Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from February 2003

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from February 2003

A better use for $10 billion? (Editor's Page).
February 1, 2003... Heney, Paul J. If we go to war with Iraq, what will it cost? Ask anyone -- the Congressional Budget Office, Democrats, the White House -- and they'll give you a different figure. Most range from about $44 to 60 billion, assuming a short,...

Get hot motion news delivered to your desktop. (Industry News).
February 1, 2003... While at National Manufacturing Week, drop by Motion System Design's booth #6134 and sign up for focused motion email newsletters covering topics such as fluid power, motion control, and mechanical drives. Everyone who signs up in person at the...

Reach the summit. (Industry News).
February 1, 2003... The superpowers of system design will assemble at the Penton Media Motion System Solution Providers Summit in March. We'll find out what's driving trends in system design and how full system manufacturers and distributors can help designers...

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (People).
February 1, 2003... Sauer-Danfoss Inc., Chicago, announced that chairman Klaus H. Murmann has retired from regular employment with the company. Murmann served as chairman and CEO of Sauer Inc. and its predecessor from its establishment in 1987 until 2000, when the...

Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration Group. (People).
February 1, 2003... Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration Group, Cleveland, announced the promotion of Jerry Brown to general manager of the Hydraulic Filter Div. He replaces John Chamberlain, who is retiring after 42 years at Parker. Brown holds BS degrees from...

Alfa Laval. (People).
February 1, 2003... Alfa Laval, Warminster, Pa., has appointed Victor Mazza to lead the fluid and utility segment in the U.S. Mazza, formerly vice president of the equipment division, has been with the company since 1979, and holds a BS in chemical engineering...

Anniversaries. (News).
February 1, 2003... Dynisco, Franklin, Mass., is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded as Dynamic Instruments Co. in 1953, the company originally serviced NASA and the aerospace industry with unbonded strain gage pressure transducers. After a series of mergers...

50 years ago. (News).
February 1, 2003... From the July 1953 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H&P): Every engineer hopes to hit on that "dream" invention that will become a household name. Some gadget for the kitchen or something for the family car has sure-fire...

Industry shipments & order statistics. (Industry News).
February 1, 2003... Industry shipments & order statistics. (Industry News) Orders and Shipments (Cumulative year-to-date percent changes) Pneumatic Industrial Hydraulic Month Shipments Orders Shipments Orders...

Fluid Power Pavilion at IMTS 2004. (NFPA News).
February 1, 2003... The next International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), scheduled for September 8-15, 2004 at Chicago's McCormick Place, will feature a new Fluid Power Pavilion. The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), owners of IMTS, are...

Market slowdown. (NFDA News).
February 1, 2003... According to the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), the volume of fluid power import/export activity declined significantly in the first half of 2002, compared to the same period in 2001. The decline reflects the ongoing economic slowdown...

AEM elects new president. (NFDA News).
February 1, 2003... The board of directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced that it has elected Dennis J. Slater as president of the association, effective January 1, 2003. The Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) and...

Innovative ship relies on smart cylinders. (Ideas & Applications).
February 1, 2003... Lockheed Martin's SLICE technology is a patented ship design that enables Small Water-plane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) ships to operate at high speeds without sacrificing efficiency. The Sea SLICE prototype shown above is only 105-ft long and 52-ft...

Student project leads to innovative hydraulics. (Ideas & Applications).
February 1, 2003... A 2002 design project by senior undergraduates at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) makes extensive use of sophisticated hydraulics technology for an off-road vehicle in the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) annual Mini Baja...

Reduce hydraulic leaks by eliminating abrasion, hose assembly errors. (Safe Hydraulics).
February 1, 2003... According to Gates Rubber Company engineers, "The most common causes of leaks are abrasion and improper assembly of replacement hoses." Restrain, protect or guide hoses to minimize the risk of damage due to excessive flexing, whipping or...

The realities of integral control. (Motion Control).
February 1, 2003... It seems as if none of the promising concepts in automatic control come without some considerable cost. This is certainly the case with integral control. Whereas it is easy to see how steady-state errors are corrected, not so obvious is that...

Take your position. (Motion Control Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Temposonics L Series LD4 position sensor Height: 28.5 mm (complete installation) KEY FEATURES A short sensing element and overlapping electronics module allow complete position sensor assembly to be mounted...

