Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from December 2005

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from December 2005

An anniversary for two.(Editor's Page)
December 1, 2005... A lot of history has been written since we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine in 1998. Back then, the Iraqis had been beaten in Kuwait, September 11 was just another day, and Red Sox fans were still lamenting...

Fluid Power Expo a success.(Industry News)
December 1, 2005... The first annual Fluid Power Expo, held in Cleveland on November 8 and 9, registered more than 400 attendees, who participated in 16 educational seminars and a trade show with 32 of fluid power's most renowned companies. Highlights...

Alfa Laval appoints U.S. president.(Industry News)
December 1, 2005... Alfa Laval Inc., Richmond, Va., named Alessandro Terenghi president. Alfa Laval provides heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Terenghi joined the company in 1982 and has held several positions...

Technical and U.S. TAG meetings slated.(Industry News)
December 1, 2005... The next cluster of NFPA technical and U.S. TAG meetings will be held February 21-23 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee. Standards form an integral part of a business' technical communication with its customers....

Ruggedized proportional & servo-solenoid valves.
December 1, 2005... Proportional & servo-solenoid valves in sizes D03 (NG06) to D08 (NG32), upgraded for demanding, high vibration applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available with or without integral electronics, improvements include strengthened metal...

Explosion proof direction & proportional valves.
December 1, 2005... Models are available for compliance with ATEX, UL or GHOST standards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Direction control valves are available in sizes D03 to D10, open & closed loop proportional & servo-solenoid valves in sizes NG06 to NG32 and...

Safety valves.
December 1, 2005... A full range of safety valve are TUV certified to EN201, EN693, EN982, EN12622 to fulfil the safety criteria by the international safety directives, particularry by the european machine directive 89/392/CEE and are CE market and certified. ...

Digital electrohydraulics.
December 1, 2005... Digital integral electronic drivers for proportional throttle, directional, relief, pressure control or servo-solenoid valves in sizes D03 (NG06) to D08 (NG32), proportional ISO/DIN cartridge relief & throttle valves NG16 to NG100. ...

Complete product range: "custom" products are standard for Atos.
December 1, 2005... A full range of spools are available for directional, proportional & servo-solenoid valves as standard options, ensuring optimal performance. "Soft-Shift" option is available for D03 (NG06) directional valves coils are available with "AMP" &...

Automatic leveling and load equalizing on large stripping shovels.(50 years ago ...)
December 1, 2005... From the December 1955 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H & P). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Strip or open pit mining makes use of giant power shovels. These shovels are built with dippers that can handle as much as 60...

Self-propelled vehicle ramp unloads car carriers.(25 years ago ...)
December 1, 2005... From the December 1980 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. While waiting at a railroad crossing for freight trains to pass, did you ever wonder how they get cars on and off the car carriers? Pioneer Trailer and Equipment Co., Portland,...

Bosch Rexroth taps managers for new business.(Industry News)
December 1, 2005... Bosch Rexroth, Hoffman Estates, Ill., named several managers for its new initiative, Bosch Rexroth Oil Control, North America. Bosch Rexroth formed the new business to meet growth requirements in North America for hydraulic cartridge valves...

Piezo actuators: the future of servovalves?(Ideas & Applications)
December 1, 2005... Recent years have continued to exhibit a pronounced trend from open-loop to closed-loop controlled hydraulic drives. Servovalves provide high rigidity to ensure positioning accuracy under load changes, while making use of their outstanding...

Hydraulic guillotine removes cattle horns.(Ideas & Applications)
December 1, 2005... In beef-processing plants, the animal's horns are cut off the head so the hide--already separated from the carcass--can be pulled over the head to remove it with less difficulty. With the horns out of the way, there also is less potential for...

New hybrid actuator finds application in industry.(Ideas & Applications)
December 1, 2005... Since its introduction, the hydropneumatic (Hy-P) hybrid actuator has undergone continued development and application. As we reported in our June 2004 issue, Hy-P actuators were installed in press used for manufacturing coil assemblies at FEMA...

More flow ... less space.(Ideas & Applications)
December 1, 2005... The Lee Company has manufactured miniature fluid controls since its inception in 1948. Its capability to miniaturize valves, flow restrictors, solenoid valves, and other sub-components has been instrumental in reducing the size sand weight of...

Miles and miles of hydraulic hose.(Ideas & Applications)
December 1, 2005... Kurt Hydraulics, Lyman, Neb., increased its inventory to include more than 3 million ft of hydraulic hose. Products include SAE 100 R1, R2, R4, R5, R12, R13, R16, R17, 4SH, Teflon, and other types of hose. Kurt's hose products and its complete...

