The RPEI electrohydraulic inverse proportional pressure relief valve is a new high-capacity pressure control that provides smooth, precise speed control in fan drive applications. Designed for use in fan drive applications, the RPEI combines attributes of an electro-proportional adjustable pilot stage valve and a high-capacity main stage valve to provide precise pressure control inversely proportional […]
Registration open for FPDA and ESA Industry Summit
ESA, in partnership with the International Sealing Distribution Association and the FPDA Motion & Control Network, will welcome members and industry colleagues to Florida for this year’s Industry Summit. Registration for the three-day event, which will be held October 3-6, is now open. The event will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort […]
What are the differences between proportional and servovalves?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The line that separates the performance of servo and proportional valves has blurred in recent years. Some may consider a servovalve to be any valve capable of accurately positioning your actuator with closed-loop control. However, in everyday hydraulic circles, many industry professionals describe a servovalve as a valve with a […]
Precision is key in agricultural machinery
The use of GPS technology, coupled with the power and precision of hydraulics, ensures modern farming success. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It’s challenging to find an industry older than agriculture. Humans have been farming for over twelve millennia based on current estimates, making agriculture easily more mature than all other industries outside of carpentry. […]
Barko Hydraulics welcomes Justin Rupar as President
Barko Hydraulics has announced that Justin Rupar is the company’s new President. Rupar assumed his new role effective June 15, 2021, bringing more than 27 years of equipment industry expertise in manufacturing, dealer development, sales and marketing. “I’m very excited to join Barko, and I’m looking forward to getting to know our dealers and customers […]
Electronic control units for hydraulic valve control
Argo-Hytos is launching new sophisticated and versatile proportional electronic control units for hydraulic applications. The EL7 control unit offers multiple types of analog input signals (nine) and also gives the user the option to switch to the CAN bus interface. Everything is easily parametrizable via Bluetooth using the ARGO-HYTOS app, which is free to download […]
HRV-HP inline pressure relief hydraulic valve
Doering’s hydraulic inline pressure relief valves are an easy way to protect any hydraulic system from pressure spikes. Easy to install and durable for a long life. HRV-HRVF-HRVM High Pressure direct-acting relief valves are normally closed, pressure-limiting valves used to protect hydraulic systems from pressure spikes. When the pressure at the inlet reaches the pressure […]
LunchBox Sessions and FPW take to YouTube Live again
Last year, Fluid Power World partnered with the experts at Lunchbox Sessions to promote special, free YouTube Live training sessions to bring accessible fluid power training to the world during lockdown. And although many people are back at work, there is always a need for quality education on hydraulic systems, so we are continuing this […]
Hydraulic and pneumatic Colorflow valves adapt to digital age
Contributed by Mike Giammo, product sales manager, and Mitch Eichler, business development manager, Parker’s Hydraulic Valve Div. Parker Colorflow valves have been a global standard in industrial and mobile applications for more than 60 years. The exclusive colored rings found on metering, flow control and needle valves provide users highly visible checkpoints that allow for […]
SBP Holdings, parent of Dakota Fluid Power, acquires Kenco Hydraulics
SBP Holdings has acquired Kenco Hydraulics and subsidiaries on Tuesday June 1. Kenco Hydraulics will operate within the fluid power / automation platform of Dakota Fluid Power for SBP Holdings. The fluid power / automation platform is the third business vertical within the holding company along with its Industrial Rubber vertical (Singer Equities) and its […]
Columbus Hydraulics makes changes to board of directors
Columbus Hydraulics LLC, a U.S.-based hydraulic cylinder manufacturer, announces the Company’s current CEO and board member Michael Winn has been appointed to Chairman via unanimous vote of its Board of Directors. In addition, effective April 14, Joe Wright, CEO of Excel Industries, and Jeff Albright, President of YANMAR America, will join the Company’s Board of […]
Bosch Rexroth reveals fast, power-dense Hägglunds Atom hydraulic motor
The smallest of the Hägglunds hydraulic motors from Bosch Rexroth has been transformed. The Hägglunds Atom takes over from the existing Hägglunds CAb — supplying not only more revolutions per minute, but also far more power than motors of similar size. The result is a tiny, power-dense package suitable for mobile, marine and recycling applications. […]
Hydraulic cylinder repair: Metric in an Imperial world
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor We live in a global village where local preferences seem to matter less, and acceptance of unfamiliar ideas more widespread than ever. Thirty years ago, the idea of metric bolts, nuts, threads or other objects measured in round numbers was cringe-worthy, especially in the manufacturing space. Many found it annoying […]
Linde Hydraulics gets new CEO, new Americas President
Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG has appointed a new CEO. As of July 1st, 2021, Dr. Matthias Schreiber will take over the position as CEO. Schreiber has many years of experience in development and sales and was most recently SVP at MAN Truck & Bus SE. This experience is an important basis for the […]
Medium-pressure hydraulic pump for mobile machines
HAWE Hydraulik supplements the series of axial piston pumps in the medium pressure range with the new type C40V as successor model for the type V40M. This particularly lightweight axial piston pump is designed and compactly built for use in open circuits of mobile machines. Available in various sizes, it efficiently supplies system solutions for […]
What is the best raw material for hydraulic cylinder repair?
