Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from September 2006

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from September 2006

Air valve simplifies solutions for packaging industry.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
September 1, 2006... Packaging engineers are constantly seeking simple, reliable, and economical solutions to their rotary processing needs. In some applications involving rotary or indexing tables, multiple devices must be actuated at different times during the...

For a goured time, call ...(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
September 1, 2006... "Second Amendment," the self-proclaimed Baddest Punkin Gun on the Planet, is a 106-ft, 28,000-lb air cannon made of steel and aluminum for the express purpose of shooting fruit, vegetables, frozen turkeys, basketballs, bowling balls--or...

Modular automation system means quick setup.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
September 1, 2006... Modular automation systems manufactured by De-Sta-Co Robohand, Madison Heights, Mich., feature DirectConnect technology, allowing all components of the system--base slides, block thrusters, thruster slides, grippers, and mounting stanchons--to...

When your space is at a premium.
September 1, 2006... In pick-and-place operations, space is often a valuable commodity at the end of an end effector. If there isn't enough space to mount sensors directly on a gripper or other end effector, designers are forced to find a creative alternative. One...

Closed-loop tuning secrets revealed! Using feed forwards makes tuning closed-loop systems easier.(MOTION CONTROL)
September 1, 2006... Advances in closed-loop control systems are enabling motion controllers to deliver the advantages associated with hydraulic power while meeting the more precise motion requirements of today's machine control applications. Control loops...

Working toward "automotive control": electronic controls for hydrostatic drives can help even the largest machinery drive more like the family car.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
September 1, 2006... Electrical controls for proportional hydraulic circuits are nothing new, but thanks to several recent advances, electronic controls for hydrostatic drives are setting new standards in the mobile industry. Electronic Transmission Automotive...

These are great times for fluid power.(Editor's Page)
September 1, 2006... Sitting at my desk, I daydream about what it must've been like to work in the 1960s and late 50s--what many would consider the heyday of fluid power. Air travel would've been much more convenient--long before security lines were needed. Even...

Engineers eager for education.(SHOW PREVIEW)
September 1, 2006... Less than a month remains until the most exciting fluid power event of the year, the 2006 Fluid Power Expo. Scheduled for October 3 and 4 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Cleveland, this educational event will feature 20 technical sessions on a...

Hydraulic motors.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Product catalog features 22 pages about SMA radial piston motors. Topics include descriptions of operation, configurations, options, performance data, technical data, and installation information. It includes basic product photos for rotating...

Pressure management systems.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Mobile Hydraulics: Pressure Measurement in Motion brochure provides product photos, key operating specifications, and benefits for mobile hydraulic pressure transmitters, transducers, and sensors. Lines highlighted include MH-2, MH-1, and OC-1...

Hydraulic, pneumatic components.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Fluid Power Connector catalog features 324 pages about fluid power components. Tabbed sections provide key specifications, features, product photos, and engineered drawings of air preparation units, pneumatic valves and air motors, pneumatic...

Pneumatic components, accessories.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Portfolio catalog is available on CD and is a comprehensive guide representing company's manufacturing and design capabilities. Includes information on pneumatic control valves, solenoid valves, fittings, manifolds, custom products, tubing, and...

Pneumatic valves, FRLs.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Maximatic line of pneumatic valves, FRLs, and components is featured in 36-page, full-color catalog. It features complete product descriptions, color photographs, schematics, ordering guides, and more. They are available as 3-way, 4-way, single...

Mobile automation and control.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Automation Solutions for Special Purpose Vehicles brochure highlights sensor and control products for vehicle automation to control lifting, moving, processing, and transporting. General description and product photos introduce inductive...

Pneumatic cylinders, slides.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Catalog 2006 Solutions Book contains information on powered slides, grippers, rotary actuators, cylinders, multi-motion actuators, escapements, switches, and sensors. It also offers details on new products, including Series GGR Guardian...

Valve coils, solenoids.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Twenty-page color brochure features coils and solenoids for hydraulic and pneumatic valves. Brochure gives detailed company history and features photos of company headquarters, products, and applications. It discusses its manufacturing...

