Mike Santora

There were significant challenges when Roth Hydraulics needed to design and install a large new blow molding plant for plastic products at its production site in Watertown, New York. The project connected the manufacturer’s skills in two fields — hydraulics and plastics processing. The design of the new hydraulic accumulator system now permits high-speed production,…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Carl Dyke, founder of CD Industrial Group, talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his presentation at FPTC 2019. Dyke’s presentation will be an interactive session using 2D and 3D animations, simulations, and fly-throughs to look at the functions of…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Douglas Lacina, Commercial Director for Milwaukee Cylinder talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his presentation at FPTC 2019. Lacina will discuss automating hydraulic cylinders. The presentation will begin at 10 am CT on Wednesday, May 15th. 2019 Fluid Power…

Bosch Rexroth’s new Subsea Valve Actuator (SVA) received the Award of Merit as one of five finalists in the 2019 Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement Award. This award was presented at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 6, 2019 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The SVA was recognized as a […]

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Dura-Bar Product Manager, Jason Parr talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his presentation at FPTC 2019. Parr will discuss the benefits and advantages of a newly introduced grade of ductile iron, Solution Strengthened Ductile Iron. The presentation will begin…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Thomas Wanke, Director of the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium and Industry Relations, talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his workshops at FPTC 2019. Wanke’s Fluid Power MSOE “Basics” Workshops will begin at 8 am CT…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Famic Technologies Product Manager for Automation Studio, Denis Lenoble talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his talk at FPTC 2019. His presentation, titled “How Cosimulation Ensures Product Reliability and Efficiency” will be held on Tuesday, May 14th at 3:15…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Zoomlion Heavy Industry’s Senior Principal Engineer, Gregory Downs talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his panel discussion at FPTC 2019. Downs will be a part of panel delving into the hydraulics versus electrics debate and more on Tuesday the…

MP Filtri’s ground-breaking ceremony is to mark the beginning of construction of a new facility for MP Filtri USA, Inc. The ceremony was held April 17,2019 at the Northfield Business Campus East Pumping Station Road, Quakertown. The new facility is expected to open late 2019. The current facility located in Quakertown at 2055 Quaker Pointe…

Longer stroke, smaller footprint and high-load and side-load capabilities are all special advantages of rodless pneumatic cylinders. Now IMI Norgren MC Series magnetically coupled rodless cylinders deliver the extra benefits of greater design flexibility and easier application-specific customization. The cylinder’s stainless steel tube and machined components are independent of each other, with the carriage and piston […]

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: IFPS Technical Director Thomas Blansett talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his full-day workshop at FPTC 2019. Blansett’s “Advanced Hydraulics Mashup” will begin at 8 am on Monday, May 13th. There will be a short lunch break, and the…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Helgesen Business Development Manager Todd Gruszynski talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his talk at FPTC 2019. Gruszynski touches on how hydraulic systems can benefit from a SMART reservoir design and other key tips attendees can expect to learn…

2019 Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Keynote Speaker Mark L. Thompson from Decision Processes International talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his talk at FPTC 2019. Thompson introduces his “Five Pillars of Strategic Thinking” and talks about how attendees will learn to apply these concepts…

Fluid Power Technology Conference Presentation Preview: Higginson Equipment’s General Manager, Josh Cosford talks with Fluid Power World Associate Editor, Mike Santora about what attendees can expect during his talk at  FPTC 2019. Cosford touches on how monitoring your machine’s heat signature allows you to map performance trends and also troubleshoot complicated failures. 2019 Fluid Power…

APEM, Inc. introduces new configuration options for their XD series joystick including single axis operation, higher operating torques and dual Hall effect rollers. Accompanied with the new configuration options, the XD series is now more suitable for use across a greater variety of vehicle application. Single axis joysticks are widely used in scissor and boom […]

VMAC is currently developing state-of-the-art PTO driven technology that will set a new standard for air compressor and hydraulic multi-power systems. VMAC is creating the next generation of its Direct-Transmission Mounted Multi-Power System, the DTM70-H, with plans for release in 2019. VMAC’s DTM70-H is designed as a configurable, all-in-one solution for service trucks fitted with […]

VMAC has released its newest Direct-Transmission Mounted PTO Driven Air Compressor, designed specifically for RAM trucks. The DTM70 is the world’s first direct-transmission mounted PTO driven air compressor, currently available for Ford F-250 to F-750 Power Stroke Diesel trucks, and now RAM 3500 to 5500 chassis cab Cummins Diesel trucks. The DTM70 Air Compressor produces […]

Agriculture continues to improve with new technology for more precise seeding and fertilizing operations. The latest high-efficiency air seeders and fertilizer applicators designed and manufactured by the Salford Group incorporate Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors. They handle high speed and provide impeller support for the optimal operation of the hydraulic motor and the system’s blower chamber […]

Leaking rotary seals can create a headache for anyone within the fluid power industry. There is a fine line between ensuring a rotary seal has enough lubrication to prolong a seal’s life and having so much it causes leakage. Without sufficient lubrication, the seal life is shortened due to excessive wear and heat. System costs…

Traditional clamp and press mode actuation applications have a rapid stroke at a low force while requiring a steep ramp-up to a high force for a short period. These demanding parameters typically result in the expensive oversizing of the hydraulic infrastructure to meet speed and force requirements. Within this large machine footprint, position and force…

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Kuriyama of America, Inc., a subsidiary of the Kuriyama Holdings Corporation, is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of industrial rubber and plastic component parts, specializing in rubber and plastic hoses and hose fittings. Today, the Kuriyama of America, Inc. group of companies includes eight subsidiaries and six distribution centers.…

Edited by Mike Santora Most failures in oil systems (up to 80%) are related to oil contamination. Failures like this are a common problem in large industrial applications and mobile machines as well as systems powered by small hydraulic power packs. Effective off-line filtration — continually or temporarily during filling and cyclic service inspections — […]

The following is an unedited transcript from a recent Fluid Power World Webinar: Load Sense Hydraulics Simplified. FPW Associate Editor Mike Santora moderates with the presenter, Carl Dyke. Mike Santora: Hello and thank you, everyone, for attending today’s webinar, Load Sense Hydraulics Simplified brought to you by Fluid Power World magazine, Ametek, and Higginson. We would…

Danfoss Power Solutions introduced the D1 High Power Open Circuit Axial Piston Pump to the North American market. The D1 pump is a high pressure, high flow variable displacement axial piston pump, developed specifically for open circuit systems in the most extreme application environments. Its design makes it a suitable solution for mining, heavy duty […]

When developing a hydraulic system, selecting the proper valves is critical. But it’s only one small step in a much larger process. To help us gain some insight into best practices for valve selection and overall hydraulic system design, we spoke with Deltrol Corp. Director of Sales, Rick Guidish. The following is a Q&A edited…