Hydraulics & Pneumatics articles from September 2008

Hydraulics & Pneumatics archives from September 2008

Heavy shock no problem for hydrostatic drive.(Ideas & Applications)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When a tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster strikes, cleanup efforts can be monumental. The challenge is to convert large pieces of debris into a more manageable form. Shredding the debris...

Family of fluids dubbed environmentally responsible.(Ideas & Applications)
September 1, 2008... Most oil companies shy away from using the term "environmentally friendly" for hydraulic fluids and other lubricants. That's because no established standards or technical definitions exist to specify what criteria a fluid must meet in order to...

Lasso a good fluid power education in Dallas.(Fluid Power conference & expo)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our fourth bi-annual Fluid Power Conference & Expo (FPCE) will be held at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel near Dallas on October 28th and 29th. The event will feature up to 20 educational conference sessions,...

Myth #7: high quality must sacrifice quantity.(Motion Control)
September 1, 2008... Historically, management and engineering viewed issues of high production quantity and high quality as diametrically opposed. This double-Q dilemma maintains that if product quality is paramount, then production rates must suffer, resulting in...

HUSCO forms off-highway subsidiary.(Industry News)
September 1, 2008... HUSCO International, Waukesha, Wis., has created a new wholly owned subsidiary, called INCOVA Technologies Inc. (ITI), with headquarters in Whitewater, Wis., and engineering offices in Pewaukee, Wis. INCOVA is a trademark for Intelligent...

Lubrication and tribology conference slated.(Industry News)(Conference news)
September 1, 2008... The International Joint Tribology Conference (IJTC), with 17 technical sessions, will be held October 20 to 22 at the Hyatt Regency Miami hotel. This annual conference is co-sponsored by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers...

In-tank filters protect logger's hydraulics.(25 years ago ... : From the September 1983 issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hydro-Buncher, bult by Timbco, Shawano, Wis., travels on tracks powered by individual hydrostatic transmissions for tight, counter-rotational turns. Tilt cylinders hold the cab level while the machine works on...

RHM Fluid Power.(ON THE MOVE)
September 1, 2008... RHM Fluid Power, Grand Rapids, Mich., is celebrating 50 years in business. The company was started in 1958 in Detroit. The fluid power distributor and systems manufacturer was called Racine Seco Sales Corp., but was later renamed Racine...

APEM acquires CH Products.(ON THE MOVE)
September 1, 2008... APEM, a global manufacturer of electrical switches, switch panel, and LED indicators, has acquired CH Products, Vista, Calif., a manufacturer of joysticks, trackballs, and simulation control devices. This acquisition strengthens the French...

Sizing circuits for performance and efficiency: here are some tips for right-sizing pneumatic systems.(AUTOMATE WITH AIR)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In today's manufacturing environments, pneumatics often provides ideal solutions for motion-control applications. Pneumatic systems are well suited for applications involving linear or rotary speeds of 4 m/sec (13...

London's water supply relies on pneumatics.(TECH PNEUS)
September 1, 2008... Thames Water in Middlesex, England is justifiably proud of its Ashford Common water treatment plant. It processes about 690 million liters a day and satisfies a quarter of London's entire potable water needs. Five fixed-speed pumps supply...

Smooth indexing in a flexible package: pneumatic rotary indexing tables provide a simple, cost-effective alternative to electrical models.(TECH PNEUS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rotary indexing can easily be done with electrical tables, but they require drives and controls of a full servomotor system. Electrical tables undoubtedly have their place for ultimate control over position,...

Tank weld flanges.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... O-ring boss straight-thread tank weld flanges have a large diameter flange to prevent distortion of the threaded connection and include a pilot for ease of positioning. They are made of forged steel for easy welding and are available in sizes...

Electronic latching valve.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... New 2- and 3-way electronic latching valve offers balance of forces--through precise placement of a permanent magnet in the valve core--to produce a bi-stable valve. Short pulse of current opens the valve, which latches open indefinitely after...

Hydraulic hose covers.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... Minetuff hydraulic hose features covers that are designed for use in abrasive applications. They offer abrasion resistance 25 times higher than EN-ISO 6945 requirements and eliminate need for protective sleeving. They are UV and ozone resistant...

Air hose reel.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model RT465 OLP accommodates up to 65 ft of 1/4-in. I.D. hose. Retractable hose reel suits industrial air and water applications that require longer lengths of hose. It also features a multi-position guide arm, fully...

Hose cutting machine.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 500 Si cuts PTFE stainless-steel braid hose with controlled heat by way of induction. It feeds, measures, and cuts hose, and will anneal Teflon to stainless steel braid, eliminating flair. Induction turns off...

Double-redundant valves.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... Double redundant dual monitoring valve packages and lockout valves ensure safe hydraulic systems. Two sizes--D03 and D05--offer flows to 10 and 20 gpm and pressures to 5000 and 4500 psi, respectively. Both valves must be activated to allow...

Composite FRLs.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... Excelon Pro series composite filter-regulator-lubricators provide high tensile strength in low-weight composites. They are extremely compact and stand alone with built-in wall mounting and push-in fitting connectors. Ease of configuration...

Replacement elements.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MSB filter replacement elements are ideal for mining applications and provide protection for existing valves on longwall shields. They offer enhanced media construction, resulting in low pressure drops across the...

