Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from May 2008

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from May 2008

The case of the poorly blended fluid.(Fluid Forensics)
May 1, 2008... A manufacturer of industrial products had 32 hydraulic systems, all filled with mineral oil-based fluid. Six of the systems were near potential ignition sources, so they decided to fill them with one of our synthetic ester-based fluids for...

Smart cylinders work deep under water.(Ideas & Applications)
May 1, 2008... Flood gates are available in a wide range of categories and sizes and are the crucial component in water management and conservation in projects around the world. Due to their shear size and mass, flood gates are typically moved in position by...

All about magnetostriction.(Ideas & Applications)
May 1, 2008... A magnetostrictive sensor is an absolute, contact-free and wear-free position measuring system. It is extremely sturdy, making it suitable even for applications where other measuring techniques would fail. This linear measuring system consists...

Multi-tasking comes to condition monitoring.(Ideas & Applications)
May 1, 2008... Hydraulic systems in the 1960s and 70s had the most basic monitoring systems--if any at all. If you were lucky, a fluid level switch might warn you if fluid level in the reservoir dropped dangerously low. Or maybe a temperature switch would...

U-cup design extends rod seal life.(Ideas & Applications)
May 1, 2008... In mobile and stationary hydraulic applications, rod seals are exposed to high pressure and friction for extended periods. To achieve a long service life seals must be wear- and extrusion-resistant, compatible to aggressive media, have a wide...

Clean and simple packaging with pneumatics: special packaging requirements spawn cylinder design with smooth surfaces and beefed-up linear bearings.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
May 1, 2008... Pouches are becoming an increasingly popular method of packaging liquids. They are lighter than cans, more portable than bottles, and once empty, they lay flat, so they take up less space in trash receptacles and landfills. The next level...

Going from disco to dynamic in your plant: updating to new, dynamic technology from something designed 30 years ago can yield a number of benefits.(MRO)
May 1, 2008... New technology impacts every one of us daily, whether we realize it or not. It may be a higher frequency scanner at the self-checkout line in the grocery store or an automated camera at a traffic signal that takes a picture of your license...

Time to say goodbye.(Editor's Page)
May 1, 2008... At the recent IFPE Show, a co-worker and walked by the Bellagio and stopped to see the fountains one night after dinner. This particular time, they danced in rhythm to the beautiful Andrea Bocelli/Sarah Brightman Italian duet, Time to Say...

Sensors, controls.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Product Overview Brochure gives an overview of products, including sputtered thin film and chemical vapor deposition pressure transducers and transmitters, pressure switches, solid-state electro-optic level switches, specialty side-mount level...

Sealing solutions.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Brochure highlights agriculture and construction industry sealing solutions and introduces company and the services it offers. Inner panels describe product lines offered, including ISC Orings; fluid power products, such as Disogrin...

Hydraulic components.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Fluid power handling brochure introduces company and its history in both English and Italian. Components are artfully presented with product photos overlaid on application shots and briefly defined by their use and basic specifications. It...

Gear pumps.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Tri-fold brochure provides a general overview of company's gear pump services, and gives a timeline of the division's formation and growth, including businesses founded and purchased from 1920 to 2005. Product lines and companies featured...

Prefabricated piping systems.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Brochure describes non-welded piping technology and its capabilities. It provides specifications, key features and benefits, uses, and product photos of GS retain ring system, 37 [degrees] flare flange system, and 90 [degrees] flare flange...

Compressed air dryer.(Free Literature)
May 1, 2008... Glossy data sheet provides specifications and details on the J2E-I series of refrigeration compressed air dryers. It provides a colorcoded engineered drawing of the system and numbered components with their functions and technical...

Huge cylinders help "thread a needle" 10,000 ft under water: huge cylinder in block-and-tackle arrangement helps compensate for heaving motion in offshore rigs.(HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine yourself on a floating platform in the middle of the ocean. Your challenge is to thread a needle located almost two miles below you on the sea floor, only instead of thread you have to do it with a string of...

Online configuration and download available.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Peninsular Cylinder, Roseville, Mich., manufacturer of air and hydraulic cylinders, has launched an online configurator in partnership with PARTsolutions, a provider of digital parts catalog technology and services, to provide a digital 2D & 3D...

Trelleborg buys Italian seal maker.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, Trelleborg has entered into an agreement to acquire the privately owned Italian company Officine Meccaniche GNL SpA, with approximately 60 employees. "GNL strengthens Trelleborg's...

Bosch Rexroth adds filter maker to roster.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... Bosch Rexroth, Hoffman Estates, Ill., will acquire K. & H. Eppensteiner, a hydraulics equipment company based in Ketsch, Germany. Eppensteiner develops, manufactures, and sells fluid filters for installation in hydraulic and lubrication oil...

