Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from July 2006

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from July 2006

Portable filtration unit.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Portable filtration and transfer unit increases the life of hydraulic fluid and components. It decreases maintenance downtime by allowing scheduled maintenance to be done while machine is in use. Motor operates from 1/2 hp, 115 V ac with on/off...

Subminiature pressure regulator.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Subminiature pressure regulator allows precise pressure regulation in an envelope the size of miniature pneumatic fitting. It has OD same as 10-32 threaded needle valve and inlet port is 10-32 external thread with O-ring face seal for...

Position sensors.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... SE 750 single-ended dc-LVDT position sensors operate in conjunction with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based processors, and QC data collection systems. Built-in electronics sense valve and cylinder positions. Nine ranges...

Fluid power shoots, fluid power scores!(Editor's Page)
July 1, 2006... It has certainly taken the U.S. a long time to catch up to the rest of the world in soccer, and we still have a long way to go. Similarly, we have been playing from behind in the fluid power research arena for many years. But fluid power in the...

HPUs: keep mobile machinery running along: the torque dynamics of internal combustion engines differ from electrical motors--so designing HPUs for mobile applications can provide unique challenges.(DESIGN BASICS)
July 1, 2006... Correctly sizing an electric motor for a hydraulic power unit is a straightforward procedure. And if load pressure and flow remain fairly constant, determining the power requirement is relatively simple by using the familiar equation: hp =...

Mini power unit makes roughing it luxurious.(Ideas & Applications)
July 1, 2006... Camping means different things to different people. For some, it is sleeping on the ground--with or without a tent--and cooking over an open fire. For others, it means taking a recreational vehicle (RV) out to wide open spaces and still have...

Anti-corrosion additive shields components from corrosion.(Ideas & Applications)
July 1, 2006... A new anti-corrosion additive for hydraulic and lubricating oils offers protection during equipment operation and during intermittent shut down periods. The additive, Cortec M-530, can be used with mineral-based and synthetic-based oils to...

Pressure switch does triple duty.(Ideas & Applications)
July 1, 2006... The EDS 3000 compact pressure switch, from HYDAC Technology Corp., Bethlehem, Pa., combines a pressure switch, digital display, and pressure transducer into a single instrument for monitoring and controlling pressure in fluid power systems. The...

Formula One racers go with ultralight hydraulics.(Ideas & Applications)
July 1, 2006... Hydraulics packs a lot of power into compact packages, and today's Formula One race cars take advantage of this feature with great success. Over the past two decades, Formula One cars have incorporated sophisticated hydraulic systems to handle...

Hydraulic adapters.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... This color product brochure highlights the Leak Free" solution to JIC hydraulic systems. The FLARE-O evolved from the standard 37[degrees] SAE J514 hydraulic fitting. Positioning an elastomeric O-Ring in a strategic area of the sealing...

External gear pumps.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... A new 96-page catalog details performance, dimensional, design, and ordering information for external gear pumps used in mobile and industrial applications. The product line includes a range of 4cc-63cc displacements. The products combine...

New filters-regulators-lubricators.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The 144-page catalog provides information for the new Rexroth Series AS award winning FRL line. The Series AS family features smooth, polymer surfaces and includes individual filters, regulators and lubricators plus additional modular...

Pneumatic push-in type fittings.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The 128-page catalog provides information for the new Rexroth Series QR1 push-in fittings line for inch tubing/NPT threads and metric tubing/ISO-G (BSPP) threads. The user-friendly oval release rings allow them to quickly release from the...

New hydraulics catalog.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The new Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics Product Catalog with Preferred & Spotlight Delivery Program Section offers 624 pages containing 4000 material numbers of both industrial and mobile Rexroth products available for quick delivery: Spotlight...

Hydraulics block plug.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Caplugs and Niagara Caps & Plugs have developed a new series of threaded plugs. The PDH series have straight threads with an allen wrench drive socket, making it ideal for flat-faced o-ring hydraulic fittings. The PDH series is an economical...

New tear-tab series for high temp masking.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Designed to mask fittings during high temperature finishing processes such as powder coating, e-coating, plating, and more. The HJS series is part of our Flex500PLUS line of products designed to withstand temperatures up to and beyond...

Sealing & flow control solutions.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Farmington Engineering is a leading manufacturer of sealing & flow control products that serve the fluid power market. We are proud to announce the launch of our newest product, Rv Plugs. These are pull-style mandrel plugs that are easily...

In-line filters.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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 cutaway view, details on elements...

Hydraulic filtration products.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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)
July 1, 2006... 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)
July 1, 2006... 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...

Leak-free connections!(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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,...

What do you want to teach today?(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... * Basic Hydraulics * Troubleshooting Hydraulics * Hydrostatic (closed-loop) Transmissions * Load-sensing & Pressure-compensated systems * Cavitation * Hydraulic Steering * Counterbalance & Pilot-operated Check Valves...

