Expanded PVG portfolio with new PVG 48 proportional valve

30 August, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions has extended its PVG valve portfolio with the addition of PVG 48, a pre-compensated proportional control valve for mobile machinery. Designed for applications requiring flow rates of up to 180 liters per minute (47.6 gallons per minute), PVG 48 provides customers with a right-sized option between the existing PVG 32 and PVG 128 valves. It greatly expands the range of medium-flow capabilities for original equipment manufacturers and distributors globally.

Efficient filtration technology key to tackling water scarcity

24 August, 2023

Anticipated growth in the global water and wastewater treatment market underlines the need for efficient filtration technologies to meet rapidly growing demand, says Alfa Laval.

Flexible crimper power unit launched

22 August, 2023

The new Parker crimper power unit 85CE-PDP works with any commercially available cordless screwdriver and, together with the Parker crimping tools Karrykrimp 1 and 2, offers an efficient and flexible method of hose crimping

Parker Polymer Hose Division Europe, a division of Parker Hannifin, has launched a flexible crimper power unit (85CE-PDP). The new unit joins the wide array of portable crimper power units from Parker, to increase productivity and versatility for smaller hose assembly needs, with more flexible options for customers.

Extended PVG valve portfolio

17 August, 2023

Danfoss Power Solutions has announced it has extended its PVG valve portfolio with the addition of PVG 48, a pre-compensated proportional control valve for mobile machinery. Designed for applications requiring flow rates of up to 180 litres per minute (47.6 gallons per minute), PVG 48 can provide customers with a right-sized option between the existing PVG 32 and PVG 128 valves. It expands the range of medium-flow capabilities for original equipment manufacturers and distributors globally.

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

10 August, 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.

Partnership to improve performance for the INEOS Britannia America's Cup Race Boat

02 August, 2023

Domin, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic technology and systems, has announced a new partnership with INEOS Britannia, one of the six sailing teams competing in the upcoming America's Cup race. As part of this collaboration, Domin says it is supplying INEOS Britannia with state-of-the-art high-performance servo valves, enabling them to enhance the performance and agility of the race boat.

Webtec awards two Arkwright Engineering Scholarships

25 July, 2023

Webtec, the St Ives, Cambridgeshire, based hydraulic measurement and control company has anounced it has awarded two Arkwright Engineering Scholarships to Arthur Cooke and Sam Burnell this year. Webtec says it has been a  proud supporters since 2014 and the Roy Cuthbert Scholarship, which is part of the national scheme, was named after Webtec’s founder, a passionate engineer and entrepreneur who passed away in 2013.

Rotork enhances the Skilmatic SI range of electro-hydraulic actuators

19 July, 2023

Rotork has introduced a compact and robust quarter-turn design to its Skilmatic SI range of self-contained electrohydraulic actuators. The new actuator uses a rack and pinion drive for a torque output of up to 1,000 Nm (737 lbf.ft).

Two new team members join Zeus Hydratech

18 July, 2023

Zeus Hydratech, a leading component, and hydraulic power unit manufacturer has appointed two new team members to work within its UK manufacturing facility.

Keeping food and beverage production moving

17 July, 2023

Operating on a complex and dynamic scale, the food and beverage industry relies heavily on efficient processes to the meet the demands of a growing consumer base – this is where hydraulics plays a crucial role. Ian Cochran, national technical support manager at Pirtek UK & Ireland, explains further

BPMA delivers bespoke pump training in Baku

12 July, 2023

When Rapid Solutions, the global provider of electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic and mechanical engineering services required some dedicated pump training for staff working on a project in Baku, Azerbaijan, the BPMA was quick to act.

Framo orders FPSO-bound coolers

10 July, 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).

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.