Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from February 2006

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from February 2006

How much does that leak cost you?(Editor's Page)
February 1, 2006... This past fall, a very well-done Parker Hannifin exhibit at the ICUEE show in Louisville caught my attention. It asked whether users really knew the true cost of a hydraulic or pneumatic leak. So... do you know the cost? Machine operators...

Log on for H & P webcasts.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... Hydraulics & Pneumatics will host its first of four webcasts this year at 2 p.m. on March 2. The webcast, "Filtration and Contamination Control" is presented by John G. Eleftherakis, vice president of technology Fluid Technologies, a division...

New hydraulic hose plant opens in China.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... Manuli Rubber Industries, Milan, opened a new hydraulic hose plant in Suzhou, China, about 100 km from Shanghai. The plant started production in 2005 and manufactures hoses for high-pressure hydraulic applications. Manuli Rubber has been...

H & P's electronic book.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... H & P's first e-book, Fluid Power Basics will be launched this spring. The book will be delivered one chapter at a time to your email inbox every few weeks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Written by industry leader and consultant Bud Trinkel,...

Scandanavian fluid power conference.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... The 10th Scandanavian International Conference on Fluid Power will be held in Tampere, Finland, May 23 to 25, 2007. The event is hosted by IHA--Institute of Hydraulics and Automation, Tampere University of Technology, in conjunction with the...

How to generate and release 100,000 psi.(50 years ago ...)
February 1, 2006... From the February 1956 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H & P). Design of a high-pressure testing unit was undertaken for the dynamic calibration of quartz (piezoelectric) piston pressure transducers. These tranducers,...

Coiled tubing connects offshore valves to control station.(25 years ago ...)
February 1, 2006... From the February 1981 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Polypropylene-coated, 1-in. OD, coiled steel R-50 tubing from Republic Steel, Cleveland, was laid on the bottom of western Lake Erie in 33,000-ft sections by the Consumer's Gas Co.,...

CAN seminars slated.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... CAN in Automation offers CAN and CANopen seminars in the following locations: * CAN/CANopen seminar in Richmond, BC, Canada, on April 25 * CAN seminar in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 18 * CAN/CANopen seminar in Elizabeth, N.J.,...

Hot hydraulic systems need to just chill out.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2006... Wasted power in a hydraulic system shows up as heat, so the ideal hydraulic system doesn't need a heat exchanger. In the real world, though, hydraulic systems often generate more heat than they can dissipate through a reservoir alone. The...

Give that power unit a life sentence.(Ideas & Applications)
February 1, 2006... Do you want your power unit to last a lifetime? Of course... but how? You can improve system life simply by keeping its hydraulic fluid cleaner. For example, if you improve fluid cleanliness from an ISO (International Standards Organization)...

The geometric approach to building motion profiles.(Motion Control)
February 1, 2006... The geometric approach to profile synthesis and analysis is a more intuitive method than the analytical approach covered last month. The geometric approach capitalizes on the fact that an integral is the area under a curve and a derivative is...

Industrial strength provided by hydraulic power units: hydraulic power units driven by electric motors must be sized for maximum performance, reliability, and longevity.(DESIGN BASICS)
February 1, 2006... When specifying components for a hydraulic power unit, the prime mover is sized based on torque, speed, and power requirements of the hydraulic pump. This is fairly straightforward for electric motors because they generally have a starting...

Seeing the forest for the trees: the power of hydraulics is critical in boosting the productivity of tree harvesting equipment.(FORESTRY)
February 1, 2006... Tree harvesting has come a long way from two lumberjacks standing at opposite ends of a gigantic saw, using brute strength to cut through the trunk. Hydraulic technology plays a huge role in today's forestry equipment, thanks to its combination...

How to handle a hot situation: most hydraulic systems generate substantial heat, so they can benefit from using a heat exchanger. Here's why and how.(SYSTEM DESIGN)
February 1, 2006... Hydraulic systems can use either of two methods of load control: the energy-loss method, in which flow to the actuator is set by valving, or the volume-control method, in which a variable-displacement pump regulates flow. Most industrial...

Hydraulic speed regulators: control dynamic loads.(Design Close-up)
February 1, 2006... Similar in principle to a shock absorber, the Slimline Kinechek precisely controls the speed of loads that push longitudinally on the hardened outboard end of its plunger rod. With the plated-steel housing locked into one of several mounting...

