Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from November 2007

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from November 2007

Milking the benefits of pneumatics: why an Iowa equipment manufacturer finds compressed air systems to be the winning technology choice for the food processing industry.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
November 1, 2007... Many industrial systems would malfunction if too much water were to spill on them. However, companies that continually process food must frequently wash down their machines to ensure the proper sanitary conditions are present. In these...

Put the clamps on noise and vibration: properly fastening hydraulic pipe, tubing, and hose in place is critical to the long-term performance of fluid power systems.(SYSTEM DESIGN: A staff report)
November 1, 2007... Unrestrained hydraulic tubing can emit sound as though it were a tuning fork. Fluid velocity, pressure (and their changes), and line size all contribute to the vibration, line shock, pressure surges, and sound, which are prevalent in many...

Integral proportional valve puts versatility into pump.(Design: Close-up)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic Pump Div. has added integrated digital electronic control (IDEC) to its P Series variable-displacement, axial-piston pumps for open-circuit applications. (Model P1 valve plates are...

More ideas for fluid power education.(Editor's Page)
November 1, 2007... What is the future of fluid power? I was honored to be able to sit on a panel at the recent NFPA Education/Industry Summit in Chicago. The topic was an important one: Should there be a fluid power degree? Along with myself, panel members...

The case of no day at the beach.(Fluid Forensics)
November 1, 2007... My laboratory is responsible for investigating the causes of all sorts of customer problems, among them, hydraulic system failures. In looking at records from the last ten years, I found twenty instances where sand had gotten into a system and...

Eating up the competition: all-season hydraulic oil extends life of cedar recycling machinery.(MRO)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unwanted cedar growth and regrowth have become a problem in parts of Texas. One acre of cedar can consume more than 50,000 gal of water per year. To reduce this waste, many landowners recycle cedar wasteland into...

Hydraulics moves mountains ... one scoop at a time.(Ideas & Applications)(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... To the casual observer, excavators, loaders, and other construction equipment appear to operate about the same as they did three or even four decades ago. A closer look may reveal subtle changes that have occurred to equipment design over the...

Mini loaders do away with leakage.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2007... First designed in 1980, the Kanga loader was developed as one of the world's first fully hydraulic "stand-on" mini skid-steer loaders by Jaden Kanga Group, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia. Designed to operate in small, difficult-to-access...

Old reliable becomes more reliable.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2007... Flaretite seals don't reinvent flared fittings, once the workhorse of hydraulic systems. Instead, they are an improvement upon them. A Flaretite seal is a thin, cone-shaped metal stamping that snaps onto the nose of a standard flared fitting....

Proportional valve provides flexible control.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2007... Some day, Ultronics may become as closely identified with Eaton Hydraulics as Vickers and Aeroquip are today... and that day may be coming. Eaton Corp.'s Hydraulics Operation, Eden Prairie, Minn., recently introduced the Ultronics ZTS16...

Microcontroller expands I/O.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2007... A new 88-pin microcontroller from Sauer-Danfoss, Ames, Iowa, incorporates three new features that can augment system compatibility, power, and control: * Four inputs that can be configured to read 4- to 20-mA signals, such as from pressure...

Additive prevents varnish buildup in hydraulic systems.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2007... Over time, varnish buildup can increase the friction inside hydraulic valves, especially those with fine tolerances. This phenomenon can be especially troublesome in servo and proportional valves by causing erratic operation and equipment...

Are all mineral-based hydraulic oils the same? These tips will help you choose the right hydraulic oil for your application.(MRO)
November 1, 2007... In this month's MRO feature, Rob Profilet from Lubrizol Corp. answers pertinent questions about the differences in hydraulic oils and how choosing the right one results in peak operation. Profilet is commercial manager of hydraulics and gear...

Motion Industries acquires Meier Transmission.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... Motion Industries, Birmingham, Ala., a distributor of industrial MRO replacement parts, acquired Meier Transmission, Cleveland. Meier Transmission, a distributor of motion control products, mechanical and electrical drives, pneumatic controls,...

