Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from August 2006

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from August 2006

Efficient use of compressed air makes sense and cents.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
August 1, 2006... Electric motors consume most of the electricity used in manufacturing plants. Compressed air systems consume a significant portion as well. Surprisingly, compressed air is not typically viewed as a cost of production. However, the generation of...

Air valves ensure safe fuel transfers.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
August 1, 2006... We've all seen the unfortunate results on the evening news when fire engulfs a tanker truck or refueling station. While there are safety regulations in place, anything that can be done to make fuel transfer more hazard-free is always a welcome...

Ready for some e-learning?(Editor's Page)
August 1, 2006... Only a handful of people I've met in the fluid power industry had the luxury of receiving a formal education in fluid power. These select few received a degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering or California Polytechnic State University...

New cat tool carrier follows the trends.(Ideas & Applications)
August 1, 2006... Caterpillar's new IT38G tool carrier, looks like an articulated wheel loader. However, it's designed to use any of several general-purpose or specialized tools. So using it simply as a wheel loader would be like using your microwave oven to...

LSHT motor tests show impressive performance.(Ideas & Applications)
August 1, 2006... The latest tests of a recent invention, the Sanderson rocker-arm mechanism (SRAM), Figure 1, show advantages for this method of converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion. The low frictional losses of the SRAM pay off in high torque and...

Simulating the simulators.(Ideas & Applications)
August 1, 2006... Simulators have gone mainstream in the past decade. Go to your nearest zoo, county fair, amusement park, or even shopping mall, and you may encounter the newest generation of motion simulators. Flight simulators, too, have come a long...

Hydraulic fluid: pay now or pay later: choosing the optimum fluid for an application can minimize operating problems and save money.(MRO FLUID FUNADAMENTALS)
August 1, 2006... Whether they're used in mobile or stationary equipment, hydraulic fluids give new meaning to the term multitasking. Hydraulic fluids must transmit power as fluid energy, lubricate components, cool the system by transferring heat, offer little...

Hybrids make a move to the plant floor: machine tools are taking a new look at hydraulics to help green up their industry.(FLUID POWER IN ACTION)
August 1, 2006... In the 1990s, Japan passed legislation challenging its industry to reduce energy consumption--or face stiff tax penalties. Companies had to reduce energy consumption by a specified amount each year for a certain period of time. To meet these...

Mobile valves do double duty: modular load-sensing valves control flow and pressure, permitting simpler, more-versatile hydraulics.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
August 1, 2006... It's no secret that mobile equipment manufacturers want hydraulic controls that simplify designs, yet are versatile enough to handle a wide range of applications. Modular load-sensing valves fit this bill and are an increasingly popular...

Identifying errors in motion-control servoloops.(Motion Control)
August 1, 2006... Eventually, any motion control system must achieve and maintain a programmed, specified position. The positional servomechanism aids in achieving that end. An actuator under load in a typical hydraulic application is equipped with a...

Hydraulic, filtration components.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Interactive CD features hydraulic components and accessories organized into six categories: clamps, tube, and hose; test couplings, adapters, and hoses; diagtronics gauges, testers, and monitoring systems; pressure, off-line, and return line...

Pumps, motors, valves.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Folder has inserts describing repair and testing capabilities for all brands of pumps, motors, and valves. Data sheets describe repair, remanufacturing, and new and replacement sales services for pumps and valves; main control valves for...

Gearbox tools, accessories.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Brochure discusses OilMiser fluid handling products, including gearbox breathers and accessories, gearbox service points, and sampling tubes. All breathers have two separate internal passages--90[degrees] for lubricating oil and vertical airway...

Belt drives, bearings.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Belt Drives and Bearings Reference Guide is a pocket-sized manual with information on belts, sheaves, and bearings. Specific air handling requirements are outlined along with Browning brand sheave and belt designs. Short center distance and...

Filtration components, accessories.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Brochure discusses dynamic filter efficiency testing with charts, photos, and specifications of Hy-Pro and other contamination control products. Products include high-performance filter elements, medium and high-pressure filter assemblies,...

Contamination control products.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Twenty-four page catalog features disposable, steel, and tank breathers, as well as specialty and oil handling products. Technical information--life extension charts, glossary, and air flow charts--is included. Each section offers a detailed...

Oil analysis systems.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Data sheet gives photographic overview of oil analysis services to combat hydraulic equipment failure. Company says research has shown that at least 70% of failures were due to contamination from particle (dirt/wear metals) and water. Test...

Lubrication equipment.(MRO MEDIA MART)
August 1, 2006... Brochure highlights single-point lubrication systems and discusses value of systems, how they work, and where they are used. Product photos, engineered drawings, and charts accompany general description of each product and its specifications,...

Motor repair training available.(MRO NEWS)
August 1, 2006... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association will hold a Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors seminar in Denver. October 6 and 7. The seminar addresses basic mechanical aspects of motor repair, including basic materials and...

Motion Industries acquires Lewis Supply Co.(MRO NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Motion Industries Inc., Birmingham, Ala., a distributor of industrial MRO replacement parts, acquired the Lewis Supply Co., Memphis, Tenn., on July 1. Lewis Supply's general mill supply product offering includes casters, cutting tools,...

