Machine manufacturers are often perceived to be the cause of high carbon emissions. Schroeder Industries, a supplier of advanced fluid conditioning systems for the hydraulics, fuels and process industries, is helping address climate change by embracing innovative technologies that support eco-friendly fluid power systems. They call this initiative … [Read more...] about Schroeder 2030 initiative fosters sustainable fluid power
AirEX return filters prevent foaming
Modern mobile machinery requires compact and robust hydraulic components. And according to engineers at ARGO-HYTOS, this also applies to hydraulic tanks, as lack of space and cost pressure often lead to a reduction in tank volume. With a simultaneous increase in performance in the form of higher volume flows, the requirements for return filters are … [Read more...] about AirEX return filters prevent foaming
Laws and labels for environmentally friendly fluids
In a recent Fluid Power Technology Conference - Virtual Series session, Brandon Richards, CEO of PANOLIN America Inc. presented “Where and when should you use environmentally acceptable fluids?” He provided an overview of EALs, including their biodegradability and low toxicity, as well as benefits in terms of performance, durability and … [Read more...] about Laws and labels for environmentally friendly fluids
Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
In our recent story, “Basics of static sealing,” Thomas Braun and Christoph Meissner with the Prädifa Technology Div. of Parker Hannifin's Engineered Materials Group discussed the fundamentals of O-rings and back-up rings. And while rubber O-rings are probably the most common type of static seal, they indicated there are numerous other options … [Read more...] about Alternatives to O-rings for static sealing
Basics of static sealing
Static sealing elements are used practically everywhere in daily life, although they typically go unseen. And while sealing technology expertise is limited to a relatively small group of specialists, mechanical and fluid-power engineers must be able to apply the fundamentals to ensure successful designs. In a recent webinar, “Sealing … [Read more...] about Basics of static sealing
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
What are ionic hydraulic fluids?
Hydraulic development engineers and tribology specialists still expend substantial time, effort and resources in the search for an ideal hydraulic fluid. Novel Ionic Liquids may offer the solution. In a presentation at IFK 2020 titled “Basic aspects when using ionic liquids as a hydraulic fluid,” authors Darko Lovrec and Vito Tič of the … [Read more...] about What are ionic hydraulic fluids?
Where and when to use environmentally acceptable fluids
In September’s first installment of the Fluid Power Technology 2020 Virtual Series, Brandon Richards, CEO of PANOLIN America Inc. presented "Where and when should you use environmentally acceptable fluids?” He provided an overview of the types EALs available in the marketplace and benefits of these fluids over mineral-based lubricants. Here are … [Read more...] about Where and when to use environmentally acceptable fluids
New modular air-prep filters
SMC Corp. of America, Noblesville, Ind. has expanded its family of compressed air preparation filters. The AFF/AM/AMD Series filter line features additional sizes, as well as units that are smaller, lighter and more efficient than previous versions. The extended product offerings include AFF Series line filters, AM Series Mist Separators, … [Read more...] about New modular air-prep filters
The democratization of IoT
Most advocates for fluid power technology are well aware of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where factory floor and mobile equipment are fitted with sensors, connected to wireless networks and send vast volumes of data to the cloud. Analyzing the data in real time gives manufacturers a better idea of how their production lines are … [Read more...] about The democratization of IoT
