Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from April 2009

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from April 2009

Clean and green hydraulic fluids: environmentally responsible fluids for offshore applications don't necessarily have to sacrifice performance and reliability.(INDUSTRY FOCUS: MARINE & OFFSHORE)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Continuous lubrication is essential to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently, reliably, and for long periods of time. So high performance of hydraulic fluids are especially important in the offshore...

Hydraulics makes excavator a contortionist.(Ideas & Applications)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Excavators and other off-highway equipment generally make extensive use of hydraulics for multiple functions. Pumps and motors pair up in hydrostatic drives for propulsion; motors and rotary actuators produce...

Make oil and gas applications explosion-proof.(Ideas & Applications)
April 1, 2009... It's pretty much a no-brainer. If equipment will be working in close proximity to oil or gas--or any flammable substance, for that matter--components must be explosion-proof. That's one reason why fluid power is used extensively in oil and gas...

Shell moulding produces high-strength, intricate parts.(Ideas & Applications)
April 1, 2009... The shell moulding process consists of casting molten metal inside shells that contain internal cores. The cores are formed from a variety of sands that have been treated and coated with thermosetting resins. Shell molding offers several...

Don't press your luck: design safe machines.(Ideas & Applications)
April 1, 2009... Presses are probably the earliest application of industrial hydraulics. According to Fluid Power--The Hidden Giant, by John J. Pippenger, P. E., the first known patent for a hydraulic press was granted on April 30, 1795 to Joseph Brahmah. Once...

Hybrid drive from Parker reduces fuel use, emissions.(Industry News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin Corp. continues to refine its hybrid drive technology, which is an advanced hydromechanical series drive system designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and increase productivity in vehicles...

Don Porter, quiet-valve technology pioneer.(Industry News)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don Porter passed away at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson Ariz., on February 25. He was 76. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1957. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Kansas State...

Woodward acquires HR Textron.(Industry News)
April 1, 2009... Woodward Governor Co., Fort Collins, Col., has acquired HR Textron, Santa Clarita, Calif., from Textron Inc. HR Textron will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodward and be integrated into Woodward's Airframe Systems business segment. ...

Mighty, mini pneumatics: pint-sized products pack a powerful punch.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
April 1, 2009... Staff Report [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Good fluid-power design has always balanced system performance with factors such as package size and overall cost. And thanks to advanced materials, engineering software, and sophisticated modeling...

Open-center valves in mobile equipment.(Motion Control)
April 1, 2009... Most of the topics in this column have focused on industrial, or stationary applications. These machines usually feature some form of closed-loop control, which requires continuous feedback of position, pressure or both. Mobile equipment,...

2009 OTC attracts thousands.
April 1, 2009... More than 2400 exhibitors and four days of technical conferences are scheduled for this year's Offshore Technology Conference, May 4-7 at Reliant Park, Houston. Many of these deal extensively in fluid power technology, so we provide a list of...

Exhibitor locator.
April 1, 2009... Exhibitor Locator Company name Booth number ABV S.r.l. 3327 Applied Energy Company LLC 1364 Ausco Inc. 8459 Bardex...

Hydraulic power units.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HKLW high-pressure power unit comes with a single-circuit pump or two pressure outlets. Hydraulic control systems can be created by directly mounting combinations of connection blocks and valve banks onto it. Finned...

Hydraulic hoses.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Powerbraid Plus Slim Hole Rotary hoses provide high resistance to external abuse and pump pulsations. They are rated for 2000 to 2500 or 3000 to 5000 psi depending on size. High-tensile steel wire reinforcement...

Air valves.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... SS250A double diaphragm, 2- and 3- way valves are made from corrosion resistant 316 stainless steel and Viton. They operate in temperatures to 400[degrees]F, speeds to 600 cpm, and pressures to 125 psig (NC) and 60 psig (NO). They offer a short...

Pressure relief insert.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... The 281 Zero Leak pressure relief insert is designed for thermal relief and low-flow hydraulic pressure relief where zero leakage is needed. It weighs 6 g and accommodates flows from a few ml per min for thermal relief to 250 ml/min for low...