Wooster hydrostatics and fluid power solutions create partnership.(MRO NEWS)
August 1, 2006... A joint effort between Wooster Hydrostatics, Wooster, Ohio, and Fluid Power Solutions, Hilliard, Ohio, brings together field service and sales and remanufacturing of pumps, motors, and hydraulic power units. The partnership expands the...

Tube benders.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Tube benders with adjustable handles easily bend copper, aluminum, steel, and stainless steel medium-to-light wall tubing up to 180[degrees]. They are available in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 in. sizes and are vice mountable. Tube rollers in the pressure...

Corrosion inhibitor.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Cosmoline PTC is a water-based coating that inhibits rust and corrosion on pipes and tubing and improves their ability to resist general or uniform corrosion and localized pitting corrosion. It is formulated with organic materials that resist...

Do-it-yourself compressed air audit.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Air Demand Analysis program is a complete compressed air system audit that uses state-of-the-art data loggers and precision sensors to create a detailed air usage profile for a facility. It monitors and charts air flow, power consumption,...

Plastic bucket pumps.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Series 7149-4P plastic bucket pumps dispense hydraulic fluid for system replenishment. Molded plastic construction prevents rusting, peeling, or fading. They are lighter and easier to carry than steel containers and accommodate up to 5 gal of...

Air-driven power units.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Portable Power Pack Systems produce outlet pressure to 30,000 psi from 100 psi shop air pressure for mobile hydraulic applications. Air driven, stainless-steel systems are compact--12 x 16 x 20 in. high--lightweight, and require no electrical...

Hose reels.(MRO PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Ultra- and supreme-duty hose reels feature Safety-Reel design, which reduces retraction speed by 80% and prevents dispensing nozzles or air tools from whipping toward the reel. Ultra-duty reels are available for 3/8 and 1/2 in. ID hose in 25-,...

IFPE 2008 issues call for papers.(Industry News)
August 1, 2006... The IFPE 2008 Technical Conference will include a new Electronic Controls Symposium to complement its Technology and Design Program, which focuses on all aspects of power transmission and motion control. The conference has issued a call for...

Exporter award goes to Peter Paul.(Industry News)
August 1, 2006... Peter Paul Electronics Co., New Britain, Conn., received the Small Business Exporter of the Year award from the Small Business Administration. The maker of coils and solenoid valves operates sales channels in more than 60 countries...

FPDA hosts annual meeting.(Industry News)
August 1, 2006... "Innovation in Motion," the 2006 fall meeting of the Fluid Power Distributors Association, will be held November 2 to 5 at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The meeting will discuss the value and importance of growth through...

Participate in fluid power standard development.(Industry News)
August 1, 2006... Standards form an integral part of technical communication between manufacturers and consumers of fluid power components and systems. If you want to help shape these standards--at industry, national, and international levels--and ensure they...

Hydraulic slasher slices timber.(25 years ago ... from the August 1981 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
August 1, 2006... Siiro Equipment Inc., Angora, Minn., powers the saw blade on its timber slasher trailer with a Volvo F11-110 hydraulic motor working from a diesel engine-driven unit. A loader grapple drops trimmed tree stems onto the saw bunk. Then the...

Pilot check times accumulator action on spike pulling machine.(50 years ago ... from the August 1956 issue of Applied Hydraulics the original title of H&P)
August 1, 2006... Several good circuit ideas are a part of the redesign of a machine used to pull spikes from rail ties. This machine moves along railroad tracks pulling out a spike about every 3 sec. Fast action of a 6-in. pulling stroke makes the job a natural...

Pneumatic swing cylinder clamps.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Pneumatic cylinder clamps feature enhanced sensing capabilities for precise control and monitoring of clamping position. They exert force from 20 to 160 lb. The 90[degrees] quick swing-and-clamp reduces cycle time through easy load and unload...

Linear position sensors.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Magnetostrictive linear position sensors for extreme shock and vibration environments are more durable than older models. They offer high electromagnetic interference immunity and environmental ingress protection and operate continuously at...

Local indication transducer.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Xmitr combines a pressure gauge with transducer to create a single, dual-function instrument. It features 4-20 mA and voltage outputs, CE ratings, and 1% BFSL accuracy with electronic temperature compensation from -20 to 85[degrees] C. Pressure...

Plastic netting.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Polynet provides protection against damage to exterior surfaces of machined, polished, plated, coated, and threaded areas. It does not retain moisture and is easy to apply and remove. It is available by the roll or cut to size in low-density...

Air valves.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Heavy-duty Multimach directional control valves offer sturdy mechanics and protection against external agents. Each valve is enclosed in reinforced technopolymer protective shell that absorbs shock and prevents dirt infiltration. They come with...

Air exhaust mufflers.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... SMM series metal pneumatic exhaust mufflers reduce noise while offering high air flows. They are available in 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 in. sizes. Housings are made from cast aluminum. Replacement porous plastic elements separate easily, allowing...

