Mobile Hydraulic Tips

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic pressure spikes aren’t extremely common but occur in certain circumstances, which may lead to expensive damage. Pressure spikes occur in poorly designed systems or those that are misused, and you’d be surprised by the actual cause. When they do occur, pressure spikes can damage plumbing and cause erratic operation […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today broke ground on a 27,000-square-meter greenfield plant in Talegaon, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its expansion journey in India. This more than EUR 100 million strategic investment will more than double Danfoss Power Solutions’ manufacturing footprint in India while helping the company meet its sustainability targets. Danfoss Group has steadily […]

Danfoss Power Solutions will exhibit products and solutions that pave the way to more sustainable construction at bauma 2025, April 7-13, in Munich, Germany. At its booth — Hall A3, Stand 125 — Danfoss will highlight its capabilities in hydraulics, eHydraulics, electrification, digitalization, autonomy, and software, emphasizing the company’s innovation and application know-how. The Danfoss […]

Bosch Rexroth and its subsidiary HydraForce will showcase customized compact hydraulic solutions for OEM customers in the construction industry at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany, April 7-13, Hall A3 – booth 327. The stand will include live demonstrations of compact hydraulics products from the industry’s broadest line of  hydraulic control solutions. “Our collaborative participation at […]

Billed as the largest trade fair for the construction industry in the world, bauma 2025 returns to Munich April 7-13. Construction is well under way for bauma 2025, as several key machine manufacturers have already built their outdoor exhibits late last year, and more are descending on the Munich exhibition center throughout the coming months. […]

Understanding design considerations of traction, work functions, braking and more helps users optimize electrified vehicle design. By Jay Schultz, Business Development Manager, Tom Hickey, Systems Application Engineer, Electrification Growth Team, Parker Hannifin As mobile vehicle manufacturers begin to develop electrified versions of their product offering, they ultimately face one critical challenge: balancing range with battery […]

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 […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Sometimes, the selection or use of hydraulic pumps is not as linear and straightforward as selecting them from a catalog. You may already have an old or spare pump kicking around that was surplus from a long-dead machine, or perhaps you’re in need of something quickly, and your local farm […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A draw-wire encoder (also known as a cable extension transducer or string potentiometer) is ideal for measuring linear displacement (distance) in a variety of applications where precise position is required. A draw-wire encoder uses a wire or cable wound around a spool, connected to a rotary encoder or potentiometer housed […]

Hallie Riley and Victoria Lower of IC-Fluid Power explain how Eckart E3 actuators are used in MarQuipt’s davits and cranes. MarQuipt is a marine and yachting equipment manufacturer specializing in products that facilitate easy and safe boarding of persons and the handling of tenders. Its product line comprises stairs, ladders, gangways, davits, cranes, and other […]

Open Loop Energy Inc. was founded more than 30 years ago as a hydraulic repair business for mining and construction machinery in the Southwest United States. But the company soon saw a need to manufacture a very specific component used on the bucket doors of the massive shovels used in these applications. Critical yet often […]

Liebherr’s next-generation hydraulic cylinders are designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable, smart, high-performance machinery. The new, innovative hydraulic cylinders deliver peak efficiency, while reducing environmental impact, and offer a forward-thinking solution for industries that strive to meet both performance and sustainability goals, the company said in a press release. With a team of […]

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 […]

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. […]

Following its introduction in 2022, the heavy-duty yet compact Webtec CTA series flow monitor for hydraulic systems now features a 4-20 mA output. While this device can already monitor and transmit oil flow and temperature data via a J1939 CAN-bus interface, the addition of a 4-20 mA (3-wire loop) analog output for flow reporting facilitates […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its Editron EM-PMI375 690-V electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI375 functions as both a motor and a generator. It is designed to work with the Editron EC-C1700B inverter, offering a system solution for 690-Vac and 1,050-Vdc applications such as winches, cranes, marine vessels, and […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its PLUS+1 Autonomous Control Library (ACL) 3.2 software for off-highway machinery. PLUS+1 ACL 3.2 consists of new and updated blocks that enhance machine self-guidance capabilities through improved obstacle and hazard detection and environmental landmark identification. Danfoss PLUS+1 ACL software comprises preprogrammed and pretested software blocks covering areas […]

Danfoss Power Solutions launched its Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI540B functions as both a motor and a generator. Designed for electric or hybrid drivetrains in demanding applications, such as off-highway machinery and marine vessels, it offers high efficiency, non-stop continuous power, and a high operational altitude. […]

As at most mobile machinery shows this September, Parker Hannifin showcased a variety of technologies to ensure efficient, powerful mining machines. Newest on display, though, was its Force Command electrohydraulic linear actuator. This new EHA features a brushless dc motor with integrated controller and absolute position sensing, giving users full control over the toughest and […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the expansion of its D1P portfolio of open-circuit, high-power axial piston pumps with the addition of a 160-cc displacement size. Like its counterparts, the D1P 160-cc pump offers robust design and performance to meet the needs of a variety of heavy-duty mobile and industrial machinery applications. The D1P 160-cc pump […]

Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce announced that the full range of Bosch Rexroth compact hydraulic products is now available at HydraForce.com. The integration combines the strengths of two world-class leaders in compact hydraulic solutions to deliver the industry’s broadest line of high-quality hydraulic control solutions to OEMs around the globe. “By incorporating the full range of […]

Fluid power engineers are familiar with hydraulic load-holding or counterbalance valves that prevent sudden load drops and control descent speed. Such valves ensure smooth, stable operation and provide a safety mechanism in mobile and industrial machinery. The downside is they can fail due to wear, incorrect positioning, or failures in the hydraulic system. Pennsylvania-based York […]

Electrification is totally in vogue these days. You can’t visit any type of off-highway event and not be overtaken by this trend. The need to reduce emissions is 100% necessary and a noble deed. But are battery-powered machines the only realistic solution? In some cases, the answer is a resounding YES! Compact machinery such as […]

I never thought I’d be writing this article, even if you asked me a year ago. Mobile hydraulic machines are often high-powered beasts with insatiable power demands that traditionally disqualified battery power. However, the proliferation of electric passenger vehicles has funnelled investment dollars into battery technology, which has trickled down into other industries. By removing […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The automotive industry is leaving no stone unturned as it explores every possible technology and advancement that can improve performance while reducing CO2 emissions. Hybrid and electric vehicles have been employing regenerative braking systems that recapture kinetic energy through a motor generator rather than convert the vehicle’s inertia into heat, […]