Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from November 2008

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from November 2008

Capturing air no longer an exhausting task: closed-loop system recycles compressed air right back to the compressor, nearly doubling the capacity of pneumatic tool systems.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
November 1, 2008... [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] Frustration with mismatched air compressors gave birth to the Exhausted Air Recycling System, or EARS, distributed by CEJN Industrial Corp., Gurnee, Ill. When Chris Bosua of Australia was trying to make a...

Versatile vane motor produces virtually constant torque.(Design Close-up)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With its patented vane-crossing-vane design, this hydraulic motor provides low-speed, high-torque and high-speed, high-torque power from the same bi-rotational power converter. Working vanes in the rotor and sealing...

Farewell, Bob, and thanks.(Editor's Page)
November 1, 2008... When I joined the staff of Hydraulics & Pneumatics more than 20 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting and working with many of the people who helped shape hydraulics technology years ago into what it is today. Most of the time, these men...

The case of the steel and the sugar.(Fluid Forensics)
November 1, 2008... When a hydraulic system experiences failure, examination of internal parts often shows the reason. Varnish buildup is an obvious cause of parts seizing, sometimes leading to massive mechanical damage, but what isn't always obvious is the origin...

Industrial filtration.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... Short catalog introduces line of replacement elements for thousands of filter models. Thumbnail photos and product names describe items such as hydraulic return line filters, high-performance hydraulic filters, Ultratech hydraulic filters,...

Pneumatic components.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New 388-page catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights. Products can be found in six main categories--cylinders, electronic valves, control valves,...

Hydraulic power units.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... Brochure offers specifications, features, and benefits of series H-, J-, V-, and VT power units. Each is introduced with a photo, and includes information on port options, capacities (5 to 10, 10 to 20, and 30 gal), motors, and accessories....

Pressure switches, transducers.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electronic Measurement Solutions catalog provides complete specification and ordering information on industrial pressure and level transmitters and transducers; OEM transmitters and transducers; hazardous location...

Aluminum piping, fittings.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... The 2008 HBS catalog details two accessories for hollow bar aluminum modular systems. Outlet plate with 11/4-in. threading suits HBS 80 and 110 profiles and allows for easy and quick implementation of a secondary line or drop column. It...

Hydraulic pumps.(Free Literature)
November 1, 2008... Brochure introduces piston, gear, vane, and power-take-off pumps. It shows photos and describes standard features and benefits. Charts list torque, speed, flow, and displacements for each product. Accessories are provided in chart format. The...

The hidden costs of compressed air leaks: maintaining efficient, leak-free pressurized air systems not only saves money, but protects the environment and the people who work with them.(MRO)
November 1, 2008... Companies requiring an audit usually do their best to conserve energy. Most energy engineers realize the high cost of energy drain from the power wasted by air compressors trying to maintain preset air pressures. Much of this energy drain stems...

Hydraulic systems ready for emergencies.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The city of Madrid, Spain, faces many of the same challenges as any large city. One of these, of course, is managing vehicle traffic. To deal with the city's increasing traffic, Madrid's Madrillien Council approved a...

Modular valves control transmission functions.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2008... Screw-in and slip-in cartridge valves have become commonplace in hydraulics--especially in mobile equipment. No wonder. Their modular design is compact, lightweight, and much less labor intensive to install and maintain than conventional,...

Water hydraulics demands special components.(Ideas & Applications)
November 1, 2008... Even though the term hydraulics often refers to water, oil has become the fluid of choice for most industrial and mobile hydraulic systems. This is because the characteristics of water are more aggressive to industrial components. For...

What's your IQ? A joint program from Norgren and Pneu-Logic helps compressed air users cut costs by up to 40%.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
November 1, 2008... According to the U.S. Department of Energy, only 9% of the total electrical energy used to generate compressed air is transmitted as mechanical power. Much of this unharnessed energy is to due antiquated or poorly designed systems and a...

That's a wrap.(Fluid Power conference & expo: IN REVIEW)
November 1, 2008... H&P's Fluid Power Conference & Expo, held October 28 and 29 at the Embassy Suites Dallas--Frisco Hotel, Convention Center & Spa was a ringing success. The fifth conference held in the past three years attracted about 150 attendees, with most...

Finding a good fit for nuclear power: hydraulic control system gets help from leak-free fittings to regulate the speed of a turbine driving an electrical generator in a nuclear power plant.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... When a call comes in for help at a nuclear power plant, you must move quickly to resolve any problems. That's why Jim Shackelford, a sales consultant for Control and Power, Birmingham, Ala., recently found himself at a nuclear power generating...

Hydraulic fluids turn up the heat: burning used hydraulic fluids can prevent environmental damage and provide free fuel for heating costs.(MRO: NEWS & PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... New hydraulic oil is clean and clear, but when you look at it after it's run through a system hundreds of times, the oil may look dirty, milky, or even black. Is this used hydraulic fluid of any value, or will it end up racking up substantial...

Tube cleaning.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Internal tube cleaning system for cylinders comes with 20-gal filter cart and 50-ft hose reel. It is available with two wash heads from 3 to 7 and 6 to 18 in. diameter ranges. Comes with attachment to use a flapper wheel to polish the bores to...

