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MINExpo, held only every four years, returns to Las Vegas September 22-24, and is home to a variety of fluid power exhibits and technology.

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  • Aug. 9, 2011
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    Switch to hydrostatic transmission provides safer travel in mining vehicle

    High power density and design flexibility of hydraulics make a mine transport vehicle roomier and safer....More
  • Jun. 9, 2011
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    Giant mills rely on high-torque hydraulics

    Giant mills rely on high-torque hydraulics Spring-applied, hydraulically released brakes on this huge grinding mill can bring it to a halt from full speed in less than 2 sec. Each of two mills uses four sets of caliper brakes and has its ......More
  • May 12, 2011
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    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
  • Apr. 3, 2011
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    Web Exclusive: Mobile workspaces simplify hose management, maintenance

    Edited by Mary C. Gannon Parker Hannifin launched its new OnSite program at IFPE 2011, allowing users to maintain, manage and repair hose assemblies and other critical hydraulic components used on mobile equipment. When working in remote ......More
  • Mar. 10, 2011
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    Compressed air gives a boost to rotary drilling

    Low-pressure, high-volume air flow system provides power and force needed for rotary rock drilling....More
  • Oct. 12, 2010
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    Electrohydraulics keep oilfield operations flowing

    Electrohydraulic motion controllers offer great versatility when it comes to fluid handling, monitoring, and control....More
  • Aug. 9, 2010
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    Hose monitoring prevents costly downtime

    New monitor warns of impending hose failure....More
  • Aug. 9, 2010
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    Hooked on hydraulics

    When you need to haul mining equipment from place to place, you don’t just hook up a trailer hitch. Special hydraulically actuated towing and trailer equipment is used....More
  • Jun. 23, 2010
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Fluid Power Conference & Expo

    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
  • Jun. 20, 2010
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    Web Exclusive — Hydraulic hose, tubing make easy work of quarry mining

    Edited by Mary C. Gannon, senior associate editor High productivity in quarry work is what sets the sturdy HD 900 Termite from B BURG apart from the rest. Reliable hydraulic lines from ContiTech give this machine its strength and power. ......More
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