Wandfluh Holding AG is pleased to announce that effective October 1st, Kirk Fennell will assume the position of President and CEO of Wandfluh of America Inc. Fennell joined Wandfluh US in February 2021 as National Sales Manager and was promoted to VP Sales in April 2023. Kirk succeeds Gary Gotting, who has led the company…
IFPE 2023 wrap-up: modular hydraulic valves for compact needs
One of my final stops at IFPE 2023 was a briefing with Gary Gotting, President & CEO, Wandfluh of America Inc., particularly about their newModifications, to and between them, can also be carried out quickly in the field. Due to the modular design, special solutions can also be created in a flexible manner. For example, […]
Control electronics for proportional valves
For simple and inexpensive control of a proportional valve, Wandfluh, based in Frutigen, Switzerland, has developed the PD3 digital amplifier electronics unit. The device can mount directly on a solenoid coil or connect to a standard solenoid coil with a cable. The product has a standardized IO-Link interface. It permits digital communication, transmitting operating parameters,…
New spool valve line offers versatility, flexibility
Wandfluh has completely reworked its range of NG10 spool valves and has launched a new portfolio of high-performance products onto the market. They feature an optimized cast body, which has improved performance-to-weight ratio, ΔP values, and maximum flow. Direct-operated valves The range is based on a cast body design, which is used both for direct-operated…
A creative approach to mobile-hydraulic controls
Contributed by Adrian Feuz, Wandfluh AG In industrial applications, a superordinate PLC often takes on the coordination of processes and the control of individual components. With hydraulic functions, for example, position control of a hydraulic axis or pressure control of clamping or pressing actions are controlled by the PLC and corresponding electronics. In this case, […]