IC-Fluid Power, a privately-held specialty hydraulic sourcing firm, introduces its newly updated line card for 2015. The IC-Fluid Power line card provides a comprehensive resource for hydraulic products, in-house capabilities and benefits of working with IC-Fluid Power. “We are really proud of the new line card,” commented Bernd Hunger, Vice President of IC-Fluid Power. “It’s…
AMETEK launches enhanced GEMCO®955 eBrik IITM LDT
AMETEK Factory Automation has re-launched its versatile GEMCO® 955 eBrik IITM Linear Displacement Transducer (LDT) with a redesigned connector end cap, an expanded stroke range up to 74 inches (1875 mm) and improved shock and vibration performance. The 955 eBrik II LDT was developed specifically for original equipment manufacturers and targeted to the market for…
GEMCO® ReadyLinkTM EtherNet/IPTM LDT designed for accuracy, reliability and ease of use
The ReadyLinkTM EtherNet/IPTM from AMETEK Factory Automation represents a significant advancement in linear displacement transducer (LDT) technology, providing maximum installation flexibility and ease of use. The latest addition to AMETEK’s GEMCO® line of LDTs for demanding industrial applications is designed with an EtherNet/IPTM network interface that requires only a single point network connection for configuration…
New push-on hose and push-loc couplings
Kurt Hydraulics announces introduction of its new Push-On Hose and Push-Loc Hose Couplings for low pressure applications. The product combination allows the Push-On fittings to be easily and quickly inserted into the hose for a tight fit. No special crimping tools are needed. Push-On Hose Has Robust Spiral Angle Reinforcement Design Kurt Hydraulic’s Push-On hose…
Announcing our new 200 HP test stand
Scott Industrial Systems recently completed work on our new hydraulic test stand. The stand, designed and built by our Value Add Service team, increases our testing capacity to 200 HP. Our intention is to ensure the endurance and longevity of your components and systems. Test Stand 1 isoTest Stand Features: • 200 HP variable frequency…
Explosion-proof valves for worldwide deployment
HAWE Hydraulics offers specially certified valves to meet specific requirements of hazardous environments. In addition to their approval for the American NEC 500, Class 2, Division 1 standards, these valves also carry certifications complying with the European ATEX Directives, and the international IECEx requirements. Typical uses include oil or gas rigs, drilling machines in the…
New dual function valve
The Lee Company’s new 281 PRI/Chek Valve combines the function of a pressure relief valve in parallel with a check valve into one easy to install insert. The relief valve function features a rugged Tungsten Carbide ball and a 440C seat for durability and long life. The remaining components are constructed entirely of stainless steel.…
Eaton names Astrid Mozes CTO-Hydraulics
Power management company Eaton has named Astrid Mozes the chief technology officer for its Hydraulics Group. In this new role, Mozes will report directly to Bill VanArsdale, president, Hydraulics Group. “Astrid’s technical and market expertise is ideally suited for this role,” said VanArsdale. “This new position is key in our transformation toward commercial excellence. We…
DE-STA-CO slashes lead times for faster delivery
DE-STA-CO has improved standard lead times for its manual, hydraulic and pneumatic workholding equipment by up to 50 percent or more, while at the same time increasing its on-time delivery rate to 97 percent. As a result, DE-STA-CO distributors can improve their inventory management and get products to customers more quickly. “The operations team at…
Balluff opens new customer support center in Florence, Kentucky
The Grand Opening Celebration of Balluff’s new Customer Support Center in Florence, Kentucky took place on Monday, September 15. The Governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear attended the ceremonial event along with other community and company officials. “Balluff has found a successful home in Northern Kentucky for more than 30 years,” said Governor Beshear. “We’re proud…
Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power Hosts International Conference
Manufacturers, OEMs, researchers and media from around the nation will convene in Nashville, TN, from Oct. 13-16 for the Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference 2014 (FPIRC14), an extended series of educational events hosted by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. The event will feature collaborative technical breakout sessions, networking opportunities, tours of…
PV Connector Meets the Three Highest Certification Standards
Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers a PV connector that meets all three of the highest certification standards on the market, allowing this one connector to be used globally. The new H4 UTX meets IEC50521 TUV 1500V- Class A (All Access), UL6703 1000V (Americas) and JET 1500V (Japan). These certifications make the connector ideal for…
Fit4Filter 3.1 makes ordering hydraulic filters faster and easier
Fit4Filter smartphone app v3.1 includes QR code scanner, new search functions Bosch Rexroth has just released the latest version of its Fit4Filter smartphone app, which allows customers to cross reference and replace their existing hydraulic filter elements with the corresponding Rexroth filters. The app, now at version 3.1, is available for both Apple® and Android…
Acro® Associates Extends its Pinch Valve Product Line with Versagrip®
Acro® Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba Manufacturing, announces the launch of Versagrip® Solenoid Pinch Valves, a next generation solenoid (electric) product line designed to provide greater flexibility for a wide array of fluidic control system applications. Versagrip Solenoid Pinch Valves join the Acro family of pinch valves, which include pneumatic pinch valves…
ME and MR Series Inductive Linear Position Sensors
Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce the continued success of the ME and MR Series Linear Position Sensors used to measure the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in industrial, mobile, or subsea applications. With NO MAGNET REQUIRED the installation and cost of ownership is dramatically reduced without sacrificing accuracy specifications. The ME…
VibroChecker wins app award from German magazine “elektrotechnik”
VibroChecker, the app from ACE Stoßdämpfer GmbH, has won a prize at the “automation app awards 2014″. The prize awarded by the German special interest magazine”elektrotechnik – Expertenwissen in der Automation” went to the free software from ACE in the “engineering-app” category. The software turns an iPhone into a high performance measuring device which can…