Physics of motion control and flow profiles: motion control encompasses the simultaneous control of acceleration, velocity, and position to perform a useful task.(Motion Control)
December 1, 2005... The machinery of industry is being required to operate faster, with shorter cycle times and higher reliability--all over a longer lifespan. At the same time, products are required to be cheaper and consistently of higher quality. Machinery must...

German WWII press gets a new life in the U.S.: a 14,000-ton extrusion press used for making aircraft parts receives a hydraulic-oriented "extreme makeover.".(INDUSTRY FOCUS)
December 1, 2005... Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC), a business unit of Alu Menziken Aerospace Group of Switzerland and manufacturer aluminum alloys, recently purchased and upgraded the world's largest indirect extrusion press to expand its aerospace market...

Simulating the A380: hydraulics makes possible the complex simulator built for the world's largest passenger jet.(INDUSTRY FOCUS)(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... When the first A380 double-decker passenger plane goes into service next year, the plane will seem very familiar to its pilots. That is thanks in part to CAE, which designed and built the flight simulators to train A380 crews. CAE uses a...

Regulate flow, regulate speed: flow-control valves include simple orifices and sophisticated closed-loop electrohydraulic valves that automatically adjust to variations in pressure and temperature.(COMPONENTS)
December 1, 2005... The purpose of flow control in a hydraulic system is to regulate speed. Flow rate also determines rate of energy transfer at any given pressure. The two are related in that the actuator force multiplied by the distance through which it moves...

On/off or closed-loop control? Match capabilities of the control with needs of the application.(ELECTROHYDRAULICS)
December 1, 2005... Deciding whether to use discrete (on/off) control or closed-loop control requires consideration of several factors. In actuality, the choice between discrete control (sometimes called bang-bang control because of the noise that an actuator...

An integral part of the food chain: high speed, high reliability, and clean operation make pneumatics an essential part of food processing equipment.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2005... In the early 1940s, Ray Townsend worked in his father's metalworking shop and occasionally asked to do custom fabrication at a local meat packing plant in Des Moines, Iowa. His observations there piqued his interest in the technology of meat...

Clean automation in the R & D lab.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
December 1, 2005... When officials at OVME Netherlands decided on the best pneumatic solution for a new Plasma-Fill machine, they partnered with Norgren to deliver the reliability and flexibility they needed. Founded in 1980 OMVE, Schalkwijk, Netherlands, has...

Food-grade vacuum cups.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Line of food-grade, translucent silicone vacuum cups handles packages, baked goods, and other raw food products. Rated for temperatures to 600[degrees] F for use at exit point of ovens and packaging lines. Six round sizes from 0.98 to 2.36 in....

Rack-and-pinion rotary actuators.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Rack-and-pinion rotary actuators are suitable for compressed air environments, including those that are filtered, lubricated, or non-lubricated. They are available in 90[degrees], 180[degrees], 270[degrees], and 360[degrees] rotation angles for...

Actuators, valves, FRLS.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Pneumatic Products Guide catalog features full line of actuators, clean equipment, valves, air line equipment, air dryers, vacuum equipment, sensors, and accessories. Each listing includes product photos, key specifications (bore and port...

Miniature vacuum gauge.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Miniature vacuum gauge comes with dual scale for accurate indication of vacuum from 0 to 30 in. Hg. Compact size saves space with dial diameter of 7/8 in. and depth of 1 7/64 in. Brass-geared movement offers accuracy of 3-2-3%. Two threads,...

Brass ball valves.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... BV2MB brass ball valves are available in 1/4 to 3 in. NPT sizes suited for water shut-off applications. Two-piece ball valve has Teflon seats for wear resistance and full port design for maximum [C.sub.v] with minimal pressure drop and...

Pneumatic grippers.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... New 80-page product catalog features complete product line, as well as highlights heavy-duty 10-finger O-ring gripper and space-saving mini grippers. Two-in-one line of grip and rotate modules combine swivel unit and gripper in one compact...

Metric tie rod cylinders.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... CA2 metric cylinders use aluminum die-cast covers, making them lighter than previous versions. Increased cushioning and improved floating cushion seals reduce jerky movements of piston rod at lower operating pressures and increases seal life....