Pneumatic bladder: operates fast-moving clamp.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
February 1, 2006... Add unbalanced mass to the surface of any rotating machine element and you present a challenge to the element's bearing system. That was the situation facing Agfa Corp. designers working on external drum plate-setters for a web-type printing...

Quick-release fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... QR1 push-in or threaded fittings come in stainless steel, polymers, and Perbunan O-rings. Enlarged oval plastic release ring makes fast connection and release of compressed air tubing. Mini style suits 1/8, 5/32, and 1/4 in. and 3 to 6 mm OD....

Food-grade fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Pneufit D push-in fittings feature quick and easy connection without tools. They suit applications for food processing. Integral stainless steel grab ring secures assembly to nylon PU and PE tubing. They are offered in 45 shapes, with tube...

Filter fitting.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Nickel-plated steel FilterPlug uses a sintered bronze element and in-line filter in the pneumatic connector or plug to provide filtration. It is rated for pressures to 150 psi and temperatures to 200[degrees] F in three...

One-touch fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Series KQ/KQ2 Uni one-touch fittings use NBR laminated steel gasket for leak-free sealing of chambers on fitting and female thread. They come in nylon, soft nylon, and polyurethane in inch and metric sizes for port sizes of 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and...

Easy-to-connect fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Global Connect push-to-connect fittings feature grab-ring construction in a full range of inch and metric sizes. They feature thermoplastic bodies and nickel-plated threads. Working pressure range is 150 psi at temperatures of 0[degrees] to...

Brass fittings with O-ring.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Fittings with captivated O-ring seal for leak-free performance have been added to company's extensive line of fittings. Intended for use with 1/8-in. tubing, the brass fittings have a factory-installed Buna-N O-ring to seal their 10-32 thread,...

Push-to-connect fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Newloc fittings for rigid and semi-rigid tubing are leak-free. Styles include Ys, 3 and 4-way connectors, Ts, reducing Ts, elbows, straight connectors, and swivels. Acetal fittings range from 1/8 to 1/2 in., and 4 to 12 mm with pressure rating...

Quick-connect fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... BPF series female bayonet-style fittings mate with BPM bayonet male connectors. They fit 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16 in.-tube IDs and are tested to 50,000 cycles, with operating pressure of 60 psi and maximum of 0.39 [C.sub.v]. [ILLUSTRATION...

Miniature fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Push-connect fittings feature O-rings for leak-tight sealing and stainless-steel construction for flows of 0.200 [C.sub.v]. Currently designed to fit 1/4-in. OD tubing, will also be available for 1/8 in., and 4 and 6 mm tubing in in-line,...

Brass push-in fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Push-in fittings are available in 5/32 to 3/4 in. and 4 to 12-mm tube sizes. Solid brass provides strength and reliability to air line connections and forged shapes minimize weight and size. They work at vacuum to 200 psi in temperatures of...

Push-in tube fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Poly-Matic nickel-plated brass push-in fittings feature a Buna N seal, high-impact acetal release collars, and spring-locking teeth. Working pressures range from vacuum to 250 psi at temperatures of -40[degrees] to 200[degrees] F. They fit ODs...

Pull-style plugs.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Koenig LK plugs are available in case hardened annealed or stainless steel to plug cross-drilled holes in pneumatic vales and manifolds. Expandable sleeve surrounds a mandrel and anchors to base material. Available in 4 to 12 mm sizes, they...

Hose fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Stainless-steel 316L hose fittings withstand harsh environments in sizes from 1/8 to 3/4 in. They are injection-molded for smooth interior surface. They suit applications with impact, abrasion, high temperatures, caustic environments, and high...

Push-in fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Push-in fittings in metric and inch sizes are made of plastic, nickelplated brass, stainless steel, and polyproplene for vacuum pressures to 150 psi. Sizes run 1.8 to 16 mm OD tubing with threads of M3 to M8 and R1/8 to R1/2 and from 1/8 to 5/8...

Composite fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... LF3000 system makes connections by pushing the tube into fitting. They are available in many designs from 1/8 to 1/2 in. and 3 to 14 mm for vacuum to 290 psi in temperatures of -4[degrees] to 175[degrees] F. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Push-to-connect fittings.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ON Pneumatic Fittings)
February 1, 2006... Push-to-connect fittings for thermoplastic tube connections install quickly without nuts, sleeves, internal tube supports, or tools. They are available from 1/8 to 1/2 in. and 4 to 12 mm OD in polyethylene, nylon, and polyurethane for tubing at...