High-pressure hose.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... Synflex hose products support offshore oil exploration and production. Line includes Blow-Out-Prevention Bundles (BOP), High-Crush-Resistant, and Control Umbilicals for depths of 10,000 ft and deeper. BOP consists of central hose or hot line...

Explosion-proof valves.(2009 OTC Products)
April 1, 2009... ATEX EEx d II C-rated explosion-proof solenoid valves accommodate many sizes and valve functions. Offerings include Mini-4, NG6, NG10, NG16, and NG25, as well DIN cartridge systems up to size 40. Valve functions include directional control,...

I want to own that last newspaper.(Publisher's Page)
April 1, 2009... There has been a movement in the newspaper business from print editions to online editions. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer printed its final edition and has chosen to shift the entire publication to the web. There is also a rumor that other...

Hydraulic pilot valve.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... SVM540 pilot valve has two foot pedals and system for damping vibrations caused by control levers. Monoblock, aluminium body features top mechanical properties for governing travel functions of both mini and midi-excavators. It may be...

Hydraulic hose, fittings.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... CAST Sp A hose includes SAE 100R1AT and R2AT (standard and high temperature available); SAE 100R16, with multi-spiral capabilities in 4SP and 4SH; and thermoplastic hose range to SAE 100R7 and SAE 100R7TM. Two-piece hose fitting range includes:...

Motion controller.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Multi-axis RMC150 motion controller provides rotary motion and absolute position feedback with a resolver interface module for position or speed control. It can be used when pressure or force control is needed when...

Leak testing system.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... Pro Test system tests pressure without tools and checks for leaks in multiple spots without shutting down equipment. It detects leaking seals in pumps and cylinders, line blockages, faulty valves, clogged filters, and worn pumps and motors....

Pneumatic cylinders.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roundline Plus stainless-steel, round-body pneumatic cylinders are fully interchangeable with other brands. They are rated for pressures to 250 psi and temperatures to 200[degrees] F (standard Nitrile seals) and...

Differential pressure gauge.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GX-100 gauge has a diaphragm sensor to claim zero bypass of particulates, and comes standard with bottom 1/4-in. NPT connections, and a follower pointer for display of differential pressure at peak flow rates....

Pressure sensors.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... High-accuracy pressure sensors for standby power applications operate on 5 Vdc and provide linear amplified output of 0.5 to 4.5 Vdc proportional to pressure. Sensors can be stainless steel, brass, or plated steel. They can be configured with...

Axial-piston pump.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... PVWJ open-loop, axial-piston pump offers stability in low- to medium-horsepower industrial and mobile hydraulic applications. It is available in three frame sizes and ten displacements, ranging from 0.66 to 7.94 [in..sup.3]/rev. It is rated for...

Bimetallic thermostats.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TMD4 bimetallic thermostats offer two threshold points in a single instrument. They control maximum and minimum system temperature. Electric contacts can be either normally open and normally closed. Bronze hexagonal...

Sensor test kits.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M-Series portable test kit for M-series sensors allows on-site evaluation of sensor functionality and identification of problems. Rechargeable battery allows a technician to completely isolate sensor on-site to...

Instrumentation fittings.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... Double ferrule instrumentation-grade tube fittings feature interchangeable nut and ferrule sets, so one manufacturer's nut and ferrule sets can be used within the body of another manufacturer. Sizes range from 1/8 to 2 1/2 in. All components...

Pressure testing devices.(Useful Products)
April 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TestMaster 350 provides speed testing of bottle, cylinder, tank, and other interior threaded devices in high-pressure hydrostatic testing applications to 30,000 psi. Features such as self-seating, piston actuation,...

This one's a real fixer-upper: remanufacturing of fluid power components can save end users time and money, all while providing a green option.(DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
April 1, 2009... Everyone knows the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." But what happens when it is broke? How does business--production, design, and manufacturing--continue, when machinery or one of its critical components, breaks? We live in a time...

On the move with the CCEFP: research projects highlight the power density, compactness, and efficiency of fluid power technology.(TECHNOLOGY UPDATE)
April 1, 2009... Since 2006, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) has been bringing together industry, research, and education to transform fluid power technology. The Center will be undergoing an audit by the National Science Foundation...