Hydraulic & Mechanical MRO articles from March 2004

Hydraulic & Mechanical MRO archives from March 2004

How's your boss treating you?(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... Recently, a colleague reminded me of the classic X-Y theory of managing, as first described by Douglas McGregor in his 1960 book, The Human Side Of Enterprise. McGregor claimed there are two types of managers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Sealed in a day.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... A cost-effective alternative to low-quantity production or rapid prototypes, Simrit Xpress from Simrit, a div. of Freudenberg-NOK, Plymouth, Mich., uses a CNC milling machine integrated with computer software to produce custom seals in as...

Tribology conference.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The Tribology Div. of ASME International and The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, in association with the International Tribology Council, bring you The World Tribology Congress III. The Congress runs Sept. 12-16, 2005, at the...

When gears go bad.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The American Gear Manufacturers Association presents the 13th Annual Gear Failure Analysis Seminar on June 7-8 and Sept. 13-14 at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont. The seminar examines various types of gear failure, such as...

Bearing basics.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The American Bearing Manufacturers Association offers a course called Advance Concepts of Bearing Technology on June 7-11 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, Penn State University, State College, Pa. Who should take this course?...

Neat and easy lubricant testing.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... If engine and hydraulic oil in mobile equipment degrades, engines can fail. But prematurely changing these lubricants wastes money. To make extracting and analyzing lubricant for viscosity and contaminants, as well as periodic testing, easier,...

Company news.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... Houston-based Spir Star Ltd., a manufacturer of high-pressure hose to 50,000 psi, announces that Red-L Distributors Ltd. in Edmonton, Canada, is an authorized distributor and assembly center for the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and...

EASA goes to Washington.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association will hold its 2004 Annual Convention and Exposition June 20-23 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The convention's theme is "Teaming for Success." The business and technical...

Fuel filter/water separator.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The P Series diesel fuel conditioning module comes in three sizes, all of which feature 3/8-in. NPT fuel ports. The modular fuel filter/water separator incorporates low-pressure fuel system components in one package. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Versatile filter cart.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... A multipurpose filter cart has two shelves and two lockable drawers. Standard carts have a 1-hp motor, 5-gpm pump, water removal prefilter, 3-[micro]m absolute secondary filter, and two 7-ft transfer hoses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Y2K...

Bearing grease consistency.(MRO Info)
March 1, 2004... The consistency of oil is measured, of course, as viscosity. The consistency of bearing grease, however, is measured in penetration levels. Penetration is the depth, in tenths of a mm, to which a standard cone sinks into the grease under...

Best practices help hoses live longer.(Mobile Equipment)
March 1, 2004... You can make a satisfactory design better by making it more reliable and easier to maintain--and without spending a lot of money. How? By following simple tips and recommendations offered by manufacturers. These fundamentals concern bending,...

Use tensioners for smooth operation, long life: belt and chain tensioners play an important role in allowing drives to transmit full torque even if the drive has seen better days.(Mechanical)
March 1, 2004... The amount of tension in a chain or belt drive can mean the difference between a successful drive application and one that experiences frequent trouble. For this reason, drive tensioners should be selected and applied carefully. [FIGURE 1...

Think with your head, not with your hands! Part 1.(Hydraulics)
March 1, 2004... Two key practices maximize equipment uptime in a production environment: proper maintenance and effective troubleshooting. Knowledge of the correct way to maintain a hydraulic system is readily available from a number of sources and is a...

Regular checkups keep systems healthy.(Lubes & Fluids)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Contamination control involves preventing contaminants from entering a hydraulic system and placing filters in strategic locations throughout the system to trap any contaminants that do find their way into the fluid. But for critical equipment,...

Proportional pressure relief valves.(Hydraulic Valves)
March 1, 2004... Two-stage pressure relief valves can control pressure setting in proportion to an applied electrical input (up to a pressure limit that is manually adjustable and lockable). An integral amplifier lets pressure be controlled from a low power...

Check valves.(Hydraulic Valves)
March 1, 2004... Check valves come in sizes from 1/8 to 2 in. and feature operating pressures from 0 to 10,000 psig with zero leakage. Connections are available for gases and liquids. Standard materials include aluminum, brass, carbon steel, and stainless steel...

Pilot-operated directional valves.(Hydraulic Valves)
March 1, 2004... PE Series directional valves are spring-centered with a symmetrical spool, which provides both meter-in and meter-out control. Models are available for flow rates up to 45 gpm and pressures to 5,000 psi. The valves come in a variety of two- and...

Bidirectional poppet valves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Two-way, bidirectional poppet valves have minimal internal leakage in either direction. They are suitable for pilot applications needing flows to 1 liter/min. The S215 valves are designed for working pressures to 210 bar. Twelve and 24-Vdc and...

Slip-in, threaded check valves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... ICS check valves slip-in type and ICT check valves SAE threaded offer nominal sizes from 02 to 48 with cracking pressures from 3 to 90 psi. The valves feature all steel construction with hardened, lapped discs and seats for positive fluid shut...