RHM makes management changes.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... RHM Fluid Power, which is celebrating its 50th year in business, has made several key organizational changes. Jane Barrett has been elected to the board of directors and takes on the new position of chief financial officer. Michael Baker...

Pneumatics, flow control companies merge.(Industry News)
May 1, 2008... ASCO, Florham Park, N.J., and Numatics, Highland, Mich., both business units of Emerson Industrial Automation, have merged operations in North America to form ASCO Numatics--a unified company that offers comprehensive flow control and...

Pneumatic actuators operate heavyweight ball valves.(25 years ago ...)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the May 1983 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics. Argus Gesellschaft, Ettlingen, Germany, builds 8.5 ton, 24-in. ball valves with pneumatic actuators for installation in a North Sea gas pipeline. A...

Oil drives spindle and feed on contouring machine.(50 years ago ...)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the May 1958 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of Hydraulics & Pneumatics). This machine at the Torrance, Calif., plant of National Supply Co. was converted from a planer. The machine uses a...

Web-based library serves as lubricant reference.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Trico Corp., Pewaukee, Wis., has launched a new web-based Lubrication Library at www.tricocorp.com/lubricants. The Lubrication Library service provides subscribers a central-point of reference on lubricant specifications and technical...

Outsourcing maintenance sustains growth.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... A new survey says that manufacturers are looking to outsource maintenance of factory assets to bolster plant operations against recession. The report was published by Advanced Technology Services Inc. (ATS), Peoria, Ill., and Nielsen Research....

On-site MRO training available.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Applied Industrial Technologies, Cleveland, offers practical training courses for maintenance repair professionals on maintenance, troubleshooting, component applications, and failure analysis. Benefits of Applied's MaintenancePRO Technical...

Air system CD available.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., is offering a free interactive Air System Maintenance CD that details common maintenance functions for rotary screw compressors, refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filters, and drains. The...

Pressure sensor.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Silicon 8PP3 MEMS strain gauge pressure sensor features hex mounting for installation during on-site equipment assembly or field repairs. It has an operating pressure to 30,000 psi and monitors fluid pressure and load on each line and provides...

Contamination measurement kit.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Patch Test Kit determines levels of water and solid particulate contamination in hydraulic fluid samples. Residual dirt is viewed under a microscope and compared to photos of known contamination levels in included Contamination Handbook, which...

Self-contained filter cart.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Model AFC-653 mobile filter cart has its own 24-V power supply that allows conditioning and transferring of petroleum-based fluids at the worksite. It is designed to filter oil in a drum, transfer oil to and from a system, and clean a system at...

Gearbox tools.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Oilmiser gearbox tools and accessories include breathers for top inspection cover and top and side pipe port. They have two separate internal passages--one at 90 [degrees] for lubricating oil and one vertical airway for venting enclosed air...

Locking bushings.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... ETP Express shaft locking bushings provide precise connection between keyless shafts and mounted components. Low total indicated runout of less than 0.0008 in. minimizes component runout on rotating shafts, reducing machine vibration and noise....

Side-mounted reels.(MRO NEWS & PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2008... Series RT has been modified to enable reel to be mounted on its side, for mounting in cabinets and other tight spaces. A heavyduty side mount plate replaces the standard base. Stainless torsion spring and latch are mounted on the arm for ease...

Pneumatics packs a gentle punch: a key to high packaging production rates is to use pneumatics for speed without the shock and impact that often accompanies high speed.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)(Cover story)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buying a packaging machine can seem a lot like buying a laptop computer. Those on a tight budget might go for an entry-level machine that performs basic functions. But you can add options to enhance operation or move...

Pressure gauges and flow meters: keep an eye on system performance: pressure and flow readings provide a means of assessing the performance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and aid in troubleshooting when malfunctions occur.(MRO)
May 1, 2008... The majority of gauges for measuring pressure have one common characteristic: pressure being measured is the only source of energy required to provide visual indication of static pressure. Some form of elastic chamber in the gauge case converts...

From trash to treasure.(WASTE & RECYCLING)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the old saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. And in the case of Montenay Energy Resources of Montgomery County Inc. (www.montenayenergy.com), a waste-to-energy facility located in Conshohocken,...

Differential pressure transmitter.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Model 220 pressure transmitter provides a simple, loop-powered 828 Vdc, two wire 4-20 mA transmitter option using a CSA-, UL-, and ATEX-rated sensor and explosion-proof housing. Wiring access is through a 1/2-in. NPT port. Accuracy is [+ or -]...

