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The evolving role of ice wipers in hydraulic systems
Originally designed to remove ice from hydraulic piston rods, ice wipers now play a crucial role in preventing dirt, wear, and contamination. Advanced designs offer durability and adaptability for demanding environments, ensuring reliable performance across industries such as steel production, recycling, and offshore applications. H&P reports.
The hidden risks of incorrect swaging in hydraulic systems
Incorrect swaging techniques in hydraulic systems can lead to leaks, reduced efficiency, and even catastrophic failures. Applying the wrong crimping pressure, using improper dies, or failing to maintain equipment can compromise safety and performance. Precision, training, and adherence to manufacturer specifications are essential to ensuring secure and reliable hydraulic connections. H&P reports.
VHS Hydraulic Components to exhibit at Hannover Messe and BAUMA 2025
VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, a manufacturer of hydraulic power packs and supplier of a wide range of hydraulic components, has announced its participation in two major trade exhibitions in Germany in spring 2025.
Custom hose reel solutions for diverse industrial needs
Hose reels are essential in many industrial sectors, offering efficient storage and handling of hoses. Beyond standard designs, customised solutions can be created to meet specific operational needs. These bespoke systems help address unique challenges, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments, from manufacturing plants to specialised industrial operations. H&P spoke to Dave Butler, UK Sales Manager, Hose Reels, Redashe Ltd.
Hydraulic system overhaul ensures operational efficiency at Torr Works Quarry
Flowtech successfully diagnosed and resolved a hydraulic system fault at Torr Works Quarry, ensuring minimal disruption while enhancing operational efficiency through expert engineering, precision installation, and sustainable, long-term solutions. H&P reports
Transforming hydraulic pump maintenance with smart technology
Hydraulic pump maintenance is evolving with advanced technologies like IoT, AI-driven diagnostics, and energy-efficient systems. Engineers can now take advantage of predictive maintenance, optimise fluid management, and enhance sustainability practices to improve pump longevity, reduce downtime, and ensure efficient operation in increasingly complex industrial environments. H&P reports
New valves for ultra-high-pressure hydrogen systems
H&P looks at a new range of valves designed for ultra-high-pressure hydrogen applications, highlighting advanced solutions for fluid control in infrastructure and vehicle refuelling systems. With a focus on high-pressure performance, durability, and safety, these valves offer key insights into the evolving technologies used in modern valve systems, relevant to the broader hydraulics industry
Enhancing precision in hydraulic crimping processes
When deforming tough or brittle materials, it is essential to manage the material flow with the utmost precision.
Advancements in heat exchanger technology for improved efficiency and sustainability
Efficient thermal management plays a key role in many industries. Emmegi S.p.A. is involved in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers that enhance energy efficiency and help reduce environmental impact. The company, which celebrates 50 years in business since its establishment in 1975, focuses on creating customised solutions to meet the varied needs of different sectors. H&P reports
Transforming hydraulic pump maintenance with smart technology
Hydraulic pump maintenance is evolving with advanced technologies like IoT, AI-driven diagnostics, and energy-efficient systems. Engineers can now take advantage of predictive maintenance, optimise fluid management, and enhance sustainability practices to improve pump longevity, reduce downtime, and ensure efficient operation in increasingly complex industrial environments. H&P reports.
Driving sustainability: The future of hydraulic Power Units in a Net-Zero economy
As the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient solutions grows, manufacturers of hydraulic power units (HPUs) must adapt to new technologies and practices. By integrating variable-speed drives, biodegradable fluids, and digital innovations, they can reduce costs, improve system performance, and meet the UK’s stringent environmental goals while staying competitive. H&P reports
Enhancing hydraulic filtration with photo-chemical etching
The increasing focus on efficiency and precision has made advanced approaches to designing critical components, like industrial filters, more essential than ever. As systems become more complex in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and chemical processing, the need for highly engineered filters that can meet demanding performance requirements has never been greater. H&P reports.
Investment in a new building
After an intensive planning and construction phase, WEBER-HYDRAULIK has announced it has opened a new chapter at its Constance site: the move to the new, company-owned building in the Reichenau district has been completed. With a modern new building, the company says it is responding to the acute lack of space in its previous premises and creating optimal conditions for further growth and innovative developments. The move was a necessary step in order to meet the targeted growth in valve technology.
How proactive heat transfer fluid maintenance impacts performance
Thermal fluid systems are often perceived as low maintenance because of their stability and reliability, operating effectively a closed-loop system with minimal intervention. However, with rising operational costs, changing environmental regulations and increased competition, uptime and process efficiency are more critical factors than ever. That’s why manufacturers should take proactive steps to maintain their heat transfer fluids and HTF system, says Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid experts Global Heat Transfer
Sealing solutions engineered for enhanced cylinder efficiency
H&P reviews sealing profile and material considerations that address four of the most prominent hydraulic cylinder efficiency challenges—fluid leaks, contamination, friction, and hydraulic fluid quality. By exploring these factors, we aim to identify effective strategies for enhancing hydraulic cylinder performance and reliability in various applications
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