Efficient and low noise performance HPU for aerospace manufacturer

03 July, 2023

A major aerospace manufacturer in the Southwest of the UK approached Zeus Hydratech - hydraulic power pack design engineers - to design and manufacture a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) to replace an existing system that had become unreliable and was suffering with a severe deterioration in performance. Due to the age of the existing power unit, components were obsolete making it virtually impossible to effectively service the unit. H&P reports

Long fatigue life and low bending radius: Meeting the need for braided hydraulic hoses

27 June, 2023

There are several individual prerequisites when it comes to selecting a braided hydraulic hose, including working pressure, fatigue life, bending radius, abrasion resistance, construction integrity, corrosion resistance, chemical/fluid compatibility, temperature resistance and flexibility. H&P takes a closer look.

Additive manufacturing technology upgrade investment to help ‘revolutionise the hydraulics industry’

20 June, 2023

Domin, a start-up based in Bristol, is partnering with Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company headquartered in the UK, to upgrade its additive manufacturing technology, by installing Renishaw’s RenAM 500Q system. The company says that this development will enable Domin to take its mission to ‘revolutionise the hydraulics industry’ to the next level.

Hydraulc systems specialist chooses British tube bending machine

19 June, 2023

From left: James Harrison (Unison Ltd), Andy Bedford (Total Hydraulic Solutions Ltd), Steve Chambers (Unison Ltd).

Total Hydraulic Solutions (THS) of Rotorua, New Zealand, has purchased a brand new all-electric ‘Breeze’ 65 mm single-stack tube bending machine from UK-based Unison.

Focus on cybersecurity in the field of products and systems

15 June, 2023

WEBER-HYDRAULIK says it is aware of the hazards associated with attacks on the system components contained in its own products and has announced it has established its own Competence Centre for Functional Safety and Cybersecurity in Development. The centre specialises in identifying and eliminating product security gaps as well as in preventing hacker attacks during the development of products and systems and their operation by the customers.

Danfoss Power Solutions names Andrew Smulski president of Fluid Conveyance division

06 June, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions, a leading global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has appointed Andrew Smulski as the new president of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective immediately. Previously senior vice president of Distribution Sales, Smulski will continue to serve as a key member of the Power Solutions leadership team and will continue reporting directly to Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He is based at the company’s campus in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, U.S.

Marine engineering company launches hydraulics training centre

31 May, 2023

Armada Engineering, a marine engineering company based in Falmouth in Cornwall, has launched the first training centre for hydraulics in the South West of England. The company has been approved as an accredited training centre by the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), the UK trade association for the fluid power industry.

What is hydraulic hose flushing?

25 May, 2023

Hydraulic hose flushing is a process of removing any construction debris or particles from within the inner tube of a hose in order to completely cleanse the system and flush through any present contamination that could lead to damage and/or operational issues. Ian Cochran, National Technical Support Manager, Pirtek UK and Ireland, explains further

PC-GO software cuts propel subsystem development time

25 May, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its PC-GO propel solution for single pump/motor hydrostatic transmissions. Comprising the new PC036 safety controller and PC-GO propel software, the ready-to-use platform cuts propel subsystem development time by up to 35% while simplifying compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The software is ideal for a wide variety of applications, including wheel loaders, telehandlers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and forestry equipment.

New Liquid/Liquid Coalescers pass the test for improved filtration

22 May, 2023

Celeros Flow Technology has developed a new, high-performance range of Liquid/Liquid (L/L) Coalescers for separating hydrocarbons from water phases.

Powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses

18 May, 2023

With a crimping force of 370 tons, the new SC 12 i from UNIFLEX is claimed by the manufacturer to be the most powerful workshop crimper for R15 industrial hoses up to 3” and high pressure hoses up to 1”.

Next-generation software transforms contamination analysis for customers

15 May, 2023

MP Filtri has unveiled its new software package specifically designed to help customers make the most of its suite of contamination monitoring products. A bespoke in-house development by MP Filtri, the new CMP View software is easy to use and offers customers sophisticated functionality with a simple, straightforward interface that delivers key performance data at-a-glance.

Framo orders FPSO-bound coolers from Hydroniq

10 May, 2023

Marine and offshore pumping system supplier Framo has contracted Hydroniq Coolers to deliver tube coolers for use in Framo’s hydraulic pump units that will be supplied to four newbuild FPSOs (floating, production, offloading and storage vessels).

Marine engineering company launches hydraulics training centre

25 April, 2023

Armada Engineering, a marine engineering company based in Falmouth in Cornwall, has launched a training centre for hydraulics in the South West of England. The company says it has been approved as an accredited training centre by the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), the UK trade association for the fluid power industry.

Complete hose assembly tooling portfolio launched

13 April, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a range of high-performance hydraulic crimping equipment and tooling in Europe. Designed to help customers and partners manufacture reliable hose assemblies, the tools now available include crimping, cutting, insert pushing, marking, and skiving machines.