SFC KOENIG, a global supplier of sealing and flow control components, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deniz Bütüner as President and General Manager of the company’s North and South American branch. Bütüner brings to the position more than 20 years of experience at industrial companies, with a specialized expertise in shaping … [Read more...] about SFC KOENIG LLC names Deniz Bütüner President and General Manager
Archives for March 2018
Hallite, MSOE partner for continued hydraulic seal testing
Cold cylinder start-up hydraulic seal testing is the latest in Hallite’s third-party validation for the integrity of its sealing materials and designs. After successful completion of a new test method in 2015 for assessing the amount of dirt and dust that enters a typical hydraulic system through the rod wiper, Hallite Seals decided to continue … [Read more...] about Hallite, MSOE partner for continued hydraulic seal testing
Where should I locate my hydraulic filter?
Contributed by Josh Cosford Are filters a one-size fits all type of product? Certainly not. When selecting a filter, you must understand where the ideal location for that filter will be. You also need to do an overall assessment to determine if one filter is enough or if you should install multiple filters throughout your system. Most … [Read more...] about Where should I locate my hydraulic filter?
What types of hydraulic filters are available?
Contributed by Josh Cosford Many fluid power systems fail simply because there is too much particle contamination in the fluid medium. In fact, some estimate that 75% of all fluid power failures can be attributed to contamination-related issues. Thus you, as an engineer, technician or end-user, who ignores filtration does so at the peril of … [Read more...] about What types of hydraulic filters are available?
Registration open for NFPA’s Detroit Regional Meeting
Registration is now open for the upcoming Detroit Regional Meeting of the National Fluid Power Association. These meetings are free of charge and a great opportunity for networking with other fluid power professionals. When: Thursday, April 19 Where: The Westin Southfield Detroit in Southfield, Michigan NFPA’s Regional Meetings are returning … [Read more...] about Registration open for NFPA’s Detroit Regional Meeting
WIX Filters introduced 585 new parts in 2017
WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, introduced 585 new parts in 2017, with more than half of the new SKU numbers serving the light-duty automotive segment. This total includes 401 premium light-duty and 103 premium heavy-duty filter SKUs. “Last year’s launch of a new smart filter sensor, Senzit, was a significant milestone … [Read more...] about WIX Filters introduced 585 new parts in 2017