Flexible tubing & coil solutions.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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...

Gates hoses for extreme temperatures.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Manual describes three new, wire braid hydraulic hoses designed for extreme high temperature applications. G2XH (+300[degrees] and 2500-6000 psi). M4KH (+250[degrees] and 4,000 psi) and M3Kh (+250[degrees] and 3,000 psi) are recommended for...

Pressure and position sensing solutions.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Gefran provides Pressure and Position sensing solutoins for mobile hydraulic applications. In-cylinder integrated position measurement--magnetostrictive and potentiometric sensing technologies. Cost effective pressure sensing solutions....

Hydraulic rotary actuators.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Simple, cost-effective rotary motion solutions. Helac actuators offer a unique combination of features not found in alternative rotary positioning devises: integral bearings with heavy load-carrying capacity; zero leakage; drift-free...

OILMISER[TM] fluid handling products.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... In maintenance, less means more: Less Effort, means More Productivity; Less Complicated, means More Confidence; Less Waste, means More Profit. The OILMISER[TM] 1500 Series Filter Cart has the power and performance of a heavy weight with the...

OILMISER[TM] gearbox maintenance tools.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Reliability Centered Maintenance for lubricated equipment demands clean air and clean oil from top to bottom. For rotating machinery like gearboxes, power train components and hydraulic reservoirs, this means better breathers, kidney-loop...

Digital gauges with special features!(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Introducing the LEO line of digital gauges that do more. For example: our LEO 1 model reveals transient pressure spikes normally undetected, our LEO Record stores & downloads pressure and temperature data and our LEO 3 outputs both digital and...

New! High pressure hydraulic hose and couplings.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Kurt Hydraulics now offers a complete line of couplings and hose backed by large inventories, simplified ordering and fast deliveries. With over 375 coupling types and R12, 4SH, R13 and R15 hose, Kurt further strengthens its position as the new...

Hydraulic and pneumatic shut-off valves.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Lee Engineering manufactures hydraulic- 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 designed to...

Over 1.2 million cross references for industrial filtration!(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Main Filter Group offers the largest cross references available for industrial filtration. Our FREE cross reference CD is the single source when it comes to Hydraulic, Fuel, Air, Compressor, Water and Lubrication Filters. For a FREE copy...

Hydraulic Flanges and Components.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Print catalog includes popular styles of MAIN Manufacturing's extensive offering of Hydraulic Flanges and Components--ready for immediate shipment. Dimensional drawings, part numbers, metric and weld specifications included. The "Quick...

Manuli rubber industries' new catalog.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The 2006 Fluid Connectors catalog features components and machinery that make up an integrated hydraulic hose and connector system. Expanded product range includes superior performing products, including Universal, Extreme and Hi-Performance...

MICO Multiple Disc Brakes.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Fifty-five page catalog featuring MICO Multiple Disc Brakes. Precisely engineered brakes are totally enclosed units applied by built-in springs and held off by hydraulic pressure. Typical applications include: manlifts, scissors lifts, swing...

Pressure transducers.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The Ashcroft G2 pressure transducer is combined with a custom ASIC for high performance. It delivers 1% full-scale total error band performance, including linearity, hysteresis, non-repeatability, and thermal error. Features good EMI/RFI...

Switches and cylinders.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Company offers downloadable PDF and ZIP versions of its switch and cylinder brochures. Full-color brochures contain photos, dimensional drawings and specification data for each model of switch or cylinder as well as options for basic electrical...

LSHT hydraulic motors.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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...

LSHT hydraulic motors.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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...

Clean hose and tube-assemblies using the quick and easy economy launcher by Ultra Clean.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... The UC-EL Economy Launcher is economically priced and ideal for mobile and job site cleaning applications from 1/4" to 1 1/4". The Ultra Clean System is capable of achieving ISO 13/10 cleanliness levels when following our cleaning procedures...

Line cleaning system.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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....

New hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder catalog.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... A new comprehensive catalog covering all lines of Yates Cylinders. From N.F.P.A. light duty aluminum through 3000 PSI heavy duty hydraulic. This new catalog offers a user friendly layout, comprehensive engineering section as well as information...

Hydraulic test equipment.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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,...

Shock absorbers.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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 [SC.sub.2] Heavyweight Series and Magnum Group industrial shock...

Push-to-connect fittings.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Web site spotlights brass nickel-plated, stainless steel, and composite fittings for pneumatic applications. With a simple click, users can view the site in English, Italian, German, or French. Online data sheets provide information on...

Sherex Industries Ltd. expander plugs.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... Offering the complete line of Koenig Expander Plugs--these cost effective, highly engineered sealing devices are used to permanently seal cross-drilled communication holes in numerous applications such as fuel pumps, rails, and injectors;...