Linear position sensors.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... Industrial product catalog features R-, G-, and E-series Temposonics linear position sensors as well as accessories and programming and diagnostic tools. It highlights R-series programmable sensors, such as the Synchronous Serial Interface...

Pneumatic directional control valves.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2006... SC-Master2 catalog features 28 directional control valves as well as electro-pneumatic pressure control valves. More than 600 pages highlight plug-in valve manifolds, traditional valve manifold systems, and inline and manual/mechanical valves....

A certified pioneer.(Industry Profile)
September 1, 2006... When Ray Hanley accepted a job with Westinghouse Airbrake Co. after graduation, he learned what he calls "product and systems." It was the systems that really caught his interest. He was sent to Texas as a sales engineer, where he was...

Sweat the small stuff: taking shortcuts in determining hose selection may affect the performance and life of equipment while creating a potentially hazardous situation for machine operators.(PROFIT-MAKING DESIGNS)
September 1, 2006... Attention to detail is critical when selecting hydraulic hose. Several important considerations that must be addressed when choosing hydraulic hose are: 1. Correct size--both ID and length 2. Adequate rated working pressure 3....

Flame-resistant hose.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... Minetuff hydraulic hose comes in four designs and offers abrasion resistance 25 times higher than EN-ISO 6945. Alfa Tech 3000 is available in 14 to 1 in. sizes with a 3000 psi rating. Alfa Tech 4000 sizes range from 516 to 2 in. with a 5000 psi...

Hot oil hose.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... MegaTech LOC hydraulic hose is designed for high temperature (300[degrees] F continuous), low-pressure applications on mobile, and truck and bus equipment. Four sizes have working pressure ratings from 250 to 3000 psi. It meets or exceeds SAE...

High-pressure hose.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... Parker ParMax 761 hose exceeds the 100R15 requirement for high pressures. It offers a longer service life, durability, and constant 8000 psi working pressure. It is compatible with Parkrimp fittings and can be crimped without removing the hose...

Wide variety of hose.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... PTFE-lined stainless steel braided hose is rated for 3000 psig with end connections from 1/8 to 1 1/2 in. and 6 to 25 mm. Stainless-steel FM and FL flexible hose is rated for pressures to 3100 and 1500 psig in 1/4 to 2 in. and 1/4 and 1/2 in....

Versatile hose family.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... CAST S.p.A. hose are available in sizes from 5 to 51 mm for working pressures of 40 to 415 bar. Series includes SAE 100R1AT and R2AT (standard and high temperature are available), and SAE 100R16 with multi-spiral capabilities in 4SP, 4SH, and...

Braided hose.(Hydraulic Hose for Profit-Making Designs: Here's a look at a variety of hydraulic hose available from the marketplace.)
September 1, 2006... Weatherhead RhinoHide II braided hose offers 700 times more abrasion resistance than other polymer-covered hoses. It won't wear out in high-pressure applications to 3000 psi. Ultra-high molecular polyethylene cover makes it suitable for water...

A safety boost in OSB manufacturing.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Oriented strand board (OSB), sometimes called fiber board, is being used more and more in construction projects because its cost-to-strength ratio is lower than that of plywood and natural wood. OSB manufacturing requires multiple processing...

Power punch.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Multicyl, Bolton, Ont., provides the power for a variety of punching operations in sheet metal, tubing, and extruded parts. In addition to their existing products--which include double- and single-acting cylinders that develop force to 12.5...

Press brake combines best of motion control technologies.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Hydraulic and servoelectric drives usually are considered to be "competitive" technologies. However, the best performance from a machine often can be gained by capitalizing on the benefits of both technologies. Such is the case with HYB series...

Floating cups instead of pistons.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Innas BV, Breda, Netherlands, introduced its floating-cup pumps and motors to North America at IFPE 2005 in Las Vegas in March of last year. Characteristic of the design are 18 floating cups, which replace the barrels currently used in...

Compact LSHT motor incorporates fail-safe brake.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Low-speed, high-torque motors are the essence of fluid power. They deliver more power in a smaller package than any other form of power transmission. Add to this an integral fail-safe (pressure-applied, spring-released) brake, and you've got a...