Linear transducer.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Micropulse BIW transducer offers non-contact positioning accuracy matching that of a linear pot. It is available with analog 0 to 10 V or -10 to 10 V output and has more than 20 kHz update rate, non-linearity of [+ or -]0.02%, and resolution...

Flow-control valve.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... PFR24A proportional flow-control valve gives pressure-compensated flow control to 28 l/min, working at 210 bar. Featuring simple, two-port, spool-type design, there is no current applied so the spool blocks the ring of holes in cartridge nose,...

Rodless air cylinders.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Series MY2 and MY3 rodless cylinders use low-profile designs for space-saving of 30% or more and exceed 3000-km life. Stroke-adjusting, double-acting MY2 requires no lubrication and features thrust force of 40 to 1005 N, strokes of 100 to 5000...

Brazed-plate heat exchangers.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Brazepak heat exchangers feature stainless-steel 316L plates and are suited to refrigerant condensers and evaporators and as oil coolers for engines and machinery. They operate in temperatures of -310[degrees] to 435[degrees] F and are rated...

Multi-function joystick.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Compact NS3 joystick controller includes a hall-effect sensor for contactless proportional signal. It is available in 1, 2, and 3-axis models for smooth, non-biasing handle action, and accommodates solid-state and proportional functions in the...

Caliper brakes.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Large hydraulic caliper brakes for off-highway service braking feature fixed-mount, dual-opposition pistons and operate on 18-in. rotors at pressures to 2200 psi. Smaller brake is rated to 175,000 lb-in. torque; larger brake is rated to 258,000...

Brass ball air valves.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Series MV mini brass ball valves are suited for pneumatic installations. Chrome and nickel-plated brass ball and body ensure years of reliable operation. They are available in sizes from 1/8 to 1/2 in. with maximum temperatures to 250[degrees]...

Food-grade vacuum cups.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Line of translucent silicone vacuum suction cups is non-marring for handling labeled products, foodstuffs, and removing parts from molds. Compound contains no dyes or impurities that leach out. They can be used at temperatures to 600[degrees] F...

Rod end bearings.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Self-lubricating rod end bearings in threaded-stem or tapped type metric sizes control and link mechanisms in high-load, low-speed applications with hanging angles or those that require linear, rotational, or oscillatory motion. Body is made of...

Direct-acting solenoid air valves.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Series 315 multi-purpose 3-way and 415 five port, 4-way valves solenoid valves are 19-mm wide and offer flows to 0.42 [C.sub.v], which is 35% higher than poppet valves. Lip seal design uses air pressure in valve to assist spring in making a...

Miniature air cylinders.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Long-life linear actuators are corrosion-resistant and available in 1-in. bores in brass or stainless steel with a clevis-style tail. Piston rod is supported with two composite bushings in nose and tail assembly to support couples induced by...

Specialty purpose air valves.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Specialty valves consist of pneumatic timers to delay air signals coming into or out of components, stroke completion timers for output signal when rod movement stops, and impulse ray valves to stop signals with buildup of backpressure to shift...

Self-compensating vacuum pump.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Integrated Cruise Control fine tunes vacuum pump performance and lowers energy consumption for handling porous and leak-prone materials. It maintains pre-set vacuum force for a consistent grip at suction point, which is reliable during...

Solenoid valves.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Intrinsically safe on-off solenoid valves limit energy of electric circuits in hazardous atmospheres. They offer pressure ratings of 350 bar and flow of 20 lpm. Powered through safety barriers to limit maximum input current, they do not produce...

Ethernet-capable valve islands.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... VM10 valve island with Ethernet capabilities is a 10-mm wide pneumatic system with flow rates of 4301 lpm. It features fully integrated Ethernet node capable of communicating with Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP. An integral web server enables...

Proportional pressure regulating cartridge.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Small, proportional pressure regulating cartridge is designed for pilot control of directional valves and is a 2-position, 3-way bottom cylinder port. It accomodates flows to 0.5 gpm and input pressure to 3000 psi with regulated pressure to 320...

Load sensing control valve.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... M4 load sensing valve family has been expanded with the addition of the high-pressure, sandwich-type M4-22. With the M4-12 and M4-15, the series covers flow rates of 1 to 105 gpm. M4-22 suits input flows to 160 gpm and features up to eight...

