Pneumatic actuators come in an array of permutations for automation. Rod and rodless actuators are the two most common, though rodless are far more common in the U.S. Rodless actuators include bearings to address moment loads in X. Y, and Z. Tip: Avoid undersized pneumatic actuators for applications by accurately calculating application force; subtracting piston-rod […]
Peninsular Cylinder launches new website
Peninsular Cylinder Co. has launched its new website, a fully redesigned platform packed with many new features, including homepage access to its configurator, client testimonials, and a blog. According to Peninsular’s President and General Manager, Bud Haver, the new website is critical to the company’s growth, “We are confident that this new platform will help to provide […]
Series 6PF cylinder from Camozzi features integral linear potentiometer
Camozzi Pneumatics designed the Series 6PF Positioning Feedback Cylinder to increase both precision and control in its pneumatic actuators. In compliance with ISO 15552 standards, the Series 6PF is equipped with a potentiometric transducer of a linear position integrated inside the rod. This type of cylinder, when used with the LRXA4 proportional servo valve, makes […]
Why do cylinders fail on an excavator?
Hydraulics works well in extreme conditions, including in mobile equipment such as excavators. Hydraulic systems run at higher pressures here, typically 4,000 psi or more. The components used, including the cylinders, are very heavy duty in nature, and they have high duty cycles—which means these machines can run for hours at a time—continuously. And, it […]
A look ahead with JARP Industries’ CEO, Kevin Kraft
Last month, Wisconsin-based JARP Industries, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders, purchased Ordered Motion Systems Inc. (OMS), a nearby producer of large bore, telescopic cylinders. I spoke with JARP CEO, Kevin Kraft, about the combined company’s direction and outlook. Kraft explained that, as the NFPA’s market statistics readily show, almost all of the company’s markets […]
JARP Industries completes acquisition of Ordered Motion Systems
JARP Industries, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders, has completed an asset purchase agreement of Ordered Motion Systems, Inc. (OMS), the Wausau, Wis.-based producer of large bore, telescopic cylinders….
Permco Inc. announces a long-term strategic alliance with China’s XCMG
Permco Inc. has announced that it has developed a long-term strategic alliance with XCMG, the ninth largest construction equipment maker in the world. XCMG was ranked the number one brand name in…
What are cylinder stop tubes?
Cylinder stop tubes are simply metal collars or tubes that are placed around a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder’s rod between the piston and head. They are designed for…
Pneumatic safety for truck-mounted forklifts
Picture this. A truck driver has to load and unload construction materials at twenty stations. The driver repeatedly parks, exits the vehicle and climbs underneath the truck-mounted forklift…
Stroke measurement in hydraulic cylinders
Whether it’s agricultural machinery, construction equipment, or municipal vehicles, intelligent sensors are indispensable nowadays throughout the mobile machine market. Accurately recording paths and angles is an integral component…
Piston and cylinder sets offer unmatched capabilities
Airpot has a new line adaptable piston and cylinder sets. Constructed using a graphite piston borosilicate glass cylinder combination in which each piston is selectively matched to fit the cylinder…
Non-stiction cylinders offer precise position sensing
Airpot Corporation has added a position sensing option to its popular line of Airpel non-stiction air cylinder actuators. The company offers non-contact electronic switching sensors from Sick, Inc. using…
NitroSteel rods give added corrosion resistance to hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic cylinders have a well-deserved reputation for ruggedness and durability. But if a cylinder rod corrodes, it will quickly fail no matter how well it is designed and…
Hydraulic cylinders that take the heat
Excessive heat is the bane of many hydraulic systems, as it can degrade fluids and components and hurt machine performance and uptime. That certainly holds for hydraulic cylinders operating in high-temperature environments, according to engineers at Milwaukee Cylinder, based in Cudahy, Wis. In a presentation at last week’s 2016 Fluid Power Technology Conference in Milwaukee,…
How are hydraulic components rebuilt, repaired or remanufactured?
WHEN fluid-power components like pumps, motors, valves and cylinders fail, the overriding goal is to get a system up and running again as soon as possible. One option is simply to purchase and install a new replacement part, but a repaired or remanufactured component is often the more economical option. Depending on the unit, almost…
Where is bar stock used?
The term bar stock is often used in fluid power settings, but it can refer to either one of two quite different things. It can mean piston rod bar stock, the metal rods used in cylinders, or the metal used for manifolds, subplate mounts, and plumbing. This section will examine all of these uses. Piston…
GM single acting telescopic cylinders
Hydraulex Global introduces Genuine Metaris Single Acting Telescopic Cylinders that are reliable, smooth operating and totally interchangeable. Genuine Metaris MH series telescopic cylinders are engineered for rugged reliable…
Learn the roadmap to an Application Specific Hydraulic Cylinder
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have plenty of opportunities to learn from industry experts—as well as pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers—at…
Twelve tips for better cylinder selection
By Marty Hegyi Product Manager, Cylinders, Bosch Rexroth Corp. Here’s how to design hydraulic cylinders that improve performance, last longer and cost less. Hydraulic cylinders harness fluid pressure and flow to generate…
Liebherr enhances its hydraulic components portfolio
Liebherr expands its hydraulic components portfolio by energy-efficient hydraulic power units and a new hydraulic cylinder series-production range for pressures of up to 350 bar. The Liebherr Group…
High-Capacity SBL900 hydraulic gantry for lifting and rigging applications
Building on the success of the SBL1100, Enerpac introduces the SBL900 hydraulic gantry, the company’s newest folding boom hydraulic gantry. Equipped with two stage lifting cylinders, the SBL900 lifts up to 37-ft and can handle up to 667 tons at the top of the second stage. Designed to meet stringent safety requirements, the SBL900 complies…
Hydraulic cylinders for rugged, high heat applications
Milwaukee Cylinder has announced its new Vulcan Series hydraulic cylinders. Designed to operate at higher temperatures than typical cylinder environments, the Vulcan Series is suitable for industrial workplaces with rugged operations, continuous cycles and hot environments. The Vulcan Series hydraulic cylinders provide complete customization, allowing users to match the right level of temperature protection to…
Safety dampers protect linear modules from runaway motion
From pick-and-place equipment to linear transfer lines, moving work pieces and finished products from point A to point B is a major part of today’s production environments. In many cases, speed, precision and safety are top priorities. Protecting both operators and equipment from impact forces is a critical task—one that is often accomplished with shock…
Direct stroke measurement for hydraulic cylinders
Edited by Mike Santora Whether it’s agricultural machinery, construction equipment or municipal vehicles, intelligent sensors are indispensable nowadays throughout the mobile machine market. Recording paths and angles is an integral component of intelligent operating functions. These functions improve not only the convenience, but also the safety of mobile machines. Using intelligent sensors also increases the…
Anti-corrosion laser cladding provides extra protection when cylinders can’t fail
Almost all piston rods on hydraulic cylinders have a protective plating or coating that helps prevent rust and corrosive attack. Hard-chrome plating is often specified, but that may not be sufficient when cylinders face especially harsh conditions, say on off-shore oil rigs. Moreover, repairing or replacing such cylinders can be difficult and extremely costly, making…