Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from February 2005

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from February 2005

A chance to get together with 100,000 of your closest friends.(Editor's Page)
February 1, 2005... Las Vegas' current advertising campaign tells us that, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." While that may be the case for some personal indiscretions that take place in Sin City, it certainly won't hold true for the upcoming IFPE show,...

Tompkins opens distribution facility in Ohio.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Olathe, Kansas-based Tompkins Industries has opened a new distribution center in Twinsburg, Ohio, near Cleveland. Ed Kerr, from the Ontario, Calif. facility, is the new manager. The 20,000 sq-ft center will better serve customers in the...

New president for Marsh Bellofram.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Marsh Bellofram, Newell, W. Va., has announced the appointment of Joseph J. Colletti, Jr. to the position of president. Colletti has more than 25 years of experience managing companies and divisions. He will continue as president of...

Eriks moves.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Eriks Corp. announced that Eriks Midwest relocated to a larger facility on January 3, 2005. The new facility expands and improves warehouse and machining operations. The new address is 5330 South Emmer Dr., New Berlin, WI 53151. Phone and...

Parker acquires Advanced Products Co.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, has acquired Advanced Products Co., a privately held manufacturer of metallic and polymer spring energized seals. With operations in North Haven, Conn., and Boom, Belgium, Advanced Products employs 150 people...

Supporting research and education.(Industry News)
February 1, 2005... The National Fluid Power Association is supporting fluid power education and research through its Education Fund, which is sustained by profits from the International Exposition for Power Transmission. A number of projects underway hold the...

The shape of things to come.(50 years ago ...)
February 1, 2005... From the February 1955 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H & P). Stretching foundation garment material by hand in order to flatten rolled seams was a difficult and tiring job. Because of the hard work, operators didn't...

Versatile undercarriage positions excavator in tough terrain.(25 years ago ...)
February 1, 2005... From the February 1980 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. The all-hydraulic Muck excavator, built by Ernst Menzi AG, Widnau, Switzerland, operates on a four-point undercarriage that allows independent adjustment of each corner in three...

Fluid-operated clutch enhances bow thruster.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2005... Steering a commercial boat or large yacht can be similar to driving a heavy car with bad brakes. It's difficult to stop, and response to the rudder is slow. This poses no problem in the open sea, but it can be a real challenge to maneuver the...

Safe Hydraulics.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2005... Pressure drop may affect Hydraulic system efficiency As a general rule, when choosing hydraulic hose to transmit fluid under pressure, it's best to allow a generous margin of safety. Typically, for dynamic hydraulic applications, the...

Carriers extend hose life on directional boring machines.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2005... Ditch Witch directional boring machines, made by Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Okla., range from the compact JT520 that can pull 2-in. diameter conduit up to 150 ft, to the JT8020 Mach 1, which develops 80,000 lb of tension for pipe...

High-pressure coupling system boosts machine tool productivity.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2005... You can't beat hydraulics for clamping systems to hold workpieces in place during machining. Hydraulics is fast, reliable, and generates high force from small actuators. And with today's high-output CNC machining centers, multiple clamps are...

How to interpret valve specifications.(Motion Control)
February 1, 2005... Although more detailed, the illustration at right is typical of what you'll see in technical literature from valve manufacturers. It reveals several key valve operating characteristics: * opening (cracking) current, * width of the dead...

Sherex.(Solution Providers)
February 1, 2005... Sherex, an ISO 9001-2000 certified award-winning company, is celebrating its 26th year as a nationwide supplier of niche products for the Fluid Power, Automotive, Transportation, Off Road, & Sheet Metal Fabrication markets. Sherex is excited to...

Reinventing the wheel--for function and form: an innovative and efficient boat lift rises in Scotland--with hydraulics behind the scenes.(MARINE & OFFSHORE)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... When first built, Great Britain's network of canals formed a revolutionary new transport system--moving people, goods, and services. The canals served the country well for about 200 years, until railroad cars and trucks took over their...

IFPE holds a full house: a lot will be happening in Las Vegas next month during IFPE 2005. To deal yourself a winning hand, check out our complete coverage.
February 1, 2005... The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) announced that its IFPE 2005 event, to be held March 15 through 19 in Las Vegas, is its biggest ever. Three years ago, NFPA teamed up with the Association of Equipment manufacturers (AEM) for the...

IFPE 2005 exhibitor locator.
February 1, 2005... Company Booth AAA Enterprise Co. Ltd. S-13715 AAA Products International S-13338 Able Sourcing Solutions, LLC ...