Mounting collar.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Universal mounting collar securely attaches items to tube or pipe without damaging surfaces. It is machined from stainless steel and features a smooth bore and countersunk tapped hole for accepting screws. It is available in six sizes from 3/8...

Pneumatic coalescing filters.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Redesigned coalescing Balston filters feature two differential pressure indicators in filter head for full 360[degrees] viewing. Quick-release, bayonet bowl design and pressure relief valve eliminate need for tools during maintenance. Filters...

Pneumatic slides.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Ultra series slides are available with two cylinder options--M-series or ISO/VDMA 6432--for long strokes. They come in eight bore sizes from 5/16 to 11/16; and 8 to 25 mm ISO. Alignment coupler isolates piston rod from side loading to extend...

Polyethylene end caps.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... New end caps meet ASTM, MIL, and NAS standard and are used to protect ends of tubes, pipes, or rods during shipping. They provide snug friction grip for positive sealing in low-pressure situations and are available in more than 27 sizes from...

String-pot transducer.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... SP2 string-pot transducer is designed for linear measuring in OEM and testing applications. It is available in strokes of 4.75, 12.5, 25, and 50 in. with 1-m electrical cable affixed with a moisture protective sheath over the potentiometer....

Cartridge relief valve.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Hot oil shuttle with relief valve fits into size 10 cavities. Springless valve is available with built-in relief setting of 100 to 400 psi and flow rating of 6 gpm at operating pressure of 5000 psi. Uni-body design and oversized seating allow...

Magnetic proximity sensor.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... The 7HL magnetic proximity sensor is designed to sense actuator position in hazardous locations. Floating clamp ensures assembly and sensor position on 2 to 8-in. bore NFPA tie rod cylinders. It switches current to 0.5 A at 0 to 120 Vac/Vdc...

Swing coupling.(Useful Products)
February 1, 2006... Pneumatic swing coupling can interchange with most plug systems for a universal and flexible connection. It allows unrestricted full flow with safe, quick connection and disconnection under pressure. Swing-style design provides effective...

Component protection products.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Catalog contains more than 200 pages describing features, benefits, specifications, and materials in line of plastic products to protect critical components. Line includes caps and plugs; tubing, pipe and flange covers; grommets; and cable...

Air cylinders for many applications.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... FL-04 catalog has 450 pages detailing original line, flat, Ultran, and double-wall cylinders, PneuMoment linear thruster, Pneu-Turn rotary actuators, and position control system products. It features position-sensing solutions, flow controls,...

Hydraulic test equipment.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Short form catalog includes 42 pages with product images and dimensional data of more than 70 portable hydraulic testers and flow meters ranging from 0.03 to 350 gpm at pressures to 7000 psi. Turbine and positive displacement flow meters,...

Sealing technology.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Brochure offers company overview on sealing technology solutions, products, and service. Features color photos as well as general specifications and key features for radial shaft, mechanical face, track roller, and Disogrin piston seals, as...

Turbine flow sensors.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Catalog features 30 pages of turbine flow sensors offered in SAE and BSPP ports. Design features and key specifications, including flow rate and pressure drop, are described for Activa and Ultima sensor array lines, turbine flow sensors, XLI...

Check and relief check valves.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Catalog features engineered drawings and key specifications--materials, pressures, operating temperatures, sizes and connections, etc.--for Kep-O-Seal valves. Detailed descriptions and performance data are included as are instructions for...

Hydraulic motors.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Brochure features full line of high-torque hydraulic motors designed to close tolerances for maximum volumetric efficiencies. It includes general features for full line, and delves into key specifications including pressure ratings, sizes,...

Non-rotating air cylinder.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Data sheet offers key specifications for HP.N non-rotating air cylinders with bore sizes from 32 to 100 mm. Drawing shows critical components. It operates in temperatures of -20[degrees] to 80[degrees] C, for maximum speed of 0.2 m/sec, and...

Air cylinders, valves, FRLs.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Four-page flyer features actuators, filters, cylinders, air preparation units, and directional control valves. Photos depict range of products in each line. Basic information includes sizes and key features, such as certifications and general...

Open-loop pumps.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... PVG Bulletin is a 16-page brochure featuring cutaway diagrams of PVG open-loop pump with labeled features and benefits. It also includes performance specifications, control schematics, and performance, sound, and inlet/suction comparison curve...