Mini cartridge air valve.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Cartridge needle valve is 15/16 in. installed and offers precise flow adjustment with 56 threads/in. It incorporates into manifolds for smaller envelope, reduced assembly time, and fewer parts. Maximum inlet pressure is 300 psig. It controls...

Miniature piloting solenoid valve.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Miniature 3-way high flow piloting solenoid valve reduces space and weight while improving reliability and performance. It is available in a single coil configuration, weighs 4 oz and uses 7.8 W at 28 Vdc. It is rated for minimum flow of 4 gpm...

Compressed air condensate drain valves.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... EDV-2006 Terminator solenoid drain valves reliably remove condensate from air systems, such as filters, dryers, drop legs, receiver tanks, separators, and aftercoolers. They have adjustable open and cycle times, an integrated Y strainer, and...

Portable hydraulic multimeter.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... DHM403 hydraulic multimeter accurately measures six parameters simultaneously and displays them digitally on one screen. It shows flow, present and peak pressure, and temperature, as well as calculates hydraulic power and measures the pump's...

Digital pressure gauges.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... DPGA and DPGW digital pressure gauges feature up to 11 selectable engineering units that are easily retrievable by pushbutton. They have no moving parts and a 1% full-scale accuracy sensor. They are battery-powered with 20-min auto shut-off,...

Reaction torque sensors.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Series 2300 and 2500 strain-gauge reaction torque sensors measure brake torque, bearing friction, and pump or motor torque. They feature high torsional stiffness, flange mounting, and are available in fullscale capacities from 5000 to 500,000...

Industrial rod ends.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... VibraLink rod ends provide flexibility and extra vibration dampening. Ball and body are made of low carbon steel and are zinc-plated for extended corrosion resistance. Ball is case-hardened for extended wear and is swaged precisely to allow...

Filter-plug combination.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... FilterPlug incorporates a 40 m inline filter into an air connector for at-the-tool filtration. It lessens contamination, reduces wear, and extends life. It is used on 1/4 or 3/8 in. female-NPT-inlet air tools for industrial, Aro and automotive...

Proportional cartridge valves.(Useful Products)
August 1, 2006... Two-and three-way proportional cartridge valves mount in electrohydraulic manifold blocks to provide flow and pressure controls according to electronic reference signals. They are available in sizes 16 to 80 and withstand vibration and...

Reservoir accumulators.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... SD-5P Seal'N'Dry converts systems from open to closed and prevents ingression contaminants from entering oil reservoir, including water vapor, dust, dirt, microbes, pollen, airborne chemicals, and sub-micron particles. It has a 10 in. diameter...

Sight gauges.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... HSG-77-5-EL series of Elesa electric sight/level gauges generates an electric signal when oil level drops to a minimum. It also has a visual reading. Transparent polyamide technopolymer design tolerates shock, solvents, oils with additives,...

Magnetic suction strainers.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Magnetic suction strainers offer dual protection to pump inlet without risk of cavitation. They are available in sizes from 1 to 3 in. with standard 30 mesh screen (560 [micro]m). Ceramic magnets parallel to mesh attract and protect against...

Filler breather cap.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Nylon plastic filler/breather cap interchanges directly with existing die-cast aluminum filler/breather caps. It works with pressure and vacuum applications and features a glass-filled nylon construction and built-in standard lock tab. It is...

Disposable desiccant breathers.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Desiccant breathers prevent water and contaminants from entering fluid reservoirs as differential pressures occur through thermal expansion and contraction of fluid or during filling and emptying. Polyester media removes solid particulate...

Magnetic filters.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Tank Trappers maintain clean oil with use of a ceramic magnet and two discshaped pole pieces, which allow oil to flow around and come in direct contact with magnets to remove ferrous particles. Standard and heavy-duty models have 25/64 and 5/8...

Air breather tester.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Air Breather Check test system measures air breather effectiveness. It activates when vacuum equivalent of 15 in. water is reached. Visual indication shows activation. It resets by push-button and can be reused several times. It includes an...

Reservoir breather.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... T.R.A.P. (Thermally Reactive Advanced Protection) Breather provides fast-acting protection against airborne moisture and particulate contamination. It stops particles as small as 3 [micro]m at 97% efficiency. Moisture cannot enter reservoir and...

Liquid level gauges.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Liquid level gauges guard against low oil levels and monitor tank contents for level, clarity, and temperature. They come in many materials--nylon for pressures to 125 psi and temperatures to 205[degrees]F; milled aluminum for pressures to 175...

Off-line filtration.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... USP filter series (USP 20, 41, 81, 161, and 320) is a stationary filter unit with plate exchanger that features a gear pump driven by an electric motor. Pump volume ranges from 22.7 to 284 lpm. Motor power ranges from 0.37 to 5.5 kW. Filtration...

Air breathers.(Product: Spotlight on Reservoir Accessories)
August 1, 2006... Lightweight breathers keep tanks, reservoirs, and systems clean by using standard 48 [micro]m nylon screen with optional porous materials in 35, 70, and 250 [micro]m. Male and female threads are offered in 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in....