Hydraulic sensor.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M-series MH sensors for mobile hydraulic cylinders come with a PWM digital output option. Output is available with frequency from 50 to 500 Hz. Measurement is scaled between 5% to 95% and 25% to 75%. It has a 100 G...

Nickel-plated motors.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Char-Lynn H, S, and T valve motors come in nickel-plated models for corrosion protection in wash-down applications. They combine valving and hydrodynamic journal bearings in a common shaft design and provide high...

Hydraulic oil coolers.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Air-to-oil modular hydraulic air coolers increase available engine horsepower. They offer long-life brushless motor and full reversibility to keep radiator clean. Configurations include pusher, puller, 12 or 24 V. Individual unit is offered to...

Drain trap.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Automatic magnetic drain (AMD 1550) removes condensate and contaminants from air systems to protect equipment. It has working pressures to 230 psig and a discharge capacity of 53 gal/hr. It maintains a "liquid seal"...

Load-holding valves.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... LHDV pressure valves feature damping components for use with load-sensing spool valves. They act on return side of double-acting cylinders and block return flow according to set pressure (setting about 15% above maximum load pressure),...

Pressure transducers.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... High-accuracy PX41 series heavy-duty pressure transducers have a FM approved intrinsically safe rating standard. Ten ft of four conductor shielded cable is standard. Stainless-steel construction suits harsh environments. Twist-lock connector is...

Air cylinder sensor.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... BMF 273 sensor is designed for use with C-slot-equipped pneumatic cylinders. It indicates piston stroke end position, is just 25.7 mm long, and fits completely within a standard C-slot. It is secured by a nonstripping screw, while the cable is...

Cable extension transducer.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... M150 cable-extension transducer has a position sensing range of 1.5 in. Its aluminum body measures just 0.74 X 0.74 X 0.38 in., with a 0.014-in. diameter nylon-coated stainless-steel measuring cable that attaches to the moving object....

Hydraulic filter.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Duramax HNK filter for mid-pressure applications features 5-um Synteq XP filter media for high efficiency, high dust holding capacity, and long life. Dualpurpose design gives choice between spin-on or bowl cartridge style without changing...

Pneumatic rod locks.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Amlok RLN power-off rod locks for holding applications feature anodized aluminum construction, a heavy-duty clamp system, and power-off clamping. They use dry-filtered air and have a release pressure from 60 to 160 psi. They mount to standard...

Round bar.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Dura-Bar XL round bar is available up to 25 in. in diameter and in 65-45-12 ductile and G2 gray iron. It is an alternative to steel for manufacturing large metal components and replaces carbon steel bar and traditional castings. It is well...

Piston accumulators.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... Line of piston accumulators includes 2,3,5, and 10 kpsi rated models with bores ranging from 2.25 to 18.5 in. Fluid capacities range from 1/2 pint to 140 gal. Custom sizes and pressure ratings available upon request. Stainless steel and/or...

Position sensors.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... LP750 position sensors are hermetically sealed, frictionless, and replace linear potentiometers. Standard ranges of 4 to 25 in. are offered in a pre-calibrated, loop-powered 4-20 input/output or a nominal 24 Vdc input and 0 to 10 Vdc output....

Air filter regulator.(Useful Products)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Type-300 Gulf Buster filter regulator features stainless steel trim and internal construction to stand up to salt water environments. It comes with 1/4-in. NPT porting. Output ranges include 0-30, 0-60, and 0-100...

An e-upgrade.(Web Wire)
May 1, 2008... The folks over at Marmon/Keystone Corp. recently announced that they've inproved their e-commerce functions at www.marmonkeystone.com. The website now offers electronic invoicing and allows customers to view their billing information. Of...

Alternative air valves.(Web Wire)
May 1, 2008... If you're looking for a little more functionality than most run-of-the-mill air valves offer, check out www.aladco.com, the internet home of Aladco, a division of Aladdin Eng. & Mfg. Inc. Aladco offers an extensive line of specialty check...

Hoses from afar.(Web Wire)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Turkish manufacturer Bezek Hoses has an English website, located at www.bezekhoses. com. The site includes an easy-to-navigate product section (with photos of hose cutaways to show structure/composition) and an...

That makes sense.(Web Wire)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] California-based Custom Sensors & Technologies, online at www.cstsensors.com, features numerous brands, including Crouzet and Kavlico. The site allows users to browse by either markets or products, and it contains...

A formulaic site.(Web Wire)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The next time you need to look up a formula or convert something, try surfing over to www.calculatoredge.com. This site is an online engineering calculator tool that has hundreds of formulae and equation calculators....