Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from December 2001

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from December 2001

Finally. Someone knows what he's talking about. (Editor's Page).
December 1, 2001... Last year I attended a media event with several other editors from the trade press. At lunch, one of our hosts posed the question, "What does all this e-business and e-commerce stuff really mean?" I could've hazarded a guess, but chose to keep...

Hydrostatic shredder chews up brush, spits out mulch. (Ideas & Applications).
December 1, 2001... The 9[1/2]-ft wide horizontal rotor out in front of the FS4000 forestry shredder -- designed and built by Brown Bear Corp., Corning, Iowa -- holds 54 sharpened, heat-treated brush cutters. When the shredder travels across a field with the rotor...

DOM-tubing surface finish adds value. (Ideas & Applications).
December 1, 2001... LTV Copperweld is North America's largest producer of drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) mechanical tubing. The company's plant in Piqua, Ohio, adds a precision-controlled finishing operation to produce special smooth inside diameter (SSID) tubing. SSID...

A primer on coalescing-type oil-removal air filters. (Ideas & Applications).
December 1, 2001... The three major contaminants that influence the quality of compressed air are solid particles, water, and oil. Of these, oil is typically the most difficult to remove. In applications such as pneumatic control systems, where there are many...

Cursor controller and keyboard include lighting. (Ideas & Applications).
December 1, 2001... Designed for limited-space applications that have insufficient illumination, the Arrowmouse standalone cursor controller and the KIA6000-BX miniature keyboard incorporate their own lighting. Both units -- from CTI Electronics, Stratford, Conn....

Wizards optimize loops. (Ideas & Applications).
December 1, 2001... Frequently, the greatest problem in optimizing control loops is getting analysis software connected to the loop. Now, ExperTune offers tools to increase the efficiency of your process. ExperTune's software can fully optimize control loops in...

Displacement sensors for the millennium pump. (Motion Control).
December 1, 2001... There are two purposes for a pump displacement sensor, [H.sub.D] in the figure below. First, it is used in the closed-loop pump displacement control. This enables a control computer to determine a desired swashplate or cam angle, and then use...

Metric fittings. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Line of metric fittings for both hydraulic and pneumatic applications includes BSPP, BSPT, metric bite-type, JIS, Komatsu, and metric face-seal designs. Meets JIG, SAE, and international standards. Available in more than 1300 standard...

Air-amplifier system. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Economical air-driven, miniature air-amplifier system can provide short-term high-flow air or constant flow with reserve -- both at constant regulated output pressures to 200 psi. Requires no electrical power, offering safety and ease of...

DC isolator. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Model JH5080 fully range-able isolated transmitter of-tars wide selection of DC input and output capabilities in 1-in, wide enclosure that mounts on DIN rail. Voltage and current ranges are selected using DIP switches, tuned by trimpots. AC and...

High-tonnage cylinders. (Products).
December 1, 2001... CLSG single-acting and CLRG double-acting hydraulic cylinders have lifting capacities from 55 to 1080 tons at 10,000-psi pressure. Integral stop ring protects against piston blow-out; plunger wiper excludes contamination. Top- or side-mounted...

Hydraulic fluids. (Products).
December 1, 2001... HYDREX hydraulic fluids in five formulations meet needs of virtually any in-plant or mobile hydraulic application. AW (anti-wear) straight grades offer high-performance protection; MV (multi-viscosity) grades perform over wide temperature...

Portable crimper. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Lightweight P20CS portable crimping machine is capable of 137 tons of swaging force, has 54-mm maximum die travel. Accommodates hose fittings up to 1[1/4] in., can be equipped with 11 standard die sets. Crimping diameter is adjusted easily and...

Sealing plugs. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Threaded HI-BAR plugs can seal large passageways in hydraulic manifolds leak-tight. Rated for system pressures to 5000 psi (12,500-psi proof; 25,000-psi burst) and temperatures from -65[degrees] to 2750 F. Pre-assembled plug offers reduced...

Wiring components. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Rugged multifast line of wiring components includes fully molded cordsets, extensions, and receptacles for junction boxes and multi-conductor applications. Quick-disconnect home-run cables and cordsets are available with 12-, 16-, or 19-pin...

Check valves. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Zero-leak, hard-seat check valves -- manufactured by Roetelmann -- perform like soft-seat valves, but cost less. Offer full bores to 2 in., with SAE and NPT threads. Hydraulically dampened poppet and automotive-grade springs withstand unto...

Stainless-steel gages. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Ashcroft Type 3005 stainless-steel commercial gages incorporate company's patented PowerFlex movement, which resists shock, vibration, and pulsation for longer service life. Offered dry, liquid-filled, or field-fillable. Company's True Zero...

Compressor oil. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Sirocco SE Series synthetic-ester, multi-viscosity oil for rotary-screw compressors protects against oxidation, corrosion, foam, and rust. Resists water to prevent oil/water emulsions. Oxidative stability produces service life up to 8000 hours...