IFPE media showcase.
February 1, 2005... If you plan on going to IFPE 2005, you can make the best use of your time by mapping out a strategy of which booths to visit first. Just check out this and the next few pages for a sampling of what to expect. But even you can't make it, you'll...

Hydraulics joins the Cirque: just another day at the office for designers who maneuver a 150-ton stage full of performers at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hotel.(ON STAGE IN VEGAS)
February 1, 2005... When the minds at Cirque du Soleil and McLaren Engineering Group asked Atlantic Industrial Technologies to create something that had never been seen in the entertainment or theatrical world, the challenge was set. Cirque wanted to take...

Profit-making designs: fittings and flanges; Among the basic elements of virtually every hydraulic system is a series of fittings for connecting tube, pipe, and hose to pumps, valves, actuators, and other components.(SPECIAL SERIES)
February 1, 2005... If the components within hydraulic systems never had to be removed, connections could be brazed or welded to maximize reliability. However, it is inevitable that connections must be broken to allow servicing or replacing components, so...

Leak-free port/fitting systems.(FITTINGS PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... The Uniport 10K port/fitting system protects against fluid leakage. Features metal-to-meta and radial O-ring. Cold deformation of cone bottom prevents O-ring from extruding at extremely high pressure. Sviwel nut allows for selected positioning,...

Brass fittings.(FITTINGS PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Series 26 fittings, available in 1/4- to 3/4-in. sizes, features lightweight one-piece construction, easy-to-crimp permanent connection, corrosion reistance. Available in multiple configurations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin...

Flange adapters.(FITTINGS PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Adaflange unified code 61 four-bolt flange adapters share the same bolt mounting as the SAE code 61 and provide a means to adapt from code 61 flange-mounting pattern to 37[degrees] male flare. Assembled using socket-head cap screws that meet or...

Test point fittings.(FITTINGS PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... A line of test point fittings tests hydraulic systems at working pressures. Connection is leak-proof before the ball check is open to minimize contamination. Self-locking metal cap also protects system. Line includes test couplings with...

Flange adapters.(FITTINGS PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Line of flange adapters include square pattern to SAE J518. They allow HPM, Verson, Oilgear, DIN, JIS, and other square mountings to be converted for use with more common SAE/ISO Flanges and hoses, for improved ease of maintenance. ...

Make pneumatics an energy miser: smart design can substantially reduce the energy consumption and operating costs for a pneumatic system.(PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS)
February 1, 2005... In August 2003, the heartland of U.S. manufacturing found itself in the dark, as production ground to a halt. Much effort has since been spent on preventing a recurrence of the 2003 blackout. For many companies, this brought about a renewed...

Cylinder brakes.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... The Dynamic Rod Lock is a braking and holding device for pneumatic cylinders and guid rods. Offers the ability to slow and stop loads in all axes without solely relying on the cylinder. Can be used as a standalone device or with ISO/NFPA...

Industrial automation products.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Catalog 2005 Solutions Book contains the latest information on standard and new products, including powered slides, grippers, rotary actuators, cylinders, and multi-motion actuators. Features transparent and cutaway views, product selection...

Drains.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Eco-Drains prevent water, oil, and dirt trapped by air tanks, moisture separators, dryers, and filters contaminating equipment. Controlled by capacitance sensors, the drains remove contaminated condensate, but not valuable compressed air....

Hermetic pressure transducers.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... A dry hermetic transducer (DHT) offers pressure ranges from 50 to 750 psi. All stainless-steel casing is environmentally sealed to protect the non-drift ceramic, capacitive sensing element from contaminants. Welded hermetic seal improves...

Air valves.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Isonic MOD3+ Series air valves incorporates upgraded internal wiring, built-in PCB connector, and snap-on installation in a half-shell thermoplastic valve body. No additional wiring, connectors, or fittings needed to install valves. Design...

Flow control valves.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... JFC-4 and JFC-5 flow control valves are combination needle and check valve flow controls. Control flow from air cylinders, thereby controlling piston speed as it extends or retracts. Allow free flow from the inlet to the outlet past needle and...

Fittings, couplers.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Catalog introduces line of SPC product line. Includes One-Touch and Two-Touch fittings, speed controllers, rotary joints, ball and check valves, air guns, tubings, and a variety of couplers. Provides list of product features and specifications,...