Maintenance conference slated.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)(Conference news)
November 1, 2007... The International Maintenance Conference (IMC), "Manufacturing & Process Reliability" will be held December 4 to 7 at the Hilton Daytona Beach, Fla. IMC will allow users to: * learn the systems they can use to improve reliability, ...

Industrial accelerometer.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model 621B40 high-frequency industrial ICP accelerometer works with online or portable monitoring systems to provide reliable, effective vibration monitoring. It operates to 30 kHz, even with an attached magnet, and...

Air breather.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... Plastic air breather can be used on reservoirs from 5 to 105 gal. Visual indicator has a range of 0.5 psi and shows current contamination levels as a percentage. Replaceable filter element range is 3 [micro]m absolute with a 3/4-in. threaded...

Leak-detection lamp.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... Maxima ML-3500 ultraviolet light allows quick and accurate identification of fluid leaks. It delivers up to 10 times UV-A output of conventional high-intensity discharge lamps. It can be used with fluorescent dyes to detect leaks in hydraulic...

Grease dispensers.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Streamliner grease dispensers are a reliable alternative to manual lubrication for critical parts while machinery is running. Units provide variable feed rates lasting from half to 24 months. They feed up to eight...

Excavator kits.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brochure spotlights excavator auxiliary hydraulic kits, including the four major components--arms, booms, valves, and controls. Brief bullet points highlight key features and benefits, including standardized parts...

Software-based control.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... IQAN-MD3 master module integrated software-based control system incorporates computing with high processing speeds and dual CAN bus interfaces, for use with hydraulic components and input devices, such as joysticks, pedals, and sensors. It...

Leak-detection lamp.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... Maxima ML-3500 ultraviolet light allows quick and accurate identification of fluid leaks. It delivers up to 10 times UV-A output of conventional high-intensity discharge lamps. It can be used with fluorescent dyes to detect leaks in hydraulic...

Grease dispensers.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... Streamliner grease dispensers are a reliable alternative to manual lubrication for critical parts while machinery is running. Units provide variable feed rates lasting from half to 24 months. They feed up to eight lubrication points up to 30 ft...

Industrial accelerometer.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... Model 621B40 high-frequency industrial ICP accelerometer works with online or portable monitoring systems to provide reliable, effective vibration monitoring. It operates to 30k Hz, even with an attached magnet and captures high frequency gear...

Excavation kits.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... Brochure describes excavator auxiliary hydraulic kits, including the four major components--arms, booms, valves, and controls. Brief bullet points highlight key features and benefits, including standardized parts and modular designs for easy...

Air breather.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... Plastic air breather can be used on reservoirs from 5 to 105 gal. Visual indicator has a range of 0.5 psi and shows current contamination levels as a percentage. Replaceable filter element range is 3 [micro]m absolute with a 3.4 in. threaded...

Software-based control.(MRO Products)
November 1, 2007... IQAN-MD3 master module integrated software-based control system incorporates computing with high processing speeds and dual CAN bus interfaces, for use with hydraulic components and input devices, such as joysticks, pedals, and sensors. It...

Mining suspension gets thumbs up.(MINING)
November 1, 2007... [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] Tough. Brutal. Severe. These are the standard conditions mining equipment designers have to consider. Operation is on rugged terrain in contamination rich environments. Loss of productivity is an expensive reality as...

Italian fluid power exhibition reflects strong industry growth.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... A robust 2007 sets the backdrop for the 2008 edition of Fluidtrans Compomac--Biennial International Exhibition of Fluid Power, Power and Motion Transmission, Drive, Control Equipment and Industrial Design-May 27 to 30, at fieramilano, Rho.,...

Saint-Gobain names president/CEO.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Jacques Aschenbroich has been named president and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corp. Valley Forge, Pa., a manufacturer of packaging, construction products, and high-performance materials. Saint-Gobain Corp. is the holding company for Compagnie de...

