September/October 2024

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How is Sustainability Impacting the Fluid Power Industry?

Oct. 9, 2024

A number of approaches are being used by the fluid power industry to aid sustainability efforts.

Batteries

Webasto Standard Battery Pro 40 Offers Increased Power Capabilities

Sept. 18, 2024

The Standard Battery Pro 40 has an energy content of 40 kWh to meet demand for increasing levels of power in various electric vehicle applications.

Components

Zero-Max ServoClass-HSN Couplings Dampen Noise and Vibrations

Sept. 17, 2024

The ServoClass-HSN couplings combine an increased damping coefficient with Zero-Max's ServoClass clamping hub design for a high level of noise and vibration mitigation.

Danfoss DVG open-center directional control valve

Hydraulic Valves

Danfoss DVG Directional Control Valves Enhance Equipment Performance

Sept. 12, 2024

The DVG 60 and DVG 100 directional control valves provide higher meter-out flow and a modular design to help meet the performance requirements of various mobile machines.

Liebherr-Aerospace uses additive layer manufacturing to produce various components

3D Printing

3D Printed Flex Shaft Brings New Design Opportunities to Aviation

Sept. 11, 2024

By 3D printing a flex shaft used in aviation applications, Liebherr-Aerospace is able to reduce component complexity, weight and maintenance.

More content from September/October 2024

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Bring Performance Improvements to Range of Applications

Sept. 9, 2024

Craig Hooker of Schaeffler discusses how the fusion of mechanics, electronics and software is benefitting machine and vehicle performance.

Filter technology for hydraulic and pneumatic systems is advancing

Hydraulic Filters

Innovation is Transforming Filter Designs for Fluid Power Systems

Sept. 5, 2024

A desire for efficient, durable and sustainable filters capable of protecting against contamination are driving advancements in hydraulic and pneumatic filtration technology. ...

Routinely monitoring and maintaining hydraulic hoses is important to safety

Hydraulics

4 Tips for Maintaining Hydraulic System Safety

Aug. 19, 2024

Martyn Smart of Pirtek outlines four strategies to follow to ensure safety when working with hydraulic machines.

The Fest VTUX valve terminal can be equipped with different communication technologies.

Pneumatic Valves

Festo VTUX Valve Terminal Offers Multiple Communication Options

July 1, 2024

The VTUX valve terminal can be equipped with different communication technologies to meet various pneumatic system requirements.

Actuators

Converting from Hydraulic to Electric Actuators: Key Steps to Follow

June 17, 2024

Learn the key steps to successfully convert from hydraulic to electric actuators, including how to accurately determine loads and forces to ensure an optimally sized and priced...

Shrinking backlogs will likely lead to slowing production volumes in 2024

Technologies

Manufacturing Industry Projected to Grow 15% by 2028, Despite Slower Growth in 2024

May 28, 2024

Economic uncertainty and shrinking backlogs will contribute to slower growth trends for the manufacturing sector before returning to an up cycle in 2025.

Brian Rockwell, North American Key Account Manager (left) and Cory Knight, Automation Technical Engineer – Food and Packaging (right), Festo

Pneumatics

Pneumatics Provide a Tried-and-True Technology for Robotics

April 22, 2024

For robotics applications where speed, force, and weight are important considerations, pneumatics remains a viable technology of choice.

Choosing the right hose for high-pressure hydraulic systems ensures machine performance

Hose & Tubing

Braided Hydraulic Hose Meets High Pressure Needs of Electric Backhoe

March 27, 2024

Replacing spiral hydraulic hoses with braided hoses offered cost and weight savings for a mobile equipment manufacturer without compromising on its high-pressure requirements....