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Prospector poppet valve has been expanded to operate in extremely low temperatures, from –40°C (–40°F) to 60°C (140°F). Its high flow and short stroke result in fast response times. It is available in air pilot or solenoid pilot design in a wide range of voltages....More

The incorporation of electrohydraulics into road construction equipment continues to reduce the time and cost it takes to build streets and highways while also increasing quality of the road itself. Nowhere is this more evident than with the GHP-2800 slipform paver from GOMACO Corp., Ida Grove, Iowa. The GHP-2800’s all electronic-over-hydraulic control system makes for easy, accurate, and fast controlled response. Furthermore, the GHP-2800’s hydraulic system features a full spectrum of configurations to maximize versatility and efficiency....More

Jackson Offshore Operators, Harvey, La., is a marine services company supporting the offshore oil and gas industry. Officials recently announced that Jackson Offshore will be outfitting its Jet Drive Fast Crew/Supply boats with EnviroLogic 3046 hydraulic fluid from Terresolve Technology, Mentor, Ohio....More

Go-fast boats typically can rip through calm seas at 80 knots or more. Built with a deep V fiberglass hull, these racing boats usually run 30 to 50 ft long and have a narrow beam (width, for you landlubbers) for minimal drag. Oh, and they may be powered by twin engines of 500 hp — that’s each, not in total....More

Coal Prep, the only annual trade show and conference in the U.S. dedicated to coal preparation and processing, and the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA), announced on Feb. 14 that they will partner to launch the "KCA Symposium," a new one-day forum focused on delivering more business intelligence and insights for coal preparation and mining professionals during the Coal Prep International Exhibition and Conference 2013, April 29 - May 2 in Lexington, Ky....More

When operators at a John Deere equipment facility in Iowa were experiencing difficulties with the hydrostatic transmission on an excavator, they determined the problem came from the excavator’s hydraulics system. Dirt and debris within the hydraulic system were getting into fluids traveling to the hydrostatic transmission, causing failure and costly down time. The solution seemed simple: clean the hydraulic system’s hose and tube assemblies using a traditional fluid flushing method. After the procedure was completed, the excavator was up and running again....More

Series 319 oil-less, WOB-L piston dc pump and compressor is small and lightweight (5.1 lb/2.3 Kg). Die-cast aluminum components provide strength and durability. It provides up to 150 psi (10.4 bar) of maximum intermittent pressure, and 93% local barometer of maximum vacuum. Corrosion resistant e-coated exterior finish, stainless steel inlet valve, thermally protected motor and inlet filter/exhaust muffler all provide quiet operation. It is available with 12 and 24 Vdc motor and dryer/solenoid....More

Rebuilding heavy equipment makes good economic sense, particularly for the hydraulic components on construction and earth moving machinery. In fact, the trend since 2008 has been strong enough to support the addition of a machine shop as part of the existing hydraulics shop at Caterpillar dealer Whayne Supply. Key among the shop's equipment is a Sunnen HTA tube hone, which allows Whayne to resurface scratched and rusted cylinder barrels, saving customers 80 percent or more over the cost of a new barrel....More

Over the last decade, large-scale snow-making has become critical to the success of most ski areas, and compressed air is critical to make snow....More

In today’s fast-paced world, consumer buying decisions are often made on the spot in just a few seconds. An eye-catching package among overflowing retail shelves and multiple options can make all the difference in steering a shopper’s choice. Thus, marketers spend countless hours on striking designs, but converting them to practical packaging — that protects the product inside while being visually appealing — is the job of engineers like the ones at H.C. Moog GmbH, a machine-engineering company based in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany....More