For applications that require better access or enhanced cleanliness, Clippard pinch valves are also available with a convenient panel mount option. Panel-mounted pinch valves provide all the same benefits as Clippard’s standard pinch valves along with seamless integration and easy accessibility. Compared to standard manifold mounted pinch valves, panel mounting offers simplified installation, a cleaner […]
Singer Industrial acquires Wilmington Rubber & Gasket
Singer Industrial has acquired Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Co. Inc., Wilmington, North Carolina. This strategic acquisition enhances Singer Industrial’s footprint in the Southeastern United States and reinforces its commitment to providing high-quality products and services to a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1985, Wilmington Rubber & Gasket provides industrial rubber products, including hoses, gaskets,…
Coxreels exceeds industry recommended salt spray testing hours
Due to its numerous properties and, specifically, its corrosion resistance, powder coating is used for many applications in the industrial sector. The salt spray test is the oldest corrosion resistance test and the most widely preferred to evaluate anti-corrosion coatings. Coxreels is proud to announce that they recently exceeded 20% more hours than the recommended […]
Dry claw vacuum pumps are economically and environmentally friendly
Clean technologies are of particular importance in vacuum technology — because they are economically advantageous and environmentally friendly. With this in mind, Atlas Copco has developed the DZS 600 VSD+ and DZS 1200 VSD+ dry, oil-free claw pumps which are powerful, energy-efficient and easy to control and maintain. By using them, users can save costs, […]
ET500 lightweight portable crimp machine increases field service safety
Danfoss Power Solutions launched its ET500 lightweight crimper, a portable crimping machine that simplifies hydraulic hose field service and repair. Weighing just 29 lb, the ET500 sets a new standard for portability and ease of use. The compact device is currently available in the Americas and is ideal for a variety of markets, including material […]
Where are strain gauges used in fluid power?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Most of the articles I write are assigned to me by super-editor Mary Gannon, and this article on strain gauges is no different. Oddly enough, I helped our Amtec Hydraclamp division technician assemble and test high-pressure spring clamps just yesterday, which we tested using a strain gauge. These clamps are…
Bailey International breaks ground on state-of-the-art electronics facility
Bailey International’s electronics division, formerly known as Sure Grip Controls, a provider of custom control solutions for over 30 years, announces the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, BC. Once completed, this pivotal project will integrate the division’s operations under one roof, paving the way for enhanced efficiency and innovation in serving the…
Roth Hydraulcs increases vertical manufacturing for larger production
Roth Hydraulics has significantly expanded its capacity for the internal machining of piston accumulators. Thanks to the comprehensive modification of an existing honing machine, the company can now machine cylinder tubes with a length of up to 10 m and a diameter of up to 560 mm internally. Previously, the maximum workpiece length was 5…
हाइड्रोलिक प्रतीक विज्ञान 304 – कंडीशनिंग और मॉनिटरिंग
हाइड्रोलिक प्रतीकों का उपयोग एक पूरी हाइड्रोलिक प्रणाली के कामकाज को विस्तार से समझाने में आपकी सहायता के लिए व्यापक रूप से किया जाना चाहिए। हाइड्रोलिक मशीनें केवल पंप, वाल्व और एक्चुएटर्स तक ही सीमित नहीं होतीं, भले ही ये अक्सर मुख्य घटक होते हैं। लेकिन यदि इन्हें उपयुक्त कंडीशनिंग और मॉनिटरिंग उपकरण न मिलें,…
What types of high-pressure vane pumps are available?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor When someone mentions a high-pressure hydraulic pump, the vane pump is not likely to come to mind. Vane pumps are often limited to 2,000 psi or less because of the physical limitations of their inherent design. Vanes must reciprocate inside slots while pushing on the cam ring, and when fully […]
Troubleshooting Challenge: Stuttering cylinder can’t maintain rolling mill position
Contributed by Robert Sheaf • Founder of CFC Industrial Training I was recently called by a customer who attended one of our advanced hydraulic training sessions. He was having a problem with an old rolling mill. The servo-controlled cylinder was oscillating that held position on one of the rolls. This cylinder helped maintain the thickness…
Open the knowledge transfer pipeline for fluid power training
Editor’s note: In this new multi-part series, Devin Purcell will tackle the skills shortage that the fluid power industry is facing and offer creative solutions to address this challenge. Contributed by Devin Purcell, Technical Trainer Following up on my discussion about the brain drain that we are experiencing in the hydraulic industry, I now offer…
Kundinger eEarns Diamond Team Award from Parker Hannifin
Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering products and solutions in fluid power, automation and process control to a wide range of industries, is proud to announce its Motion Systems Group has earned Diamond Team Award recognition from Parker Hannifin. The 2024 award marks Kundinger’s fourth consecutive Diamond Team Award, with previous recognition in Parker…