Hydraulic actuators. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Specialized line of short-stroke, rectangular hydraulic actuators produce large linear forces in limited space. Output force ranges from 1000 to 4500 lb at 3000-psi inlet pressure. Side-ported, double-acting units have single rod ends....

Piston pump. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Model PVWH 34/45 severe-duty piston pump with load-sensing capability is offered in two displacements, 4.67 and 6.00 [in.sup.3] with operating pressures of 4000 and 3000 psi respectively. Noise level is 80 [dB.sub.A] at full flow and pressure....

Compression fittings. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Compress-Align fittings are pre-assembled; require no flaring, soldering, or other preparation, even with out-of-round tubing. Captive sleeve always is oriented for correct installation -- on copper, brass, aluminum, or thermoplastic tubing....

Pre-swaging unit. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Multihead hydraulic swaging unit makes fitting installation easier by pre-swaging multiple sizes of company's tube fittings. Places no initial strain on body threads and seal surfaces; reduces makeup torque and installation time. Available for...

Brake discs and hubs. (Products).
December 1, 2001... 4800 Series brake disc and hub assemblies offered in five disc diameters: 6[5/16], 8,10,12, and 16 in. Three configurations: machined (with pilot hole and bolt-circle pattern), blank, or as disc-and-hub combination. Disc material is 1010 steel,...

Heat exchangers. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Brazepak heat exchangers are assembled with special brazing process that bonds corrugated 316 stainless-steel plates. Design produces maximum turbulence and high heat transfer from small surface area. Offers high thermal efficiency while...

Liquid-level sensor. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Model ELS-1 150 electro-optic liquid-level sensor is just 1.38-in, long. Stainless steel bodies form 7/8-in. hex for easy installation. Glass prism works in conjunction with infrared LEO and TTL/CMOS-compatible solid-state circuitry at...

Protective caps. (Products).
December 1, 2001... PO Series straight-thread, push-on caps can be removed and reused repeatedly. Flanged top facilitates removal. Material is low-density polyethylene; recessed gate in mold keeps top flat, Range of 16 sizes fits threads from 7/16 through 1[7/8]...

Hose, tube assemblies. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Company's products and services include hose assemblies, custom tube assemblies, tube-end forming, bending and swaging, standard and custom hose fittings, and precision-turned parts. Company manufactures to SAE, JIC, DOT, and U.S. Military...

Air compressors. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Designed to save electrical energy, TS-32 Series tandem air compressors incorporate 2-stage air end that reduces power consumption and extends bearing life. Available in 200- to 600-hp sizes, also features end-to-end design for reduced pressure...

Tube fittings. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Twin sealing system in UltraFlare stainless-steel tube fittings consists of machined PTFE ring that is backed up by metal-on-metal contact. Teflon seal compensates for minor flaws -- such as scratches or weld seams -- as well as assembly...

Economical manifolds. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Designed for easy instaiiation, LC manifolds are slightly smaller than company's standard and high-flow product lines. Can be mounted vertically or horizontally with or without end-mounting flange, using any of three configurations, or in any...

Lockout valves. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Type HE-U in-line, manually operated, 3/2-way spool-type lockout valves provide safe, simple method for interrupting compressed-air supply to pneumatic machinery while service or maintenance is performed. Comply with OSHA Standards under Title...

Polymer bearings. (Products).
December 1, 2001... All-engineered-polymer igubal line of 2-piece rod ends, spherical, and pillow-block spherical bearings is lightweight alternative to metal. Self-lubricating, self-aligning bearing elements are molded in standard inch and metric sizes for easy...

ePLC. (Products).
December 1, 2001... SK1600-RIC embedded programmable logic controller (ePLC) has on-board power supply of 12-V DC at 1 A -- capable of powering photoelectric eyes, limit and proximity switches. Company's Eclipse operator interfaces directly without need for...

Position sensors. (Products).
December 1, 2001... Models BMF 32M and 305M sensors are designed to provide weld-field immunity and spatter resistance for dependable air-cylinder position sensing in automated welding applications. Anodized-aluminum bodies shrug off spatter; solid-state...

Mining equipment shows its muscle, brains: Technically advanced hydraulic systems increase productivity at the mine and in moving the material. (Fluid Power in Action).
December 1, 2001... Mining is an application that practically defines brute force. Whether the pro-underground excavation or quarrying, huge amounts of force are required to move and transport the rock, minerals, and soil. The Caterpillar 5110B (shown at...

The hazy line between servo and proportional valves: Valve technology, both servo and proportional, has evolved with changing demands of industrial designers. Perhaps it's time to toss out the traditional definitions. (Component Review).
December 1, 2001... Thirty years ago, industry was using simple digital directional valves in circuits with relief valves and orifices to control flow and pressure. Servovalves were only considered for the most exacting positioning applications. Proportional...