Cartie valves go digital. (Motion Control Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Proportional cartridges Maximum flow: 5000 1pm Maximum pressure: 350 bar KEY FEATURES Proportional cartridges have digital drivers to improve closed-loop control of pressure, flow and direction. Motion...

Noise reduction. (Motion Control Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) module KEY FEATURES Designed for use with the RMC100 motion controller, the SSI module reduces noise and protects data from corruption; provides high resolution and absolute...

Compact sensors. (Motion Control Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Series 375 compact AC-operated LVDTs Diameter: 0.375 in. (OD) Measurement ranges: [+ or -]0.005 to [+ or -]1.000 in. KEY FEATURES Sensors can be used in compact equipment designs and areas with extremely...

Torque control. (Motion Control Products).
February 1, 2003... On display: TorqueTrak Revolution Series torque monitor KEY FEATURES Unit offers continuous monitoring and control of torque and power on rotating shafts. Fitting shaft sizes to 20 in. in diameter, the unit also monitors shaft speed...

Superior-designed hydraulic pumps, motors. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Website spotlights Rotary Powers products, specifications, and state-of-the-art equipment. Provides easy access to e-mail service and fast response to literature requests. Ask about our new XK Series flexible configuration motors offering...

Solenoid coils for valves. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Website spotlights company's full line of solenoids for use with hydraulics, pneumatics, gas, steam, other industrial applications. Handy buttons allow visitor to request a product catalog, send e-mail query, learn of company background, and...

Complete line of cushioned clamping devices. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Discover the complete line of cushioned clamping systems from ZSI, specifically designed to combat vibration, shock, surge, galvanic corrosion, and unwanted noise when installing pipe, tube, or hose. An easy-to-use product section on this...

Product overview. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Colorful CD-ROM details company's fluid power and related products: JIC and flareless tube fittings, female JIC and pipe swivels, pipe fittings, buttweld fittings, and other hose products. Expands on history of Omega One, as well as corporate...

Seals, sealing devices, services. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Web site details products and services of Apple Rubber Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of seals and sealing devices. Includes interactive Seal Design Guide with 14 information-filled sections including interactive formulas that...

Expansion plugs, restrictors, valves. (Software & Website Showcase: Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Farmington's Cv Expansion Plugs, available in a full range of materials and sizes, are the only 100% effective method for sealing holes in manifolds, castings, and other components. Cv Restrictors provide precise flow control and metering of...

Air-actuated perturbs pesky pigeons. (Pneumatic Systems).
February 1, 2003... Owls are natural predators of pigeons, so when droppings from a flock of pigeons become a maintenance menace, life-size plastic owls often are used to frighten the real birds away. At Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., Cincinnati, droppings...

ControlAir acquires Dahl Electronics. (News).
February 1, 2003... ControlAir, Inc., Amherst, N.H., has acquired the Dahl Electronics product line from Purolator Facet, Inc., of Bristol, R.I. Products involved in the purchase include P/I transmitters, I/P converters, snap-acting pneumatic relays, and liquid...

Switch hitter. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Herion USA Warrendale, Pa. (724) 776-5577 www.herionusa.com Circle 255 SPECS On display: Norgren-Herion Model 33D solid-state pressure switch Pressure range: Vacuum to 10,000 psi KEY FEATURES Switch...

Brass body. (Products).
February 1, 2003... Peter Paul Electronics Co. New Britain, Conn. (860) 229-4884 www.peterpaul.com Circle 257 SPECS On display: Series 40 valve Pressures: Vacuum to 300 psi Operating temperatures: 0 to 104[degrees] F ...

Get a grip. (Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: VGS 3010 vacuum gripper system Suction cup size: 1.5 to 4.5 in. KEY FEATURES VGS 3010 has Suction cup and efficient multi-stage air-driven vacuum pump integrated in a single unit, which avoids possible...

Eliminate compressor leakage. (Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: 2600 Series Wob-L piston compressors Maximum pressure: 160 psi Maximum vacuum: 29.2 in. Hg Maximum flow: 5.60 cfm KEY FEATURES One-piece cast aluminum head design eliminates leakage and...

