Hydraulic cylinders have their own power unit. Pump, motor, reservoir, and cylinder in the same housing eliminate need for hoses and are completely submersible....More
Installing hydraulic noise suppressors from Wilkes & McLean into the hydraulic system of this fishing boat produced unexpected benefits — a great yield of fish reeled in on trot lines. One method of commercial ......More
The MV Kigoriak, a 90-m Arctic Class 4 icebreaker, makes use of a unique electrohydraulic steering system that minimizes the effects of its rudder impacting hard ice. Fig.1. Icebreaker's steering system features two AutoNav-built 6-in. ......More
This Neumann-built dredge is shown working on one of the many man-made waterways of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. This bucketwheel and its drive was fitted to a dredge built for use in China. Neumann ......More
GEMCO 953 Series Vmax LDTs are available in lengths from 1 to 300 in. for detecting movement down to 0.00006 in. Analog output signal (0 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20 mA) updates measurement every msec. They feature a wide measuring range with ......More
p>SGT gauges have dual English/metric scales with 1.6% full-scale accuracy in 2 1/2 in. dial sizes. Brass wetted parts and 304 stainless-steel housing offer chemical compatibility in ranges from full vacuum to 15,000 psi. They withstand ......More
The Panama Canal has provided a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for more than 90 years. Now, upgraded hydraulics are helping to keep the canal functional for a new generation of ships....More
Miniature compression fittings for 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4 in. tubing operate at high pressures and temperatures while maintaining small envelope. Feature M3, 10-32, M5, and 14-28 threads. Captured O-ring face seal provides leak-tight sealing at threaded end ......More
Vickers stainless steel cartridge valves control direction, flow, and pressure. Based on existing designs, they feature 316Ti stainless steel external components for corrosion resistance. Internal components and functionality are unchanged. Stainless ......More
Beta Series clamping system for pipe, tube, or hose consists of thermoplastic bodies and plated or stainless-steel cover and weld plates; absorbs shock, surges, noise, and vibration, prevents galvanic corrosion. Standard, heavy, and twin ......More
High pressure, piston type accumulators are designed for operation in water depths to 12,000 ft. Accommodate 7500 psi in sizes to 175 gal. Feature high-strength materials to reduce overall stack weight and are designed to allow operation with ......More
Line of diaphragm accumulators was expanded to 5075 psi rating for high pressure applications. Volume from 4.5 to 214 in. 3 Diaphragms constructed of buna, butyl, Viton, or Hydrin elastomers. Shell material consists of carbon steel with ......More
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
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
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
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
Fluid compressibility has long been identified as a limiting factor in the time response of hydraulic circuits. Hydraulic capacitance is determined by dividing the total fluid volume of a pressure-containing envelope by the fluid bulk modulus....More
The worldwide offshore oil business is an immense industry, employing tens of thousands of workers, engineers, and scientists — and hundreds of component suppliers. At the heart of every exploratory oil well, offshore platform, and production well is...More
Fluid power targeted for new pump-motor design Hydraulic pump and motor combinations have always had significant advantages over electrical or mechanical power transmission. But one of the biggest raps against hydraulics has been low efficiency. ......More