Compressed air hose.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... Compressed air hose has inner tube of Nitrile synthetic rubber, wire, and fiber reinforcement, and outer fiber braid cover to withstand the demanding requirements of air compressors. It is available in sizes from -4 (3/16-in.) to -40 (2...

Check valve.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New 440C Lo-Lohm Chek valve is constructed entirely of corrosion-resistant stainless steel for performance in harsh duty applications. It features a durable 440C poppet and seat which provides longer cycle life and...

Lockout, exhaust valves.(Useful Products)
September 1, 2008... OSHA-compliant L-O-X (lockout and exhaust) valves feature 1/4- and 3/8-in. port sizes. Valve is open when handle is pulled outward and air moves freely from inlet to outlet port. Short inward push of handle shuts off airflow and opens exhaust...

Take a peek.(WEB CONTENTS)
September 1, 2008... We invite you to read the latest digital magazine from H&P--The Fluid Power Supply Channel, a magazine for fluid power sales professionals. It's home to a variety of technical articles, including tutorials, case histories, and more. Industry...

Keep the connections going.(WEB CONTENTS)
September 1, 2008... Last month, we invited you to join our networking group on Linked in. Now, we ask you to connect with H&P on Facebook, probably the most popular social networking site out there. It's easy to join--simply type "Hydraulics & Pneumatics" in the...

Meet us in Dallas.(WEB CONTENTS)
September 1, 2008... Our Fluid Power Conference & Expo, with an online home at www.fluidpowerexpo.com, is just one month away, and we hope that our new site, with its cleaner look and simpler navigation, will interest you enough to join us for the informative and...

Stocking the video shelves.(WEB CONTENTS)
September 1, 2008... The virtual video shelves are being well-stocked on our web site, with several new videos added in the last month. Our home page features an exciting video, taken straight from the pages of the July issue's news story on hydraulic hybrid...

Motion control for a pre-teen.(Editor's Page)
September 1, 2008... One of my favorite toys as a pre-teen was a tape recorder, which brought many, many hours of creative entertainment. After, of course, recording various bodily function noises (some genuine, others fabricated) toilet flushings, etc., my friends...

Pressure, temperature measurement.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... Product Digest for pressure and measurement provides key specifications, such as sizes, dimensions, materials of construction, accuracy, and more. It includes product photos and provides details for the following categories: mechanical and...

Design software.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... Products and Services Overview catalog describes Automation Studio software for system design, simulation, engineering, prototyping, diagnostics, and training. It highlights benefits of software for maintenance, hydraulics, and pneumatics....

Hose sleeving.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LifeGuard brochure describes construction features, test results, and specifications of hydraulic hose sleeving. LifeGuard system protects machine operators from catastrophic hose failure due to line-of-sight hose...

Axial-piston pumps.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... Brochure describes company and the variety of uses of its technology and components. It provides pictures of applications and gives a brief description of the fluid power components used in each of the systems. It also highlights the company's...

Pressure, temperature switches.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electronic Measurement Solutions contains 76 pages of detailed information on line of electronic pressure, level, and temperature measurement instruments along with a full range of digital indicators, new digital...

Pneumatic valves, accessories.(Free Literature)
September 1, 2008... New product catalog describes expanded product lines, including: Nova Products--1/8-in. models; Quick Exhaust valve line--1-in. models; Air Timers line--2- to 30- and 10- to 60-sec timers; Micro Line valves--manual emergency valves; and newly...

Working under pressure: using a motion controller for pressure control: closed-loop control methods control pressure more accurately than pressure relief valves or pressure regulators.(ELECTROHYDRAULICS)
September 1, 2008... Controlling pressure is common in presses, grinding, and testing applications. These applications require the added value of pressure control which is much more sophisticated than what can be provided by the usual pressure relief valve or...

Setting a standard: pneumatic valve standardization concept shrinks inventory and expands uptime for lumber producers.(LUMBER PROCESSING)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maintaining high production levels and efficiency is crucial in the lumber processing industry. To do this, one major timber processor recently shrank its pneumatic valve replacement inventory from the size of a 20...

Setting the bar high for fluids.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hydraulic fluid additive Dynavis from RohMax Oil Additives, Horsham, Pa., has its own home at www.dynavis.com. Its benefits are highlighted in the "Your Savings Forecast" section, which offers a quick and simple...

Get your training on the go.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new platform from Tooling U, Cleveland, provides manufacturing training through mobile devices. Called TU Mobile, and located at www.toolingu.com/mobile, it works with Blackberry, Apple iPhone, and Windows mobile...

Check out the library.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An updated website from Thomas Products, a Gardner Denver Co., Sheboygan, Wis., features a Tech Library with useful engineering calculators and formulas related to air system design. Located at www.gd-thomas.com, the...

Finding the deeper link--easily.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A product guide from Humphrey Products Co., Kalamazoo, Mich., at www.humphrey-products.com allows for easy searching for its pneumatic valves and actuators. "Product Overview" directs viewers to group photos and...

Looking for answers in all the right places.(Web Wire)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dow Performance Fluids Business, Midland, Mich., recently introduced the "Dow Answer Center" at dow-answer.custhelp.com. The database answers more than 100 technical questions, and offers regulatory content and...