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December 2011

Hydraulics & Pnuematics December 2011 Issue

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  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    RATs add safety to aircraft

    Even if a commercial aircraft loses all engine power, a ram air turbine can provide hydraulic and electrical power to keep essential flight functions operational. Even if its engines fail, a modern aircraft can glide for very ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Hydraulic robot provides precise positioning

    With the proper controls, heavy loads can be positioned very precisely by hydraulic robots....More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Cruise ship’s bow thrusters making docking difficult

    Acruise ship was having problems docking after a cruise. If strong winds were blowing outward from the dock, the bow thrusters that moved the ship sideways weren’t powerful enough to move the ship against the wind to the dock. The captain ......More

Editor's Page

  • Dec. 2, 2011
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    Guest Editorial: 20 years of wind energy: Will it continue?

    In 1991, the German Act on the Sale of Electricity to the grid made wind energy marketable in Germany. Twenty years on, many countries across the world could not imagine life without wind energy. It has been established as one of the most popular ......More

Industy News

  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Fluidtrans Compomac gets a rehaul

    A redesigned Fluidtrans Compomac— the Biennial International Fluid Power and Mechatronics Show—will take place at the Rho fairground in Milan from May 8 to 11. The event was redesigned this year by a joint group consisting of companies and ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Aerospace/defense sealing guide available

    A quick–reference guide from Bal Seal Engineering Inc., Foothill Ranch, Calif., provides information about sealing, connecting, conducting and EMI/RFI shielding solutions for aerospace and defense equipment. Using images of ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Students take control at Fluid Power Challenge

    Students work with their self-designed fluid power mechanism during the recent Fluid Power Challenge sponsored by Daman Products Co. For more pictures, visit www.facebook.com/HydraulicsPneumatics. Since 2008, middle ......More

Ideas & Applications

  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Chopper goes with diesel-powered hydraulics

    The Hydra-Ride street bike uses diesel power and a hydraulic drivetrain with some clever design concepts to cruise streets in the Houston area. Most propulsion drives we describe either deal with off-highway equipment or hybrid ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Cylinder packs a punch for energy savings

    Aa new, ready-to-install punching cylinder axis promises maximum performance while lowering energy consumption. When pursuing development work targeted on high-efficiency punching cylinder axes, Bosch Rexroth specialists first analyzed the ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Aircraft capitalize on a flexible solution

    After more than half a century, hydraulics continues to hold an important role in commercial aircraft control functions. Pilots deploy thrust reversers just after a plane touches down. Thrust reversers make up the rear shroud of engines and ......More

Automated with Air

  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Metal-free motors put a new spin on medical imaging

    Open-MRI machines, like the one pictured, can use customized, metal-free air motors to allow them to be used in operating rooms without disrupting critical surgical equipment. Using an MRI ......More

Technology News

  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Custom valve varies ventilator flow

    A custom valve assembly lets a ventilator meet the respiratory care needs of adults and infants. The AVEA ventilator from CareFusion, Yorba Linda, Cal., is a critical- care device that supplies precisely metered ......More

Products

  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Air dryers

    Heat-of-compression (HOC) dryers use Smart Control technology to adapt dryer operation to system and environmental changes, ensuring a constant -40° C temperature. They turn wasted heat into useful energy, resulting in ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Angle rotary sensor

    PST-360 through-hole position sensor combines a through-shaft design with 360º absolute position feedback in an extremely thin package. It incorporates a proprietary ring magnet with a fully sealed Hall ASIC as the sensor element for a ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Detented shuttle valve

    The 375 detented shuttle valve accommodates system pressure to 5000 psi. The 38-in.-diameter shuttle valve has a poppet that latches at either seat to close off the emergency port or the normal port. Weighing only 12 g, it is available in a ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Gear pumps

    D series cast iron, open-circuit gear pump offers an integrated SAE A auxiliary flange to mount lower-pressure aluminum pumps to its rear. It is rated for pressures to 276 bar (4000 psi). SNP2 pump can be mounted to its through drive without ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Hall-effect joystick controller

    FS1 finger-operated joystick controller features a single-axis design, 2.2 in. (55 mm) actuator height and glass filled Zytel housing. Moisture-resistant, non-ferrous components and conformal-coated electronics are suitable ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Pneumatic gripper

    PHL long-stroke gripper disposes of multi-tooth or profiled rail guidance to increase efficiency. Modular design allows for 90 standardized versions; roller bearings and profiled rail guidance achieve 25% higher degree of efficiency. Five ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Pneumatic manifold valve

    VTUB-12 lightweight valve terminal is designed for localized machine mounted applications. It is capable of flows to 400 lpm and pressure to 8 bar. Lightweight engineered polymer protects against corrosion. Valve terminal is available ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Pressure gauges

    ProSense mechanical dial pressure gauges are available for use in pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applications. Bourdon tube sensing elements do not require external power sources to operate. Center back mount and lower mount cases are ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Shock absorbers

    Self-compensating V4A stainless steel industrial shock absorbers have threaded outer bodies from M14 x 1.5 to M64 x 2. Energy capacities range from 175 to 30,000 in.-lb/cycle. Effective weight capability ranges from 2 to 93,600 lb (0.9 to ......More
  • Dec. 13, 2011
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    Spin-on filter

    SAF1 series Spin-on filter for return line applications features an all steel housing and machined steel head. It is offered with the porting option SAE 34 in. straight thread; other threading options are available upon request. An integrated ......More
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