Sensors measure off-highway vehicle dynamics.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Triaxial piezoelectric force sensors, from PCB Piezotronics Inc., Depew, New York, simultaneously measure dynamic and quasi-static forces in three orthogonal axes. They are used to study large, off-highway vehicle chassis dynamics at interfaces...

New software version has more power, more symbols.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2006... Boosting productivity is one of the biggest assets of Automation Studio. "A project that would have taken me six or seven hours now takes me only two or three hours," said Bill Price, electrical and hydraulic designer for Morbark, Winn, Mich.....

Oilgear goes private with purchase.(Industry News)
September 1, 2006... Oilgear Co., Milwaukee, has been acquired and taken private by an affiliate of investment firm Mason Wells for about $31 million, says the company. The acquisition by Mason Wells Buyout Fund II Limited Partnership, an affiliate of the...

Partnership targets oil condition monitoring sensors.(Industry News)
September 1, 2006... In an effort to create the next generation of oil condition monitoring sensors, BiODE Inc., Westbrook, Maine, and Foster Miller Inc., Waltham, Mass., have partnered to share technology and manufacturing expertise. The plug-and-play sensors...

Expositions extend partnership through 2014.(Industry News)
September 1, 2006... The IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG expositions have extended their co-location agreement through 2014. The two shows first co-located in 2002. The next show will be held March 11 to 15, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. An estimated...

Power transmission manufacturer expands hydraulic line.(Industry News)
September 1, 2006... A partnership between Lovejoy Inc., Downers Grove, Ill., and Raja, a hydraulic components supplier in Germany, has expanded Lovejoy's fluid power technology offerings. The business partnership allows the two companies to cross-market each...

Distribution agreement opens the door to Asia.(Industry News)
September 1, 2006... Contamination control company Des-Case Corp., White House, Tenn., has established a distribution agreement with Pall Corp. in Asia. Pall will distribute Des-Case's full line of products, including its principal breather line. The move...

Brake "feel" problem solved with modified pressure controls. (50 years ago ... From the September 1956 issue of Applied Hydraulics (the original title of H&P)).
September 1, 2006... General Construction Co., Portland, has rebuilt a 26-in. pipeline dredge for Columbia River operation. With this rebuilding came the problem of efficient and easy operation. The old controls for friction clutches and drum brakes consisted of...

Rugged breathers offer multi-layer filtration.(Design Close-up)
September 1, 2006... Reservoir breathers provide a path for air to enter and leave a tank as its fluid level rises and lowers during system operation. They let the reservoir inhale and exhale. Many breathers also include filters to exclude solid contaminant...

Hydraulic rotary actuators.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Rotary actuators replace multiple components and function as rotating device, mounting bracket, and bearing support, all-in-one. They offer torque output of 740,000 lb-in. at 3000 psi. Integral bearings carry high radial, thrust, and moment...

Pipe caps.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... PC series pipe caps protect threaded fittings/pipe ends from dirt, moisture, and other contaminants associated with shipping and storage. They can be pushed on component with slight pressure, but must be unscrewed for removal. They are molded...

Miniature orifice restrictor.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... The 156 Lee Jet single orifice restrictor has 0.156 in. diameter and weighs just 0.7 g. They come in 34 standard Lohm (liquid ohm) rates from 3000 to 30,000 Lohms. They are bi-directionally flow tested for accuracy. Maximum working pressure is...

Linear position encoders.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... BML linear position encoders provide direct measurement of a load's linear position regardless of actuator backlash or mechanical wear. They feature 24 m of noncontact, wear free position tracking at speeds to 10 m/s with no signal degradation...

Four-way air valves.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Moduflex valves combine two, independently operated 4-way valves into one valve body. They can be combined with other dual 3-way or single 4-way valves of either Size 1 or Size 2, without transition kits. They are available in 24 Vdc solenoid...

