Fluid Power Journal

Torque Division & Speed Synchronization Using 1:1 Counterbalances

By Tim Hodge, OEM Account Manager and Steve Weber, PhD, CFPS, Regional Application Specialist, Sun Hydraulics, A Helios Technologies Company In the unique …

Small Burrs Create Significant Problems

By Bruno Boutantin, Market & Business Development Director, Extrude Hone Group. Think about “mission critical manifolds” in high productivity, …

Considerations for Using Sensors to Control Cylinders

By Perry Hudson, Market Manager, Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. The use of magnetic or inductive sensing devices to indicate cylinder position is nothing new. These proven …

Understanding Break-Away, Running, & Starting Torque

A motor has a certain amount of mass that must be accelerated to the speed required to do the work. The object being moved also has some mass. The force to …

Hydraulics & Demolition

Improve Efficiency, Safety, and Profitability in High-Reach and Highway/Bridge Demolition By Scott Rolston, President, Stucchi, Inc.. The demolition industry …

Tank Optimization

An Underutilized Way to Improve Hydraulic Equipment Efficiency By Jeremy Crookshanks, Group Product Manager, Hydraulic and Lube, Schroeder Industries. In …

The Crucial Role of Cleaning & Sealing Hydraulic Hoses & Tubes

By Lisa Orndorf, Ultra Clean Technologies Corp. It is well-established that approximately 80% of hydraulic system failures can be attributed to contamination. …

New Sealing Technology and Materials for More Efficient and Sustainable Heavy-Duty Equipment

By Andrew Iddeson, Global Technical Director, Hallite Seals and Chuck White, Global Product Development Manager, Hallite Seals There is an ever-growing demand, …

Sizing an Air Motor

Although electric motors are very commonly found in many varied applications, and hydraulic motors are well known for their high power density, air motors fill …

Beyond Viscosity

  Balancing Performance in Modern Hydraulic Fluid Formulations Viscosity is not the only important factor to consider when either formulating or choosing …

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