Clamps.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Power to Hold catalog describes VektorAir pneumatic clamps and accessories. List features and specifications for line of swing clamps, intensifiers, valves, and toggles, Includes FAQs, planning guide, and safety advice. [ILLUSTRATION...

Cylinders.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Standard Products catalog TRD1-0104 describes cylinders and accessories, including tough-duty, flush-mount, tandem, and low-friction models. Provides specifications, features, and engineered drawings. Also includes NFPA mounting, ordering, and...

Multiple regulator mounting.(PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Up to four QB3 electronic pressure regulators can mount on a manifold, offering a common supply and exhaust port with individually controlled ports to minimize plumbing. The regulators electronically control pressure or vacuum by accepting a...

Pressure transducers.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... Model DCT pressure transducers are available in a variety of mounting and electrical options and pressure ratings to 500 psi. They are digitally compensated for the effects of pressure and temperature changes, and provide output signals of 1-5...

Pressure transducers.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... Type 2000 transducers accomodate pressures to 140 psi, wide temperature range, resistance to vibration. Feature high EMI/RFI immunity, piezoceramic beam technology. Mount at any angle. Marsh Bellofram, (800) 727-5646, www.marshbellofram.com...

Proportional regulators.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... Moduflex electronic proportional regulators quickly and accurately adjust and maintain the output pressure, regardless of flow, in relation to an electronic control signal. Designed to eliminate inconsistencies pneumatic systems often...

Wire transducers.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... RoundAbout cable guide offers rotational capability in two axes and linear capability in one axis, for 2D and 3D dynamic tracking capability. Installs in minutes and provides millions of cycles of use. The cable guide can be used on new and...

Position sensor.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... Micropulse AT magnetostrictive linear-position transducer provides economical non-contact position sensing. Magnet is connected to positioned component for accurate, stable absolute sensing to [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Balluff, Inc.,...

Pressure transmitter.(New Products/Focus on Transducers for Pneumatics)
February 1, 2005... 247 and 247 Series pressure transmitters are designed for applications where rugged yet inexpensive pressure control is required. Feature low cost, adjustable zero, resistance to pressure spikes, bonded foil strain gage technology, DIN...

Instant installation for accumulators: properly following directions may sound trite, but when installing an accumulator, it is critical to the safety of both the installer and the component.(MRO)
February 1, 2005... Accumulators have proven to be extremely reliable in many fluid power applications, when selected, installed, and operated properly. While installation may seem a very simple process, it is perhaps the most misunderstood procedure in the life...

Spring into seminars.(MRO NEWS)
February 1, 2005... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) offers several seminars this spring, open to members and non-members. Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors -- April 22-23--St. Louis This seminar addresses the mechanical...

Full service fluid power.(MRO NEWS)
February 1, 2005... Zemarc Corp. has opened a full service fluid power facility in Fresno, Calif. The location offers local factory-authorized sales, service, and repair of fluid power and automatic lubrication components and systems from such manufacturers as...

Bonfiglioli announces new program participants.(MRO NEWS)
February 1, 2005... Bonfiglioli USA, Hebron, Ky., has selected two of its distributors, Ruston Industrial, Ruston, La., and Southern Industrial Supply, Hattiesburg, Miss., as "Build Program Participants." As part of the program, Ruston and Southern are now...

PTFE spiral wrap.(MRO PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Heli-Tube PTFE Spiral wrap applies like tape around over braided hydraulic hose to prevent chafing, which can puncture the wall to cause leaks and equipment failure. Chemically inert and non-flammable. Comes in a range of sizes to 1 1/2-in. OD...

Handheld gages.(MRO PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... The HFG-45 is a pocket-sized digital force gage. Engineering units include lb, oz, kg, N, or kN for loads to 45 lb with full-scale accuracy of 0.5% in either tension or compression. Can be used for continuous or peak capture measurements. ...

Grease guns.(MRO PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... SuperLuber cordless grease gun features a variable electronic speed control trigger switch with electric brake. This features enables the motor to stop instantly, controls grease output to minimize waste, and maintains output pressure at a...

Differential pressure-indicating switches.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2005... The 140 family of diaphragm-type differential pressure indicating switches is CSA and UL certified. Available with a pressure rating to 3000 psi. Variety of elastomers suit every media, and differential pressure ranges from 0-20 in. [H.sub.2]O...

Proportional control valves.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2005... Series D1FP direct-operated proportional control valves feature high dynamics combined with maximum flow. Used for high-accuracy positioning of hydraulic axes and controlling force and velocity. It can also be used in applications with pressure...

