High-performance hose provides secure supply to Hexapod drives

11 May, 2018

Dynamic movements in drive cylinder in all six degrees of freedom, test frequency of up to 100 hertz, a tight installation area: installing hydraulic hoses in Hexapod test benches to be used by automotive manufacturers to test suspension elements is a challenge. Oelhydraulik Hagenbuch AG therefore uses flexible high- performance hoses from Eaton's Aeroquip Triple Crown product range.

Filtertechnik launches the FS9V2 Particle Pal – the latest in oil and fuel monitoring

27 March, 2018

Filtertechnik’s Particle Pal is a self-contained portable measuring system that gives ISO, NAS and SAE cleanliness readings and the option of water content analysis for oils and/or diesel fuels. It comes complete with a re-chargeable battery, high-pressure internal gear pump and controlled flow rate.

Apps-based HMI with ISOBUS functions for agricultural machinery

27 March, 2018

The Electronic Controls Business Unit of Parker Hannifin Corporation has launched its Pro Display 10 ISOBUS, an app-based human-machine interface (HMI) that includes the company’s new ISOBUS Suite application. The system is designed for vehicles and machinery used in the agriculture industry, such as tractors, harvesters and other self-propelled machines.

DGI Doedijns delivers final valve automation equipment for LNG plant in Malaysia

27 March, 2018

DGI Doedijns has delivered the last out of four batches of equipment for an LNG plant in Malaysia. Over a period of two and a half years, DGI Doedijns delivered 19 hydraulic power units, 39 local panels, 14 ball valves and 25 gate valves with hydraulic actuators.

Bosch Rexroth introduces new generation of WRC-4X directional cartridge valves

27 March, 2018

Bosch Rexroth is raising the bar in performance and communication for hydraulic actuators with its new generation of WRC-4X directional cartridge valves. The company comments that the valves are more dynamic and consistently achieve flows that could previously only be achieved with the next highest available size.

New Venturi valve cuts retraction time for single acting cylinders

27 March, 2018

High pressure, hydraulic cylinder maker, Enerpac, announces a new Venturi valve to speed up the retraction time for single-acting, spring and load return cylinders after lifting projects. Attached to an electric pump, the valve allows cylinder retraction as much as three times faster than conventional manual methods; independent of load.

Trelleborg to showcase fluid power capabilites

29 March, 2018

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced it will showcase its complete range of sealing solutions for fluid power applications at the Fluid Power & Systems exhibition in Birmingham in April.

Flowserve introduces seal failure analysis APP

27 March, 2018

Providing a solution to the challenges associated with mechanical seal failures, Flowserve now offers a very simple tool to help diagnose the root-cause of seal failure.

Subsea technology to aid unconventional well demands

27 March, 2018

At the recently held Subsea Expo Conference & Exhibition in Aberdeen, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcased its sealing technology specifically developed to meet the demands of accessing unconventional wells.

Webtec is the pick of the crop for Kubota

27 March, 2018

Kubota is a diversified Japanese Group with several divisions and international sales subsidiaries worldwide. It is a leading Japanese tractor and farm equipment manufacturer, as well as a major iron ductile pipe, PVC pipe and industrial castings producer. Kubota also makes vending machines and builds environmental control plants and pumps. The German branch, Kubota (Deutschland) GmbH, is part of the agricultural division, and first contacted Webtec in October 2012 when it was looking to source diagnostic test equipment.

Direct drive servo valve for exceptional flow and dynamics

27 March, 2018

The Domin L050 direct drive servo valve (DDV) from Domin Fluid Power has been designed to achieve the best characteristics from two competing valve technologies: fluid amplified EHSVs and DDVs.

SKF roller bearings with performance and endurance enhancements

27 March, 2018

The latest range of SKF Explorer tapered roller bearings has been extended, and now offers a significant 7% increase in dynamic load rating for all products up to 600 mm outside diameter.

KTR UK welcomes new sales manager

27 March, 2018

Power transmission component manufacturer, KTR UK, has appointed Joseph Parry as its new area sales manager. The 28-year-old will be tasked with working with KTR’s existing clients in the East & Southern regions, as well as identifying and developing relationships with new customers.

Stauff UK makes general manager appointment

27 March, 2018

Stauff UK has appointed Simon Bennett as general manager, Stauff-Voswinkel QRC Division. Bennett’s background is in machine tools; specifically the manufacture and maintenance of high precision grinding machines.

Tom Parker Ltd. UK resale manager promotion

27 March, 2018

Tom Parker Ltd. has further strengthened its external sales team with the appointment of UK resale manager, Andy Back. Sales director Richard Parker said this newly created position “will add focus and help drive the continued growth we have had within the resale sector”.