The ICM – 2.0 in-line contamination monitor, developed by MP Filtri in Milan, Italy, automatically measures and displays particulate contamination, moisture and temperature levels in various hydraulic fluids. It is designed specifically to be mounted directly to systems, where ongoing measurement or analysis is required, and where space and costs … [Read more...] about In-line contamination monitor offers user flexibility
Archives for November 2017
Pall Corp. launches Crixus fluid monitoring platform
Pall Corp. has announced the Crixus Fluid Monitoring Platform, a fluid cleanliness management solution designed to provide industrial customers with intelligent fluid monitoring. Pall’s Crixus fluid monitoring platform meets the growing need for lubrication and hydraulic fluid cleanliness in industrial manufacturing equipment and filter … [Read more...] about Pall Corp. launches Crixus fluid monitoring platform
Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
‘Green Future—Smart Technology’—that is the central theme of AGRITECHNICA 2017, which opens its doors Sunday in Hannover, Germany. The leading global trade fair for agricultural technology is focusing on forward-looking technologies and development trends that make sustained increases in agricultural productivity possible. That is the exactly the … [Read more...] about Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
MSOE holds 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge
The Milwaukee School of Engineering recently held its 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge. Prof. Tom Wanke called this year's program "the best ever." There were 36 teams from seven school: Elkhorn Area Middle School Elkhorn, WI 4 teams; Humboldt Park School Milwaukee, WI 8 teams; Lake Country School Hartland, WI 6 teams; St. Joseph … [Read more...] about MSOE holds 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge
Freudenberg-NOK announces supplier excellence achievement award winners
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) has announced the recipients of its 2016 Supplier Excellence Achievement Level (SEAL) Awards. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas and is a leading global specialist in sealing applications across multiple industries. Now in its … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK announces supplier excellence achievement award winners
SFC Koenig increases plug production in North America
SFC Koenig, a leading global supplier of sealing and flow control components, has increased its North American production capabilities by adding manufacturing equipment for Koenig Expander pull-style plugs in its North Haven, Conn. facility. “I’m excited to announce the installation of this new production machinery,” said Tom Ryan, Head of … [Read more...] about SFC Koenig increases plug production in North America
Where are rod seals used?
The rod seal is one of the most critical seals on any type of fluid power equipment. The rod seal prevents the pressurized hydraulic fluid within the cylinder from leaking. Leakage can lead to reduced equipment performance, system failure, and environmental/safety issues. As illustrated at right, rod seals are dynamic seals that are positioned … [Read more...] about Where are rod seals used?
Scott Durand of Kraft Fluid Systems appointed president of FPDA
Scott Durand, VP of sales and marketing at Kraft Fluid Systems Inc. was appointed president of the Fluid Power Distributors Association after a unanimous vote by its members. Durand will serve as president of the FPDA until September 2018. The FPDA was founded in 1974 by a group of hydraulic and pneumatic distributors who wanted to further their … [Read more...] about Scott Durand of Kraft Fluid Systems appointed president of FPDA
Motion Industries names new GM of Dallas Division
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has named Stacy Lenard VP/General Manager of the Company's Dallas Div., effective October 1. A native of West Monroe, La., Lenard started his career with Motion Industries in 1989. He has since … [Read more...] about Motion Industries names new GM of Dallas Division
Echo Engineering acquires Ammex Plastics
Echo Engineering and Production Supplies Inc. has announced the recent acquisition of Ammex Plastics, a full-service plastic components manufacturer based near Detroit. Echo Engineering, headquartered in Indianapolis, has experienced exceptional growth over the last decade and looks forward to accelerating this success with a manufacturing … [Read more...] about Echo Engineering acquires Ammex Plastics
