Press brake combines best of motion control technologies
Hybrid technology in this press brake combines the positioning accuracy and repeatability of a ballscrew driven by an ac servodrive with the speed and high force application of hydraulics. The hydraulic pump is driven by an ac servomotor, ...
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Only a handful of people I've met in the fluid power industry had the luxury of receiving a formal education in fluid power. These select few received a degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering or California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) ...
New Cat tool carrier follows the trends
As with most mobile equipment, Caterpillar's IT38G tool carrier uses hydraulics for multiple functions of its operation. However, it also incorporates a variable-speed, loadsensing hydraulic fan drive, which helps conserve ...
LSHT motor tests show impressive performance
Figure 1. Line drawing of a single-piston Sanderson Rocker-Arm Mechanism illustrates the method of turning rotation into reciprocation. Additional pistons could be positioned in a circle, still using only one u-joint, one ...
Simulating the simulators
Servo Kinetics, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich, has developed a sophisticated testing process for simulator actuators. Called the Simulator Motion Actuator Certification Rig (SMACR), it is a dynamic test machine used for the certification of flight simulator servo hydraulic actuators. It is also the largest test rig of its type in the world, having a maximum slug weight capacity of 45,000 lb, and can test actuators with strokes to 80 in.
An expedition into Technology
Hydraulics is behind the star of this attraction, but pneumatics plays a major role in Disney's latest blockbuster experience.
Mini power unit makes roughing it luxurious
Hydraulics provides an effective, compact, and economical means of extending sliding sections of recreational vehicles. In addition, a new bidirectional hydraulic power unit accomplishes the task without using a directional ...
Anti-corrosion additive shields components from corrosion
A new anti-corrosion additive for hydraulic and lubricating oils offers protection during equipment operation and during intermittent shut down periods. The additive, Cortec M-530, can be used with mineral-based and synthetic-based oils to ...
Endless options for ag equipment
Whether it's the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, or Africa, hydraulics provides the muscle for fast, efficient, and reliable agricultural operations.
Fluids and filter compatibility
New, clean filter clearly shows surface pores, while cut-away section reveals pleated media and support structure. After long service, filter at left has become filled with dirt but, otherwise, is in normal condition. Filter at ...
Planter reaps benefits from hydraulics
1200 ASM planters from Case IH use hydraulic motors for fast, efficient, and accurate planting of a wide variety of seed sizes. Hydraulic cylinders transform the planter into a road-ready trailer. Energy Chain carriers from ...
Air-driven pumps increase flow — with safety
Retrofitted fluid-transfer station carries air-driven pump at lower left and blue hose reel at left. Graco's Husky 1040 air-driven pump uses 3-way pilot valve for non-sticking operation. Push-button system on ...
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