Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from January 2006

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from January 2006

50+ years of continuing education.(Publisher's Page)
January 1, 2006... This issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Designer's Guide to Fluid Power Products. Our editors take great pride in presenting you the most comprehensive, complete, and useful guide to fluid power products...

Coming clean: H & P hosts Filtration & Contamination Control webcast.(Industry News)
January 1, 2006... Hydraulics & Pneumatics will host its second webcast on March 2. The webcast, "Filtration and Contamination Control," will focus on five major areas for a comprehensive contamination control program. The webcast will be presented by John...

New machine expands manifold manufacturing capabilities.(Industry News)
January 1, 2006... Daman Products Co. Inc., Mishawaka, Ind., added a new high-precision horizontal machining center, the Mazak FH-10800 CNC, which will allow it to expand its custom capabilities for larger manifolds, as well as enhance its position as a...

Simrit names development director of heavy duty hydraulics.(Industry News)
January 1, 2006... Simrit, Plymouth, Mich., the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK, has named Clive J. Hill as development director of heavy duty hydraulics. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most recently, Hill served as sales manager for...

Hydraulic beam carries large loads over uneven ground.(25 years ago ...)
January 1, 2006... From the January 1981 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Large, unwieldy, fragile, or heavy loads ride atop the self-propelled Dual Walking Beam (DWB) to move over unprepared ground without extensive rigging or cranes. Built by Total...

Need to get rid of a car? Turn to hydraulics.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2006... Time is money, but higher speed doesn't necessarily mean higher production--at least when it comes to industrial shredders for mixed materials. Because cars contain multiple materials--ferrous and non-ferrous metals, elastomers, and a variety...

Software speeds PDF searches.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2006... A new service now allows engineers to search PDF (portable document format) catalogues by key word to quickly find specific information without having to view or print large numbers of pages. Recently launched by DirectIndustry, the search...

Sensor tells machine where it's at.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2006... Inertia-Link wireless inertial sensors can enable machines to sense their own angular position and to estimate their linear movement. The developers, MicroStrain Inc., Williston, Vt., project a wide variety of applications: unmanned vehicle...

Tools for training.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2006... Textbooks are great for teaching basic concepts and introducing equations that represent our physical world. But all this knowledge becomes more meaningful when it is put in practice through hands-on experience. That's the intent of Fluid Power...

Wireless meter tracks pump running hours.(Ideas & Applications)
January 1, 2006... A new electronic device can measure the actual operating hours of hydraulic pumps, compressors, motors, engines, or virtually any other type of equipment. Recently introduced by Shockwatch, Dallas, the RF Hourmeter sends run-time information...

If you could design the world's best mechanical tubing supplier, it would look like this.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... There's a brand new player in the mechanical tubing market, and it's powerful: Dofasco-Copperweld. Better still, it's designed specifically to provide the product quality, customer service and long-term financial capability to enhance your...

Methods for designing the motion profile.(Motion Control)
January 1, 2006... When a motion profile is designed with the desired acceleration, velocity, and position, total motion control results. There is no other way to achieve motion control. Either of two methods can be used to build a motion profile: the...

Watching out for [H.sub.2]O: water in compressed air can damage production machinery, resulting in downtime and spoiled product.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
January 1, 2006... When pneumatic components wear or become corroded as a result of moisture, they consume more compressed air--and lose energy efficiency. When this wear or corrosion becomes great enough, components must be repaired or replaced--increasing...

Compact compressed air dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Compact air dryers meet needs of low flow applications where very dry compressed air is required--for atmospheric dew points of -50[degrees] F or lower. Self-regenerative dryer operates continuously at flow rates ranging from 0-0.5 to 0-6 scfm...

Membrane air dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... PISOO Fiber Dry membrane-type dryers are compact and suit portable devices or compact equipment. Air-flow varies from 1.4 to 17 scfm. They achieve dew point of -13[degrees] F or below. Hollow dryer does not require electric power and produces...

Non-cycling dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... H series refrigerated dryers accomodate flows from 12 to 123 scfm and dew points as low as 35[degrees] F. Hot gas bypass valve-controlled dryers offer reliability in high ambient temperatures and harsh environments. Featuring a low pressure...

Regenerative air dryer.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Sahara-Pak compressed air dryer fits any compressor and is a pre-piped and pre-wired unit that uses normally wasted heat of compression to regenerate desiccant beds. No purge air is lost and blowers are not used, making it highly efficient. It...

Modular air drying systems.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Modular Pneudri MX and MPX systems are compact and electronically controlled. They are made from extruded aluminum towers and deliver dew points of -40[degrees] F with flow rates of 240 to 1656 scfm. Featuring quiet operation and easy-to-read...

Refrigerated air dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... IDFB6E air dryers are built with a high efficiency stainless-steel heat exchanger for long life and low pressure drops. They are UL-listed for flows to 160 scfm. Environmentally friendly R134a/R407C refrigerant provides pressure dew point of...

Membrane air dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Balston Smart Dryer 5000 series membrane air dryers have dew points of 35[degrees]F and flow rates to 600 scfm. They remove contaminants to 0.01 [micro]m. System monitors air consumption and adjusts regenerative sweep flow without electricity....

Extractor/dryer.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Extractor/Dryer efficiently removes moisture and contaminants to improve and extend life cycle of tools and equipment. It features a 5-[micro]m rating and ranges from 15 to 2000 scfm with maximum pressure of 250 psig. Optional features include...

Regenerative air dryers.(Product Spotlight on Air Dryers)
January 1, 2006... Regenerative and refrigerated air dryers include the D11 and D50 series. The D11 features continuous compressor operation for ambient temperatures of more than 40[degrees] F. The D50 is equipped with twin dessicant-packed towers,...

50th annual Designer's Guide to Fluid Power Products.
January 1, 2006... The following charts are a collection of specifications for more than 40 categories of fluid power products and services. Following the charts is an alphabetical index of all manufacturers. Approximately 800 companies are represented. Complete...

The leaks stop here: Brennan forged O-Ring Face-Seal Fittings stop hydraulic system leaks at higher operating pressures.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... * Eliminate leaks in hydraulic systems, while allowing higher operating pressures (for 1/4"-1" O.D. tubing: 6000 psi; over 1": up to 4000 psi). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Fits most hydraulic systems on both industrial and commercial...

Ruggedized proportional & servo-solenoid valves.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... 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" &...

Sherex.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... Sherex, an ISO 9001-2000 certified award-winning company, is celebrating its 27th year as a nationwide supplier of niche products for the Fluid Power, Automotive, Transportation, Off Road, & Sheet Metal Fabrication markets. Sherex's...

Manufacturers index.(Directory)
January 1, 2006... 3P/EGC, (281) 774-6100, www.3pusa.com A A and A Mfg. Co., Inc., (262) 786-1500, www.gortite.com A & R Hydraulics, (586) 756-2810, www.arhyd.com A.W. Chesterton Co., (781) 481-2377, www.chesterton.com AAA Products...

5th International Fluid Power Conference.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... "Customer Benefits of Fluid Power" The 5th International Fluid Power Conference (IFK) will take place from 20th till 22nd of March 2006 in Aachen, Germany. It represents one of the world's biggest scientific conferences in the field of...

Microhydraulics. Macro capabilities.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2006... So much reliability and performance, in so little space. Creating high-performance flow control on a micro scale has been The Lee Company's exclusive focus for more than 50 years. And it's been a successful mission, as evidenced by...