Waste Management

Tandem pumps power street sweeper

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Modern street sweepers offer improved hydraulic efficiency and reliability.

Today's street sweepers offer improved hydraulic efficiency and reliability over those of even a few years ago.

Parker to deliver more hydraulic hybrid refuse truck systems

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Two years after testing on three trucks began in southern Florida, Parker Hannifin Corp. announced today that Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed an order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker’s fuel-saving RunWise technology. These vehicles are being used in municipalities across the country yielding significant reliability and performance measures.

Hydraulic cylinders

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Integrated Hydraulic Cylinders combine a pump, motor, line-mounted valves or manifold, hoses, fittings and reservoir into one assembly. Self-contained, “plug & play” custom cylinders reduce installation time and the number of potential leak points.

Trash compactor is designed for efficiency

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:51:00 +0000

Trash compactors have always had to be rugged and easy to use. An additional demand has become energy efficiency, which one manufacturer addresses by specifying high-efficiency motors to drive its compactors’ hydraulic systems.

Engineers who design trash compactors have always had two overriding concerns. First, because of the nature of their equipment, they never know what strange objects users may throw into it. Second, it is likely that unskilled or uncaring operators will be put in charge of it. Lately, a third challenge has been added: purchasers want compactors that are energy efficient.

Web Exclusive: Advanced hydraulics help the world’s refuse collection fleet “go green”

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 +0000

By Corey Moore, Eaton Market Segment Director – Commercial, Government and Military Transportation One of the best ways for the refuse collection industry to achieve its “green” goals is to improve the efficiency of its existing fleet of trucks. ...

Tough pump serves tough applications

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

Hydraulic piston pumps and motors reduce design cost and increase productivity in shredders and waste reducers.

It’s bigger in Texas

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

WasteExpo and the Fluid Power Conference & Expo head south to Dallas for the largest waste reduction event on the continent.

Hydraulic hybrid fleets hit the streets

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Hydraulic hybrid system providers gear up for growth as vehicle manufacturers take advantage of the fuel and maintenance savings offered by hybrid designs.

Designing for shock and violence

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

By Douglas Krantz, Parker Hannifin Corp., Hydraulic Pump Div.

Chewing up cars, appliances, tires, and other tough waste into fragments requires powerful drives that stand up to heavy shock and instant reversals.

Compact motors keep sweepers simple

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Johnston Sweepers use MS02 and MS05 cam-lobe type motors from Poclain Hydraulics. The motors feature oversized ports for low heat generation and have multiple integrated features for a simple design and to reduce assembly costs. Street ...