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Edited by Mary C. Gannon Intelligent integration of hydraulics and diesel engine control retains the dynamics of machine functions even with Tier 4 final engines and enables a fuel-saving reduction of rpm's without sacrificing overall performance. ......More

Excavator redesign takes full advantage of hydraulics for power and control Appeared in print as "Redesign provides power and control" By Alan L. Hitchcox, editor CNH America’s Case CX55B compact excavator takes full advantage of the many benefits ......More

Edited By Mary C. Gannon Senior Associate Editor H1 piston pumps are available in 60cm3/68cm3 and 89cm3/100cm3 frame sizes. Electronic control options help compensate for reduced power of Tier IV/Stage IV engines. Electric-only control options ......More

Hydrostatic transmissions are widely used to drive and decelerate just about every type of mobile equipment. But when a machine is at rest, any of several spring-applied brakes can be used to ensure that the machine remains at rest....More

Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Associate Editor A high efficiency excavator, one of four test beds being developed through the research program of the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power ......More

Transplanting the end plate and output shaft from one motor onto another creates a gear motor with dual output, which makes an extremely compact design and simplifies plumbing over using two separate motors. Appears in print as "Clutch pair ......More

The Putzmeister M 70-5 is the largest truck-mounted concrete pump boom in the world. To comply with the highway regulations in some states, Putzmeister mounts the large-boom concrete pump onto a 10-axle semi trailer, which houses the pump’s boom, base ......More

Fluid Power Conference and Expo is an in-person event that has established a reputation for being the industry meeting place where engineers invest in their future. Hydraulics & Pneumatics sponsors this learning event that incorporates a series of ......More

Zn-Ni fights corrosion better than chrome on hydraulic components Appeared in print as "Chrome is out, zinc-nickel is in" Zinc-nickel coatings can provide corrosion protection on par with hexavalent chromium coatings, but without the environmental ......More

Self-contained power unit saves fuel while supplying hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power....More

Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox A giant tunnel boring machine excavated a 134-mi long tunnel 200 ft below Lake Michigan to route cooling water to a new power plant. The machine uses a hydraulic fluid with favorable performance and environmental ......More

Edited By Mary C. Gannon T-BAR technology incorporates radiator, hydraulic oil, and charge air coolers into a custom-designed package. Modules are manufactured with Alloy 1100 aluminum micro channel and bars. Core sizes range in height/width ......More