Latching solenoid valves.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Latching solenoid valves in 10 and 15 mm sizes are designed for low-power consumption and eliminate need for continuous power to maintain position. Operating pressure is vacuum to 150 psi and works with 12 and 24 Vdc. Internal magnet holds...

Fittings, valves, couplers.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Thirty-page catalog features one and two-touch fittings, speed controllers, rotary joints, check, hand, and ball valves, main blocks, silencers, tubing and tube cutters, as well as ace, hp, and minor couplers Features engineered drawings,...

Volume booster.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Type 6000 high flow volume booster delivers high air flow capacity and fast action throttling control. It is available in aluminum or 316 stainless steel. Maximum signal pressure of 150 psig provides output pressure to 150 psig with flow of 115...

Fittings, flow controls.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... Line of push-to-connect fittings provides instant connection and sealing while maintaining optimum flow. They feature nickel-plated brass release rings and housings in thread sizes of 10-32 UNF to 1/2 in. NPTF and tube diameters of 1/4 and 3/8...

Pressure switches.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2005... PS41 pressure switches use internal pistons for high proof pressure and diaphragm media interfaces for sensitivity and accuracy. Repeatability is [+ or -]2% of full set point range of 3 to 100 psi, with 250 psi proof pressure. Brass or...

Miniature solenoid valve sets new standards.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... New 250 series solenoid valve reduces space, weight, and power consumption. This 2 position, 3-way miniature piloting solenoid valve features MultiSeal technology. The MultiSeal simplifies port layout by allowing total porting flexibility...

Leak-free connections!(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Brochure describes new seal inserts coated with Loctite. These seals fit into all standard flared connectors, insuring a robust leak-free connection. 37o and 45 o flared fittings are the most common and cost effective connection in the world,...

Hydraulic components.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Four-page folder contains drawings and capsule descriptions of hydraulic products in line that includes: tie-rod and welded cylinders; accumulators; filters; gear pumps and motors; relief valves; directional control valves; and selectors. Lists...

Pneumatic components capabilities.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... A new 20-page, 4-color brochure provides a comprehensive overview of pneumatic components from Bosch Rexroth. Covering one of the broadest lines of pneumatics available, the brochure includes control valves, cylinders, automation and handling...

In-line filters.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Sixteen-page, color-illustrated brochure describes both construction and performance features of FHP Series in-line filters rated 6000-psi maximum working pressure with flow rates to 120 gpm. Includes labeled cut-away view, details on elements...

Hydraulic filtration products.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Thirty-two -page brochure contains information about company's history; worldwide locations; research development, and manufacturing operations; laboratories; and international certification. Continues with product photographs, cutaway views,...

Laser particle analyzer.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Eight-page brochure with color illustrations introduces LPA2 fully portable solid-particle analyzer with twin laser system calibrated to new ISO 11171 Standard. Explains function of each system. Lists performance features and notes choices of...

Spin-on filters.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Twenty-page, color-illustrated catalog presents details on MPS/MST Series spin-on hydraulic filters for suction and return-line service at working pressure to 17 psi with flow rates to 80 gpm. Includes labeled cutaway views, filter-element...

New line of universal thread plugs.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... UTP series plugs offer flexibility and are designed to fit many thread sizes and satisfy fit requirements with inside dimensional fluctuations. Guard against physical damage to threads and prevents entrance of dirt and contaminants during...

Caps protect pipes.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Full line of pipe caps ranges from 1/4 to 64 in. in diameter in five different designs. OE and CE series protects delicate pipe threads during transit and storage. Open-ended OE caps allow airflow, while closed-ended CE caps keep debris from...

New catalog contains 15,000 items.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Featuring precision orifices, miniature check valves, fixed flow controls, the 72-page 2006 catalog presents precision orifices in sizes from 0.0003 to 0.125 in. in diameter. Orifices are made of brass, stainless steel, or sapphire. Miniature...

We make compressed air work.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... La-Man Corporation, manufacturer of filtration products for over 26 years in the pneumatics industry, now has a new four-page brochure that features the family of patented Extractor/Dryers. These two stage compressed air filters range in size...

Hydraulic flanges and mounting kits.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Forty-page Catalog 42 highlights extensive family of SAE-style and square hydraulic flanges and mounting kits. Includes size tables with model numbers and dimensional drawings, welding specifications, metrics, and information about standard...

Hydraulic filters, strainers, accessories.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... New for 2005 is the full-color, 80-page Catalog BB-8, detailing a complete line of hydraulic filters, strainers, and accessories. Included are sump strainers, tank-mounted strainers, flow diffusers, suction screens, tank breathers,...

