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One of the most subtle, yet versatile features of Bobcat’s large frame skid-steer loaders is its quick-change tool capability. The S300 has 70 quick-mounting attachments at its disposal to handle just about any job. A key component ......More

Researchers at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., have shown how to dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment, thereby reducing fuel consumption of mobile equipment. Their new ......More

Air springs from ContiTech, Hanover, Germany, play a key role in building modern hall constructions. Montur, a Spanish company specializing in industrial constructions, has developed a construction design for large halls in which the roof construction is ......More

A magnetostrictive sensor is an absolute, contact-free and wear-free position measuring system. It is extremely sturdy, making it suitable even for applications where other measuring techniques would fail. This linear measuring system ......More

MuscleMate is a self-contained electromagnet containing an electric generator driven by a hydraulic motor. MuscleMate showcases the unmatched ability of hydraulics to generate high power within a very confined, remote location. ......More

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Brochure spotlights excavator auxiliary hydraulic kits, including the four major components — arms, booms, valves, and controls. Brief bullet points highlight key features and benefits, including standardized parts and modular ......More

Design innovations in the hydraulic cylinders of Komatsu’s PC400LC-8 extend piston seal life and make operation smoother, even with a bucket digging force of 28 tons. Metal guard rings in Komatsu’s hydraulic cylinders help shield piston ......More