Schroeder Industries the filter company.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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...

Miniature solenoid valve sets new standards.(Media MART)
July 1, 2006... 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...

Closed-loop speed control of hydraulic motors.(Motion Control)
July 1, 2006... We must know the load torque in an application to correctly predict the speed gain of the system. Because loads can be quite complex, load torque rarely is constant. Therefore, we usually have to settle for an approximation or analyze extremes...

Servo Kinetics acquires Vickers pump, motor line.(Industry News)
July 1, 2006... Servo Kinetics Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., recently acquired the Vickers Classic 2000 series pump and fluid motor product line from Eaton Corp. The sale included all the Classic series assets except the Vickers' name. The product line has been...

H&P to launch electronic book.(Industry News)
July 1, 2006... Readers can look for an exciting new initiative by H&P later this month, as we launch our first e-book, an electronic tome that is available for viewing and download at www.hydraulicspneumatics.com. Fluid Power Basics, written by industry...

The 4th FPNI--PhD conference was held June 13-17 in Sarasota, Fla., and was a rousing success.(Industry News)
July 1, 2006... The 4th FPNI--PhD conference was held June 13-17 in Sarasota, Fla., and was a rousing success. Almost 50 papers were presented on energy efficient hydraulic systems, fluids, simulation and control, mobile applications, valves, pumps, and...

Hagglunds names marketing manager.(Industry News)
July 1, 2006... Hagglunds Drives Inc., Columbus, appointed David F. Busser marketing manager for its North American operation. Busser is responsible for establishing the company's marketing goals and implementing plans and strategies. Prior to this...

Vibration courses slated.(Industry News)
July 1, 2006... The Vibration Institute will hold the following courses in the coming months: * Basic machinery vibrations will be held August 1 to 4 in New Orleans and September 12 to 15 in Willowbrook, Ill. The course fee is $1050, and familiarizes...

Pneumatic clamp helps lift paper bundles.(25 years ago ...)
July 1, 2006... Stobb Inc., Clinton, N.J., builds its Bundle Crane around a rodless pneumatic cylinder from Origa Corp., Elmhurst, Ill. A fixed clamp jaw is attached to one cylinder end cap, and a movable clamp jaw is mounted on the piston spud. The...

Small volume flow metering ... for very fine cutting feeds.(50 years ago ...)
July 1, 2006... In Germany, before the war, a metering pump was developed which permits accurate control of flow over a wide range of adjustment and down to about 1 to 1.5 [in..sub.3]/min. Hundreds of vertical spindle chucking machines have been built using a...

Position-sensing cylinders.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Electronic position sensing is available on custom-welded hydraulic cylinders with bores to 10 in., strokes to 15 ft, and working pressures to 10,000 psig. Position accuracy is [+ or -] 0.005 in. or better, depending on cylinder stroke length...

Directional spool valve.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... SWL valve bank's load sensing operates multiple hydraulic cylinders and motors simultaneously and independently from each other at different velocities and pressures. It is rated for flows to 30 lpm and operating pressure to 315 bar....

Pneumatic swing clamp.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Swing clamp arm rotates 90[degrees] as it extends up away from the work piece, providing clearance and access for loading and unloading. Double-acting operation, standard magnetic piston, and optional magnetic sensors enable positive cycles and...

Contamination monitors.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... TestMate contamination monitors provide continuous measurement of solid contamination in fluid. They provide instantaneous readings and self-diagnose with error vindication via the status LED. They are rated for pressures to 1450 psi and...

Solenoid valve.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Series 250 solenoid valve conserves space, weight, and power. The 2-position, 3-way miniature piloting valve features MultiSeal technology, which simplifies port layout by allowing total porting flexibility 360[degrees] around the seal without...

Stainless-steel air regulators.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Type 350/360/370 stainless-steel pneumatic regulators and filter regulators have an automatic drain and low-temperature option. The 350 and 360 are available in 1/4 and 1/2 in. NPT with four output choices to 150 psig. Maximum supply pressure...

Digital indicating transmitter.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... DSGT digital indicating transmitter eliminates need for separate pressure gauge, transmitter, and switches. Multi-function, 4 1/2 in. process gauge offers standard 4-20 mA output and 0.25% full scale accuracy. It is rated for pressures of 0 to...

Limit switch mounts.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Low-profile, adjustable mounts for mechanical limit switches and proximity sensors with limit switch-style housings offer reliable switching. They feature 30 and 12.7 mm adjustability for full-sized and miniature DIN bodies. Each mount measures...

Plug-in air valves.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... CD26-PL manifold system is 26 mm wide and offers flows to 1.01 [C.sub.v]. Simultaneous pneumatic and electrical connection is done on base plate. Threaded manifold ports come in NPT and ISO-G. Single and double solenoid and double 3/2 valves...

