CFI leads multiple fluid power companies to modernize the hydraulic system responsible for raising and lowering the walls of the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope dome on Maui. By Bill Perry Imagine taking on an engineering project tied to national security on an island 4,000 miles away. The job site is situated along the crest…
Handheld remote control frees one hand for operator safety and reliability
One of the key technologies highlighted by Scanreco at CONEXPO/CON-AGG earlier this month was its OneGrip pistol grip transmitter, along with other new remote-control tech that provides advanced safety, cyber-security, and compliance features. Scanreco also promoted its Mega Flex and Rocket Plus new transmitters. The new large format Mega Flex transmitter features a 7-in. touchscreen and is designed […]
Husco steers innovation through CONEXPO
Editor’s note: This content was updated with more technical specs and details about the GenSteer technology. At this year’s massive CONEXPO show, Waukesha, Wis.-based component manufacturer HUSCO showed off its steer-by-wire (SbW) platform called GenSteer, which was selected as the “Next Level Award winner” in the Equipment category at the show. GenSteer eliminates redundant electronics…
Danfoss demo unit brings mobile machinery to life at CONEXPO/CON-AGG
Throughout the lots at CONEXPO/CON-AGG, show attendees may have many opportunities to climb into machines and possibly even operate them. But the fun is not limited to the big machine makers — many fluid power companies have demo units for attendees to try out as well as custom-designed machines highlighting the many products available for…
Danfoss introduces PC-AC MultiMotor for hydrostatic drives
Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced the PC-AC MultiMotor, a propel controller and software solution for hydrostatic transmissions. The system is intended for applications using one pump with two or four drive motors and provides traction control for each wheel or axle from zero to maximum ground speed on different terrains. Built on the company’s PC-AC […]
Delta Motion to demo its controller technology at Rockwell Automation Fair 2025
Delta Motion, a Rockwell Automation Technology Partner, is once again participating in Automation Fair 2025, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago, from November 17- 20. As a provider of precision motion control for hydraulic and electric systems, Delta will showcase real-world solutions that improve performance, simplify integration, increase throughput, and reduce downtime. Delta Motion…
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,…
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 […]
Delta Motion and acontis technologies team up on EtherCAT
Delta Motion announced the addition of EtherCAT MainDevice capability to its RMC200 Motion Controller. By partnering with acontis technologies and leveraging their robust software suite, Delta Motion has successfully implemented a full-featured and highly flexible product. Delta said that the addition of EtherCAT MainDevice capability to the RMC200 offers unparalleled flexibility for connecting to and…
Tele Radio to reveal trailblazing product line at bauma 2025
The 2025 edition of bauma will mark an exciting step toward the future for Tele Radio. In the week of April 7 to 13, at the exhibition center in Munich, Germany, Tele Radio is set to reveal a new product line that pushes the limits of flexibility, connectivity, and protection. More details will be released […]
How electrified controls simplify hydraulic machines
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulics is a venerable technology as mature as any competing force transfer system outside of straight mechanical conveyance. Most recent hydraulic advancements aren’t from any fundamental changes in the pump, valves and actuators used in hydraulic systems but rather from the implementation of increasingly advanced electronic technology. Early fluid power […]
How do you specify belly box remotes for mobile hydraulic operation?
When specifying belly box remote controls for mobile hydraulic machines, considering all the possible factors improves both operational efficiency and user safety. Belly box remote controls, often used in crane trucks, stone slingers, and other mobile hydraulic systems, provide the operator with wireless control over the machinery from a safe distance with often improved sightlines. […]
Cut-to-length calls for high-end hydraulics
Hydraulics expert Carl Dyke shares insight on forest harvesting machines and what it takes to cut-to-length. “I grew up in logging. As a little kid, my father and grandfather would take me out to the woods to go timber cruising, which meant walking around and looking at the stands of trees,” said Carl Dyke, hydraulics […]