Fluid power safety in the workplace: Part 4: A worker is fatally injured while tightening a leaking hydraulic connector. (Safety Series).
December 1, 2001... Scenario: Joe, a maintenance worker with no hydraulic training, was fatally injured in an accident at a steel plant. Joe was standing on a stepladder, tightening a leaking hydraulic connector in a steel fluid line that was affixed to a wall...

Compressed air: it's what's for dinner; Pneumatic systems in the food processing industry should be among the cleanest you can find -- but they often aren't. (Food Processing).
December 1, 2001... Whether you're sitting down at breakfast with a glass of cold orange juice, having a bowl of hot soup for lunch, or enjoying a hot fudge sundae for dessert after dinner, you're consuming products that most likely are made possible by compressed...

Total Design Shows on track for 3 events in 2002. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... The Professional Trade Shows division of Penton Media will launch three Total Design Shows in 2002, covering the Northeast, Midwest, and West. The shows will provide a forum for design engineering professionals to explore the wide array of...

CIMA forecasts continued business downturn. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... In its recently unveiled annual forecast, the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association said it expects overall industry business to continue to decline through year-end 2001, and show little to no growth in 2002. U.S. business is...

Parker acquires Dayco. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, has acquired assets associated with the fluid management business of Dayco Industrial. The assets include Imperial Eastman products and an array of hydraulic and industrial hose and connectors. The operations,...

IFPE conference receives record number of abstracts. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... The IFPE 2002 Technical Conference has received a record 142 abstracts from leading motion control users, designers, and researchers. The conference, which will run from March 19-2 1, 2002 in Las Vegas, will be jointly sponsored by the Society...

Sauer-Danfoss and Daikin establish joint ventures. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... Sauer-Danfoss Inc., Ames, Iowa, announced that it has established two joint venture companies, one handling sales and the other handling manufacturing for the Asia-Pacific region. The companies are based in Daikin's headquarter city of Osaka,...

Hazardous location seminars to be offered. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... Factory Mutual Research and GSA Int'l. are hosting a series of seminars, Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations. Cost of the program is $595, including meals and materials. Locations and dates are: Houston, January 24-25; Los Angeles,...

8th International CAN Conference set for Vegas. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... The International CAN Conference will be held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Tabletop exhibits on micro-controllers and applications will be open throughout the event. More than 45 seminars and workshops will be he1d.

People. (News & Events).
December 1, 2001... Axiomatic Technologies Corp., Toronto, has appointed Fred Coles as Chairman. Coles has 35 years experience in public and private technology-based businesses.

Calendar.
December 1, 2001... January 22-23, 2002: CAN in Automation Ltd. will hold a free training session on Controller Area Networks, in cooperation with RSC Kurchatovsky Institute, Moscow. The seminar will provide an overview of CAN technology and applications. For more...

www.nwd-international.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... The home page for NWD International features plenty of details on their assortment of leak-free fittings. Acrobat files covering the various styles are offered for download, and a complete description of their fitting designs is also included.

www.amish-heartland.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... While Amish and the Internet may seem like mutually exclusive terms, this site describes a multitude of Amish-made products, and even has an online shopping mall. There are also links to community events and Amish recipes.

www.amillionlives.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... This site is a great collection of links to biographies. Searches can be done by name or by collection -- such as women, The Holocaust, Hispanics, etc. It is a fascinating site to browse through.

www.productnewsalert.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... Product News Alert, produced by H & P's parent company, Penton Media, is a service that allows users to search through recent product releases by industry. Clicking on an item provides a product description, photo, and links to the company's...

www.nkcoupling.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... This website, which deals with a multitude of coupling types and styles, offers an online ordering section, which we found useful and quite detailed. A form for more information and technical data areas are also offered.

www.conexpoconagg.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... CONEXPO/CONAGG will run concurrently with IFPE 2002, so you'll want to bookmark this site. It includes a plethora of information, with a virtual tradeshow, registration, and housing details. It even features a countdown clock to the show and...

www.flamingoworld.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... If you're going to shop online, make sure to stop by Flamingo World first. This site provides discount codes for a huge variety of online merchants, including Gap, 800-Flowers] and Staples.com.

www.des-case.com. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... Des-Case Corp., a supplier of desiccant breathers, maintains this website, which features a sizing wizard Simply answer a series of questions about your application, and the wizard recommends a breather. From there, technical details on that...

www.forumco.com/fluidpower. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... This new site is a forum for all things concerning fluid power. Numerous topics allow users to post questions, answer other topics, or discuss issues of interest to people in our industry.

my.webmd.com/dessertwizard. (Web Wire).
December 1, 2001... This cruel site allows you to plug in various desserts, and see how long it will take you to burn them off, via walking, jogging, napping, or playing with the kids. Truly an eye opener!