Valves & Manifolds

Several fluid power training companies and organizations are offering their training programs free-of-charge during the COVID-19 crisis, where most employees, unless deemed essential, are either working remotely or not at all. YouTube Live First up, Fluid Power World has teamed up with the experts at LunchBoxSessions.com to bring you free YouTube Live training sessions at…

As the United States continues to focus on social distancing to combat COVID-19, more companies are revealing how the move home for their workers is impacting their business. Despite this, companies like Emerson’s ASCO and AVENTICS divisions continue to step up production on key technologies used in life sciences and laboratories, including ventilators, respirators, hospital…

The PSL series of directional spool valves from HAWE North America, Charlotte, N.C., are noted for a modular design that combines all actuation functions in one control block, making it individually adaptable to specific application requirements. The capabilities of these proportional-directional valves have now been extended, thanks to the new actuation option: CAN Lite. The […]

Copper State Fluid Power has gone global by adding two new manufacturers’ product lines to its list of authorized supplier/distributorship. RuB Inc. and MHA Zentgraf GmbH are internationally renowned leaders in precision flow control equipment and have a distinguished history of over 60 and 42 years respectively. RuB Inc., Mazzano, Italy, is a global provider…

The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin announced the release of the new Parker LM-Pro linear motor proportional valve targeted at the respiratory and anesthesia markets. “The Parker LM-Pro miniature proportional valve utilizes a patent-pending linear motor actuation technology to enable flow up to 540 slpm in a very compact and energy efficient package, while […]

One of the biggest problems with coronavirus is that seriously ill people require intensive care and oxygen to fight off the infection. That means the need for ventilators that, unfortunately, can break down at inopportune times. Engineers have come to the rescue of Covid-19 patients in a Brescia, Italy hospital, thanks to additive manufacturing of…

At IFPE this week, several major manufacturers canceled their presence due to the risks associated with Covid-19. Eaton Corp. was one of the first to notify media they were no longer attending the event. An IFPE without an Eaton or any of the other large fluid power companies means the public was not provided the […]

Bosch Rexroth has introduced the RM10 and RM15 load sensing valve platform that, according to company officials, is easy to apply for today’s functional demands. The product is readily integrated into modern, energy efficient systems and features flexible assembly with no transition plate needed between the two distinct sizes. The new RM10 and RM15, with […]

In 2020, Sun Hydraulics celebrates 50 years in business, marking five decades of fluid power innovation and company growth, starting with a simple plan and a clear company vision from founder Bob Koski in 1970. Employees, partners, suppliers and customers will all be part of this year-long celebration to honor this important milestone. Bob Koski…

Using electrified, electronic and digitally networked solutions, Rexroth is helping create the next generation of mobile machines – harvesting machines that perform precision farming, powerful construction machines that automatically excavate or level, and handling equipment with emission-free electric drives. As part of Bosch Rexroth’s participation in IFPE 2020, Jon Frey, head of engineering and systems […]

Doering Company has acquired the assets of Metro Hydraulics in Eden Prairie, Minn. Metro designs and manufactures hydraulic valves for agriculture, construction, turf and light industrial markets. “The acquisition of Metro provides synergy with Doering’s products and customers,” said Marty Dombroske, vice president at Doering Company. “We are very excited about the unique capabilities and […]

Webtec has reported that a growing number of design engineers are taking advantage of the company’s custom products service. Over the past 12 months, the company has assisted dozens of customers in manufacturing a better hydraulic measurement or control solution by improving product fit, form or function to suit specific needs. When it comes to…

When designing manifolds for mobile machinery, one can quickly become overwhelmed with the volume of cartridge valve options available for installation into machined aluminum or steel blocks. Valve manufacturers offer hundreds of directional, pressure and flow control valves, often only separated by slight differences, such as an orifice. Partnering with a local fluid power company […]

Bucher Hydraulics offers an extensive range of highly reliable and durable check/non-return valves, both as standard components as well as designs optimized for specific applications. For high demand situations, the product range includes check valves for pressures up to 420 bar (6,092 psi). Notable features of all the check valves are their low pressure losses…

A “high response valve,” is a relatively new term used to describe valves whose performance is variable, dynamic and powerful. Previously only servo valves running technologies such as a torque motor could be classified as high response, but with the proliferation of contemporary electronics, feedback and programming, proportional valves have closed the gap. Now some…

Known for reliability, innovation and focus on precision flow controls, Clippard’s new Eclipse utilizes the industry’s most robust and powerful miniature linear actuator. This patent pending stepper-controlled proportional valve will lead the industry in performance and durability, the company said. The Eclipse is ideal in critical applications for liquid and gas delivery, medical, analytical and […]

ControlAir LLC has announced the expansion of the Type 2000 Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner Series to include worldwide safety approvals for use with natural gas when paired with the Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer. The Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioner mounted with ControlAir’s Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer is CSA, FM, and ATEX approved for use with natural […]

Balanced piston relief valve is designed for use in applications requiring an adjustable regulating valve to limit the pressure in a hydraulic circuit to a predetermined maximum. The relief valve consists of a control poppet and main spool which provides low pressure differential and quiet operation. Pressure can be adjusted by loosening a jam nut […]

Hydraulic drives in agricultural machinery must demonstrate high precision, reliability and flexibility under the most adverse conditions, according to the engineers at Bucher Hydraulics, Klettgau, Germany. Valves are critical components in such systems, as they are key to high energy efficiency and machine availability, reduced installation costs, compact size and lower weight, together with resource…

Any book or lesson in fluid power worth its weight in gold will discuss the importance of electrical and electronic control of hydraulics. In fact, over the past few decades, most advancement in hydraulics has been in how it’s controlled rather than improvements in the foundational components such as valves, pumps and actuators. Understanding electrical…

Known for reliability, innovation and focus on miniature pneumatics, Clippard’s new revolutionary Cordis micro-controllers use the proven EVP and DVP lines of Clippard proportional valves allowing for steady, repeatable downstream pressure as demand or processes change. The result, a precise linear pressure control within a closed-loop system with ultra high resolution (≤5 mV) and repeatability.…

Smart hydraulic equipment is delivering IoT compatibility, better machine performance and precise control accuracy through Eaton’s embedded control systems. Contributed by John Kimmel, Chief Engineer, Power and Motion Control Products, Eaton   Industrial machine end users are looking to equipment manufacturers to deliver better machine performance, state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) compatibility. Equipment…

Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin recently added its P2H IO-Link node capabilities to the company’s ISO valve platform. The P2H node reportedly provides a robust means of connecting H Series valves to an IO-Link network, thus saving total system and installation costs in comparison to the use of Ethernet or hard wiring. In addition, the P2H IO-Link…

It’s well understood that internal combustion engines require valves for intake of fresh air and discharge of exhaust gases. Today, mechanically driven camshafts are used to control the gas exchange valves of four-stroke engines. They are often equipped with additional mechanisms, some of which are quite complex, that permit modifications to a valve movement pattern…

The CPX-IoT gateway from Festo, Hauppauge, N.Y., is paving the way for secure connections to the cloud. That, according to company officials, will enable machine designers, system builders and end customers to significantly improve their overall equipment effectiveness. The new IoT gateway connects components and modules from the field level, such as the company’s CPX/MPA…