Bucher Hydraulics is expanding its portfolio of safety valves with a new load-control valve for winches, as well as additional sizes of other load-control valves and pipe-rupture safety devices. When a crane must position enormous wind-turbine rotor blades or entire building roofs with millimeter accuracy, valves from Bucher Hydraulics are often used — especially when […]

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building its exhibition space at Conexpo/IFPE 2023 around the theme “Change Starts Here. Be Ready For It.” The 55,000 square-foot Volvo booth, F8926 in the Festival Grounds, will feature the company’s newest products, cutting-edge services and technology offerings in a dedicated Solutions Hall, and areas where attendees can test […]

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 […]

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 […]

Husco, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems for the automotive and off-highway industries, announced that its off-highway division has been awarded $40 million in new projects to help several large global OEMs in the construction, agricultural, material handling and commercial equipment industries become automation ready. “Heavy equipment automation is growing across […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Encoders are electronic devices manufactured to relay movement and position. For example, for fluid power applications, the decoder relays an electronic signal to a PLC or other electronic device for the positional measurement of hydraulic cylinders or motors. In most cases, encoders use a light shone through a coded plate […]

Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification solutions at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada. At its booth, S80515, Danfoss will demonstrate how the company is “Powering the future of machine performance.” Danfoss’ new Thorx family of cam lobe motors will make its […]

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 […]

A hydraulic pump is literally the heartbeat of your hydraulic system. If you’re new to hydraulics, you’d be surprised at how many ways you can push fluid under pressure. The rotating and/or reciprocating of gears, vanes or pistons offer a designer constrained by any performance or budget envelope the options to best suit any application, […]

Bosch Rexroth will exhibit during IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas in booth S80215 in South Hall 3. In their booth, Bosch Rexroth will showcase a wide variety of technologies suited for mobile equipment, including the eLION electrification platform. eLION includes a full range of electric motor-generators, inverters and accessories, as well […]

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, already recognized as the largest trade show in North America, has officially sold all available exhibit space, guaranteeing the 2023 edition of the show will be the biggest in history. “The addition of the new West Hall and Diamond Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center gave us, and our exhibitors, a number of […]

While many compact machines boast all-electric systems, several prototype designs feature alternative options to power larger, heavier-duty equipment. At Bauma this past October, most mobile machinery makers touted new or prototype designs that feature low-carbon, sustainable systems. Electrification was a hot topic as it has been, but all-electric designs were mostly limited to compact machinery. […]

Last month, organizers for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE announced that a key focus of the 2023 events will be on next levels of sustainability in construction, highlighting the many aspects of the shows designed to ensure a sustainable future. This is a reflection of an industry moving towards a sustainable future. First up are manufacturers that […]

IFPE conference programming will take in-depth looks at fluid cleanliness and life to ensure sustainable, efficient systems. As noted in my FluidLines column, both IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG have a special focus on sustainability throughout the show floor and conference program. Several sessions will take looks at digitalization, electrification, and autonomy as solutions to creating more […]

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of its SLP13 two-way two-position poppet-type solenoid valve, a low-power, low-pressure-drop solution for compact equipment. The SLP13 cartridge valve features patent-pending technology that significantly reduces power consumption while increasing flow rating, which can help original equipment manufacturers meet efficiency targets and reduce manifold size and cost. Danfoss’ SLP13 valve […]

Danfoss Power Solutions and Iowa State University have announced the completion of the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory. The facility, developed and administered by Iowa State — with technical and financial support from Danfoss — enables controlled, dynamic testing of construction, agriculture, material handling, mining, and other machinery. It is the only facility of its […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mobile material handling machines rely heavily on hydraulic technologies which pair well with the robust, sometimes challenging environments these machines work in. By Josh Cosford • Contributing Editor Material handling machines are some of the most widespread hydraulic applications developed. Where you must move product or material, a hydraulic machine is available to help. Industrial […]