Tim Jordan, fluid power pioneer.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tim Jordan, FPDA leader, passed away on September 24. Jordan was well known in the industry and was a member of the FPDA board of directors and a willing contributor to the NFPA on various committees. He served at...

50 years ago ...(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... From the October 1957 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H&P). Four regulated air pressures... power spot welder Stiffeners are spot welded to corrugated aluminum sheets on this specially designed machine. Finished...

Delta controllers meet Ethernet/IP standards.(Industry News)
November 1, 2007... Delta Motion Inc., Vancouver, Wash., announces that two more motion products--the RMC70 and the RMC150 controllers--have received the EtherNet/IP Conformance Tested mark from ODVA, joining Delta's RMC100 motion controllers which already carry...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2007... An article on page 12 (New drive lets trucks go off road) in our May issue had the contact's name and e-mail misspelled. Scott Betzen, North American sales manager for Poclain Hydraulics Inc., can be reached at scott.betzen@...

Pressure-reducing valve.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... Direct-acting, pressure-reducing 1PD50 relief valve can be used in a 7/8-in. 14UNF common C10-3 cavity. It has three outlet pressure ranges of 5 to 25, 20 to 75, and 30 to 140 bar. Maximum inlet pressure is 350 bar and its maximum flow rate is...

Tilt sensor.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Single-axis, linear output, electrolytic tilt sensor measures a 10[degrees] range at high accuracy with product resolution less than 1.0 arc/sec and null repeatability less than 2.0 arc/sec. It features long term...

Position sensors.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... Series 9G linear magnetic position sensors work with extruded pneumatic aluminum cylinders that have 6.2 x 4.4 mm rectangular T-slot groove in the body. They are available in reed NPN or PNP electronic versions and operate to 30 G in the reed...

Proportional valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KBHDG5V family of proportional two-stage directional valves with on-board electronics features a spool feedback on both stages and can be ordered with a PQ control spool. They have ISO standard mounting interfaces...

Pneumatic grippers.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... GPL series of long-stroke, parallel, pneumatic grippers is designed to significantly increase the payload capability of automation systems by reducing the weight of the grippers. They offer 1-, 2-, and 3-in. stroke lengths, which allow the...

Pneumatic cylinders.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ICL (ISO Clean Line) air cylinders suit dust-off or light wash-down applications. They meet ISO 15552 and have hard anodized aluminum surfaces with stainless steel screws and piston rods. Magnetic piston allows...

Pressure transducers.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... The 3100 and 3200 pressure transducers are constructed of stainless steel, measure less than 1 in. in diameter, and weigh just 32 g. Pressure sensing ranges span 0 to 30,000 psi, with various outputs and pressure ports, and high shock and...

Flare, flange fabricator.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... Parflange 1050 workstation produces flat-face flanges and 37[degrees] flares for tube assemblies. Featuring an automatic cycle start triggered by tube insertion, automatic die-clamping mechanism, and improved tool lubrication system, it...

Redundant sensor.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Temposonics MT magnetostrictive position sensor comprises a basic sensor element and evaluation electronics with separate output signal and supply voltage. Two sensor elements are housed in a standard,...

Air dryers.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... AEHD series of heated desiccant compressed air dryers perform to CAGI ADF 200 specifications while consuming low amounts of energy. Fully automatic, PLC-controlled and self-contained dryers use a fail-safe design and offer flow rates from 150...

Emergency stop air valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2007... MV-EMS valves are designed for use in pneumatic emergency stop applications and fit a standard 30-mm panel mounting hole. A 40-mm red mushroom head push button has a maintained and pull-to-release feature. They feature standard 1/8.-in. NPT...

All-pneumatic punch cuts and places discs: safety calls for replacing electronics with pneumatics to generate force.(TECH PNEUS)
November 1, 2007... Engineering By Design (EBD), San Jose, Cal., developed the Microplate Gang Punch as a high-volume solution for filling microplates with small- to medium-size discs or frits, as they are called in the industry. With a single stroke, the punch's...