Proportional valves with onboard electronics.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2005... VED03M proportional control valves with onboard electronics come preprogrammed from the factory or can be programmed from a laptop computer or Flash card equipped PDA. Available in six flow rates from 1 to 9 gpm. Three spool-centered options...

Fittings, tubing.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2005... A line of metric and industrial fittings and tubing includes metric compression DIN2353, flared SAE J514, adapters BSI 5200, O-ring face seals, SAE J1453 fittings, and non-return valves. Metric carbon steel hydraulic tubes conform to DIN 2391...

High-torque motors.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... TMKW, TMTW, and TMVW high-torque, wheel-mount orbital motors are designed for mobile equipment. TMKW maintains a consistent high efficiency throughout machine operation, continuous and intermittent pressure being 250 bar and 325 bar,...

Electrohydraulic control.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... DFE1 electrohydraulic control system provides pressure, flow, and optional power control for heavy-duty industrial applications. Designed for use with A4VSO axial piston pump. Available in sizes 125, 180, 250, and 355 with a nominal pressure of...

Fluid conditioning.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The Agglomerator fluid-conditioning system improves fluid filtration while removing sludge and varnish buildup. The system offers flow rates to 20 gpm and is said to easily integrate into existing systems. Improves system lubricity and...

Transducer cylinders.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Linear position transducer cylinders offer full stroke position feedback. Linear position sensors provide accurate, non-contact position sending anywhere along the cylinder stroke. Available for hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders with...

Rotary actuators.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... HRN Series and HRN-C Series hydraulic rotary actuators deliver additional van actuator technology and options. Rated operating pressure of 145 to 1000 psi. Output torque at 1000 psi ranges from 10 to 1960 N-m. Round vane design provides low...

Pressure transmitters.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Series 626-GH industrial pressure transmitter contains a highly accurate pressure sensor that offers 0.25% full-scale accuracy on ranges from full vacuum, compound, 0-5 to 0-5000 psig. Senses the pressure of air, compatible gases, and liquids,...

Joysticks.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... The AJ4 joystick offers a life cycle of more than six million actuations. Accommodates various standard or custom grips. Environmentally sealed (IP67 above gate) with potted electronics. Meets international standards including ISO 11452-2/5,...

Proportional valves.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... Proportional valves come in directional control and pressure control configurations. Includes optional onboard digital electronics incorporating a preset integrated digital amplifier. Initial releases will be in both NFPA D03 and NFPA D07...

Quick connect couplings.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... A line of quick connect couplings conforms to ISO7241-A standards and is interchangeable with all brands that meet this standard. Sizes from 1/4 to 2 in. Rated to 3000-psi working pressure. SAE, NPT, and BSPP threads available. Designed to...

Servo proportional valves.(New Products)
February 1, 2005... D941 Series servo proportional valves have integrated electronics and optional analog/digital inputs and outputs. Available in 8, 30, 60, and 80 lpm flow versions at [DELTA]p=5 bar per land. Features include the ability to parameterize valve...

Cylinders.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Brochure provides information on tie-rod and welded hydraulic cylinders. Includes engineered drawings and product specifications, such as bore size, stroke length, and rod diameter. Danz Enterprises Inc. Circle 150 [ILLUSTRATION...

Industrial hydraulics.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Catalog highlights industrial hydraulic products and system solutions, such as pumps, motors, power units, cylinders, valves, fluid connectors. Provides product pictures and specifications. A CD version of the catalog is included. Parker...

Hose fittings.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Catalog, 19 pages, details range of WEO plug-in hose fittings with click-to-connect feature. Includes specifications, cutaway drawings, technical data, and application examples. CEJN Industrial Corp. Circle 152 [ILLUSTRATION...

Piston, rod coatings.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Brochure covers various surface coating systems for piston rods and shafts, including plastic coating, hard chrome coating, chrome composite coating, metal oxide coating (Ceraplate 2000), plasma transferred arc welding, and laser powder...

Pumps, motors.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Tri-fold bulletin opens to highlight hydraulic pump and motor company's experience, quality, and service. Programs and services include Exchange Program, 24-hr turnaround, quality commitment, and remanufacturing. Wooster Hydrostatics ...

Iron bushing pumps, motors.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2005... Brochure introduces S33, S53, and S63 cast iron bushing pumps and motors for high-pressure and -speed applications. Includes engineered drawings and product specifications. Variety of flow sizes, drive shafts, mounting flanges, and port...