Biodegradable fluid-resistant hose.(Free Literature)
February 1, 2006... Flyer describes EnviroFluid spiral hydraulic hose, which prevents biodegradable hydraulic fluids from seeping through the tube and blistering the cover. Also included are a fluid compatibility chart and a part number listing for 4000 to...

Dry-technology training.(MRO News)
February 1, 2006... Parker Hannifin Corp.'s Tube Fittings Division, Columbus, offers on-site Dry Technology Training seminars to help hydraulic system designers, assemblers, technicians, and maintenance personnel learn the latest techniques in achieving leak-free...

"Hydraulic Talk" newsletter free to subscribers.(MRO News)
February 1, 2006... Readers can subscribe for free to the "Hydraulic Talk" newsletter, which comes out monthly. Published by Consolidated Fluid Power Training Tec, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, the newsletter features updated training seminar schedules as well...

Motor repair course slated.(MRO News)
February 1, 2006... The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), St. Louis, will hold "Mechanical Repair Fundamentals of Electric Motors" April 28 and 29 in Cincinnati. This seminar addresses basic mechanical aspects of motor repair. It covers basic...

Excellence in lubrication.(MRO News)
February 1, 2006... Lubrication Excellence, on May 16 to 18 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, is an education-based conference and trade show focusing on the effective use of lubrication practices to get the most from a plant's equipment. This event...

Lubrication system.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... PurgeX infrared lubrication system combines positive displacement pump with programmable logic and infrared sensing to accurately dispense lubrication on moving targets. Fluid output goes to 0.012 in. (2) NEMA 12 enclosure houses 3-way...

Hand-held reader.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... HPM420 portable hand-held readout features two-line display for simultaneous readings from two variable inputs. It measures flow, pressure, pressure differential, termperature, speed, current, and voltage. High-speed data logging has variable...

Industrial shock absorber.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... SC 75M-HC high-cycle industrial shock absorber for high-speed production equipment offers quick rod-ready time and short stroke for faster cycling and gains in production time. It is available in three models with varying effective weight range...

Insert skiving machine.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... Skiving machine SPF4 features semi-automatic cycle with internal/external skiving and fittings for pre-assembly. It fits hoses from 3/16 to 3 in. and includes an adjustable skiving mandrel with forward speed and strength. Accessories include an...

Vibration and temperature monitor.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... Data sheet for StatusCheck wireless condition monitoring system includes key features, benefits, and operating conditions. Monitor detects excessive temperature and vibration. Customizable software sets alarm points. Mounting is magnetic or...

Vacuum/pressure gauge.(MRO Products)
February 1, 2006... Digital vacuum/pressure gauge easily connects to test port on Sentinel instruments to accurately verify or calibrate the instrument's pressure display. Standard 4 1/2 digit LCD readout with 1/2 in. character size in one of nine engineering...

Looking at case drain monitoring: part of a healthy recipe for productivity and uptime.(MRO COVERAGE)
February 1, 2006... Typical maintenance recommendations such as systematic pressure checking or performance degradation monitoring leave much to be desired. A common scenario involves using a pump in a degraded condition until it fails--a costly and inefficient...

More pneumatics!(Web Wire)
February 1, 2006... Pisco USA recently renewed its website, www.pisco.com, to include a greater number of pneumatic products. The site now includes approximately 1000 models of tube fittings, controllers, switching and vacuum devices, tubing, and other pneumatic...

Just below the surface.(Web Wire)
February 1, 2006... Satisfy the inner pirate in you or plan your next diving adventure with a stop at www.shipwreckcentral.com/map/index.php. This site has a virtual plethora of data on shipwrecks across the globe. In addition to info on exactly where the wrecks...

After some consultation ...(Web Wire)
February 1, 2006... Georgia-based GPM Hydraulic Consulting's online home, www.gpmhydraulic.com, provides details on its services, including troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and safety. Users will also find an online hydraulics quiz and a tip of the...

Training tracks.(Web Wire)
February 1, 2006... The Fluid Power Training Institute's website, www.fpti.org, has details on its series of hands-on seminars, which can be held at its Salt Lake City headquarters or your plant. The FPTI also produces a range of educational materials, including...

Efficient fluids.(Web Wire)
February 1, 2006... The web site www.mehf.com is dedicated to maximum efficiency hydraulic fluid (MEHF). Users can learn how to specify MEHFs, use an energy savings calculator, see advantages, and discover the latest conferences and events relating to MEHFs. ...