By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Physical laws, unlike governmental laws, are perfect. The heavy hand of the (physical) law keeps our fluid power realm in check, dictating liquids and gases' behaviours at every location. I'd like to say very few alternate engineering fields so heavily rely on these laws and principles as fluid power, but a … [Read more...] about Laws are infallible
Archives for November 2020
Oil sensor offers real-time, 24-hour monitoring oil degradation
The OQS 2 new and improved Oil Quality Sensor puts users in control with real-time, 24/7 monitoring of oil degradation, oil condition and water ingress and is now available for purchase. The sensor is a live, highly flexible and cost effective condition-based monitoring solution, designed to be permanently mounted within any lubrication system … [Read more...] about Oil sensor offers real-time, 24-hour monitoring oil degradation
Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Greene Tweed announces the release of its new TechnaLoc bonded seals for critical aerospace applications. Composed of seals made with proprietary elastomer materials and bonded to flat metal components, Greene Tweed’s TechnaLoc seals ensure the greatest possible ease of assembly and industry-leading performance. Used in hydraulic flight … [Read more...] about Bonded seals for hydraulic flight actuation systems and more in aerospace
Trelleborg’s virtual conference to discuss trends affecting business
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will host a virtual conference on November 25, 2020. Free to attend, it will explore key trends that are affecting business now and in the future: electrification, digitalization, sustainability. “This is the first virtual conference we have held across Europe and we are very excited about the event. Though there … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s virtual conference to discuss trends affecting business
Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Schroeder Industries introduces an all-new 12 in. bowl option from its line of SRLT medium pressure filters. By offering the option of a 12 in. bowl, the new SRLT12 produces a much lower differential pressure at the advertised 25 gpm (100 lpm) rating. This option now gives Schroeder the flexibility of fitting the SRLT in more industrial … [Read more...] about Industrial filters with 12-in. bowl offers lower differential pressure
Condition monitoring for hydraulic accumulators
Hydraulic accumulators store energy, enhance the performance of fluid-power systems and provide for emergency backup functions. An accumulator consists of a separation element (bladder, piston or diaphragm) that divides gas and fluid sections. The energy storage capacity is directly affected by the precharge pressure of nitrogen gas inside an … [Read more...] about Condition monitoring for hydraulic accumulators
Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Hydac and Schroeder Industries are proud supporters (and donors) of the Pascal Society of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation. The Pascal Society is the annual giving society of the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation – a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization dedicated to meeting the … [Read more...] about Hydac and Schroeder Industries support NFPA Pascal Society
Freudenberg-NOK named a top workplace third year in a row
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has been honored with a 2020 Top Workplaces Award from the Detroit Free Press. The award represents the third consecutive year since 2018 that employees at Freudenberg-NOK have identified the company as a great place to work. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK named a top workplace third year in a row