Leak-detection dye.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Spectroline OIL-GLO 44 fluorescent leak-detection dye for hydraulic systems, air compressors, cylinders, and more is a full-spectrum blend of two fluorescent dyes--one fluoresces best under ultraviolet light, the other under blue light. After...

Compressed air analysis system.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Air Demand Analysis compressed air system audit uses data loggers and sensors to create a detailed air usage profile. It monitors and charts air flow, power consumption, and system pressures during normal operating hours over 10 days. It...

Gear reducers.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brochure introduces Dodge MagnaGear XTR speed reducer for high-torque applications. It features photographs, drawings, and technical details that outline its capabilities and addresses configuration options, torque...

Hydraulic filters.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QLF15 base-ported filter features an L-ported design for installation flexibility. It is capable of flow rates to 500 gpm and comes with a fast-acting stainless steel bypass valve. Recleanable metal mesh, plastic...

Electrical safety products.(MRO: PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2008... Lockout/tagout catalog features products that promote electrical safety and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the National Electrical Code. Forty pages cover lockout/ tagout kits and stations, insulated hand...

Myth #9: servo and proportional valves can control no more than their rated flow.(MYTHS OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM)
November 1, 2008... Servo and proportional valves are being used increasingly in critical applications in all technical areas--marine, aerospace, industrial, and mobile. The reason is simple: They offer a superb control. One of the perceived drawbacks, however, is...

Robert E. Koski, founder of Sun Hydraulics.(Industry News)
November 1, 2008... Bob Koski, founder and chairman emeritus of Sun Hydraulics Corp., Sarasota, Fla., died October 11. He was 79. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 1951 graduate of Dartmouth College, Koski moved to Sarasota in 1967 while working for Fluid Controls...

NFPA works to interest students in fluid power.(Industry News)
November 1, 2008... Building on the success of its first NFPA Fluid Power Challenge, the NFPA Foundation will hold its next workshop event at the Milwaukee School of Engineering on November 14. The challenge day will follow on December 12. Twenty eighth-grade...

Retrofit solves clutch problem.(25 years ago ... From the November 1983 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics.)
November 1, 2008... Mobile workover rigs in the oil industry use hydraulics to raise and lower the rig's main mast, extend leveling jacks, and run tongs that unscrew well casings. Pumps are usually belt-driven through a clutch that engages and disengages the...

NFPA-SME form alliance.(Industry News)
November 1, 2008... In other NFPA news, the organization is teaming with The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation to develop a partnership to address an unmet need for engineers with knowledge of higher automation and the computer-based...

DPP appoints president, CEO.(ON THE MOVE)
November 1, 2008... Differential Pressure Plus Inc., Branford, Conn., promoted Bruce Dokurno to the position of president. He will be responsible for maintaining steady sales growth. Joe Gordon will become the CEO. He is responsible for acquisitions and...

Kaman acquires Puerto Rican manufacturer.(ON THE MOVE)
November 1, 2008... Kaman Corp., Bloomfield, Conn., announced that its industrial distribution subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. (KIT) has acquired Industrial Rubber and Mechanics Inc. (INRUMEC) of Puerto Rico. INRUMEC will become part of KIT. ...

MICO to offer Italian braking components.(ON THE MOVE)
November 1, 2008... MICO Inc., North Mankato, Minn., a manufacturer of hydraulic components, controls and brake systems, has entered into an agreement with Vimoter S.p.A., an Italian-based manufacturer of braking system components. The agreement allows MICO to...

Pirtek opens second location.(ON THE MOVE)
November 1, 2008... Pirtek Norcross owner Mike McCarthy will open his second location, Pirteck Smyrna, doubling the company's Atlanta service. Pirtek USA provides on-site hose replacement, and offers sales of hose and fittings. Edited by Mary C. Gannon...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2008... The article, "Compressed air: the hidden utility" in our August issue featured an incorrect formula. The formula on page 61 should read: (0.45 x [V.sub.r]) / t = [O.sub.c]

Fluid power puts sun in focus: hydraulic actuators are key to efficient solar-power generation.(RENEWABLE ENERGY)
November 1, 2008... A mid heightened concerns over global warming, utilities everywhere are looking for cost-effective ways to generate electricity without burning fossil fuels and producing greenhouse gases. At the Nevada Solar One power plant in Boulder City,...

Custom tubing assemblies.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Tubing assemblies are manufactured to specifications. Standard sizes range from 3/16- to 2 in. OD in variety of materials. Multiple bends can be accommodated in different planes, and any of several coatings or other surface finishes can be...

Hydraulic fluids.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... TO-4 fluids come in several different viscosity grades, including those for use in hydraulics (light) systems. Additive technology protects equipment and improves performance while increasing productivity through reduced equipment maintenance...

Pneumatic cylinders.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EFP MultiPosition and EFQ MultiForce extruded, flat cylinders feature PTFE impregnated hard anodized bodies for high wear resistance and long seal life. They are interchangeable with cylinders of the same bore size...

