Technologies

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you’re not terribly familiar with hydraulic fittings, you may think BSPT is a typo. Is it supposed to be BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) or perhaps NPT (National Pipe Thread)? No, it’s not a typo – we’re actually talking about British Standard Pipe Taper, which is the version of […]

Domin announced that the patent for its ground-breaking S4 Pro servo proportional valve has been granted in China. Alongside existing patents worldwide, this marks a significant milestone in strengthening Domin’s position as an innovator within hydraulics in the Asia-Pacific region. “Since we secured patents for this technology in the UK and USA in 2023, our […]

Danfoss Power Solutions’ new ePanda eDrive for low-voltage applications is designed as a propel solution for mobile elevating work platforms. It is an integrated compact power system comprising an electric motor, microcontroller unit, and reduction gearbox aimed at maximizing efficiency, reliability, and safety. The eDrive joins the ePowerpack in the company’s ePanda series of products […]

Hydraulic machinery has a crucial role to play in many facets of modern society. From transport to construction, marine and shipping or food processing, machinery powered by hydraulics acts as the backbone to getting jobs done efficiently and repeatedly. The HSE reported that 561,000 people in 2022/23 sustained an injury in the workplace, and given […]

The new DRV screw-in, poppet type, direct-acting cartridge-style hydraulic relief valve from Doering is designed for use as a pressure limiting device for common hydraulic circuit protection. The DRV blocks flow from port 1 to port 2 until sufficient pressure is available at port 1 to force the poppet from its seat. The cartridge offers…

Festo introduces a line of pre-configured, assembled, and tested compressed air preparation units that not only makes specification and ordering faster and easier, but also ensures clean air in food and beverage production. Right out of the box, the new units meet the Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines of final filtration stage 0.01 micron (µm) […]

For years Coxreels has supplied heavy duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼-in. plate bases for demanding applications and environments. The company engineered strength with features, balancing performance with cost, bringing suitable solutions for many market sectors. Some industries still demanded more. Some industries, similar to mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, or other off-road […]

Corrosion in steel pipes and storage receivers within compressed air systems is a common issue that can significantly impact system efficiency, safety, and longevity. This process is primarily driven by the presence of water and acid condensate, both of which are common byproducts in compressed air environments. Understanding how corrosion occurs can help in implementing […]

AutomationDirect has added NITRA CPS9E series cylinder position switches which are compact general-purpose switches designed to detect the position of a pneumatic cylinder’s magnetic piston. This feedback can be used by a control system to determine cylinder position, cycle count, and to confirm operation.   These switches are manufactured specifically to fit into extruded or […]

Holmbury Inc. recently hosted an open house, to highlight the growth the company has made in the past several years at its U.S. headquarters in Eastlake, Ohio. The manufacturer of flat face couplings has nearly doubled its space, expanding with two extra suites to the south and north of its original space. In the southern […]

Emerson has launched its Aventics series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders  and end users that operate across the globe, with universal threads […]

Compressed air systems classed as “best practices” have permanent monitoring systems installed that can automatically track the performance of the system. In this way, problems can be easily detected and dealt with quickly. Important variables like pressure, power, flow, temperature, and dew point are measured and sent to a central database, to be stored for […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Counterbalance valves are an ingenious invention used to control runaway loads caused by mass or gravity attempting to push or pull outside of intentional movement. There are many ways to control a load or prevent it from moving, such as flow control valves or pilot-operated check valves. However, a counterbalance […]

A plastic products producer was expanding its business and installed a few new machines. There already were five small compressors installed to feed the production machinery and the maintenance personnel were experiencing low pressure occurrences. These events would pull plant pressure down and cause product rejects and production shutdowns. The plant manager concluded that the […]

Piab has launched its highly anticipated OVM Pro 3D, a cutting-edge on-line tool designed to transform the way vacuum systems are configured, simulated and optimized. “OVM Pro 3D represents a major leap forward for the design of vacuum systems,” said Josef Karbassi, Acting President of the Vacuum Automation Division. Ever since Piab assumed its leading […]

The Filtration Division of power management company Eaton enhances their CCS 5 contamination control system with a new, optional thermal printer. The portable and rechargeable battery-powered thermal printer connects to the CCS 5 system via a USB port and allows operators to improve accessibility and archiving of measurement results with printed hard copies. Suitable for both pressurized […]

Designed and manufactured for oil maintenance and lubrication systems, Eaton’s UM mobile filter unit is versatile and reliable. In addition to an existing filter, it is ideal for secondary flow filtration. Its portability and compact structural design allows it to operate in difficult to access areas. The mobile off-line filter units in the UM series combine […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor In the realm of mobile hydraulics, we must prioritize efficiency, reliability, and precision to remain competitive against other technologies. In many cases, hydraulic advancements come from partnerships with competing technologies, and one of the most important in recent years is Controller Area Network (can) networks. CAN networks revolutionize mobile hydraulics […]

Sometimes, the smallest change makes the biggest impact. Here’s why one machine builder no longer adjusts proximity switches on pneumatic actuators. Proximity switches are used to monitor and control the position of pneumatic actuators. They include sensors that detect the presence or absence of an object within a specified range without making physical contact with […]

AW-Lake, flow instrumentation manufacturer, has added the HM-U hydraulic system flow meter to its family of products designed for the hydraulic industry. This cost-effective and versatile turbine-style flow meter measures hydraulic fluids for precise regulation and control of flow rates in hydraulic systems. It is optimized for hydraulic performance applications and ideal for components such…

Greene Tweed has announced the completion of its new manufacturing facility in Ochang, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Greene Tweed’s global footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their customers worldwide with its flagship Chemraz product line. With construction now complete, the […]

Hydraulic motors and pumps with outward-extending shafts can be connected to various driven components, such as pulleys and gears. Overhung loads created by these connections can exert significant radial and axial forces on the hydraulic unit’s shaft and bearings. Overhung load adapters (OHLAs) provide support for these shafts, reducing the load on the internal bearings […]

Moog Inc. announces that the production of radial piston pumps will continue at the Böblingen site after the closure of the Nuremberg plant at the end of 2026. As Moog announced in September 2023, the current production facility for radial piston pumps (RKP) in Nuremberg will be closed by the end of 2026. In this […]

System efficiency is crucial in modern compressed air designs, which is why many compressed air management companies are developing tools to provide more insight into system operation. Smart technologies are in abundance in this regard, allowing factories and plants to capitalize on IoT data. To this end, Kaeser Compressors recently launched the new Kaeser Measurement […]

Trelleborg has named Juergen Bosch Business Area President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Bosch will be responsible for leading Trelleborg’s largest business area. He will work with Trelleborg experts to continually strengthen the company’s presence in the markets and industries it serves. Bosch will ensure the business area utilizes strategic processes and systems and strive to […]