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Hydraulics moves the ramps and platforms that allow a single carrier to hold multiple cars. Naturally, heavy loads are involved, and the hose must tolerate brutal over-the-road conditions. Typically, car carriers have relied on SAE 100R1 hydraulic hose for pressures to 2250 psi for 3⁄8-in. hose (to 2000 psi for 1⁄2-in. hose) and SAE 100R2 for pressures to 4000 psi for 3⁄8-in. hose (3500 for 1⁄2-in. hose). However, the pressure rating for one manufacturer’s proprietary hydraulic hose is 2750 psi for the  3⁄8-in....More

Chelsea 877 series PTO features a compact housing that provides generous clearance. Two assembly arrangements maximize installation possibilities. High capacity bearings and gear designs provide torque ratings to 670 lb-ft. It offers a 10-bolt mounting pattern that will fit on most automatic transmissions. One hose is required for a simplified installation. Eight internal gear ratios are rated for a variety of speeds....More

Scania buses are internationally recognized for their high fuel economy, reliability, and low impact on the environment. However, a standard electrohydraulic fan drive system from Sauer-Danfoss has a central role in keeping up Scania’s reputation for top performance on the road....More

Power-On-Demand hydraulic system helps make the McNeilus ZR Series the fastest side-load refuse truck in the waste reduction industry—and with a 15% fuel savings to boot....More

Heavy work trucks, such as the refuse collection truck shown above, typically provide little space for access to PTO-driven hydraulic pumps. However, a new PTO from Parker Hannifin’s Chelsea Div. (below) reorients pump drive ......More

Sauer-Danfoss recently launched its new Automotive Control (AC), which offers OEMs a complete SIL 2 (Safety Integrity Level 2 according to IEC 61508) certified transmission system that significantly ......More

Self-contained Welderliner rail maintenance vehicle is as at home on riding the rails as it is driving on roads. Hydraulics powers its rail drive and auxiliary functions. Unlike railroads in the US, where rails are joined using ......More

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems LLC (HHS), a subsidiary of Lightning Hybrids Inc., Loveland, Colo., has created a partnership with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute its hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems. This partnership brings ......More

A nearly half-million dollar grant will be used to bring Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Eaton Corp.’s fuel-saving Hydraulic Launch Assist technology (HLA) to a south- Texas fleet of urban shuttle busses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ......More

Compressed air tanks that fully exploit the advantages of engineered composites use proprietary manufacturing techniques that are totally different from those for making metal ......More

Madal Palfinger's BR400 mobile truck cranes (top) now use Hirschmann's Mentor load moment indicators (above) to continuously monitor multiple functions via CAN-bus. Brazilian crane manufacturer Madal Palfinger's truck ......More