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Hydraulics is often perceived as a formidable power source, but one that is difficult to control precisely. It is excellent for applying strong forces or moving heavy objects, but has sometimes had the reputation of being prone to shock and expensive to ......More

High speed and maneuverability are essential for quick and efficient application of expensive fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides....More

Edited by Kenneth Korane Engineers at Princeton Delivery Systems, Canal Winchester, Ohio, expect near-perfect reliability from their Piggyback construction forklifts. Therefore, it was perplexing — and disturbing — when occasionally and ......More

Air-spring module uses a rollingdiaphragm air cylinder not only to isolate shocks and vibrations, but for controlling cab height as well. Whether it’s a truck negotiating the rough terrain of a construction site or a tractor ......More

MH linear-displacement transducer combines reliable in-cylnder mounting with a CANbus to serve the needs of the latest mobile equipment. MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Div., Cary, N.C., recently introduced ......More

The new frontier of agricultural equipment is where hydraulics, electronic control, and GPS systems intersect....More

Octi-Ring O-rings eliminate problems associated with standard O-rings, such as rolling and twisting of groove and nibbling in pressure cycling. They can be retrofitted into existing grooves instead of re-machining to accommodate U-cups. They ......More

1200 ASM planters from Case IH use hydraulic motors for fast, efficient, and accurate planting of a wide variety of seed sizes. Hydraulic cylinders transform the planter into a road-ready trailer. Energy Chain carriers from ......More

A variable-displacement pump and load-sensing hydraulics give this tractor more power at the wheel — which translates to higher productivity — and lower power consumption at idle, which means higher fuel efficiency....More

When a sugar cane harvester posed serious challenges to hose routing, threadless connectors helped provide a solution....More

Equipment for Voluntary Milking System includes multi-purpose arm in vertical rest position and pneumatic cylinders that manipulate arm at lower right. Lower arm's end effector supports housing for video camera and lasers, as well ......More