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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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Motor and drive system

The Gemini hydraulic motor and associated drive system is constructed with the Compact CBP, which offers high speed and high output power — greater than 2700 hp. Through hole accommodates shaft or tube for fluids. Gearless, it mounts directly ......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. 26, 2005

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Real world challenge

Teams across the nation get closer to unveiling their designs for hydraulicpowered bicycle...More
Jul. 25, 2005

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Thrills are tops, thanks to hydraulics

Alan L. Hitchcox editor When Top Thrill Dragster opened at Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, in 2003, I was immediately impressed that the attraction accelerates riders to 120 mph in about four seconds, then launches them straight ......More
Jul. 14, 2005

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Breaking the chain

Engineering students aim to redesign the bicycle by using hydraulic power...More
Jul. 14, 2005

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Hydraulics onboard the A380

The historic first flight of the Airbus A380 in April would not have been possible without some of the biggest names in fluid power being onboard. Parker Aerospace, Irvine, Calif., a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corp., and Eaton ......More
Jun. 27, 2005

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Two-ferrule tube fittings

Providing consistent leak-tight connections, two-ferrule mechanical grip allows front ferrule to seal while back grips. Offered in many materials and sizes, from 1/16 to 2 in. Consistent geometry over torque for gaugeable make-up allows for ......More
Jun. 27, 2005

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Digital gages

Series DPG-000 digital gages contain a 0.5% full-scale accuracy sensor. The battery powered gage comes with a 4-digit LCD display and a 4-button keypad. Pressures range from vacuum to 5000 psig. Comes in an industrial NEMA 4X (IP66) housing. ......More
Jun. 24, 2005

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Cylinders for profit-making designs

When hydraulic or pneumatic systems must produce linear motion, cylinders become their most important component by converting fluid pressure and flow to force and velocity, respectively....More
Jun. 2, 2005

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Servovalves

Benchmark BM760 series valve utilizes a nozzle flapper pilot and force-feedback for control. Operating pressure flow rates of 500 to 3000 psi, 0.25 -15gpm @ 1000 psid ± 10%. Rated for petroleum-based fluids with viscosity range of 60-450 SUS ......More
Apr. 3, 2005

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Pressure transducers

121A20/30 sensors SPECS Pressure: 100 to 5,000 psi Fitting: 1 /4 NPT FEATURES All-welded, stainless steel Conform to CE directives Built-in microelectronic circuitry 2-pin military connector or ......More
Apr. 3, 2005

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O-rings

SPECS Size: 6.1 to 56.6 mm ID FEATURES Available for all ISO 6149 sizes Resist extrusion forces, hydraulic media Made from NBR, EPDM, HNBR, FKM, other polymers Parker Hannifin Corp., Seal Group(508) 269-6332www.parker.com ......More
Apr. 3, 2005

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Brass fittings

26 Series fittings SPECS Size:1/4 in. to 3/4 in. FEATURES Lightweight, one-piece Easy-to-crimp permanent connection Available in multiple configurations Corrosion-resistant Parker Hannifin Corp., Hose Products ......More
Apr. 3, 2005

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Hydraulic fluid

FEATURES Maximum operating temp: 70°C Contains no water, mineral oil, phosphate ester Approved by FM Approvals Compatible with most standard seal material Nontoxic, nonirritating >90% biodegradable Contains no hazardous ......More
Feb. 1, 2005

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Hydraulics joins the Cirque

Just another day at the office for designers who maneuver a 150-ton stage full of performers at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Hotel....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
Apr. 1, 2004

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Lights. . . camera. . . hydraulics

Lights. . . camera. . . hydraulics Okay, no beating around the bush. Mark your calendar now to be home on Wednesday, May 12, 10:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time. If that conflicts with your schedule, set up your VCR to start recording The History Channel ......More
Dec. 1, 2003

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Mature, but not stagnant

Mature, but not stagnant Think fluid power is a mature technology where not much is happening? Think again. For example, in July, we wrote about the Sanderson mechanism, an assembly that converts rotational motion to linear, or vice versa. It is said ......More
Dec. 1, 2003

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Providing hydraulic power for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Providing hydraulic power forMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World Hydraulic Controls, Inc. of Walnut, California, recently provided all of the critical hydraulic components to power the key mechanical effects for the new film, Master and ......More
Sep. 1, 2002

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Following rules maximizes hose life

Following rules maximizes hose lifeBy T. Mueller Most engineering efforts focus on ways to design and manufacture products that satisfy application requirements as inexpensively as possible. But you can make a satisfactory design better by making it ......More
Jul. 1, 2002

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Hydraulic system keeps museum's wings out of jeopardy

Hydraulic system keeps museum's wings out of jeopardyBy A.L. Hitchcox, editor Every city wants to have an icon &emdash; a symbol that most people immediately recognize and identify with the city. The Eiffel Tower (Paris), the Statue of Liberty (New ......More
Jul. 1, 2002

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Theme park innovations rely on pneumatics

Theme park innovations rely on pneumaticsBy Alan L. Hitchcox, editor The many advantages of pneumatics are why its application abounds in theme parks everywhere. We review some of the most innovative applications of pneumatics in entertainment ......More
Jul. 1, 2000

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Powering the world's largest motion platform

The newest nautical adventure from Fox Studios uses hydraulics and sophisticated controls to pull off dazzling special effects. ...More