Cornell engineering students invent pneumatic gripper with coffee grounds and a balloon Appeared in print as "Coffee gets a grip" By Richard T. Schneider contributing editor Jammed coffee grounds in universal gripper hold and ...
Closed-loop electrohydraulic motion controller boosts steel producing machine's productivity Appeared in print as "Closed-loop system boosts machine productivity" Ducking dogs slide formed I-beams along the rails of the pusher table (from ......More
Hydraulic valve module makes forklifts more efficient Appeared in print as "Valve module makes forklifts more efficient" Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox HAWE Hydraulik’s HMPL lifting module is a compact hydraulic integrated circuit that ......More
Edited by Mary C. Gannon,senior associate editor Pneumatics is often the choice in robotic automation applications, where gripping and turning objects is necessary. But when it comes to soft or flexible objects, robots often have difficulty handling ......More
Edited by Mary C. Gannon, senior associate editor Schmalz’s SAOK vacuum suction pads provide a tight grip on metal surfaces without actually touching the surfaces. Handling structural sheet metal, especially that with oily surfaces, ......More
By Robert J. Sheaf, Jr. A famous zoo had several hydraulic systems that opened and closed overhead gates in the elephant and large cat compounds. An elephant reached through a fence and around the corner of its compound building with its trunk and ......More
Fluid Power Conference and Expo is an in-person event that has established a reputation for being the industry meeting place where engineers invest in their future. Hydraulics & Pneumatics sponsors this learning event that incorporates a series of ......More
Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox Huge but nimble: the Portalink ship unloader relies on hydraulics not only for unloading, but also to drive its wheels, so it can vacate valuable port space when not in use. More than 90% of today’s goods are ......More
Compact size, quick installation, easy troubleshooting, and less leakage are some of the reasons why integrated hydraulic circuits (top photo) continue to gain popularity for mobile equipment, such as this telescoping boom lift. ......More