September 30, 2011
New filter series for line installationArgo-Hytos spin-on filters are frequently found in hydraulic systems in small wheel loaders and excavators, in mowers and tele-handlers as well as in municipal vehicles and machine tools. These filters have design-related negative effects on the environment because a large part of the filter housing is disposed of during maintenance.
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Hydraulic Pumps, Motors and valvesWhy Choose WesternFluidyne?
• Decoding special part numbers
• Interchange component part numbers
• Conversions from obsolete to current design
• Troubleshooting assistance
• Component failure analysis
• System contamination control plans
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Perfect for mobile applicationThe 319 Series oil-less, WOB-L Piston DC pump and compressor from Thomas is manufactured with die-cast aluminum components for strength and durability. Perfect for mobile applications including air suspension, air doors, air horns, air brakes, clutches and fuel systems.
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Buy Parts OnlineHelac Corporation recently launched a new website for customers to buy seals, bearings and valves for their standard Rotary Actuator product lines, including L10, L20, L30, HP and T20 Series.
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Altair’s new series hydraulic hybrid bus unveiled
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 Normally, the figure of 6.9 mpg wouldn’t get many people’s hearts racing. But this number, achieved by Altair ProductDesign’s new BUSolutions prototype, is fairly stunning. Doing real-world testing of the LCO-140H bus over downtown, commuter and arterial routes, the bus achieved a 6.9 mpg average. Compare that with 3.3 mpg for a same-class diesel bus going through the identical testing, and the number begins to impress.
Design engineers on the BUSolutions team took a clean-sheet approach to design the bus, using Altair’s HyperWorks computer-aided engineering software suite, according to Mike Heskitt, COO.
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A visit to Purdue’s Maha fluid power lab,
Part II
Dr. Monika Ivantysynova, head of the Maha Fluid Power Laboratory at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. gave Design World an exclusive tour of the Maha lab recently. Maha was formed in 2004 with a $4 million endowment from fluid power pioneer Otto Maha. Ivantysynova moved from TUHH in Hamburg-Harburg, Germany to Purdue to lead the new center.
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Around Mobile Hydraulic Tips
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Interchangeable fittings can be traceably stamped
Brennan Industries Inc. offers a line of high-quality, double-ferrule instrumentation-grade tube fittings that are interchangeable, intermixable and are traceably stamped.
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Bosch Rexroth introduces free iPad app
It’s not often that I get to play with industrial technology apps on my iPad, so I was excited to see that Bosch Rexroth has just launched a free “Virtual Machines HMI 2011″ app.
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NFPA’s Industry and Economic Outlook Conference hits record
A record-breaking 304 attendees heard economist Alan Beaulieu’s urgings to spend money and hire employees now at the National Fluid Power Association’s 2011 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference in the Chicago suburbs from August 15-17. Beaulieu, of the Institute for Trend Research, said the next recession will be medium-sized, and will occur at the end of 2013 and into 2014.
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Hydraulex Global names Ken Best as VP Sales and Marketing
After a year of ownership by Stonebridge Partners, Hydraulex Global will add Ken Best to its senior leadership team to enhance its ability to serve the hydraulics remanufacturing, repair and distribution markets. CEO Shirish Pareek said, “Ken is a key addition to our senior leadership team and adds valuable customer focus to the company. He is a high integrity and thoughtful sales leader who will help us build a best-in-class sales and marketing organization to support all Hydraulex Global customers including those of Attica and HRD as well as future acquisitions.”
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MICO opens new facility for dedicated electrohydraulics group
MICO Inc., a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic components, controls and brake systems, has opened a new facility in Shakopee, Minn., to accommodate its recently created Electrohydraulics (EH) Group. The new group will focus on the growing market potential for electronic controls in combination with hydraulic brakes.
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Insights: Booth Duty
Industrial tradeshows are necessary evils. People who don't travel seem to think they're comprised of an endless array of fantastic locales, amazing meals and endless partying. The reality is more about sore feet and legs, unhealthy convention center food, excessively long customer dinners, and that dreaded phrase booth duty.
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Brennan takes aim at agricultural market with Brennan
Design World's Paul Heney speaks with Brad Rico of Brennan Industries about this "problem solving" hydraulic solution. The Brennan Black coating is more cost effective that using stainless steel adapters while only slightly more expensive than normal steel adapters.
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