APEM announced the expanded availability of the XS Series low-profile joystick/thumbstick, ideal for robust applications requiring precise control of industrial equipment, construction vehicles, and marine vessels. Many of the most challenging industrial, commercial, and marine applications incorporate extensive operator control interfaces via wired or wireless consoles, armrests, belly boxes, and pendants. Users need responsive multi-axis…

Hydro Electronic Devices (HED) announced the release of the company’s newest generation of user interface displays. The new displays, available in 5, 7, 12, and 15 in. sizes, feature a 1000 nit IPS display with an optically bonded AR lens allowing for outstanding sunlight viewability. They are sealed to IP67, enabling both in-cab and externally […]

The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) team at Hallite is pleased to announce three new product introductions at the show this year. Hallite recognizes the need to provide product innovation that reduces environmental impact without compromise to quality and performance. The latest innovations enable customers to partner with Hallite on this path. The new products […]

For CONEXPO 2023, Komatsu will be in booth W42044, and the theme for the show will be “Creating value together.” With the right products, latest technologies, actionable data, and dealer support, Komatsu helps customers create value to help achieve their visions for productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and safety. The Komatsu booth will feature equipment, technology, and […]

Milwaukee Cylinder announced its new Electronic Service Tag, which comes standard on its H, MH, LH, and A series cylinders and allows smartphones to be used to download cylinder nameplate information and to request a seal kit or duplicate cylinder quote right from the phone. The tag contains both an NFC chip and a printed…

The PMMI Foundation, of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, awarded $16,000 in educational scholarships to students last fall. Four students received $4,000 academic scholarships from the PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer, all of whom were industry leaders committed to education and workforce development. The […]

VMAC surveyed 340 people in the service truck industry in 2022, asking them questions about their fleets and service truck equipment. The data shows 80% of professionals prefer rotary screw air compressors over reciprocating air compressors on their service vehicles. The 2021 and 2020 survey results also indicated a strong industry preference for rotary screw […]

Together, HydraForce, Tan Delta Systems, and Elevāt help eliminate the most common causes of off-highway machine downtime. The modern mobile machine telematics solution from Elevāt seamlessly incorporates with manifold assemblies using HydraForce cartridge valves and Tan Delta state-of-the-art oil conditioning sensors. The integrated solution provides a centralized portal along with email and text alerts providing […]

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for Bosch Rexroth factory automation customers from multiple industry segments, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new innovation center is the latest in a series of expansions…

Technology advancements enable smaller, quieter, and more energy-efficient hydraulic power units that save space and reduce the total cost of ownership. The common perception of conventional hydraulic power units is that they are large, loud, and inefficient. Such claims are valid for facilities that still use power units from the 1960s and 1970s and among…

For decades, fluid handling system components, such as impellers, vanes, pumps, and housings, have been manufactured using a labor-intensive, lost-wax investment casting process that requires 12 separate steps. This challenging, costly, and time-consuming process requires additional steps and tooling to create soluble or ceramic cores that form complex internal ports, passages, channels, and baffles. Now,…

Forest machine manufacturer Ponsse is launching the new HH360 rotator which lets the harvester head freely rotate 360° without limitations. The product has been developed in close cooperation with hydraulic motor and rotator manufacturer Black Bruin, and Ponsse has exclusive rights to the product for forest machine use. The innovation will be on show for […]

Beswick miniature pinch valves are now available for 1/8-in. OD and 1/4-in. OD tubing. The PV series miniature pinch valve is designed to control fluid when it is advantageous to avoid fluid contact with mechanical components and elastomeric seals. Pinch valves achieve fluid control by clamping down on the outside diameter of the tubing in […]

Hallite is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting at the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) from March 14-18, 2023, in the Las Vegas Convention Centre. IFPE is co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG and is held once every three years. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest construction trade show in North America. IFPE is the leading North […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced a counterbalance valve for its H1B bent-axis motor, expanding the motor’s application to open-circuit systems. Specifically designed for the motor, the counterbalance valve enables original equipment manufacturers to harness the benefits of the variable-speed H1B motor, including compact design and efficiency, in high-power drivetrain and winching applications while preventing overspeed […]

On November 1, 2022, SBP Holdings joined forces with Central Hydraulics. Central Hydraulics will operate within the Fluid Power Division of SBP Holdings. With this addition SBP Holdings will increase its North America footprint to approximately 85 locations with over 1,000 employees. Central Hydraulics, established in 1983 is owned and operated by T.F. Strickland, Chris…

JW Winco continues to expand its selection of standard parts of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel — now including threaded plugs, magnetic plugs, and robust oil sight glasses for hydraulics in an entirely new design. At first glance, the Fluid Fill/Drain Plugs offered by Winco as GN 742.5 appear to follow the established level of technology…

Mechanical engineers at Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering built a pneumatic arm-like device that can grasp and carry small objects using a textile-based energy harvesting system. This lightweight robotic limb is intended to assist individuals with limited mobility and is tough enough for everyday use. The pneumatic “arm” consists of heat-sealable fabrics stacked together […]

Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) has partnered with CADENAS PARTsolutions to launch an all-new 3D configuration tool for industrial heat exchangers. The new online tool is a key component of TTP’s mission: to be the easiest fluid power manufacturer to work with. By delivering on-demand access to product configuration, CAD models, and PDF datasheets, TTP enables…

Hybrid systems bridge the road to electrification with small batteries and readily available components. Electrification aims to eliminate vehicle emissions that degrade air quality and negatively impact public health. From a technical standpoint, electrification makes sense for light- and medium-duty vehicles, such as cars and small construction equipment. However, electrification is more complex for larger […]

SMC recently updated the pneumatic system on the Boilermaker Special VII, the official mascot of Purdue University. According to the Reamer Club that cares for the train, the Boilermaker Special is the world’s largest, fastest, heaviest, and loudest collegiate mascot. Some of these accolades can be attributed to the train’s extensive pneumatic system, which controls […]

Stauff will present a new QRC-FG series of threaded flat-face couplings at Bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment. Stauff’s new series is the consistent further development of their existing QRC-FT coupling series, which has proven itself in the market for more than 10 […]

Pirtek USA saw strong growth from April to September with four openings and nine franchisee signings, four of which were resales. The new franchises indicate the brand’s strength and demand in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Kentucky. Pirtek USA was named No. 145 on the 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 list. Since April, Pirtek has […]

Winners of the 5th annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced during a virtual celebration to recognize innovation and engineering achievements. This year, our top-notch independent judging panel selected 44 gold, silver, and bronze winners and honorable mentions across 14 categories. The 2022 Pneumatics category winners are: Gold Norgren Excelon Plus Integrated […]

The annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) acknowledges innovation and engineering achievements from around the globe. Our expert independent judging panel received numerous submissions this year and selected 44 gold, silver, and bronze winners and honorable mentions across 14 categories. The 2022 Hydraulics category winners are: Gold DGD Fluid Power Cartridge Flow Transmitter…