By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Most of you are familiar with the use of oil as the fluid medium for hydraulic systems, which is inherently excellent at its job. It lubricates well, provides good heat capacity and is stable over various pressure and temperature ranges. As good as oil is, it’s not the only power transmission liquid in use … [Read more...] about How do water hydraulics work?
Archives for October 2019
Suction strainers available for as soon as next-day delivery
The Specialty Manufacturing Co. has announced that its entire offering of suction strainers is available immediately, with all orders shipping in just two weeks and many popular sizes as fast as next day. Suction strainers provide protection in liquid or air applications by trapping debris before it can enter and damage the pump. Made in the … [Read more...] about Suction strainers available for as soon as next-day delivery
Electrically conductive PTFE-based seal materials for dynamic applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched Turcon MC1 and Turcon MC2 materials, the only PTFE-based (polytetrafluoroethylene) electrically conductive materials suited for use in spring and elastomer-energized seals. Engineered for dynamic applications, seals and bearings from the materials will provide reliable electric connection between moving … [Read more...] about Electrically conductive PTFE-based seal materials for dynamic applications
