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…
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its Crimper Recycling Program, a practical initiative that allows customers across the United States to trade in outdated Continental crimpers in exchange for new, high-performance models.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,…
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 […]
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 […]
Supporting the people who continue to build fluid power
Fluid power saves lives. That is how Captain Stewart McQuillan addressed the audience at the National Fluid Power Association’s annual conference in February. McQuillan, Colonel Sean McClung and Kristen Christy opened the conference to highlight their foundation and introduce the industry to a device he created to allow him to continue flying helicopters despite being…
HydraForce and Rexroth highlight smart, compact hydraulic solutions at bauma
At this year’s bauma, HydraForce is spotlighting its latest innovations in smart, compact hydraulic technology — aligning with the industry’s broader shift toward electrification, efficiency, and integrated intelligence. Visitors can see HydraForce and Bosch Rexroth technologies in Hall 3, Booth 327. A key focus is the Rexroth EDG-OBE, now available with onboard electronics (OBE). These […]
Continental to make ContiTech an independent entity
The Continental Executive Board has today decided to make the ContiTech group sector independent, spinning its industrial rubber business off from its automotive and tire business. As the board evaluates next steps, a sale of the Contitech business is likely in the future, which is to be implemented after the spin-off of the Automotive group […]
MPR radial piston motor from Rexroth offers performance in compact design
With the compact, integrated MPR Performance radial piston motor, Bosch Rexroth brings more flexibility to the design of small mobile machines and increases productivity and energy efficiency. Compared to the MCR3, the patented motor design saves around 25% in components and up to 30% in length. This advancement reduces installation space and lowers the machine’s […]
Parker’s T8MINI vane pump launches at bauma for high efficiency, low noise
Parker Hannifin has launched the new T8MINI medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pump series. It can be seen at bauma in Hall A4, Booth 215. The T8MINI achieves very high operational speeds and high service pressure at low displacement volumes. It is designed and optimized to meet the growing demand for more efficient, low-carbon electrical equipment and […]
Danfoss Power Solutions launches X1P open-circuit piston pumps
At bauma, Danfoss Power Solutions yesterday announced the launch of its X1P family of open-circuit piston pumps, built on the all-new X1 platform. Designed for medium-power mobile machinery applications such as skid steer and compact track loaders, mini and compact excavators, and telehandlers, the X1P pump delivers performance in a compact, highly flexible package. Its […]
New proportional directional valve with electronics for explosive areas
Manufacturers of mining machinery, oil and gas plants and chemical plants can now also use the tried-and-tested PSL-CAN directional spool valve with onboard electronics from HAWE Hydraulik in potentially explosive atmospheres. The actuating head has been redesigned to comply with current regulations such as ATEX, IECEx, MA and CCC. The combination of intelligent valve control, […]
Cylinders: the power behind automotive manufacturing
Hydraulic — and even pneumatic — cylinders are used massively throughout auto manufacturing, providing the power, precision and durability needed. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you’re (un)lucky enough to sell and service hydraulics in the automotive manufacturing industry, you understand life in the belly of the beast. The automotive manufacturing industry is not for…
Compressed air fail: Blowing
A company producing vinyl siding was using a lower pressure blower to blow water off the product as it came out of its production machine. But the blower failed, and the staff quickly rigged up some compressed air nozzles consuming about 50 cfm. An air auditor noticed this misuse and flagged it as an inappropriate […]
What’s the difference between seamless and welded hydraulic tubing?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There are two major players in the hydraulic tubing game, and depending on who you ask, there might be two and a half, but I’ll get to that later. If you’re like me, you’ve heard of both seamless and welded tubes yet had no idea what made them different. Hopefully, […]
How should you store hydraulic hose?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Proper storage of your training and test stand hydraulic hose is crucial to maintaining its performance and longevity. Neglecting best practices can lead to premature hose failure, inconvenient leaks, and even safety risks. This article outlines the key considerations and recommendations for storing hydraulic hoses effectively. Because hydraulic hoses are […]
CryoPumps from Bosch Rexroth optimize hydrogen infrastructure
Bosch Rexroth is presenting new pump stations for hydrogen filling stations at the Hannover Messe. By using liquid hydrogen, they increase transport capacity, reduce operating costs by up to 70% and thus enable economical refueling. The stations are technologically flexible and enable refueling with both liquid and gaseous hydrogen – depending on the requirements of […]
HAWE’s MICK directional control valve provides efficient, safe control
In mobile machinery, there are often functions that can run in sequence or even have to for safety reasons. With the MICK control block, HAWE Hydraulik has a compact and high-performance solution for this. Originally developed for the boom control of concrete pumps, size 2 is now coming onto the market following the successful market […]
Danfoss releases full-flow high-pressure relief valve for H1B motor
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a full-flow high-pressure relief valve (FHPRV) for its H1B bent-axis motor. The FHPRV joins the counterbalance valve (CBV) in a portfolio of valves designed to enable the use of Danfoss high-power axial piston motors in open-circuit systems. The FHPRV enables machine designers to leverage the benefits of the H1B motor’s […]
High-performance hydraulic valve coil launched at Hannover Messe
ATAM presented a new, high-performance coil at Hannover Messe 2025. Designed for typical hydraulic applications, such as on-off and proportional valves (among others), it features one of the industry’s most widely used standard layouts, with the following dimensions — outer diameter: 37 mm, inner diameter: 19 mm, height: 50 mm. This product is fully interchangeable…
OPS Controls creates tool for simplified CAN system development
OPS Controls, a manufacturer in control systems for on- and off-road equipment, announces the launch of the S.C.O.P.E. Starter Kit, a plug-and-play solution designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to configure their own CAN control systems. The S.C.O.P.E. Kit officially launched at the National Fluid Power Association Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona last month. With […]
OFCO creates parts cross-reference guide
Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than […]