Waste Management

Two years after testing on three trucks began in southern Florida, Parker Hannifin Corp. announced today that Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed an order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker’s fuel-saving RunWise technology. These vehicles are being used in municipalities across the country yielding significant reliability and performance measures....More

Engineers who design trash compactors have always had two overriding concerns. First, because of the nature of their equipment, they never know what strange objects users may throw into it. Second, it is likely that unskilled or uncaring operators will be put in charge of it. Lately, a third challenge has been added: purchasers want compactors that are energy efficient....More

Hydraulic piston pumps and motors reduce design cost and increase productivity in shredders and waste reducers....More

Hydraulic hybrid system providers gear up for growth as vehicle manufacturers take advantage of the fuel and maintenance savings offered by hybrid designs....More

Johnston Sweepers use MS02 and MS05 cam-lobe type motors from Poclain Hydraulics. The motors feature oversized ports for low heat generation and have multiple integrated features for a simple design and to reduce assembly costs. Street ......More