High volume production of turbocharger ball bearings comes to Wales

13 April, 2017

The Schaeffler UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales has become the global location of choice for the production of turbocharger ball bearings.

Filtration materials for enhanced performance and longer service life

13 April, 2017

Bosch Rexroth has introduced a new range of hydraulic filter elements incorporating new materials that deliver optimum performance while reducing operating costs through increased service life.

Robust desiccant breather from RMF Systems

13 April, 2017

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

13 April, 2017

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

13 April, 2017

By Tom Allen, sales & marketing manager, JCS.

KTR introduces new floating caliper brake

13 April, 2017

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

13 April, 2017

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

13 April, 2017

By Richard Price, managing director, Filtertechnik Ltd.

The importance of fluid sampling and preventative maintenance in hydraulic hose systems

13 April, 2017

By Matt Fielder, Condition Monitoring Market Development Manager, Parker HFFE.

Webtec welcomes new manager of custom hydraulic products

22 March, 2017

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

22 March, 2017

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

21 March, 2017

By Katherine Carter, Environmental Technologies Group Ltd.

New hydraulic filter element from MP Filtri

21 March, 2017

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

21 March, 2017

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

21 March, 2017

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.