By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor There are three ways to plumb a hydraulic system — rigid systems, flexible systems or a combination of the two. Rigid systems include pipe and various forms of tube, while flexible systems are assembled using only hydraulic hose. Most machines today are created using a combination of fixed plumbing, where […]

Continental today announced the X-LifeTM XCP5 hose, a new flexible braided hose for high-pressure hydraulic applications requiring extra abrasion resistance. The hose is part of the company’s initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is also ISO 18752 compliant. The new X-Life XCP5 is designed as a premium hose with braided construction for […]

Applied Industrial Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hydradyne LLC, a premier provider of fluid power solutions and value-added services. Based in Dallas, Texas, Hydradyne is one of the largest U.S. distributors focused on fluid power and motion control systems with advanced service capabilities and product offerings in hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical, instrumentation, filtration,…

Do you know how much air your compressed air system is consuming? How about the level of waste during non-production? If you don’t, it may be time to purchase a flowmeter to find out the answers to these questions. Recently during a leak assessment, a compressed air auditor was surprised to see 46 cfm flowing […]

Fortress Investment Group announced that funds managed by its affiliates have acquired TH Holdings, a diversified industrial manufacturer consisting of market-leading brands Texas Hydraulics, Hydromotion, and Oilgear (“the companies”). The companies are leading manufacturers of highly engineered, custom-designed hydraulic components. Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress have acquired a majority of TH Holdings’ equity, with…

Piab has launched its new piGRIP FLC interface that expands the usability of all existing Piab suction cups. “Regardless of application, this product helps handling height differences and off-angle-picking in a simplified yet sophisticated waym,” said Lennart Ryberg, Product Manager of Piab Vacuum Automation Division. FLC stands for ‘Flexible Level Compensator’ and is designed to […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor From selecting the right fluid to keeping machines clear of snow, regular cold weather hydraulic preparation and maintenance will ensure smooth and consistent machine operation from start-up. As I sit here writing this article about cold weather hydraulic maintenance, the temperature in my Canadian city hovers around 77°F (25°C). Usually,…

Singer Industrial has teamed up with Fluid Tech Hydraulics (FTH), a distributor/service provider in the hydraulic industry. FTH offers an array of specialized components and services, from hydraulic pumps and cylinders to precision machining, along with an extensive selection of industrial hoses and fittings. They also repair hydraulic components. FTH is headquartered in Sacramento, California,…

Kundinger Service and Repair Solutions LLC, (KSRS) an affiliate of Kundinger Inc., has acquired Astro Hydraulics Inc., based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Known for its commitment to quality, expertise, and strong customer relationships, Kundinger embraces this growth opportunity to enhance its service capabilities. “This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver timely, reliable service to our…

Motion Industries Inc. has promoted Eric Gonzalez to Senior Vice President of Mexico, Canada, Industry Segments and Business Development, effective immediately. Throughout his 26-year career at Motion, Gonzalez has excelled in numerous roles. He began as a corporate trainee and has held positions as an outside sales representative, branch manager, fluid power specialist, automation specialist,…

Festo introduces an innovative suite of safety products, including its new CIP safety module, that ensures the safe operation of pneumatic systems and lowers the risk of injury and system and product damage.  Festo pneumatic safety solutions are compatible with the top industrial Ethernet protocols – EtherNET/IP, PROFITNET, and EtherCAT – which gives them near […]

Argo-Hytos is pleased to announce that Markus Munz will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. He succeeds Dr. Marcus Fischer, who took over the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Argo-Hytos Group in June 2024. With over 27 years of experience in various leadership roles in production, logistics, and procurement, and…

Bucher Hydraulics is acquiring Hydman Oy based in Tampere, Finland. Hydman is a developer and manufacturer of tailored hydraulic manifold systems. With the acquisition, Bucher Hydraulics is substantially strengthening its organization in the Nordics markets with a dedicated workforce focused on the design of hydraulic solutions for specific customer requirements. Hydman is a European developer…

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Although a hydraulic machine could run off highly crude forms of hydrocarbons, without a complement of additives, the performance and longevity of your hydraulic machine would suffer. Welcome to Part Seven of the Hydraulic Oil Analysis series, where we dig deep into the various additives that are always or usually […]

Titan Machinery Sales, a division of All World Machinery Supply, is set to relocate from Lake Zurich, Illinois, to All World’s headquarters in Roscoe, effective in February 2025. This strategic relocation will offer Titan more space, equipment, and technology. Starting in June, All World’s general contractor, CORD Construction, began expanding the company’s 6164 All World…

Domin is proud to announce its recognition as the winner of the Economic Innovator of the Year Award, as well as the regional award as Innovator in the South West and South Wales. The awards are recognized by The Spectator, in partnership with Rathbones, and highlight Domin’s role as a pioneer within hydraulic manufacturing, using…

Norstat now offers the P.Trace, an industrial pressure transducer with a high degree of accuracy and short response time that is suitable for a wide range of applications. The P.Trace industrial pressure transducer from M-P Sensors is an ultra-compact, stainless steel transducer that has the unique ability to measure liquid, gaseous or viscous fluids from…

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its PLUS+1 Autonomous Control Library (ACL) 3.2 software for off-highway machinery. PLUS+1 ACL 3.2 consists of new and updated blocks that enhance machine self-guidance capabilities through improved obstacle and hazard detection and environmental landmark identification. Danfoss PLUS+1 ACL software comprises preprogrammed and pretested software blocks covering areas […]

The typical piping installed in industrial plants and shops is made of steel, and as a result may be subject to rusting and contamination. Fig. 1 and 2 show what was found at a heavy industrial plant with the air compressors taking in polluted air. Rusting and contamination in compressed air system piping can lead […]

Danfoss Power Solutions launched its Editron EM-PMI540B electric motor. Based on synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology, the EM-PMI540B functions as both a motor and a generator. Designed for electric or hybrid drivetrains in demanding applications, such as off-highway machinery and marine vessels, it offers high efficiency, non-stop continuous power, and a high operational altitude. […]

Festo has expanded its vacuum generation solutions to include for the first time a multistage generator and a multistage cartridge. These new vacuum components offer exceptional performance on porous materials, such as paper and corrugated board. The OVPN multistage vacuum generator and the OASP vacuum generator cartridge are ideal for such applications as overhead palletizing, […]

Forestry has a bad rap for devastating ecosystems now lined with dusty stumps where lush foliage and wildlife used to exist. The imagery is saddening and requires an examination of conscience and behavior. Through a different lens, however, the forestry industry can be seen as an ally against future deforestation. Companies that want to make…

Norway has a long tradition of catching and processing fish. The country ranks second in the world for exports behind China. To ensure the high quality of their freshly caught products, Norwegians pay particular attention to an unbroken cold chain. One company that contributes to a high level of food safety is Atlantic Styro. Based […]

Festo introduced the new VTUX flagship valve terminal, which can serve as I/O, remote I/O, and decentralized I/O. These compact and rugged IP65/67-rated terminals can be located anywhere on a machine that boosts operational performance and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation productivity. VTUX modularity results in less inventory and lower overhead costs. VTUX is both […]

Normally when measuring the pressure gradient of a compressed air system in an industrial site, the pressure at the compressor discharge is the highest of all locations. Once the compressed air travels through piping, filters, air dryers, and other components — each causing restriction to flow — the pressure at the far end of the […]