My big takeaway after 2-½ days on the IFPE show floor (plus a couple of hours on the CONEXPO-CON/AGG lots), was simply, WOW. The energy and vibe that lived in the building last week, March 14-18, was electric. Companies and individuals were thrilled to be together again, and it showed. The show hit record numbers, […]

TTI is excited to announce its newest innovation, its patented SmartFlow Media Technology and PowerGuard SmartFlow Filter Element Line. This media technology is an optimization that is available across every filter element TTI manufactures and allows TTI to pair any two or more filtration medias together in parallel flow. This technology allows users to customize […]

Continental’s group sector ContiTech is showcasing innovative digital solutions that provide a new approach to construction operations at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition. The co-located shows run March 14-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Continental will showcase a portfolio of products designed to make industry more efficient and reliable. “Continental is revolutionizing […]

With more than 64 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest construction show, attendees can have a challenge finding their way around the show floor. Enter the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find their way around the show and catch what […]

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies can now validate the superior performance capabilities of the intelligent seals it has under development. In addition to their core function, these seals can handle tasks such as sensor applications and monitoring their own state of wear. As a result, they enhance the reliability of machines and systems they help power by […]

Comer Industries will be exhibiting IFPE South Hall / S-82029) at the 2023 IFPE ConExpo, March 14–18.  Comer Industries and its brand portfolio – Comer Industries, e-comer, Walterscheid, Walterscheid Services, Mechanics Driveshafts, Rockford Clutch — ensure expertise, innovative solutions, and customer-oriented services worldwide. With e-comer, the new green-tech business unit, Comer Industries intends to focus […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The evolution of hydraulic filters from basic, pleated cellulose or paper into today’s synthetic depth media material has been slow but sure. This is because there are only so many ways to trap microscopic particles while offering little resistance to even smaller oil molecules. But engineers are continuing the advance […]

For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. In booth W42044, visitors to the show will find a variety of options designed to help manage energy transitions and increase […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Ashcourt Group to test the Danfoss Dextreme system in three Volvo excavators. Ashcourt, a building materials supplier based in East Yorkshire, England, expects the system to increase the productivity of its machines while reducing fuel consumption. The excavators were fitted with the Dextreme Swap system in collaboration with U.K. […]

Discover how Bosch Rexroth is providing practical, groundbreaking solutions for electric drivetrains, electronically controllable working hydraulics, future-proof telematics, and step-by-step off-highway automation at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023 March 14-18 in the South Hall, booth S80215 in Las Vegas. Through an extensive array of working technology demos, exhibits and mobile machine technology experts, booth visitors have the opportunity […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technological advancement is accelerating at an exponential pace. Consider only fifty years ago how hydraulic cylinders were constructed much the same as they are today, yet how much has electronic, information and digital technology surpassed our venerable actuators? Hydraulic cylinders are simple and effective. They are so effective, in fact, […]

Forest machine manufacturer Ponsse is launching the new HH360 rotator, which lets the harvester head freely rotate 360° without limitations. The harvester head speeds up wood processing, makes the operator’s job easier, and reduces hose failures. The product was developed in close cooperation with hydraulic motor and rotator manufacturer Black Bruin, and Ponsse has exclusive […]

As we gear up for IFPE 2023 and all that comes with it, it’s good to know we’ll still be riding a positive wave throughout this year. Although many economists have warned of a softening in the fluid power market, so far that softening has been just that — soft. According to the NFPA, the…

The triennial fluid power megashow returns to Las Vegas from March 14-18. The fluid power industry’s biggest event returns to the Las Vegas Convention center this March, with 375 component manufactures expected on the show floor. Exhibitors will include those focused on electrical & mechanical power transmission, industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, pneumatics, and water hydraulics.…

Learn how to reduce the damaging side effects of noise and vibration caused by hydraulic power units in industrial settings. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There’s nothing quite like the high-pitched racket emitting from a hydraulic power unit. The combination of noises originates primarily at the hydraulic pump, but secondary harmonics and reverberations contribute to…

Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification products and services at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas. At its booth, S80515, the company will demonstrate how it is “Powering the future of machine performance.” “Autonomy, electrification, connectivity, and digitalization aren’t just buzzwords. They’re enabling […]

Hydraulic fittings and couplings are often overlooked in mobile machinery design, yet they play a critical role in any fluid power system. In extremely high-pressure hydraulic applications, a leak or accidental disconnection can cause serious personal injury or damage to machinery. Therefore, machine builders must select fittings of the correct size, material, pressure and temperature […]

Sustainability continues to trend across the fluid power industry, as design engineers must develop more efficient products to meet the industry’s sustainability needs. Hydraulic seals, though relatively small in design, play a huge role in waste, emissions, efficiency, and overall environmental impact. At IFPE, companies such as Hallite will introduce new products that demonstrate sustainable […]

Ergonomics, safety, efficiency, and refined quality are key themes for hydraulic hose applications these days. Machine builders are looking for hoses that improve service life and fit their exact specifications. Therefore, manufacturers are designing more durable and flexible hose solutions for heavy-duty mobile machines and evolving electro-hydraulic systems. “A hose’s working pressure, flexibility, and lifetime […]

By Shaun Skilton, Product Manager; Andrew Baldwin, Engineering Manager; and Marc Williams, IoT Market Sales Manager, Parker Hannifin Industry statistics show that a whopping 80% of hydraulic system failures are due to contamination. In many of these cases, undetected contaminants of various forms have clogged, blocked, or otherwise damaged fragile hydraulic system components. The result […]

Risks versus rewards of complete hydraulic drive maintenance practices Contributed by Timothy McCrea, market segment manager, aftermarket, pulp & paper, Hägglunds – Bosch Rexroth Corp. Hydraulic direct drive systems are a crucial part of industrial recycling operations. Engineered for reliable performance under demanding conditions, recyclers and other users of these systems will sometimes postpone critical…

By Robert J. Sheaf, Founder/CEO of CFC Industrial Training The circuit shown here is used to open and close the cage doors on a zoo enclosure. The staff would start the hydraulic system when they needed to open and close the gates. They then would shut it down when all the gates were closed. After…

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 […]

Technology advancements enable smaller, quieter, and more energy-efficient hydraulic power units that save space and reduce the total cost of ownership. The common perception of conventional hydraulic power units is that they are large, loud, and inefficient. Such claims are valid for facilities that still use power units from the 1960s and 1970s and among…

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. […]