Differential pressure sensors.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Series 5300 wet/wet differential pressure sensors are available in five standard pressure ranges--5, 15, 30, 100, and 300 psid. They feature 4-20 mA amplified output and unamplified mV and amplified 1-5 V outputs options. They come with 1/4 in....

Inverter controlled hydraulic unit.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Daikin high-pressure hybrid motor drive system is integrated with combination control tandem pump to achieve energy-saving and sophisticated functions. It offers easy setting of multi-stage pressure/flow control and low noise of 60 dBa. It is...

Proximity switches.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Series 9F universal ultra-small sensors fit into any 4-mm T-slot and are available in solid-state electronic and reed styles. Electronic version provides increased sensitivity to magnetism; reed style has an operating voltage range of 0 to 120...

Return-line filters.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... RIF300 series return line filters for inline hydraulic applications provide an effective and efficient solution for contamination removal. They are rated for flows to 1135 lpm and maximum pressures to 34.5 bar (maximum burst pressure of 103...

Differential pressure transmitter.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Series 631 wet/wet differential pressure transmitter and gauge combination provides 4-20 mA output corresponding to the differential pressure of fluids compatible with brass and silicone. Pressure ranges from 0 to 0.5 in. [H.sub.2]O to constant...

Two-wire vibration switch.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Series 686A two-wire electronic vibration switch is a microprocessor that does not require moving parts or mechanical adjustments. It combines the reliability and dynamics of an electronic switch with the convenience of a mechanical switch....

Remote air actuation and control.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... AirLine type 8644 remote actuation and control system provides on/off pneumatic functions, analog and digital input/output modules, and Fieldbus connectivity in a single, DIN rail-mount assembly. It supports most pneumatic or electronic field...

Directional control valves.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Vickers DG5V-5/7/8/10 series directional control valves feature a main-stage spool-monitoring switch. Switch comes with many sensing spool positions, including center sensing switch on A or B port end, offset sensing proximity switch on A, B,...

Pressure- and flow-control valves, pumps.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Hydraulic valves and pumps perform proportional pressure and flow control. Remote pressure transducer is interfaced to the valve for control. If real value of pressure in system remains below relevant reference signal, digital driver regulates...

Vinyl plugs.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Vinyl dip-molded plus plugs are easy to apply and remove with a 360[degrees] pull-tab feature, making them more adaptable than rigid poly plugs. Flexible vinyl fits multiple ports and conforms to internal threads to prevent movement during...

Pneumatic finger clamps.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Side-mounted pneumatic finger clamps simulate motion of finger to hold high clamping force indefinitely without fatigue or damage to operator. They accomodate pressures to 150 psi and temperatures from -40[degrees] to 250[degrees]F. Several...

Ethernet-capable valve manifolds.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... CPX Ethernet-enabled, modular IP65 valve manifolds suit Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and standard IT protocols. Their plug-and-work design eliminates installation costs of hardwiring I/O to pneumatic valves. Two versions--VTSA and MPA--can be...

Axial piston pumps.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... PVWH open-loop, axial piston pumps provide low horsepower for high-performance applications. They are available in 10 sizes for pressures to 5000 psi, and can be changed in the field without disconnecting the drive or system piping. Valve plate...

Flow control valves.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2006... Series 2CR80 cartridge restrictor needle valves offer simple, reliable, uncompensated flow control. They are rated for flows to 80 lpm and pressures to 350 bar and can be set and locked to limit flow in one direction. Free-flow check feature...

July musings.(Readers' Forum)
September 1, 2006... You might wish to do a math check on the mini power unit article, on page 16 of July issue. To achieve the 10 in./sec "relatively slow" speed with a 3 3/4-in. bore cylinder would require a HPU with much greater than 1 gpm flow. I would suspect...

Fly to anywhere.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2006... The simple, yet elegant travel website www.farecompare.com lets the user search and compare airfares from their home city to any region of the world. This is a great tool for the budget-consious traveler who wants to explore new places. The...

Going global.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2006... Balluff's U.S. website, at www.balluff.com, is now part of a revamped global network of company sites, to provide market-specific content to its customers, employees, and distributors around the world. Each country's site features upgraded...