Axial piston pumps.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... PVV open-loop, axial piston pumps offer increased pressure ratings, speed capabilities, and volumetric efficiencies. They come in three displacements from 12.20 to [33 in..sup.3]/rev and multiple frame sizes for up to 560 hp. They are rated for...

Poppet type directional valves.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Poppet type, solenoid operated directional control valves offer high flow characteristics, minimal internal leakage, and low sensitivity to fluid contamination. Two-port, 2-way valves suit 160 lpm systems and pressures to 210 bar in normally...

Piston motors.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Series 74300 fixed-displacement motors meet medium-duty needs and provide long-lasting power in a lightweight, easily serviceable package. They come in displacements of 29.5 cc, are rated at 210 bar continuous pressure, and offer 10% higher...

Position transducers.(Useful Products)
July 1, 2006... Series M position transducers offer long displacement range, multiple mounting options, and size efficiency for OEM and high-volume applications. They have a maximum range of 85 in. Reduced displacement cable fleet angle increases repeatability...

Hybrid are just hype.(Readers' Forum: Hybrid vehicles--which side are you on?)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... I must agree with your conclusion that the hybrid [gas-electric] cars being sold don't add up. The first thing you learn in physics is that you don't get something for nothing. Except for regenerative braking and turning off the engine at stop...

Been there, done that.(Hybrid vehicles--which side are you on?)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... Your May 2006 issue of H&P was very interesting regarding hybrids. Boy, did that ring some bells! Back when I had House of Hydraulics in the 70s and 80s,we developed an inertial saver system specifically for U.S. Postal Service Jeeps. We...

Getting your system in sync Part 2: synchronizing multiple actuators in a hydraulic system can be easy with the use of rephasing cylinders.(SYSTEM DESIGN)
July 1, 2006... A rephasing hydraulic cylinder is essentially a standard cylinder with the addition of one important feature--built-in orifices or passageways that hydraulically resynchronize cylinder motion, should they come out of synchronization. These...

Pneumatics on the upswing: air power gives riders a thrill at amusement park.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
July 1, 2006... Whoosh. Whoosh. The sound, accompanied by a high-pitched shriek as cables move rapidly upon a cable loop system, is somewhat reminiscent of that made by a windmill's blades as they slice through the air. No power is generated, however--this...

The ultimate in safety: air valves help test Army grenades.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
July 1, 2006... Grenade testing machine. That phrase might have been printed on a box that Wile E. Coyote purchased from Acme Corp. for one of his hapless attempts to capture the Road Runner in their old cartoon series. However, in real life, grenades do need...

New ISO standard for air valves.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
July 1, 2006... As industry transitions from a regional to a global perspective, air valve customers are starting to look for products that meet standards supported throughout the world. ISO standards for both pneumatic and hydraulic valves as well as...

Locking cylinder a good fit for applications where safety is key.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
July 1, 2006... The CNA series locking cylinder, manufactured by SMC Corp. of America, Indianapolis, uses an integral, compact lock unit that is unaffected by the quality of the supply air. A manual override lock release is available as a standard feature, and...

High-pressure couplings.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... VVP series hydraulic couplings connect under high pressure. They come in sizes from 1/4 to 1 in. and are available in steel and stainless steel for NPT, ORB and metric threads. They can be connected and disconnected by hand with 3000 psi...

Low-pressure drop couplings.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... K and L couplings' Ultra Flo valve increases efficiency by 80%. They are available in Industrial, Aro 210, and European (high flow) interchanges and offer high performance with low pressure drop and increased productivity. Many hose and thread...

Full-bore air couplers.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... Full-bore automatic-type air couplers feature an integrated ball valve that allows zero pressure to connect/disconnect and full flow when coupled. They come in two body sizes for industrial interchange plugs that conform to MIL-C-4109 and ISO...

Air line couplers.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... S-type quick couplings feature an optical pressure indicator and downstream pressure exhaust system. Indicator allows a safe disconnect by showing a red ring on the coupling socket if operating pressure is greater than 14.7 psi. Exhaust...

Kidney latch coupling.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... New 2FSI female kidney latch coupler for high impulse-breaker applications has 27 times more contact surface with male half than a ball latch. It is designed for flows to 18.52 gpm at temperatures of -13[degrees] to 212[degrees] F in 3/4 in....

High-flow air couplings.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... MJQC Jumbo quick connect fittings offer twice the flow in less space than standard quick connect fittings. They are rated for flows of 14 scfm at 100 psi and 7.5 scfm at 50 psi with a working pressure of 300 psi and temperature of -30[degrees]...

Multi-coupling systems.(Product Spotlight on Quick-Acting Couplings)
July 1, 2006... Multi-couplings combine more than one connector on a common mounting for simultaneous manual or automatic connection. They can be used with liquids and gasses and nearly almost instant connection of almost any number of connections, with no...