Mobile Hydraulic Tips

Operator comfort and ergonomics are significant considerations in mobile machine design. Sure Grip Controls, a Bailey International company, has launched new armrests for heavy equipment that are fully customizable, including cushion materials and colors and integrating various components such as joysticks, LEDs, and push buttons. Features include: Can be fully sealed up to IP69K Rated […]

Compactness is crucial for many equipment applications, with machine builders aiming for smaller parts that maintain high power. Finnish hydraulic motor manufacturer Black Bruin launched its new X-series for such applications, including recycling, marine and offshore, construction, mining, and material handling. With its patent-pending design, the company aims to enhance the performance, durability, serviceability, and […]

An LR 1750/2 hydraulic crawler crane lifted the Endeavor space shuttle orbiter into launch position at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Preserving humanity’s accomplishments keeps a record of our existence and our exploration of the vast unknown. The Endeavor space shuttle orbiter, which flew 25 missions from 1992 to 2011, was one such […]

As professionals rev up for MinExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas, here’s a look at some mining innovations released since the last gathering. Electrified vehicles, battery storage, and autonomous technology are top of mind across the mining industry, as all companies strive for net-zero targets and more sustainable operations. One glaring challenge is providing fast charging […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Comparing electrical with hydraulics is one of my favorite topics to write about. When you study both fields, you quickly realize how much the concepts, mathematics and symbology coincide. However, not all readers share my same enthusiasm for the analogy. Many years ago, one LinkedIn member commented that I was […]

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 […]

Zero-Max takes pride in responding to customer needs through innovative products and exceptional service. Its first product was a unique mechanical variable speed drive that solved application challenges in varied industries, and many of these drives are still in use 75 years later. With the drive’s successful entry into many different industrial markets, Zero-Max capitalized […]

Purdue University welcomes engineers and fluid power professionals to the 2024 International Maha Fluid Power Conference, held September 3-5, 2024, at the Stewart Center. The conference will include technical presentations, keynote lectures, and social events for attendees to network, exchange ideas, and discuss recent research trends in fluid power and motion control technologies. For the […]

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 […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its DVG family of hydraulic valves, a new line of open-center directional control valves for mobile machinery. Currently available in North, Central, and South America, the valve group brings a new level of quality and performance as well as rapid and reliable delivery to a competitive market. […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the global launch of its portfolio of high-performance hydraulic remote controls. Designed to withstand extreme and harsh environments, the Danfoss DHRC line increases machine productivity through superior controllability and operator comfort, plus customizable, robust designs offering high reliability. Danfoss’ hydraulic remote control range includes the DHRCJ joystick, DHRCP foot pedal, […]

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 […]

Once again, the NFPA successfully completed its annual Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge to help university students gain real-world experience solving fluid power problems. The competition combines human-powered vehicles and fluid power — two technology platforms that are not generally associated with one another. Teams design and build their own fluid power vehicles and then compete […]

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 […]

The Board of Directors of the Argo-Hytos Group AG has appointed Dr. Marcus Fischer as the new CEO. He succeeds Erich Hofer, who will be leaving the Group after more than 10 years, the last three of which as CEO. Hofer has held the position of CFO since 2017 and CEO since 2021 and will […]

The third iteration of the U.S.-based IvT Expo returns August 21 and 22, to The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. IvT Expo USA continues to grow, as more than 130 exhibitors will display the latest components, materials, systems and technologies in Chicago later this summer. The focus is on next generation off-highway vehicles, […]

Flowcopter has successfully demonstrated its heavy-lift utility uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), the FC100, in outdoor flight trials at the UAS Denmark Test Center at Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Odense. The FC100 was born out of the need for robust, heavy payload uncrewed platforms with greater endurance in markets traditionally requiring helicopters, such as search […]

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its IK1-G pistol grip remote control. Designed for safe, reliable, one-handed remote operation of machine functions, the robust yet compact transmitter features optimized ergonomics, intuitive operation, and high configurability. The Danfoss IK1-G remote control is specifically designed for telescopic, service, and loader cranes, as well as tow […]

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Xianwei (Roy) Chen as the president of its Editron division, effective immediately. Previously vice president, Editron, Chen will join the Power Solutions Leadership Team and report directly to Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He is based at the company’s offices in Hamburg, Germany. Chen will play a key […]

Intermat 2024, the major construction-equipment exhibition taking place this week in France, is hosting around 1,000 manufacturers of mobile machines, tools, accessories, controls and software. One highlight of the show is the Intermat Innovation Awards, which shines the spotlight on exhibitors’ equipment, products and services that contribute to progress in the construction and materials industries. […]

Intermat, the largest construction equipment show in the western hemisphere this year, opened today at Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center. Held every three years, the event is being billed as the Sustainable Construction Solutions and Technology exhibition. “Focusing on the unavoidable issue of low carbon for the construction industry, the 2024 edition aims to constitute […]

At Hannover Messe this week, Bosch Rexroth announced that it has developed a scalable portfolio of servohydraulic drives for compressors in the power range between 10 and 280 kW in partnership with others from the hydrogen industry. Hydrogen produced from renewable energies plays a key role in achieving global climate targets. It is a CO2-free […]

At the halfway point of Sweden’s largest fossil-free job site, productivity and emissions-reduction goals have exceeded expectations. The 100-year-old “Slakthusområdet” area of Stockholm city center, also known as the meat-packing district, is being transformed to provide 3,000 new homes as well as retail and office spaces. As a testbed for innovation and emission-free construction equipment, […]