When your customer’s cylinder arrives on your dock for repair, how often do you consider raw material when you quote the overhaul? Probably very little. Most hydraulic cylinders are manufactured from a combination of 1018/1020 cold rolled steel for the “square” components such as flanges, heads and caps. Piston rods mostly likely adhere to 1045 […]
Double selector six-way hydraulic valves provide flow direction to two circuits
The DS-Double Selector hydraulic valve from Doering is a two position, six-way, double selector valve which directs the flow of hydraulic fluid to two separate hydraulic circuits within your hydraulic system. This flow divider valve allows the operation of two double-acting cylinders with one four-way control valve or four single-acting cylinders with two-three-way control valves. It […]
The Utility Expo 2021 opens registration
Registration for The Utility Expo 2021, slated for September 28-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, is officially open. The Utility Expo show floor has expanded to nearly 1.32 million square feet and will welcome over 800 of the top manufacturers and service providers in the industry. The Utility Expo, known for attendees ability […]
Hydraulex launches new Hydraulex Reman brand of pumps, cores and components
Hydraulex, a global provider of new, remanufactured and repair options for all major manufacturers of hydraulic components, today launched Hydraulex Reman to deliver comprehensive reman, repair and service solutions for virtually every Original Component Manufacturer (OCM) hydraulic product on the market. Coinciding with its continued strong growth and leading position in the global hydraulics reman […]
HED Inc. launches CANect Telematics product demonstration kit
HED Inc. (Hydro Electronic Devices) has announced the launch of its CANect Telematics Demonstration Kit with dual-purpose: a stand-alone benchtop demo or as a prototype that can be connected and tested directly on OEM vehicles. The kit is offered complete with all hardware connections and antenna, software, 6 months of services (back-end office and cell), […]
New ARC cylinder technology helps to increase life by 25% or more
Milwaukee Cylinder is proud to announce its new patent pending ARC (Automatic Recirculating Cylinder) Technology. ARC Technology is designed to increase cylinder life by 25% or more and is available on selected rod and bore combinations of the Milwaukee Cylinder H-Series (3000psi) hydraulic family of cylinders. “The problem with traditional cylinders is that, depending on […]
Load-sensing gets it done in forestry
Logging and timber harvesting machinery rely on load-sensing electrohydraulics for efficient, productive operation. Contributed by Carl Dyke, LunchBox Sessions In agriculture, like any other large-scale commodity, productivity and efficiency are keys to profitability and competitiveness. In corn harvesting, for example, it is not uncommon now to find harvesters with 2,000 hp and harvesting headers wider than […]
Proportional flow control valves for every application
In hydraulic systems, proportional flow control valves ensure that flow rates remain virtually constant. In doing so, they have to meet a large number of performance criteria that extend beyond their core function. According to engineers at Bucher Hydraulics, manufacturers and operators of mobile machines are increasingly placing a special emphasis on energy efficiency. Flow […]
Eaton’s new X3 pump+motor delivers performance in compact package
Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of its X3 medium-duty pump and motor portfolio, including a new two-speed cartridge motor paired with single or back-to-back pump configurations. Combining improved package size, precision and efficiency, Eaton’s latest plug-in variable piston motor solutions are designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) improve machine control, productivity […]
Bosch Rexroth launches new Pre-Compensated Valve Platform for mobile machines
Flexible and adaptable, the Pre-Compensated Valve Platform makes it easier for mobile machine builders to selectively combine a range of hydraulic control valves into a single, integrated, multifunctional control solution to match specific operational and performance requirements. With the Pre-Compensated Valve Platform, Bosch Rexroth has engineered a solution that combines multiple valves with minimal need […]