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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

Edited By Mary C. Gannon AST4000 pressure sensor, transducer and transmitter series features four-pin DT04 Deutsch and M12x1 Eurofast electrical connection options for agricultural applications. Compact, threaded connection ensures proper connection ......More

Innovative hydraulic circuit design gives lettuce harvester high traction, two modes of operation....More

Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox Sauer-Danfoss’ D series cast iron fan drive gear motor now offers an integrated valve that matches fan speed to cooling demand. It also reverses fan rotation for radiator cleaning. ......More

In an effort to improve its competitive advantage, a Grand Rapids, Mich. manufacturer decided to automate the production testing process of AC/DC hydraulic power units. With the technical help of distributor Bond Fluidaire, also of Grand Rapids, much of ......More

Invasive species have already claimed tens of millions of our trees, and pneumatics offers armament for an effective counter-attack....More

Cylinder from Energy Mfg. has a Hall effect sensor mounted along its barrel to sense position of a magnetic piston inside. The sensor is mounted without having to gundrill the piston rod, yet its small size and ......More

Tol’s HD1400 self-propelled topper hedger uses hydraulics to power its variable-speed, four-wheel drive propulsion system, multiple hydraulic cylinders and motors to position and rotate six cutting blades, plus additional ......More

Most of the topics in this column have focused on industrial, or stationary applications. These machines usually feature some form of closedloop control, which requires continuous feedback of position, pressure or both. Mobile equipment, ......More

Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox The key to the success of Tornado Technologies’ Sub-Dredge is its Eddy Pump, but its powerful yet compact hydraulic system gives it the control versatility and maneuverability to take full advantage of patented ......More

Edited by Alan L. Hitchcox Modular manifolds, incorporating slip-in cartridge valves and a filter from Argo-Hytos, allowed Zeto to reduce manufacturing costs of its Proxima line of tractors. Screw-in ......More

The Topturn X turns and mixes organic waste derived from agriculture and forestry and earned the Industrial Design Excellence Award — the “Oscar” of American industrial design....More