Opportunities abound for saving energy. (Pneumatic Systems).
February 1, 2003... Looking to slash your electric bill? The more pneumatics your plant uses, the more opportunities there are to save money. How expensive is compressed air? It's probably much more expensive than you think. It takes about 8 hp of electrical...

Manufacturing week attendees can expect more: the 2003 Design Engineering Show will be held at Chicago's McCormick Place from March 3-6. (Show Preview).
February 1, 2003... This year's National Manufacturing Week kicks off next month with the theme of "Expect More." Visitors to the show can certainly expect ideas, products, and solutions from over 1200 exhibitors in several co-located shows, including: *...

Wind in their sails. (Marine Applications).
February 1, 2003... The marine industry -- from tugboats to military vessels to pleasure craft -- has embraced hydraulics to power a multitude of critical systems, due to its dependability, power density, and control. Hydraulic technology has long been the...

Motion controllers for hybrid systems. (Electro Hydraulics).
February 1, 2003... Simultaneous motion and force control presents its own challenges, but throw in a couple axes of electromechanical motion, and the likelihood of a clear solution seems remote. Here's a case where a single, multi-axial motion controller does all...

Take a peak at leaks. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Oil-Glo 22 fluorescent dye FEATURES Fluorescent leak detection can pinpoint leaks in all types of oil-based lubrication and hydraulic equipment. When a small amount of dye is added to a hydraulic system and...

Take the Bus. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Bus-compatible OBE-D2 proportional valve FEATURES Designed specifically for plastics machines, system uses an industrial fieldbus to link all electrical and hydraulic components for simpler wiring and setup,...

Reliable pressure sensing. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Ashcroft A2 transmitter Transmitter offers reliable pressure sensing in applications with wide temperature fluctuations, harsh process fluids, or changes in environment. Options include: accuracies of 1.0 %, 0.5%, or...

Plug it in. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Cv expansion plugs Diameter: 0.125 to 0.875 in. and 3 to 22 mm Proof pressures: Up to 45,000 psig FEATURES Cv plugs are manufactured from 303, 316 or 416 stainless steels, plus carbon steel, brass or...

Saving space. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Miniature two-way high-flow piloting solenoid valve Weight: 4 oz. Operating pressure: 3000 psi Maximum flow: 6.0 GPM (200 Lohms) FEATURES Compact valve has a unique plunger design and innovative...

Take your position. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Temposonics L Series LD4 position sensor Height: 28.5 mm (complete installation) FEATURES A short sensing element and overlapping electronics module allows the complete position sensor assembly to be mounted...

Contaminant-free hose. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Parflex hybrid hydraulic hose Inside diameter: 1/4 to 1 in. FEATURES Developed as an alternative to traditional thermoplastic and rubber hoses, Parflex hybrid hoses feature a clean, chemically resistant,...

Shear brilliance. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Posidyne X Series oil-shear clutch/brakes Torque rating: 100 to 1000 lb-in. FEATURES Provides two to 10 times higher cycle rates and up to 10 times longer service life than disposable dry clutch brakes....

Order of O-rings. (Show Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Disogrin TODI polyurethane O-ring Operating temperature: -65[degrees] to 300[degrees] F Maximum operating pressure: 10,000 psi FEATURES O-rings consist of exclusive high strength polyurethane with...

Rubber specialties. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Custom molded rubber components and O-rings Material: All commonly specified elastomeric compounds such as silicone, Viton, EPDM, nitrile, and neoprene (specialty NSF, UL, FDA, internally lubed, PTFE and Aflas also...

Easy handling of connectors. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: E-series M12 molded-on sensor connectors FEATURES Connector redesign enhances handling and counters dirt contamination. The product range includes straight and angled versions, both conforming to the criteria of...

On board. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: MPFC/CR programmable driver board for electrohydraulic proportional valves Input signal: 4-20mA or 5-V Size: 3 in. by 4 in. FEATURES Board has current-regulated PWM outputs that can be configured for...

Push rewind. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: N700 spring rewind hose reels Maximum operating pressure: 3000 psi Temperature range: -20[degrees] F to 225[degrees] F FEATURES Non-sparking separate ratchet assembly offers better access to the pawl and...

Speedy seal. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Velix II dry lube FEATURES Environmentally friendly dry lube speeds O-ring and seal assembly time. Treatment is applied during the washing and will not flake off during installation or operation. It considerably...

