Pressure Effects on Seal Performance
Standard shaft seals or rotary shaft seals are typically found in low-speed or low-pressure environments. As the speed of the shaft increases, the maximum …
In Memoriam
Raymond F. Hanley, CFPE/AI – Emeritus Raymond F. Hanley, a tremendous advocate of the IFPS and fluid power industry, passed away near his home in …
Troubleshooting: Science or Black Art?
The increasing complexity of today’s hydraulic equipment means there is a lot to know about proactive maintenance to achieve optimum reliability. It’s my …
Shorter Stroke Lengths Make LVDT Linear-Position Sensors Ideal for Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
By Michael Marciante, Applications Engineer, Macro Sensors The development of computerized layer winding and improved microprocessing has considerably reduced …
Solving Cross Talk Between Sensors
By H.G. Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group When LVDT signal cables are bundled together or laid close to each other in a wire trough, even for short …
Hoists Facilitate Crane Repairs on Offshore Platform
When the diesel engine of a deck crane failed, it caused major handling problems for an offshore platform operating in the Dutch sector of the southern North …
Safety Catchers
The Sitema safety catchers from Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. (AME), Rockford, Ill., stop and lock a dropping platen via a wedge mechanism located on …
Eaton Products Drive the Pro Power Motorsports Team
Hydraulic, Electrical, and Vehicle Groups Help Build a Competitive Car Eaton launched its sponsored National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Power Motorsports …
Stay on Track: High-Efficiency Traction Control for Compact Vehicles
Especially on wet or contaminated ground, there is a risk of traction loss for mobile working machines. When attempting to increase driving safety under …
Offshore Technology Conference 2015
May 4-7, 2015 • Houston, TX • NRG Park Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange …
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