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Robust desiccant breather from RMF Systems
RMF Systems has extended its product range with the extremely robust Titan desiccant breather, meant to keep hydraulic and lubrication fluid clean and dry.
Abrasion resistant spiral wire hoses
Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial and automotive products, has released a new, powerful abrasion resistant XtraTuff cover for spiral wire hoses in 4000 and 5000 psi configurations.
Make sure your hose clips can stand the test of time
By Tom Allen, sales & marketing manager, JCS.
KTR introduces new floating caliper brake
KTR’s floating brake caliper of the new XS series is made of one single piece and is available with a hydraulic or an electromechanical operating principle. The brake can be operated in both active and passive modes.
Mobile hydraulic transfer unit from Tidyco
Tidyco Ltd.’s Hydraulics Division has launched a new mobile hydraulic transfer unit to market. According to the company, the portable trolley is robust, easy to manoeuvre and is suitable for a wide variety of sector applications.
The importance of oil sampling and the best practice to employ
By Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik Ltd.
The importance of fluid sampling and preventative maintenance in hydraulic hose systems
By Matt Fielder, Condition Monitoring Market Development Manager, Parker HFFE.
Webtec welcomes new manager of custom hydraulic products
Webtec recognises that, for many customers, standard hydraulic products will only go so far in meeting their needs for their hydraulic application. As many companies seek to innovate and modify machinery for niche applications, Webtec comments that only a custom hydraulic solution will do.
Two new sales appointments at Linde Hydraulics
Linde Hydraulics Ltd. has appointed two new sales personnel to strengthen its UK team.
The need for by-pass filtration alongside factory-fitted full-flow filters
By Katherine Carter, Environmental Technologies Group Ltd.
New hydraulic filter element from MP Filtri
MP Filtri has designed a new hydraulic filter element with patent pending, which is claimed to increase profitability and save warranty claims. It is designed specifically for applications in the agricultural, construction and mobile industries.
Cast aluminium hydraulic oil reservoirs from R+L Hydraulics
At this year’s Motion, Drive & Automation in Hannover, R+L Hydraulics GmbH will present its new line-up of cast aluminium hydraulic oil reservoirs. The expanded series of oil reservoirs are available in capacities ranging from 3.5 to 130 litres. The cast aluminium reservoirs are exceptional due to their low weight, easy maintenance and an affordable price/quality ratio.
Increased corrosion resistance for Stauff ball valves
Stauff, the fluid technology specialist from Werdohl, will be changing from a zinc/iron coating to a significantly higher-quality and corrosion-resistant zinc/nickel surface for a substantial part of its range of two-way and multi-way block ball valves for hydraulics. The company announced this development in the run-up to the Hannover Messe trade fair in April.
Passing the test
For over 25 years, Hydrotechnik has been a leading UK distributor of hydraulic testing and analysis components and equipment. Approximately three years ago, while reviewing the business’s strategic direction, managing director Richard Price had a lightbulb moment that led to the company taking a bold, but ultimately profitable, move in its quest for further growth. “I was considering our areas of expertise,” explained Price, “when I realised we have all these parts and sell them to people who make rigs, so asked myself the question ‘why don’t we design, build and commission test rigs ourselves?’”
State-of-the-art hydraulics for floating megastructure
The offshore industry is one of the harshest environments to work in, for both machinery and personnel. Salt water can corrode parts and strong winds and crashing waves can damage equipment.
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