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May 2011

Hydraulics & Pnuematics MayFeatures 2011 Issue

Features

Editor's Page

  • May 13, 2011
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    What's in a URL?

    What's in a URL? You may have noticed some odd-looking web addresses gracing our magazine pages — whether in print, in our digital edition, or archived on our website. An example is bit.ly/1105edpg. Alan Hitchcox editor ......More

Ideas & Applications

  • May 13, 2011
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    Hydraulic fluid cuts energy usage in injection molding machine

    Hydraulic fluid cuts energy usage in injection molding machine Appeared in print as "Hydraulic fluid cuts energy usage" A variety of products, of different shapes, sizes, materials, and more, can be produced using one injection molding machine. ......More

Motion Control

  • May 13, 2011
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    Incremental encoders as speed sensors, part 6

    By Jack L. Johnson, P.E. Editor's note: This is the sixth installment in a seven-part series on digital resolution and other subjects. Read the rest now: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 7. The incremental optical encoder ......More

Tech Pneus

MRO News & Products

  • May 13, 2011
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    Website offers accurate hydraulic component repair estimates

    Website offers accurate hydraulic component repair estimates Appeared in print as "Website offers accurate repair estimates" The new website, www.estimator4U.com, gives fluid power component users accurate price estimates for repairs in their ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    Hydraulic pump switching to stand-by in gold mine elevator

    Hydraulic pump switching to stand-by in gold mine elevator Appeared in print as "Mine shaft pump switching to stand-by" By Robert J. Sheaf, Jr. Click to enlarge A gold mine has an elevator that travels approximately 4000 ft down a deep ......More

Troubleshooting Challenge

  • May 13, 2011
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    Oil-absorbing materials

    Oil-absorbing materials Edited by Mary Gannon Oil Eater Naturals line of eco-friendly absorbent pads, rolls and socks is designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace and help users meet OSHA and EPA requirements. The pads are ......More

Products

  • May 13, 2011
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    Honing system

    Hydraulic cylinder honing system Appeared in print as "Honing system" All-electric HTA hone brings increased part capacity and stroker torque to bore resurfacing of hydraulic cylinders and repair of actuators for mobile equipment. Two ......More
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    Contamination control

    LPA2 and PML2 series 30 twin laser particle counters are completely portable. Combination of two lasers with optics and photodiode package provides highly accurate and repeatable results. They count particles of solid contaminants and have ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Oil-absorbing materials

    Oil-absorbing materials Edited by Mary Gannon Oil Eater Naturals line of eco-friendly absorbent pads, rolls and socks is designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace and help users meet OSHA and EPA requirements. The pads are ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    Corrosion-resistant fittings

    Corrosion-resistant fittings Edited by Mary Gannon Black Bi-Lene coating protects fittings against rust and other corrosion. It is a blend of fluoropolymer, engineered plastics, and corrosion inhibitors. It provides low friction, strong ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    High-pressure sensors

    High-pressure sensors Edited by Mary Gannon PTE5000 hermetically sealed modular pressure sensors use a thin film strain gauge sensing element and custom ASIC for accurate and highly stable output. All-welded stainless-steel construction allows ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    Flow control valves

    Flow control valves Edited by Mary Gannon J-series combination needle and check valves regulate flow from air cylinders to control speed at which the piston strokes during extension or retraction. They allow free flow in one ......More
  • May 13, 2011
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    Miniature servovalve

    Miniature servovalve Edited by Mary Gannon Model 10M miniature, single-stage, dual-nozzle, flapper servovalve provides precise flow and motion control and weighs less than 2.5 oz and takes up 1.5 in.3 of space. It is designed for 2-, 3-, ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hose reels

    Series 2000 hose reels are suitable for hydraulics, compressed air, or water applications. They handle pressures to 3000 psi (207 bar) and temperatures from 20° to 400°F. They handle dual ¼ through ½ in. ID hose. Two swivel ......More
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