The Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the launch of Resilon 4350 Polyurethane delivering unmatched high temperature seal performance and reliability for a wide range of applications. This new material extends the high temperature sealing range of … [Read more...] about Parker unveils Resilon 4350 Polyurethane with high temperature nanotechnology
Archives for May 2017
Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
Freudenberg Xpress, the company’s service for manufacturing replacement parts, prototypes and small production runs of seals, can produce large and small one-off components in as little as a day. Using a variety of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, Freudenberg Xpress can provide industrial customers with fast, economical, tailor-made … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Xpress features new materials, 24-hour replacement
High-pressure stainless steel filter from Argo-Hytos
The HFL 180 high-pressure filters of the HFL series are suitable for applications with extreme ambient conditions thanks to their corrosion-resistant filter housings made of stainless steel. Typical applications include the energy and disposal, mining industry, maritime and offshore sectors. Three different housing Three different housing … [Read more...] about High-pressure stainless steel filter from Argo-Hytos
Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump
A pump is the heart of a hydraulic system. When the pump fails, the entire system is down until the pump is operational again. This poses a serious threat to any operation relying on hydraulic systems for productivity. Recently, a hydraulic valve manufacturer was losing 25 pumps a year on their centralized hydraulic system at a cost of $2,440 each. … [Read more...] about Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump
PANOLIN’s HLP SYNTH 32 is first eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain RDE 90235 rating
PANOLIN HLP SYNTH 32 is the first and so far only eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain the Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245 Fluid Rating List. HLP SYNTH was the first hydraulic oil to obtain the 'Blue Angel' environmental award around 20 years ago and has already been approved by numerous manufacturers. Its inclusion in the Bosch Rexroth list means … [Read more...] about PANOLIN’s HLP SYNTH 32 is first eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain RDE 90235 rating
A cause for optimism in fluid power?
It’s been the heart of trade show season the last few months, with the triennial IFPE and the annual Hannover Messe and Offshore Technology Conference keeping the fluid power manufacturing community—not to mention us in the media—quite busy. It is always great to get out and see the new technology firsthand, to put your hands on the metal and get a … [Read more...] about A cause for optimism in fluid power?
COG O-ring tool kit available
Professional O-ring tool kit is essentially first aid for technicians. Technical users know the problem all too well: Installing O-rings in cramped installation spaces without damaging them or the removal of stuck O-rings from grooves without causing damage to the machine is often a tedious and above all difficult affair. C. Otto Gehrckens now … [Read more...] about COG O-ring tool kit available
Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
At this week’s OTC (Offshore Technology Conference), the keyword was probably cautious optimism for the oil and gas market. The event—which has been down since its record-breaking year in 2014 as gas prices plummeted—continues to get smaller, but fluid power manufacturers and show organizers are still preparing for a slow and steady ramp-up. In … [Read more...] about Is the oil and gas market ready to flip the switch on recovery?
Line of suction strainers protects against contamination
FFP's range of hydraulic reservoir suction strainers protects against both ferrous and non-ferrous contamination. The solid stainless steel rugged design—combined with ample filtration—ensures reliable performance. The FSS Series features connection size of 3/8- to 3-in. BSP with a galvanized steel end cap and center tube. The head is die-cast … [Read more...] about Line of suction strainers protects against contamination
Cleanliness and wear monitoring via modern particle-measurement technology
In hydraulic systems, the oil is regarded as a structural element that handles many diverse tasks, according to engineers at ARGO-HYTOS. Hydraulic fluid transmits power, lubricates, transfers heat, and transports dirt to the filters. Although there are many causes for failure in fluid-power systems, the condition of the oil is usually the main … [Read more...] about Cleanliness and wear monitoring via modern particle-measurement technology