The future of intelligent industrial valves from Hydac
Contributed by Marcel Stamber-Bur, Development – Industrial Valves, Thomas Daniel, Application Development – Industrial Valves, Lars Hauptmann, Product Division Marketing, Dr. Nora Nagele, Head of Product Division Marketing – all Hydac Fluidtechnik, GMBH, Sulzbach/Saarland The requirements for machine tools with regards to energy efficiency and quality have increased continuously over recent years. They need to…
Hydraulics help mobile cranes soar — safely
Hydraulics are predominantly used in most mobile crane designs, from the cylinders for lifting, to valves for holding, and more. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We’ve all seen those crane yards when driving along highways near towns and cities. You know, the ones with their booms reaching high into the sky, proudly advertising the location […]
Sun Hydraulics expands its electro-proportional hydraulic cartridge valve
Helios Technologies Inc. is expanding its electro-proportional cartridge valve offerings with new solutions from its operating company Sun Hydraulics. Designed to meet customer requirements and enhance operational performance for a wide range of applications, Sun Hydraulics has designed proportional relief valves that fit into the compact T-10A cavity, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with existing…
Continental highlights crimper recycling program in celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Continental is highlighting its Crimper Recycling Program, a practical initiative that allows customers across the United States to trade in outdated Continental crimpers in exchange for new, high-performance models. The program promotes responsible end-of-life management of equipment while helping businesses optimize operations with the latest technology. “The Crimper Recycling Program […]
QCC keeps machines running sustainably
In a world of cutting emissions and designing sustainable machines, it’s often the shiny new innovations that get all the headlines. But one aspect of fluid power that’s often overlooked is its part in the circular economy. Legacy components still have a place in the mobile and industrial machines that may be running for decades.…
Advanced motion controllers enable one-of-a-kind cold press design
Cold presses using Delta Motion controllers help ensure consistently stronger, more accurate fittings for military vessels. With roots in the 1960s, W&O Supply has a lengthy pedigree in serving the maritime industry, doing everything from repairing valves to supplying pipe to retrofitting military vessels. The company has 18 branches across the U.S., Europe, and Asia,…
Innovations and sustainability make waves at OTC 2025
Fluid power manufacturers return to the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston May 5-8 to showcase their durable, reliable and powerful designs. With a new theme of Waves of Innovation >> Offshore Energy Excellence, OTC will highlight the groundbreaking advancements in offshore energy May 5-8 at Houston’s NRG Park, showcasing the industry’s drive for innovation. As…
Synflex 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose for material handling
Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its Synflex by Danfoss 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose. The hose is designed to bring superior performance to material handling machinery such as telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and more. Synflex 3TMH hose offers excellent durability and reliability. The hose is 10 times more abrasion resistant than comparable […]
Bath/ASME symposium on fluid power and motion control slated for August
The Fluid Power Systems & Technology Division (FPST) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The University of Bath Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control (PTMC) will once again host the 2025 International Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC). This year’s event will be held in Anaheim, California, August 17-20.…
Final day to submit Fluid Power Hall of Fame nominations
Six years ago, the International Fluid Power Society relaunched the industry’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame, having its first class in 2019 after several decades. The Hall of Fame was established to acknowledge those individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. Over the past six years, 32…
Bosch Rexroth’s Hägglunds Fusion drive wins OTC’s Technology Award
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) announced the winners of their 2025 Spotlight on New Technology Award, which is given exclusively to OTC exhibitors who are reshaping the offshore energy sector through their innovation and development of technologies. This year, 10 technologies were selected for their demonstrated advancements in the industry. Bosch Rexroth was recognized for…
Extended Thorx cam lob motors designed for track-driven machinery
Danfoss Power Solutions launch its Thorx CLM 12 T cam lobe motor at bauma last week. Designed for construction machinery with rubber track drives, such as compact track loaders, the motor joins the CLM 8 S and CLM 4 S motors for skid steer loaders in the Thorx lineup. The CLM 12 T motor offers […]