Solid-state pressure switches.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... PS98 pressure switches are built from CVD and ASIC technology, and offer stability in rough environments and elevated temperatures. They survive vibration to 70 g and shock to 20 g, and perform sensing duty on pressures ranging from 0 to 6000...

Spool valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electric spool valves with SAE cavity 08 and 10 include ET08M-ET10M (4-way and 3-position); ER08M-ER10M (4-way and 2-position) and EJ08M-EJ10M (3-way and 2-position). They operate in pressures to 210 bar and offer...

In-line filters.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Series of in-line filters allow for quick and easy inspections and cleaning without disturbing the tubing connections. Three micron ratings available--65 [micro] white nylon element, 149 [micro] red nylon element, and 250 [micro] green nylon...

Axial-piston pumps.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Series 760 variable-displacement, closed-circuit, piston-type pump and fixed motor is available with displacements of 130 cc/rev at 3200 rpm, and 160 cc/rev at 2950 rpm. Working pressure is 430 bar, with a high pressure relief setting of 465...

Brass ball valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Line of brass ball valves has a maximum operating temperature of 302[degrees]F and pressure rated at 600 psi non-shock and 150 WSP saturated steam. They are available in sizes from 1/4 to 4 in. and come with a quick 1/4-turn handle. Features...

Position-indicating switch.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Position-sensing, position-indicating solid-state, tie-rod-mounted limit switch for hydraulic cylinders detects a polarity change in standard steel tubes as the magnetic piston moves through the cylinder. Two LEDs...

Hydraulic clamps.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AMLOK hydraulic RCH rod clamps provide power-off clamping of rods and shafts. They are actuated by a spring/collet mechanism and unclamped by hydraulic pressure. Clamping is done after motion has stopped. Mountings...

Check valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Power Generation Chek valves are field serviceable, allowing the user to disassemble and service the valve using a rebuild kit. Available with or without a removable, washable Hi-Bar Safety Screen, they are designed...

Pneumatic valves, FRLs.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maximatic line includes pneumatic valves and FRLs. The 3-way, 4-way, single and double solenoid, 3-way and 4-way air piloted valves are available in sizes from #10-32 to 1/2 in., and pressure ranges from 0 to 150...

Hydraulic shock absorbers.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Hydraulic shock absorbers offer energy capacities from 10 to 10 million in.-lb. They are designed as adjustable and non-adjustable. Standard nickel coating on Platinum series is compatible with washdown environments and provides corrosion...

Pneumatic cylinders.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... RTC rodless thrust cylinders offer high load capacity. Four versions are available. RTC-BV (basic version) is suitable for universal use, while RTC-CG (compact guide) offers high precision in compact dimensions. RTC-EG (e-line guide) is a...

Miniature ball valves.(Useful Products)
November 1, 2008... Series of miniature ball valves come in standard shut-off (MBV-1010), 3-way diverting (MBVT-1010), and 3-way mixing diverting (MBVMD-1010) configurations. Designs offer compact size, light weight and non-restricted flow for applications up to...

Hydraulics means versatility: hydraulics has become almost synonymous with mobile equipment. No other technology can deliver so much power in so little space. But that's only the beginning of the long list of advantages hydraulics holds for mobile equipment.(MOBILE EQUIPMENT)(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Visit a construction site, mine, farm, or waste and recycling facility, and you'll find a variety of heavy equipment run by hydraulics. Hydraulics is perhaps best known for the extreme force generated by hydraulic...

Building a virtual library.(WEB CONTENTS Featuring ... www.hydraulicspneumatics.com)
November 1, 2008... Stocking your bookshelves with a variety of highly technical publications can be both time and space consuming, not to mention expensive! That's why our eBooks can provide you with a vast amount of technical knowledge without even turning a...

Hear our thoughts, share yours.(WEB CONTENTS Featuring ... www.hydraulicspneumatics.com)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each month, our readers have a chance to learn more about the industry and the technology they work with everyday. But we all know that the world is changing every day, and online sources of news are growing in...

Time for change.(WEB CONTENTS Featuring ... www.hydraulicspneumatics.com)
November 1, 2008... Each October, we ask the companies who list their products in our Designer's Guide to update their listings of the thousands of fluid power components there. These up-to-date lists are now available, so it's easy to find the most accurate...

Get in on the discussion.(WEB CONTENTS Featuring ... www.hydraulicspneumatics.com)
November 1, 2008... Our Fluid Power Forums at forums.hydraulicspneumatics. com/groupee are continuously growing, with close to 900 members. The forums are the best place to post questions you may have about system and circuit design, components, and simply...

A breath of fresh air.(Web Wire)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Simpler navigation is the main feature of www.vanairsystems.com from Van Air Systems, Lake City, Pa. Product searches include features and benefits, and users can download brochures, technical specifications,...

Get pumped!(Web Wire)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A simplified website, www.qccorp.com/webster/, from Quality Control Corp., Harwood Heights, Ill., lists the Webster B, YB, and YC product offerings right on the home page. Clicking on each product line takes you to a...

Keeping it simple.(Web Wire)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kawasaki Precision Machinery Inc.'s website at www.kpm-usa.com offers simplified viewing of its products and services. Products are listed by their name and photo. Clicking a product type takes the visitor to a page...