There is a lot of variability in how often you should replace your cylinder seals. First, you have to ask yourself some questions. How often are you using the cylinder should be the first question. How fast is the cylinder moving, and do you have high velocity seals installed on it? What's more, how contamination-free are you keeping your … [Read more...] about How often should I replace the seals in my cylinders?
Archives for August 2017
NFPA publishes update to its “Technology Roadmap”
A new publication, the 2017 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design and Function of Fluid Power Components and Systems, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website: nfpa.com/fluidpower/fluidpowertechnologyroadmaps.aspx The … [Read more...] about NFPA publishes update to its “Technology Roadmap”
Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its polyurethane materials, Zurcon Z53 and Zurcon Z54, which conform to the latest EU REACH environmental standards coming into force in November. In addition, they meet users’ requirements for higher operating temperatures. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Trelleborg invests in high-end production for sealing solutions in Denmark
Trelleborg has—through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions—decided to invest in a new state-of-the-art production facility for sealing solutions in Denmark, thus relocating its current manufacturing facility in the country. The move is intended to transform and further expand the current capabilities of the existing facility to … [Read more...] about Trelleborg invests in high-end production for sealing solutions in Denmark
Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Out of any topic under the patio-sized umbrella of fluid power, hydraulic symbology garners the most requests from those wishing to learn more about fluid power. Reading any schematic with more than three symbols can be daunting if your experience is limited. But it’s not impossible to learn. In fact, it only … [Read more...] about Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
In-tank return line filter assemblies from Hy-Pro are ideal for high velocities
The TFR1 in-tank filter assemblies from Hy-Pro Corp. are ideal for particulate contamination removal in high-velocity hydraulic power unit return line and compact mobile hydraulic OEM installations. Featuring a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi (10 bar), they are rated for operating fluid temperatures of 30° to 225°F (0° to 105°C) and … [Read more...] about In-tank return line filter assemblies from Hy-Pro are ideal for high velocities