LSHT hydraulic motors.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Full-color folder contains information on 100 Series low speed/high-torque, radial-piston motors--rated for 5000 psi and configured with fixed casings and rotating shafts. Includes labeled cutaway view; lists features, options, and accessories....

Swivel source.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Manufacturer of hydraulic in-line and 90-degree live swivels provides complete online catalog in PDF format. products profiled include dual and parallel planes and high-pressure swivels. Separate files list options, pressure charts, seal...

Elastomeric bumpers for energy control.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... These durable bumpers outperform rubber, urethane and coiled steel, and are unaffected by oil, grease, chemicals, salt spray, sunlight, and fuels. Easily adaptable to existing systems. Wide service temperature range. They do not absorb water...

Dual velocity and precision feed controllers.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... EDVC speed/feed controllers from Enertrols are designed for precise control of speed in both directions of travel for moving machinery parts and equipment. EVC feed controls provide exact speed control for machine motion. Ideal for drill feeds,...

Chrome-plated steel bars and tubes.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Four-page brochure describes Stelmi America's innovative plating technology that produces plated and induction hardened chrome-plated steel bars that have greater dimensional concentricity, better surface uniformity, and are more...

Shock absorbers.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Ace Controls offers product information on its full line of industrial and safety shock absorbers, as well as feed controllers. Featured products include the award-winning S[C.sub.2] Heavyweight Series and Magnum Group industrial shock...

Hydraulic test equipment.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... New eight-page, four-color brochure details complete product line, including portable hydraulic testers, turbine and positive-displacement flow meters, temperature sensors, pressure transducers, panel readouts, in-line flow indicators,...

Turbine flow meters.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... New CT series Turbine Flow Meters feature analog output signal for flow, pressure, and temperature. Standard 4-20 mA or 0-5 V analog outputs for flow rates to 350 gal/min, pressures to 7000 psi. and temperature to 300[degrees]. F. Flow meters...

Compact, load-bearing hydraulic rotary actuators.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Comprehensive line of helical, hydraulic rotary actuators offer a unique combination of features not found in alternative rotary positioning devices: compact configurations, high torque output, integral bearings with heavy load-carrying...

New pneumatics website.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Numatics is pleased to announce our new website information on providing product catalogs, authorized distributors, and innovative Numatics In-3D CAD configurator. Configurator allows users to configure a product, download a drawing or have it...

Heat exchangers.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Web site examines company's line of heat exchangers in Italian and English. Includes product details, suggested applications, corporate history/background, and explanation of worldwide distribution network. Notes that Technical Department can...

Hydraulic and pneumatic shut-off valves.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Lee Engineering manufactures hydraulic-, electric-, and pneumatic-actuated ball and butterfly style shut-off valves with pressure ratings to 1000 psi. Available in sizes from 3/4 in, through 6 in., the compact actuator and valve assemblies are...

Bellows and covers.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Custom and standard size sewn bellows to your specs. Ideal for machine tools, machine screws, precision hydraulics, etc. High quality coatings and fabrics available to withstand rigorous conditions and extreme temperatures. All sizes, shapes,...

Hydraulic brake valve catalog.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... The MICO Hydraulic Brake Valve Catalog assists in the selection of brake valves and charging valves for heavy-duty, off-road vehicles, and equipment. Separate sections are presented on each style brake valve and charging valve. Features,...

LSHT hydraulic motors.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Brochure presents engineering and performance information on SMA family of larger displacement (some as large as 10,500 cc/rev) low-speed/high-torque, radial-piston hydraulic motors that have output power capacities as high as 1260 kW, and can...

LSHT hydraulic motors.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Catalog specification sheets present engineering and performance information on XK family of radial-piston hydraulic motors with displacements from 1700 to 5000 cc/rev, ouput power capabilities from 50 to 110 kW and speeds up to 275 rpm. Motors...

Accumulator catalog.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Fourteen-page catalog details Tobul's piston-type line of accumulators rated for operating pressures up to 10,000 psi with tables of capacities, general drawings, dry weights, lengths, and ODs. Synopsis of company profile includes...

Flexible tubing & coil solutions.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Infinite selection of Polyurethane, Nylon 11, PE, PVC, and other specialty compounds; available in a variety of sizes, colors, and configurations. Resource Guide offers useful information, chemical compatibility chart, and thousands of standard...

