Valves & Manifolds

Pneumatic technology continues to evolve and deliver new levels of performance, flexibility and intelligence. Modern pneumatic systems provide the rapid response times and high cycle rates required by today’s high-speed manufacturing equipment. Technologies such as proportional valves, programmable controls and integrated sensing enable more sophisticated motion profiles, dynamic pressure and flow control, compressed-air optimization and…

Troubleshooting hydraulic manifolds is both easy and difficult at the same time. On the one hand, your problem is unlikely to be leaking fittings, damaged pilot lines, or tubes connecting valves. All the “circuit” plumbing consists of internal cross-drilling inherent to the aluminum or steel block, eliminating (typically) all plumbing except the primary pressure, tank,…

Explosive risks and extreme environmental conditions presented by oil & gas applications demand highly specialized solutions. ATEX explosion-proof electrohydraulic systems developed by Atos ensure safety, reliability, and high performance in the oil & gas sector. These systems, certified according to ATEX, IECEx, and UL standards, guarantee the highest Safety Integrity Level (SIL3) in compliance with…

VERSA Products Co. Inc. has introduced its new 6-Moly Super Austenitic stainless steel check and relief valves for use in extreme and corrosive industrial environments. The new valves are manufactured from 6Mo stainless steel (UNS S31254), a minimum 6% molybdenum super-austenitic stainless steel that offers enhanced corrosion resistance in applications involving chlorides and other aggressive…

Webtec has launched an online product selector that makes specifying its 180/280 series hydraulic load-holding and controlled-release valves easier and faster than ever before. With more than 10,000 possible configurations across the two series, the new nine-step guided tool takes users from application requirements to recommended valve model in a matter of minutes. This is…

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor This article is about combination valves, which I personally refer to as manifolds, despite being a polysemy with manifolds used to join plumbing. Hydraulic manifolds are the most varied and unique possible valve combinations to suit specific machine needs. But with so many creative ways to execute them, the opportunity […]

FluiDyne Fluid Power, Fraser, Michigan, is expanding its inventory of 200 series steering control units, increasing availability to better support customers across a variety of mobile hydraulic equipment applications. The 200 series is designed to provide precise, responsive steering control while reducing the amount of operating torque required. Available in 211, 212, and 213 series […]

Domin today announces a £30 million investment from Legatum, a global private investment partnership. The investment represents the largest financial backing Domin has received to date and will provide the capital required to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth, including plans to scale its manufacturing capacity, expand into new markets, invest further in technology…

HydraForce has launched the EVDR-1206A, a twelve-output, six-input, general-purpose valve driver engineered for hydraulic proportional valve applications in complex mobile and off-highway equipment. The new driver is designed specifically for directional-type valve systems and extends HydraForce’s proven EVDR valve driver family to address the growing demand for high-channel-count, intelligent electrohydraulic control. “The EVDR-1206A is a…

AutomationDirect now offers Continental hydraulic valves which provide rugged, high‑performance control for industrial hydraulic systems built around NFPA standards. Available in D03 and D05 sizes, these valves support a wide range of circuit requirements while maintaining consistent operation under high pressure and demanding duty cycles. NFPA D03 solenoid valves deliver reliable, compact directional control for…

Hydraulic manifold machining is challenging to say the least. Traditional CAM software was built for external shapes: contours, pockets, profiles, among others. It was never designed for the inside-out world of hydraulic manifolds, which features a complex internal grid of precisely intersecting holes, cavities, and ports with extremely tight tolerances. As a result, programming manifold…

Canfield Connector has introduced its GTT Series GatorMate J1939 CAN Bus Terminators, designed to provide reliable termination for rugged mobile, heavy-equipment, and industrial CAN bus applications. Built on Canfield Connector’s proven GT Deutsch Style connector platform, the GTT Series features a factory-encapsulated 120 Ohm resistor for precise termination of the main CAN backbone in accordance…

