DGD Fluid Power announces that it has been awarded its fourth United States patent related to the innovative CFT Cartridge Flow Meter product line. The newly issued U.S. Patent No. 12,650,323 recognizes breakthrough advancements that further redefine how hydraulic flow measurement is achieved in demanding mobile and industrial applications. The latest patent covers enhanced functionality…
DGD Fluid Power secures third U.S. patent for Programmable Cartridge Flow Meter
DGD Fluid Power announces that Dale Dietel, CEO, has been granted U.S. Patent #12,535,344 for its Programmable Cartridge Flow Meter. This marks Dietel’s third patent for this technology, as he works to redefine how the industry monitors hydraulic health. Dietel received his first patent for the CFT in 2023. For decades, harvesting real-time flow data…
Danfoss and IMI Norgren win fluid power LEAP Awards
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…
CFT-Max expands capabilities with the addition of CANopen communication
DGD Fluid Power announces that its CFT-Max Cartridge Flow Transmitter (CFT) is now available with CANopen communication. This is the latest in a series of updates to the technology, including temperature sensing. CANopen is an international standard for embedded control systems (EN 50323-4). It is used in all kinds of mobile machinery, medical devices, rail…
DGD Fluid Power adds temperature sensing to CFT-Max (J1939)
DGD Fluid Power announced that its Cartridge Flow Transmitter CFT-Max is now available with temperature sensing. The CFT-MAX monitors hydraulic flows on mobile equipment and is J1939 compliant with an IP69 rating. Flows up to 150 gpm and a 6,000 psi pressure rating allow the CFT-Max to be used on the vast majority of systems…
DGD Fluid Power launches J1939-compliant CFT-Max cartridge flow transmitter
DGD Fluid Power announces the release of the newest addition to its Cartridge Flow Transmitter (CFT) product line: the CFT-Max. Designed to meet the increasing demand to monitor hydraulic flows on mobile equipment, the CFT-MAX is J1939 compliant with an IP69 rating. Flows up to 150 gpm and a 6,000 psi pressure rating allow the…
CFT flow meters available with Deutsch, M20 conduit connector and CAN-bus options
DGD Fluid Power has expanded its offering regarding the electrical connectors for its CFT flow meters. In addition to the original M12 connection, Deutsch connectors and a standard M20 conduit style are now available. Deutsch style is the preferred connection for mobile equipment and M20 is destined for use in extremely harsh and hazardous conditions.…
DGD Fluid Power launches latest series in its CFT flow meter range
DGD Fluid Power is pleased to announce that it has developed the latest model in its CFT Cartridge Flow Transmitter series. The CFT is the first turbine flow meter configured as a cartridge valve. “The CFT30 series has the 4-20 mA output profile that is easy to integrate but it also incorporates a microprocessor that…
DGD Fluid Power receives patent for its Cartridge Flow Transmitter
DGD Fluid Power is pleased to announce that it has received the first US Patent on the CFT Cartridge Flow Transmitter. It is the first turbine flow meter configured as a cartridge valve. According to DGD President and CEO, Dale Dietel, “It is a great honor to have our efforts to develop this new technology…
Hydraulics wins gold, silver, and bronze in 2022 LEAP Awards
The annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) acknowledges innovation and engineering achievements from around the globe. Our expert independent judging panel received numerous submissions this year and selected 44 gold, silver, and bronze winners and honorable mentions across 14 categories. The 2022 Hydraulics category winners are: Gold DGD Fluid Power Cartridge Flow Transmitter…
DGD Fluid Power releases next-generation CFT flow meters
DGD Fluid Power has released the next-generation of CFT flow meters. The advances are in the electronics and will give greatly improved response times, said Dale Dietel, President/CEO. Included are features that raise the operating temperature to approximately 250° F and the on-board option for field adjustability include outputs of either 0.5-4.5 V or 1-10 […]
New cartridge flow transmitter revolutionizes hydraulic flow monitoring
Dale Dietel always knew there could be a better way to understand hydraulic system flows. Tired of the frustration born from the lack of easy flow monitoring, he invented his technology to provide continuous flow monitoring of all hydraulic functions — the world’s first Cartridge Flow Transmitter (CFT), from DGD Fluid Power. The CFT offers […]