Proportional valves are considered both flow and directional valves, to meter flow and control the direction in which flow is metered. When specifying a proportional valve for fluid power control, you need a driver to control the ramp rate and open the valve. Combining these two devices together allows you to have control flow precisely,…

What should you do when it comes time to decide if you should repair or replace your aging air compressor? There are a few things you should consider. Air compressors are like motor vehicles — if they are used continuously, hardly shutting down, they should not be expected to run for a long time without […]

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 […]

Question: My compressed air dryer is rated at 100° F inlet air temperature. What will happen if the air temperature is lower than this? Answer: Having the air temperature lower than the dryer rating is a good thing. Actually, dryers are commonly rated at 100° F inlet temperature, 100 psi and 100° F ambient temperature. […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic power units are both the source of hydraulic energy and fluid conditioning. The hydraulic reservoir provides a mounting surface for the hydraulic pump and its prime mover while offering up real estate to mount filters, coolers, valves and accessories. In addition, the reservoir stores the hydraulic fluid, providing a […]

The compact, rugged and resilient design of the new Webtec CTA series flow monitor makes it ideal for permanent installation on both on- and off-highway vehicles, where it can monitor, record and transmit data about oil flow rates and temperature via a J1939 CAN-bus interface. This innovative device is perfect for use in predictive maintenance/IoT…

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 […]

Running out of pressure? Think about storage volume. Consider this — remember when you had your 10-speed bike with those thin tires? You could ride quite fast, but when it came to filling up the tubes to the proper pressure. all it took was a small shot on the fill valve to change the pressure […]

A scrap processing company has a large rotating drum that pushes scrap aluminum components into rotating hammers to pulverize the scrap parts into small pieces. They then press the scrap into large bales for easy shipping. The attached circuit is one of the hydraulic systems that runs three functions on the machine. They had problems…

Shuttles are probably the most simple and cheapest option to improve the efficiency of hydraulic off-road machinery. As it promoted these devices at bauma 2022 in Munich last week, Innas highlighted that users could save up to 2,000 liters of fuel in an average off-road machine. Shuttles increase the efficiency of hydrostatic pumps and motors. […]

Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Shell plc in Switzerland, the UK, US and Sweden (Shell (Switzerland) AG, Shell U.K. Limited, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company and Shell Aviation Sweden AB) have entered into agreements to acquire the Environmentally Considerate Lubricants (ECLs) business of the Panolin Group. The transaction includes the PANOLIN brand, ECL product formulations, intellectual property, technical expertise […]

The Electronic Motion & Controls Division (EMC) of Parker Hannifin has released IQAN-G12, a CAN gateway module that uses Bluetooth wireless technology for IQAN system diagnostics on-site or remotely. The new IQAN-G12 offers a faster download speed, increased connectivity range and greater security than the predecessor module it replaces, the IQAN-G11, making it easier, quicker […]

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 […]

Potential savings for energy and resources are also in great demand in press brakes. With the servo drive in both the valve and speed-controlled press controls, HAWE Hydraulik offers a wide product range that meet these requirements. At the same time, they also enable an increase in the speed of the pressing cycle and thus…

Hallite Seals Americas recently promoted Erica Keeney to warehouse manager, reporting to Gustavo Giometti, senior customer service, and supply chain manager. In her new role, Erica directs and trains her team, oversees shipping and receiving practices and metrics, manages inventory and enterprise resource planning (ERP) accuracy, and handles products, storage, and logistics. “Erica brings invaluable […]

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of its Thorx family of cam lobe motors. The first product, the CLM 8 S motor, is now available. Designed for construction machinery with chain drives, such as skid steer loaders, the compact motor offers better performance, higher efficiency, and longer lifetime than other cam lobe motors. The Thorx […]

HydraForce has partnered with Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems, to provide valuable real-time data about machine oil quality and expand its capabilities within the telematics market. “We’re constantly looking for innovative ways to help our customers monitor their equipment and share valuable insights to manage their fleet […]

Jacking and equalizing cylinders on NASA’s crawler transporter hold steady the massive launch vehicle. Contributed by Ingo Rühlicke, Head of Project and Export Depts., Walter Hunger GmbH and Co Kg Artemis I is the inaugural moon rocket mission in a program that aims to one day return astronauts to the lunar surface. Perhaps unnoticed, but…

A sawmill ran a set of six large air-cooled compressors to feed their various processes. To cool the compressors, the air was drawn from outdoors and mixed with indoor air to keep temperatures from freezing the compressors in winter. This facility has a tough environment for cooling air because of the sawdust. To attempt to […]

At bauma this week, Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its new WalformConnect tube-forming machine. With an array of digital features, data tracking, and cloud connectivity, the WalformConnect machine enables simple and safe hydraulic tube forming within the Walform system — a leading cold forming metric tube fitting system — driving reliable performance and optimized production […]

Parker Hannifin Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has elected William R. “Skip” Bowman, as Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group, effective January 1, 2023. Bowman will succeed Andrew D. Ross, who, as previously announced, was elected to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2023. “Skip’s capabilities and experience […]

Koul Tools announces the release of the EZ-ON Hose Press 427 installation tool for barbed fittings. Constructed of stainless steel, it will endure the demands of high-volume hose assembly. It features a newly engineered drive train and clamping system that utilize guide rods for its moving parts. “We’ve taken everything we learned from the past […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Ines E. Sira as the new President of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective immediately. Based at the company’s campus in Eden Prairie, Minn., Sira will be a key member of the Power Solutions leadership team and will report directly to Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions. Sira has a […]

Question: I’m a compressor salesperson. Lately, the large building tenders we’ve seen have been spec’d for two variable speed screw compressors to run together sharing the load. This would make sense to me if one was a 100% backup and they never ran together, but that does not seem to be the case. Everything I’ve […]

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…