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Understanding the Function of Valves
Unloading valves (Fig. 1.45): When fixed displacement pumps are used in accumulator or high-low circuits, unloading valves are used to minimize the power …
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 …
Smart Servo Pump Improves Performance
By Pasquale Manfreda, Atos Group, ServoPumps Project Manager and Hoyt Kohl, Atos North America, Engineering Director. In the application of hot chamber die …
Unlocking the Potential of Hydraulic Flanges
A Comprehensive Guide to Specifications & Options Empowering Industry Professionals with In-Depth Insights on Hydraulic Flange Standards and Selection By …
Transform Production With Fluid Power and Robotics
High-performance fluid power components can help improve efficiency and quality, reduce waste and energy consumption, as well as increase safety. By Sumit …
Calculating Intensifier Ratio for Given Pressure and Flow
Intensifiers boost pressure by pumping hydraulic fluid with a larger bore piston into a smaller bore cylinder to extend the rod. The intensifier can be powered …
Plastic Performance Q&A
Tom Zozokos, Product Line Director for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, answers questions about high-performance plastics and their applications for fluid power. …
Mind Your p’s and Q’s
By Dan Helgerson, CFPS, CFPAI, CFPSD. I have a question: What is the relationship between pressure and flow? Now, some of you may be wondering why I would even …
The Value of Fine Fiber Filtration Media
By Samuel Kaye, Donaldson Company. In nearly every industry that uses heavy machinery, efficiency is king. Whether you’re talking about man-hours, fuel …
Monitoring Hydraulic Pump Case Drain: Yes or No
By Steve Thorpe, Distribution Sales Manager, Webtec. When the lifetimes of machine components are well-established and can be predicted reasonably accurately, …
Shredders Boast a Sharper Edge With Hydraulic Drives
WEIMA chooses Hägglunds Hydraulic Drive Solutions for sustainable shredding, paving the way for intelligent, autonomous systems. By Jonas Hägglund, Business …
Attaching Clamps for Proper Assembly
Low-pressure hose assemblies require properly placing the clamps so that they will seal and retain the fitting. The clamp position “A” dimension is very …
Unlocking Versatility: Pneumatic Grippers Revolutionize Electric Robots With Cost-Effective Precision
By John Proegler, PHD, Inc. Combining a pneumatic power source for grippers on the end of electric robots provides the best of both technologies. In many …
The Psychology of Cylinder Selection
By Bill Tyler, National Sales & Marketing Manager, and Chadwick Conte, Product Lifecycle Manager, Peninsular Cylinders. Selecting the right cylinder for a …
Pneumatic Automation Solves A Difficult Production Issue in the Poultry Industry
The Ace Specialties chicken breast deboner mimics hand trimming for low waste and high output by Steve Sterling. Among all the choices U.S. shoppers have in …
The Industrial Internet of Things Changing the Face of Manufacturing 4.0 Ever
By Marlon Schwank, Industry 4.0 Expert, Industrial Systems Division Europe. In 1712 Thomas Newcomen invented the first effective steam engine to pump water …
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