Flexible disc couplings.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Ring-flex flexible disc couplings come in single, double, and closed-coupled flexing designs for torques to 500,00 lb-ft and shafts to 11 in. in diameter. No lubrication is required. The couplings are available in four, six, and eight-bolt...

Constant level oiler.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Opto-Matic closed system oiler is designed for equipment in which a constant level in an oil sump must be maintained. An adjustable collar lets the oil level be externally adjusted. A 1/8-in. NPT port is provided for vent line back to the...

Fluid flow indicator.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Site-Rite flow indicator combines the reliability and precision of an electric indicator with the simplicity of a flow sight. Fluid flow can be checked at a glance via a green LED light. The indicator can be used for any lubrication line...

Spring-rewind hose reels.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... N700 spring-rewind hose reels have a non-sparking separate ratchet assembly that makes the operation safer and offers better access to the pawl and pin. A sealed arbor provides protection in dirty environments and simplifies maintenance. The...

Torque limiters.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... H-TLC torque limiters have consistent and repeatable disengagement features that will trigger alarms or automatic system shutdown the moment overload conditions occur. They work in wide temperature ranges and are a good alternative to...

High-pressure hose.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The 791TC extreme hose targets high-pressure applications with minimal space. It has a constant working pressure of 6,000 psi in all sizes: 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2-in. ID. The hose meets or exceeds SAE 100R15 and ISO 3862-1 Type R15...

Level, temp controls.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Nivotemp 6 Series of level and temperature controls features the easyjust system, which provides flexible setting of level contacts in fluid power packs and is based on a specially configured print board with gold-plated leads. Up to four...

Digital gauge.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The Ashcroft digital industrial gauge can be used for any combination of local indication, 4 to 20-mA signal and switching. It can be specified in three ways: 4 to 20-mA with adjustable turndown, line powered (12 to 36 Vdc), and one or two SPDT...

Hose sleeves.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Protective hose sleeves made of a woven textile protect operators and the environment from hydraulic leaks and spills, in addition to extending hose life. The sleeves have an abrasion resistance life of more than 50,000 cycles. In addition,...

Handheld particle counter.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... A handheld particle counter offers 0.2-[micro]m sensitivity and displays six channels of particle, temperature, and relative humidity data in cumulative or differential mode. The Handheld 2016 can be used as a mobile particle monitor or as part...

Hydraulic oils.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Molykote hydraulic oils are blends of synthetic polyalpha olefin and chemically engineered mineral oils well suited to high-moisture environments. A proprietary formulation is designed to lower maintenance costs with longer oil-drain intervals,...

Reservoir breathers.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... The ABP Series of reservoir breathers combines high-temperature plastics with an effective baffle and filter design. Available in 40-[micro]m filtration, up to 20-cfm flow ratings, and four NPT sizes: 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 in. [ILLUSTRATION...

Air and gas flow meters.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... EZ-View variable area flow meters are available to measure air and other compressed gases, in addition to oil and water. Made of high-impact polysulfone plastic, the flow meters contain a minimum number of moving parts. Features include [+ or...

Safe hydraulic maintenance.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... Brochure covers comprehensive turnkey safety and environmental package for hydraulic system designers and users, which provides: safe stored energy, de-energization, and verification; safe bleeding of air from components and systems; safe...

Belt maintenance.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... Forty-eight-page, 12-section updated Belt Drive Preventive Maintenance & Safety manual provides recommendations for safe work practices and tips on selection and care of synchronous belt-drive systems--as well as suggestions on topics that...

Taper bushing system.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... Ring-lok is backlash-free, keyless taper bushing system, and works anywhere traditional taper bushing systems have been used. Manufactured for optimum job performance. Company specializes in power transmission components, and is in its 30th...

Mechanical products guide.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... A foldout brochure features V-belt drives, synchronous belt drives, flexible couplings, disc couplings, gear couplings, HSV and HSV-A drives. Specifications are provided for motion control drives and stationary control drives. ...

Belt and chain tensioners.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... New catalog contains expanded product specifications, dimensions, and application information for Efson self-adjusting rotary and linear belt and chain tensioners. Both the rotary and linear models are easily adjusted with a single mounting...

Specifying guide.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... "Specify With Confidence" brochure discusses stock products; modified and custom products; electrical and mechanical design capabilities; applications solutions; electronic and cyber tools. Designed for consulting, specifying, plant, and...

Shaft coupling CD-ROM.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... Eleven categories of shaft-to-shaft power transmission couplings are shown on searchable CD, along with engineering data for easy comparison, an illustrated tutorial on shaft misalignment, and formulas and equations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Digital pressure test systems.(MediaMart)
March 1, 2004... Twelve-page brochure details family of handheld digital pressure test devices that includes: SPG DIGI basic digital pressure gauge to measure working and min/max pressure; Model PPC04--with two separate inputs--to measure pressure, peak...