Pressure transducers, switches.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pressure Folder showcases family of pressure transducers and switches and contains individual product specification sheets. It highlights new 3100 and 3200 pressure transducers that offer all stainless-steel...

Mobile hydraulics.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... Brochure introduces mobile hydraulic solutions through lists of components offered, brands, product and application shots, and locations. Products offered include electronic valves, filters, accessories, cylinders, hose and fittings, pumps and...

Hose fittings.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... Catalog spotlights WEO plug-in hose threadless connectors. It provides component photos and detailed list of benefits for their use. Basic technical data, including engineered drawings, is offered, along with suggested applications. It lists...

Heat exchangers.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... Second Edition 2007 Product Catalog highlights copper, brass, and aluminum heat exchanger components and accessories. Contents are divided into fluid cooling (air- and water-cooled) products, compressed air cooling, accessories, and cross and...

Mobile power components.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... Brochure provides glossy product and application photos for power take-offs, clutch shift PTOs, split shift PTOs and gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, specialty pumps, fixed- and variable-displacement piston pumps, hydraulic reservoirs, wet line...

Hose and tubing.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2007... Catalog introduces hose and tubing variations, and breaks them down into polyurethane, polyethylene, PVC, Nylon 11, specialty, and coiled hose and tubing, as well as accessories. It provides historical background, chemical makeup, and benefits...

DIN clamps.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... Clamp lines conform to DIN 3015 standards. They are designed to hold and support various size pipes, hoses, and tubes used in all major industries. A thermal plastic elastomer and steel hardware provide support, absorb shock and vibration, and...

Metric tube clamps.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... Metric tube and hose clamps are suitable for clamping tube and hose with 6 to 50 mm OD. Polypropylene cushion offers shock-absorption, vibration dampening, and noise reduction properties. They are easy to install and layout. Weldable plates in...

Pipe, tube, and hose clamps.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... Line of pipe, tube, and hose clamps is available in standard series from 6 mm through 2 in. tube, twin series in 6 mm through 1 1/4 in., and pipe and heavy series from 1/4 in. tube through 8 in. pipe. Other clamping devices include stacking...

Hydraulic clamps.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... BETA clamps for pipe, tube, and hose suit systems operating at less than 1500 psi without dynamic loads. They are available in sizes from 1/4 to 2 in. Heavy series operates at pressures greater than 1500 psi for sizes from 1/4 to 3 in. Smoothie...

Pipe, tube supports.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vibration dampening steel or stainless steel pipe clamps feature multiple clamp pair materials. Modular group-size construction accommodates shock and vibration for pressures to 10,000 psi. They are available from...

Two-ear style clamp.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... Clamp installs easily with crimping pliers by placing clamp over tubing, pushing tube into fitting, sliding clamp into position, and crimping ears to secure. It is available in zinc-plated steel or 304 stainless steel, and can be used with...

Heavy-duty clamps.(Product Spotlight on Pipe, Hose, and Tube Clamps)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clamp assemblies reduce shock and vibration caused by fluid surges in pipes, tubes, and hoses used in mobile and stationary industrial applications. They come in many sizes with steel and stainless-steel hardware....

Save your energy.(Web Wire)
November 1, 2007... The online home of Monition Ltd., at www.monition.com, has interesting details on its energy loss surveys, vibration monitoring, oil analysis, and other services. The British company also features training courses in a variety of maintenance...

I want my order.(Web Wire)
November 1, 2007... ASCO, a manufacturer of solenoid valves, has launched an online ordering section of their site, www.ascovalve.com/onlineordering. It includes more than 2000 products that are part of the company's guaranteed same day shipment program in the...

A new look at Cylinders.(Web Wire)
November 1, 2007... There's a new look at Quincy/Ortman Cylinder's website, www.quincyortmancylinders.com. Users can find the right cylinder from multiple types available. Plus, the site includes a distributor locator, downloads, and online versions of the...