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Nov. 20, 2006

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Jules Kendall, fluid power innovator

Jules Kendall, a leader in the fluid power industry for more than 60 years, passed away on August 2. He was 87. Kendall began his fluid power career in 1946 with Greer Hydraulics in Long Island, N.Y., after having served as a test pilot with ......More
Jun. 5, 2006

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Hydraulic hybrids on the horizon

President Bush recently spoke about an initiative to develop better gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Prior to that, Consumer Reports magazine reported that these hybrids can pose a dilemma for car buyers. On one hand, hybrids do use less gasoline, and ......More
Apr. 24, 2006

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Hybrid hydraulics project aims at commercial vehicles

Hybrid electric passenger cars may be hot, but a team of researchers at the University of Toledo is working to fine-tune a hydraulic-based hybrid system for refuse trucks, delivery trucks, and other heavy vehicles that make stop and go ......More
Oct. 25, 2005

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EPA delivers with fully hydraulic hybrid truck

A multi-partner development project will soon debut an urban delivery vehicle relying on hydraulics as never before....More
Oct. 25, 2005

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Software simulates fluid power

ITI simulation tools are used for analyzing and optimizing the dynamic behavior of fluid power components and systems....More
Oct. 6, 2005

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An Uphill Battle

Students discover real-life challenges in using fluid power for human-and hydraulic-powered bike...More
Jul. 26, 2005

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Hydraulic brake system

Full power hydraulic brake system with ABS provides shorter stopping distance with improved vehicle stability and control during aggressive braking situations. System employs brakes, tandem modulating pedal valve, accumulator charging system, ......More
Jul. 26, 2005

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Want thrills? Go with Hydraulics

Without its high-speed hydraulic launching system, Top Thrill Dragster would still be the world's tallest roller coaster, but a lot less thrilling....More
Jul. 14, 2005

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Breaking the chain

Engineering students aim to redesign the bicycle by using hydraulic power...More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Stainless steel piston

A15, A30, and A60 piston-style accumulators are designed for working pressures of 10,000 to 20,000 psi, and offer 15, 30, and 60 in. 3 volume. Precision machined out of 17-4 hardened stainless steel, they come with multiple port and seal ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Transfer barrier accumulators

Transfer barrier accumulators are designed for use with two different types of fluid to transfer pressure and a small amount of volume from one medium to another. Sizes from 1 qt. to 15 gal, up to 9000 psi. Shells are electroless nickel-plated ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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High pressure accumulators

High pressure, piston type accumulators are designed for operation in water depths to 12,000 ft. Accommodate 7500 psi in sizes to 175 gal. Feature high-strength materials to reduce overall stack weight and are designed to allow operation with ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Seamless shell bladder

ASME certified 10,000 psi seamless shell bladder accumulator provides 60% cost savings over piston accumulators for high pressure ranges. Responds quickly to minor pressure variations, requires smaller space, safe to operate. Offers high ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Top loading accumulators

Nacol accumulators come in sizes of 5 in. 3 to 40 gal. Protected with fire fuse to prevent explosions. Safety vent allows nitrogen charge to vent during removal of top cover, and one-piece pleated bladder yields longer life. Acrylic-coated ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Diaphragm accumulators

Line of diaphragm accumulators was expanded to 5075 psi rating for high pressure applications. Volume from 4.5 to 214 in. 3 Diaphragms constructed of buna, butyl, Viton, or Hydrin elastomers. Shell material consists of carbon steel with ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Reservoir accumulators

SD-5 Seal'N'Dry accumulator can be installed in horizontal or vertical position, and includes bladder with desiccant dryer and relief valves. Fits reservoir from 0.1 to 1000 gal. Expands and contracts to accommodate thermal changes or ......More
Jun. 2, 2005

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End-capped piston series

SK280 series piston accumulators utilize a patented end cap arrangement for decreased wall thickness. Sized 0.16 to 10 l, with an inner diameter of 40 to 125 mm. Pressure rating of 4000 psig. Available with gas charging valves and sealed gas ......More
Apr. 3, 2005

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3,000-psi accumulators

A line of 3,000-psi accumulators features a built-in 4:1 safety factor and bladder-type design. They can handle capacities from 1 quart to 15 gallons and meet ASME specifications. The accumulators are interchangeable with most widely used ......More
Feb. 1, 2005

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Instant installation for Accumulators

Properly following directions may sound trite, but when installing an accumulator, it is critical to the safety of both the installer and the component....More
Jan. 1, 2005

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Push-in plugs with pull tab

Two types of new push-in plugs designed to fit SAE threads are offered. Series PIP and PIP-TAB offer convenience of push-in plug with plugging quality of threaded plug. Series PIP push-in plugs fit SAE and NPT threads. Series PIP-Tab offers pull-tab on ......More
Dec. 1, 2004

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Weightlessness for sale

Space tourism may not be a reality for most people, but a specialized hydraulic system is helping bring a different kind of zero-g experience to the masses....More
Nov. 1, 2004

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Recommendations for accumulator selection

Accumulators have proven to be valuable in many fluid power applications when properly selected and installed. The selection process, while fairly straight forward, does involve several important factors. Often, system planners specify familiar components...More
Sep. 1, 2004

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Size accumulators using the capacitance method

Fluid compressibility has long been identified as a limiting factor in the time response of hydraulic circuits. Hydraulic capacitance is determined by dividing the total fluid volume of a pressure-containing envelope by the fluid bulk modulus....More
Jun. 1, 2004

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Don't burst your bladder

Pawling Engineered Products, Pawling, N.Y., has standardized its Pneuma-Seal line of inflatable elastomeric bladders to simplify the design and fabrication of devices using pneumatic actuators and seals. These easy-to-use EPDM bladders find wide use in me...More
Jun. 1, 2004

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Drilling rigs stand up to the power of the ocean

Manmade fluid power systems work to counteract Mother Nature's own fluid power -- ocean waves and currents....More