Keep it in proportion. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Proportional valves FEATURES Line of proportional valves offers similar or better performance compared with servovalves while maintaining the typical benefits of proportional electrohydraulics such as less...

Casting key to hydrostats. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: APIS hydrostatic pumps, motors FEATURES Patented bi-metal gravity casting process improves overall long-term performance of company's line of pumps and motors, especially in hydraulics systems using...

Tooling around. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: KM tooling for integrated turning and milling (mill turn) FEATURES Enhanced three-surface design improves rigidity compared to conventional tooling systems. The extended line includes a broad range or collet...

A sense of pressure. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Pressure sensor Shock and vibration resistance: 1000 G Pressure ranges: 150, 400, 1500, 3750, and 5800 psi KEY FEATURES Stainless steel pressure sensors provide reliable monitoring of hydraulic,...

This is in. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... On display; Series 1500 thin-film pressure transducers and transmitters SPECS Pressures: Vacuum to 6000 psi Accuracies: 0.5, 0.25, and 0.1 percent KEY FEATURES Transducers and transmitters feature all-welded construction...

Need for speed. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: On display: Speed Controller Temperature range: -40[degrees] to 85[degrees] C KEY FEATURES Designed to interface between a 12- or 24-V battery and a remote grounded proportional solenoid valve, the speed...

Shock block. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Extended Range (XR) hydraulic shock absorber KEY FEATURES Shock absorbers include specially engineered bearing and piston head designs and long-life rod seals allowing shocks to last up to five times longer than...

Belly up to the bar. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: Continuous cast iron bar products FEATURES The iron alloy is combined with silicon, and an excess of carbon that is close to three percent by weight, or higher. The carbon excess is not part of the alloy, but it...

Lightweight valve. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: 3/2 proportional pressure-reducing valve KEY FEATURES Valve operation is based on barometric-pressure feedback. Pressure is applied to the face of the valve spool opposing the magnetic force, providing a...

Set the swage. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: FP140X hydraulic swaging machine Swaging force: 250 tons Control unit: Adjusts in 0.01 mm increments KEY FEATURES Machine accommodates variety of sizes and types of fittings, tube and pipe, wire and...

Flexible hose. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... SPECS On display: 811 and 881 suction and return line hoses Working pressure ranges: 62 to 100 psi and 62 to 300 psi (depending on hose size) KEY FEATURES Lightweight, flexible hydraulic hose meets or exceeds SAE 100R4...

Marine applications. (Free Literature).
February 1, 2003... Bulletin PH-Marine unfolds to highlight vessel, shipyard, and related applications for variety of components: pumps/motors, cylinders, valves, rotary actuators, power units, accumulators, filters, fluid connectors, and seals. Provides photos,...

Hydraulic drives. (Free Literature).
February 1, 2003... Product bulletin introduces Series HMS-D, HMS-S, and HMS-V hydraulic drives, which feature compact design, high power-to-weight ratio, mounting flexibility. Provides features, performance data, dimensions, and weights. Hagglunds Drives...

Repair services. (Free Literature).
February 1, 2003... Folder contains several bulletins focusing on repair services for servovalves, servo-proportional valves, servomotors, drive electronics, and pumps. Discusses corporate background, capabilities, precision parts, qualification of technicians....

Cylinders. (Free Literature).
February 1, 2003... Product data sheet introduces range of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, along with rebuilds, specials, repairs, accessories, air-powered slides, and clamps. Includes photos, specifications, features/benefits, and suggested applications. ...

Molding junior engineers. (Web Wire).
February 1, 2003... Educational Insights' website at www.educationalinsights.com features numerous children's toys that aim to get the brain's gears turning. Such is the case with their Logiblocs, perfect for budding EEs. Kids can use these electric circuit blocks...

Physics prof as next hoop star? (Web Wire).
February 1, 2003... Louis A. Bloomfield, a physics professor at the University of Virginia, explains how things work at his fascinating website, HowThingsWork.virginia.edu. Bloomfield answers reader questions about everything from putting one's finger into an...

New pneumatics. (Web Wire).
February 1, 2003... Another recently designed website is that of ControlAir, Inc., a New Hampshire manufacturer of pneumatic and electropneumatic controls. The site, at Www.controlair.com, allows users to quickly locate products and distributors in their area....