Carl Dyke will once again be leading five sessions at this year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center. Dyke, a well-respected trainer, consultant and founder of CD Industrial Group, is also a reader favorite as a contributing editor to Fluid Power World. Slated for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 16 […]
Is it better to have a hose that’s measured too short or too long?
If you’re going to mis-measure cutting a hose, what’s the better problem to have: too long or too short? It is probably better to have a hose that is too long as opposed to too short. A hose that is too short tends to put pressure on the connection between the hose and the fittings. […]
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Ritter Technology acquires Fluid Systems Engineering
Ritter Technology, LLC (Ritter), a leading provider and distributor of industrial motion and control products, announced that it has acquired the business of Fluid Systems Engineering located in Clinton Township, MI. This most recent acquisition strengthens Ritter’s commitment to providing engineered hydraulic and pneumatic products to its customer base in the greater Detroit area. Fluid […]
Tribute to host 33rd annual User’s Group Meeting in Cleveland
Tribute Inc. will be holding its annual user’s group meeting, TribNet, June 23-25th at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center. The 33rd user’s group meeting will feature guest speaker Alicia Booker, VP of Manufacturing at Cuyahoga Community College, who will discuss strategies for working with local agencies and educators to develop the partnerships that will […]
Aventics makes a move beyond pneumatics, acquires Vector Horizon Technology
Aventics has announced the acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology LLC (VHtek), based in Bowling Green, Ky. By this acquisition, the pneumatics specialist says it will further strengthen its position in the global commercial vehicles business. The business of VHtek is defined as the management of design, research, development, prototyping of products and applications around the electro-mechanical actuation and […]
Parker adds Smart IO-Link connectivity to its valve portfolio
Parker Hannifin, as part of its global focus on factory automation, has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. Ethernet based protocol independent and vendor neutral, this new module offers plug-and-play valve compatibility for customers currently […]
Why do you need to skive a hydraulic hose?
Skiving a hydraulic hose is really about reliability. The right thing to do is to skive it if you’re using reasonable fittings. It allows the fitting to bite into the braiding rather than simply rest at the top, the cover. If that cover peels back or pulls off, you’re going to have failures. For hydraulic […]
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Mexico announced as Partner Country for 2018 Hannover Messe
At Hannover Messe 2018, Mexico will be honored as the show’s official Partner Country. A formal agreement for Mexico’s Partner Country participation was signed today at this year’s show by representatives of Deutsche Messe and the Mexican government. Industry 4.0, energy and environmental technologies, vocational training, startups and direct foreign investment are among the themes […]
Maria Belén Aranda Colás is chosen as “Engineer Powerwoman” at Hannover Messe
2017 marks the fifth time that Deutsche Messe has presented the coveted Engineer Powerwoman award to a female STEM professional for her initiative, ideas and dedication in promoting innovative technologies in her company or organization. This year’s award winner is Maria Belén Aranda Colás. Aranda was presented with the award, worth 5,000 euros, at the […]
Eaton Hydraulics launches 3D CAD configurator for mill duty cylinders
Eaton continues to expand their huge 3D catalog: the Metric IM Mill Duty Series Cylinders are now available within Eaton’s 3D CAD configurator. Whether on the go or sitting in your office, this user-friendly tool delivers immediate access to 2D & 3D CAD drawings, list pricing, pdf datasheets, application guides & tools, and lead-times for mill […]
Danfoss to exhibit hydraulic, electric solutions at OTC
Danfoss Drives, Danfoss Industrial Automation and Danfoss Power Solutions will exhibit at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, May 1–4. The conference marks the first time multiple Danfoss divisions will exhibit together in North America. With its combined product lineup and available expertise, Danfoss is engineering tomorrow for customers in the marine and oil […]
AEM captures ‘Top Workplace’ honors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has earned a Top Workplace in Southeast Wisconsin award from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The program recognizes businesses and organizations that offer top-notch opportunities, support and flexibility to help employees succeed professionally and personally. Rankings are based solely on employee feedback from surveys conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, an independent research […]
Hannover Messe update, Day 4: Working smarter, digitally
Hannover Messe is one show where you’ll see a lot of new product releases. Here’s a sampling of what we’re seeing: EPLAN Cogineer, an innovative new development to automatically generate schematics, is celebrating its premiere here. SVP of Product Management and Development Dieter Pesch said, “We’ve developed a solution that is easy to use and yet very […]
