure switch at Utility Expo next week, as it introduces what is says is the world’s most compact ATEX pressure switch. With the new ATEX series 0342 / 0343, SUCO introduces two compact explosion-proof pressure switches with flameproof enclosure. Attendees can see the new switches at Booth B-1823. […]

JEM Technical Inc. promotes Andrew DeRung, a twenty-year hydraulic and electronic controls veteran, to Director of Sales and Marketing for the company. He will focus on providing strategic direction and effectively managing and coordinating the sales objectives of the company, as well as growing U.S. sales, expanding customer base, finding new product lines, building on…

Air Hydro Power (AHP), located in Louisville, has acquired certain assets of Huntington Hose and Hydraulics of Huntington, West Virginia as of Sept 2. Huntington Hose has three locations: Huntington, Winchester, Kentucky, and South Point, Ohio. Huntington Hose has more than 63 years of experience in the hydraulic hose, industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic markets. […]

Bosch Rexroth will highlight its newest models of its Hägglunds direct drive hydraulic motors and other technology offerings for mining applications in booth 413 at MinExpo in Las Vegas. Key products on display in the Bosch Rexroth booth include products and systems that are ideal for applications needing high torque and low speed. The proven Hägglunds […]

Airline Hydraulics Corp. is proud to announce the launch of its new website, live on September 17. The website, Airlinehyd.com, is a one-stop shop for components and engineered solutions for fluid power, automation, and machine safety applications. With faster browsing speeds, a sleek redesign, and a more user-friendly eCommerce, industrial business owners can rely on…

By Frances Richards, contributor Pneumatic cylinders are a clean and cost-effective option for achieving reliable linear motion in many industrial environments. Because they are lighter weight and lower maintenance than their hydraulic and electric counterparts, they are an excellent choice in applications from factory automation and transportation to packaging and life sciences. Two main styles […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Check valves are the most basic form of directional valve. In their simplest form, a check valve has the singular task of allowing flow in one direction while blocking flow from returning in the opposite direction. These valves are not only simple in their operation but also simple in their […]

Quadion LLC, d.b.a. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, has announced it is building a state-of-the-art innovation center adjacent to the company’s corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Minn. The new 9,000 sq. ft. innovation center will provide customers with direct access to some of the industry’s foremost materials scientists and engineers in an immersive design-prototype-build-test process. Whether customers…

Exhibiting in booth #SL 6307, Emerson will present the new integration of AVENTICS series 652/653 air preparation units with AF2 flow sensors. The combined solution enables more efficient air consumption and versatility for packaging lines. The expanded capabilities of the newly combined solution provide a clearer picture of air consumption in pneumatic systems and deliver valuable […]

Desktop Metal, Burlington, Mass., today announced it has acquired Aidro, a pioneer in the volume production of next-generation hydraulic and fluid power systems through metal additive manufacturing (AM) across a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, agricultural equipment, aerospace, and mobile and industrial machinery, among others. Founded in 1982 and based in northern […]

Dr. Johannes Schmitz has taken over the position of Director Research & Development (R&D) at Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG. Dr. Schmitz joined from the Weichai Power Science & Technology Innovation Center in Aachen, Germany, where he has been Head of System Technology in basic development of hydraulics and system technology since July 2020. […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has signed Applied Power Products as an authorized Trelleborg distributor. The partnership establishes Applied Power Products as Trelleborg’s sole distributor in the Midwest United States, laying the foundation for growth in this region for both companies in various industrial markets. According to Heather Castleman, Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing for Trelleborg […]

The R2-series E88 compact excavator from Bobcat comes with several new advanced features to provide high power and lift capacity and extra productivity. The machine has a 14% increase in over-the-side lift capacity, as compared to the previous generation. The E88 comes equipped with dual-flange track rollers, integrated counterweight, extra machine weight and added track […]

The Hydraulic Infinite Linear Actuator offers a new way to generate mechanical linear motion. Contributed by Magnus Landberg, Landberg Solutions AB and Magnus Sethson, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden In the forestry industry, robust and power-dense hydraulics have long played an important role in successful and cost-effective operations. Today, there is also a trend towards larger timber […]

Within industrial plants and facilities that rely on pneumatic equipment, pipes convey air from the compressor to various filters, dryers, and air preparation systems. Once at the machine level, tubing and hoses distribute air to valves, cylinders, pressure regulators, and other pneumatic components. Rather than using rigid pipes, most of today’s pneumatic systems rely on […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It’s not enough for you to learn how to design or install hydraulic systems. Any fluid power professional worth their weight in hydraulic oil approaches their education holistically, even if this education occurs after your last exam in college. Engineers and designers absolutely must consider how to make it easier […]

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Ontario, California, on August 18.  The Ontario site houses the West Coast warehouse for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, as well as new aerospace and industrial ServicePLUS Centers, to serve the sealing needs of Trelleborg’s aerospace and industrial customers in Ontario and the surrounding areas. […]

Now in its third year, the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), is pleased to announce seven new members and two posthumous individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. This year’s group includes: Peter A.J. Achten, PhD has more than…

Lately, it seems a month doesn’t go by where I’m not receiving some news about a merger and acquisition in the industry. Sometimes, it’s one small distributor or repair shop acquiring another to expand their reach. And others, it is the big players getting even bigger. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past…

On Tuesday, August 24, local and state officials joined the executive leadership of Swagelok Co. for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Swagelok’s Global Headquarters and Innovation Center. The event included remarks by Swagelok Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas F. Lozick, Cathey Lozick, daughter of Swagelok founder Fred Lennon, and Edward H.…