Clean hose and tube-assemblies using the quick and easy economy launcher by Ultra Clean.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... The UC-EL Economy Launcher is economically priced and ideal for mobile and job site cleaning applications from 1/4" to 1/4". The Ultra Clean System is capable of achieving ISO 13/10 cleanliness levels when following our cleaning procedures for...

Line cleaning system.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Projectile Verification System launches an Ultra Clean projectile through a hose, tube or pipe for thorough internal cleaning and catches the projectile and contaminants in a receptacle to verify that the projectile exited the hose or tube....

Clippard EVP proportional control valve introductory CD.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Clippard's new introductory CD highlights the features and specifications of their award-winning EVP Proportional Control Valves. The EVP series provides control of air or gas flow, and varies the output flow based on the current input to the...

NEW! Clippard pneumatic control devices catalog.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Clippard recently released their all-new full-line catalog with new products, technical information, product applications, and more. It includes features, specifications, color photographs, and technical drawings for over 5,000 standard...

Primary source for stainless steel products.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... A 30-page design and manufacturing guidebook offers updated technical information to help you select the proper size and material composition. It describes stainless steel tubing in stand and hypodermic (6 to 30 gauge), metric (1 to 26 mm OD),...

Hydraulic fittings and tubing.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... General catalog, 288 pages, features a range of metric and industrial fittings and tubing. Coves DIN2353, SAE J514, BSI 5200 adapters and nonreturn valves, plus metric steel and stainless hydraulic tubes, including DIN2391, DIN2445, and ASTM...

Leak flow measurement.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Max Machinery offers a comprehensive product introduction with their FREE CD-ROM catalog. The disk includes a video presentation of positive displacement technology, an interactive product selector program and a full set of brochures and...

Schroeder Industries the Filter Company.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... By focusing on our core competencies--filtration, fluid conditioning, and fluid monitoring--Schroeder has gained an intimate knowledge on nearly every fluid power application in the marketplace. We have employed that expertise to develop and...

Check valves & flow controls.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Easily installed in-line check valves or fixed orifice flow controls are available in 10/32, 1/8", 1/4" and 3/8" NPT sizes. The brass or stainless steel bodies of the ball check types are usable for liquids or gases up to 2000 psig. Disk types...

New catalog contains 15,000 items.(Media MART)
December 1, 2005... Featuring precision orifices, miniature check valves, fixed flow controls, the 72-page 2006 catalog presents precision orifices in sizes from 0.0003 to 0.125 in. in diameter. Orifices are made of brass, stainless steel, or sapphire. Miniature...

Rugged parking brake simplifies installation.(Design Close-up)
December 1, 2005... A spring-applied, pressure-released, wet multi-disc parking brake for articulated loaders (as well as feller bunchers, log skidders, dump trucks, and other vehicles) is designed to operate in harsh conditions with minimal maintenance. ...

Motor-brake package.(Product Spotlight on Low-Speed/High-Torque Motors)
December 1, 2005... Char-Lynn T-Brake motors combine high torque and high loading capacity in a package 20% shorter and 50% lighter than others. Displacements range from 2.2 to 22.6 in.[.sup.3] Brake drive shaft runs rear of Geroler and is driven by collar...

Orbital motors.(Product Spotlight on Low-Speed/High-Torque Motors)
December 1, 2005... OMEW orbital motors feature a wheel motor with compact design, long life, high starting torque, and low-speed smoothness. They come equipped with a high-pressure shaft seal for displacements of 100 to 400 cc (6 to 24 in.[.sup.3]). Motors...

Multi-cam lobe motors.(Product Spotlight on Low-Speed/High-Torque Motors)
December 1, 2005... Titan size 1280 radial-piston, multi-cam lobe motors are available in 12 sizes from 80 to 3681 in.[.sup.3]/rev. They achieve speeds to 200 rpm and accomodate pressures to 5000 psi intermittently or 4000 psi continuously. The largest produces...

Radial-piston motors.(Product Spotlight on Low-Speed/High-Torque Motors)
December 1, 2005... MCR units are compact drive motors with high power densities. Internal balanced forces maximize output torque and extend life. They are sized from 9.76 to 183 in.[.sup.3] Benefits include smooth running at low speeds; sealed, tapered roller...

Freewheeling motors.(Product Spotlight on Low-Speed/High-Torque Motors)
December 1, 2005... Black Bruin motors with standard and special-made rim attachments, built-in brakes, and small size are available in sizes from 125 to 12,600 cc, and run smoothly at close to 0 rpm. Radial piston design provides high starting torque in low-speed...