Curtiss-Wright introduces new CANbus rotary position sensor
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has announced the launch of the NRH27C, a non-contact rotary position sensor which is suitable for use on specialty on- and off-highway vehicles utilizing CANbus communications. Developed by Curtiss-Wright’s legacy brand of Penny & Giles, the NRH27C extends the company’s recently-introduced NRH271 and NRH272 family and shares many similar features and benefits. […]
Webtec offering custom hydraulic valve design service
Any OEM producing mobile machinery for industries such as construction, mining, agriculture or energy, will be familiar with the limitation of having to design hydraulic solutions around standard parts. Most hydraulic valve manufacturers, for example, will typically seek volumes of around 5,000 to 10,000 a year to design a new valve. As a result, many […]
AutomationDirect adds Total Air Preparation (TAP) Units and Ethernet/IP (EIP) modules
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now includes new Total Air Prep (TAP) units and NITRA Ethernet/IP protocol compact modular valve (CMV series) modules. Both TAP units contain an automatic drain air filter with clogged filter indicator, relieving regulator, lockable shut-off valve, pressure gauge and air dump. Electric models also have an adjustable electric soft start […]
NFPA’s economic update webinar
Chris Steele, an economist with ITR Economics, will help listeners gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organization during these uncertain economic conditions. This webinar will provide insights into the latest economic developments and future trends for the U.S. and global economy and their effects on the fluid power industry. The […]
Muncie launches new RS6S-P89M series rear-mount power take-off
Muncie Power Products Inc. has introduced its new RS6S-P89M Series rear-mount power take-off. The RS6S-P89M power take-off features an integral hydraulic mount for structural support of hydraulic pumps up to 60 lb without additional transmission support but has a bending moment limit of 29.5 ft-lb maximum. The RS6S-P89M takes advantage of the full torque capacity […]
William L. Clippard III, Clippard board chair, receives Lifetime Achievement Award
William L. Clippard, (Bill), Chairman of the Board of Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc., recently received the highly prestigious Stillman Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering of The Ohio State University for his commitment to the field of engineering. The Stillman Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award honors retired or emeritus alumni who have distinguished […]
Compressed air delivery via modular interfaces allows thousands of mating cycles
HARTING, Espelkamp, Germany, has announced the development of a new compressed air module at Hannover Messe, which is designed to meet the increased demands on interfaces for flexible production processes – the Han Pneumatic Module Metal. It employs robust, durable high mating cycles contacts made of metal that can be plugged and unplugged at least 10,000 […]
HydraForce to acquire Hydraulic Designers Ltda
HydraForce, Lincolnshire, Ill., continues to expand its global hydraulics manufacturing capabilities with a key acquisition in Brazil. The independent manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds and electro-hydraulic controls recently signed an agreement to acquire its current distributor and global systems integrator, Hydraulic Designers Ltda. This acquisition will give HydraForce a greater presence in the burgeoning […]
Hengli America to open new, larger facility May 1
Hengli America will start operating from its newly acquired 47,000-ft2 facility located in Bolingbrook, Ill. on May 1st. Since 2012, Hengli America Corp., a subsidiary of Hengli Hydraulics’ headquartered in China, has focused on developing customers within the US hydraulics industry. As reported earlier this year, the new facility will allow Hengli to support all products […]
PIRTEK expands South Florida presence with new location in Palm Beach
PIRTEK has expanded its South Florida presence with a new location in Palm Beach. Owner Sam Belin opened PIRTEK Palm Beach earlier this month, staffing it with three technicians and two Mobile Service Vehicles. He plans to add a third vehicle in a few months. PIRTEK is the only franchise of its kind in the […]
Muncie expands its low-speed, high-torque motor line with MH series
Muncie Power Products Inc. has expanded its line of low speed high torque motors with its latest addition – the MH Series. The MH Series low-speed, high-torque motor is available in 16 displacement sizes. Its roller gerotor design reduces sliding friction between the rotor and stator. The roller gerotor design provides smooth performance, high efficiency […]
Noshok unveils new temperature products, improved delivery times
Noshok has announced re-engineered and expanded bimetal thermometer offering with cost reductions of up to 28% and significantly improved delivery times of 5-7 days. The company is also announcing a new battery operated digital temperature indicator, and flanged thermowells. Noshok’s new bimetal thermometers feature an improved design including a highly sensitve bimetallic helix coil which is silicone […]