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November 2011

Hydraulics & Pnuematics November 2011 Issue

Features

  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hydraulic turbo pushes performance

    Komatsu’s new excavator exhibits some of the usual benefits provided by hydraulics, but an innovative engine control contributes directly to cleaner, more efficient operation without sacrificing performance....More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hose or tubing: It’s horses for courses

    Knowing when and where to use hydraulic tubing instead of hose can save you money and downtime....More
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    Engine block foundry’s motor circuit not rotating properly

    Asand core forming machine at a cast iron foundry was experiencing a problem with its mold rotation motor circuit. Personnel could rotate a mold full of sand clockwise, but when a cycle required rotating an empty mold back to the home position, ......More

Editor's Page

  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Pining away for a lead

    Alan Hitchcox editoralan.hitchcox@penton.com Looking for sources of products, services, and information on the internet has been second nature for most of us. And most of us bookmark or otherwise save web pages that are ......More

Ideas & Applications

  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Selecting the right hose can quiet things down

    Replacing conventional wire-braided hydraulic hose with thermoplastic hose drastically reduced audible noise in the steering circuit of this turf maintenance vehicle by damping fluid-borne noise that otherwise would’ve been ......More
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    Boom lift is showcase of hydraulic versatility

    The hydrostatic drive of JLG’s 340AJ boom lift uses a variable-displacement axial-piston pump for smooth, infinitely variable control of drive speed and torque from simple Gerotor-type hydraulic motors. ......More

Motion Control

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    Building a math model of a 4-way valve

    Figure 1. Modeling of a 4-way valve begins with a single land and two describing equations, one each for the overlap and underlap condition, and intersecting with equal slopes. A proposed spool valve model is based on the ......More

Automated with Air

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    Vacuum pads for every job

    Vacuum pads come in many designs, shapes, and sizes to safely handle a wide range of products....More

Products

  • Oct. 7, 2009
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    Air Cylinders

    Edited by Mary C. Gannon NITRA stainless-steel, round body, non-repairable pneumatic cylinders feature type 304 stainless-steel bodies with double rolled-in construction and high-strength aluminum alloy port ends. Single- and double-acting models are ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Air guns

    Air guns Safety air guns for blowoff, drying, or cleaning feature engineered air nozzles to maximize entrainment of room air while minimizing compressed air consumption. Precision air gun is lightweight and comfortable to operate during ......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
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hydraulic drive

    CLDP (closed-loop differential pump) is a self-contained linear motion axis that provides overload protection, high power density, and virtually wear-free operation. An integrated servo pump — consisting of servo motor and internal gear ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hydraulic filter

    RLD series top-ported duplex filter for return line applications provides continuous filtration via an integrated pressure equalization valve when shutting down a system to change out a filter element is not an option. Lightweight aluminum ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Hydraulic fluid reservoirs

    Custom hydraulic reservoirs and fuel tanks are available in capacities from 1 to more than 300 gal. They are manufactured in a range of materials, including carbon or stainless steel, aluminum, or aluminized steel (a blend of sheet steel ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Leak detection kit

    Spectroline OPK-340 industrial leak detection kit quickly and accurately pinpoints source of fluid leaks in hydraulic equipment systems. It features a cordless high-intensity Optimax 3000 blue light LED, which is 15 times brighter than standard ......More
  • Nov. 15, 2011
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    Planetary gear reducers

    YMPG series speed reducers come in torque ratings from 1500 to 500,000 N-m; most have four planet gears surrounding a sun gear. Modular system permits combining subassemblies. Configurations include in-line male or female spline output, ......More
  • Mar. 11, 2011
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    Pressure transducer

    T2 pressure transducer features a static full-scale accuracy of ±0.25% at 21°C. Digital temperature compensation ensures a total error band better than ±1% between –20º and 85ºC. Sensor design and conditioning electronics give it high stability and ......More
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