Sun Hydraulics released its innovative QMEH cartridge-style flow meter late last month, which it soft-launched at CONEXPO in March. It features a new custom-built, state-of-the-art position sensor and is suited for use on hydraulic power units, aerospace ground support test equipment, telehandlers, and excavators operating in high-pressure environments. Engineered to deliver precise, real-time flow measurements for even…

Domin have introduced the S12 Pro and P12 Pro valves, bringing Domin valve technology into NG16 platforms.  The company said this new launch gives engineers and system designers a clearer choice for NG16 applications and opens the door to new levels of control, uptime, and system capability. They both offer maximum dynamic performance and reliable,…

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much change in the fundamental nature of hydraulics in the past couple of decades. Discoveries regarding how we control or operate hydraulics are few and far between. We’re unlikely to see another breakthrough like post-pressure compensation or horsepower control, because it’s just so much […]

Earlier this year, Bosch Rexroth appointed new leaders of its Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. At CONEXPO/CON-AGG, I had a chance to sit down with the new leadership for Bosch Rexroth’s Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. Learn what Matthias Goebel, President & CEO Bosch Rexroth Compact Hydraulics, and Angelo D’Ammando, VP Sales Compact Hydraulics, say the future…

Ross Controls has introduced its new H L-O-X series hydraulic lockout valve for machine guarding applications. The safety function of the new lockout valve is to block the flow of hydraulic fluid to stop cylinder motions. Energy isolation is required for all energy sources when performing any maintenance related tasks on machinery. Hydraulic Energy isolation…

In power generation plants, large ball, gate or butterfly process valves control the flow of steam, oil, water, or gas. Because of the massive amount of power required and the intrinsic risks within, hydraulic systems and power units designed for operation in non-classified or hazardous classified areas, are used to maximize power generation efficiency and…

Valves are the fluid power designer’s calling card. Every hydraulic system has a pump supplying hydraulic energy to any combination of cylinders and motors, but the myriad possible combinations of valve technology offer a number so large only to be eclipsed by chessboard possibilities. This article provides a guide to the valve technologies available, allowing…

Domin Ltd has launched its new P series servo proportional valves; the P6 Pro and P10 Pro, developed to address long-standing limitations in industrial proportional valve technology. The company said that for decades, manufacturers have relied on components that are bulky, slow to respond, and difficult to integrate into increasingly compact, high-performance machinery. The P…

Canfield Connector has introduced another new connector for hydraulic valves. Its 5JMC series double solenoid ISO DIN molded connector is engineered to simplify wiring and enhance reliability for DO3 and DO5 hydraulic valve applications. Late last month, Canfield had launched its updated Gatormate Deutsch style connector, also for double solenoid valves. Designed and manufactured in…

Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce launched i-CHoose, a compact hydraulics configuration tool designed to simplify the design of compact hydraulic systems. The software provides a single workflow for configuring hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), compact directional valves (CDVs) and compact power modules (CPMs). It is supported by the Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce product catalogs, giving engineers access to […]

Earlier this week, Danfoss Power Solutions launched CAN 2 Current, a compact solenoid-mounted microcontroller designed to work with Danfoss cartridge valves, hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), hybrid PVG/HIC valves, and open-circuit pumps. C2C connects the valve, HIC, or pump to the controller area network (CAN) bus, enabling accurate and efficient component actuation as well as simple […]

Design World’s annual LEAP Awards winners were recognized yesterday in a special video broadcast. Two components were recognized in the Fluid Power category, and four other hydraulic technologies were awarded across several other categories. Taking the gold this year was Danfoss Power Solution’s X1P open circuit pump. Built on the all new X1 Platform, it…

HydraForce has released the HTS38-34 proportional pressure control valve for full production. The direct-acting, compact valve provides high-pressure capability, quick response and low leakage in an industry-standard cavity. Engineered to maintain stable control at high flow in demanding hydraulic circuits, the HTS38-34 combines a maximum inlet pressure of 350 bar (5,000 psi), control pressure up […]