The official topics for the 2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC) technical program have been announced. The three days of presentations, which are taking place at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis and are hosted by the Center for Compact & Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA),will … [Read more...] about 2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference Technical Program Details Released
Archives for August 2016
What are kidney loop systems?
Hydraulic systems are generally equipped with system filters. The system filters are either placed on the pressure side (e.g. downstream of pumps, before system components) or on the return side (e.g. before fluid is reaching the reservoir). Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems, Schroeder Industries, said that in a case where only … [Read more...] about What are kidney loop systems?
Freudenberg Xpress introduces new capabilities, materials
On the 10-year anniversary of its establishment in Milan, Ohio, Freudenberg Xpress has upped its game on behalf of customers through a growing investment in new process capabilities and the use of an exclusive, new high- performance polyurethane material. Freudenberg Xpress is Freudenberg’s unique rapid service for replacement parts, prototypes … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Xpress introduces new capabilities, materials
Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
If you evaluate seals by cost, they are C-parts. But if you look at the role sealing plays in machine reliability, seals quickly turn into A-parts. And as requirements and environments progress, sealing designs and technologies must as well. Given the latest trends, sealing of the future has the potential to dramatically improve the overall … [Read more...] about Freudenberg experts weigh in on the future of mobile machinery sealing
New line of desiccant dryers
Walker Filtration, based in Washington, Tyne & Wear, U.K. and with U.S. headquarters in Erie, Pa., has expanded its line of Pro Dry compressed-air desiccant dryers. Based on customer feedback and the latest controls technology, the new desiccant dryers cut service time in half, significantly increase energy efficiency, reduce noise and are … [Read more...] about New line of desiccant dryers
Why do seals fail?
It’s a fact of life that regardless of how well a hydraulic seal is engineered or how durable the compound, all hydraulic seals will fail at some point. Seals are by nature much softer and less durable than the metal components that they contact. Kenneth James, Mechanical Engineer at MFP Engineering reminds all design engineers that a seal can … [Read more...] about Why do seals fail?
Comments from a sealing expert
Sealing expert Joe Woods, Fluid Power Segment Manager Americas for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, recently visited the offices of Fluid Power World and WTWH Media. We discussed some timely topics concerning the sealing aspects of the fluid-power industry, and on new developments at Trelleborg. Here are some takeaways. Current business … [Read more...] about Comments from a sealing expert
When should you flush a new or rebuilt hydraulic system?
What causes contamination? Particulate contaminants circulating in fluid power systems cause surface degradation through general mechanical wear (abrasion, erosion, and surface fatigue). Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems, Schroeder Industries, explained that this wear causes increasing numbers of particles to be formed, the result … [Read more...] about When should you flush a new or rebuilt hydraulic system?
How do you set a target fluid cleanliness level?
Solid contamination in hydraulic fluids is subdivided into three groups: extremely hard, hard and soft particles. Dan Zoller, Group Product Manager Filter Systems, Schroeder Industries, explains that extremely hard particles can cause substantial damage in fluid power systems if they are not removed as quickly as possible. Preventive measures can … [Read more...] about How do you set a target fluid cleanliness level?
Leak detection is going hands-free
A proactive maintenance protocol can reduce expensive equipment failures and the loss of production they cost. But finding little leaks before they turn into big problems is a time consuming, hands-on job. Not anymore. The Spectroline EagleEye UV/White Light LED Leak Detection Lamp Kit (EK-365) is the hands-free solution to locating leaks in … [Read more...] about Leak detection is going hands-free
