Echo Engineering and Production Supplies Inc., Indianapolis, has acquired Ammex Plastics, a full-service plastic components manufacturer based in Monroe, Mich. Echo provides both custom and catalog parts which focus on masking, protecting, and hanging, as well as rubber and plastic OEM components aligning with five core competencies – connecting … [Read more...] about Echo Engineering broadens its capabilities by acquiring Ammex Plastics
Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group
Des-Case Corp. today announced its acquisition of RMF Systems, a specialist in desiccant breathers, filtration systems, analysis and monitoring solutions to maintain hydraulic oil and lubricant cleanliness. With the addition of RMF, Des-Case will provide a broader range of solutions, greater customer convenience and deeper professional … [Read more...] about Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group
SFC KOENIG LLC names Deniz Bütüner President and General Manager
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
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?
Trelleborg releases new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces the launch of the new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based O-ring energized single-acting rotary seal, Turcon Roto Glyd Ring DXL. This seal is specifically designed to meet the demands of high-pressure rotary applications within the oil and gas industry. The Turcon Roto Glyd Ring DXL provides improved … [Read more...] about Trelleborg releases new rotary seal for high-pressure oil and gas applications
Fire-resistant, non-toxic hydraulic fluid available from Bel-Ray Co.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. announced that Bel-Ray Co. LLC, a high-performance lubricant manufacturer, has released its No-Tox BioFR Hydraulic 46, a nontoxic fire-resistant hydraulic fluid. This new industrial lubricant is designed for severe operating conditions in hydraulic applications where petroleum and other synthetic hydraulic … [Read more...] about Fire-resistant, non-toxic hydraulic fluid available from Bel-Ray Co.
Hydraulic seals battle extreme cold
Low-temperature chemistry and innovative hydraulic seal designs prevent weeps and leaks. By Ryan Webster, Hallite Seals Americas and Mark Haggerty, Hallite Seals Canada Equipment used in industries like construction, transportation, forestry, agriculture, mining and mineral extraction requires hydraulic seals fit for extreme temperatures. … [Read more...] about Hydraulic seals battle extreme cold
Trelleborg expands HiMod Slydring wear ring range for hydraulic cylinders
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its HiMod Slydring HC wear ring range. It is introducing more than 180 additional part numbers in outer diameters from 1 to 12 in. The enhanced range becomes available early 2018, serving various fluid power applications including off-highway, material handling, industrial machines, mobile hydraulics, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg expands HiMod Slydring wear ring range for hydraulic cylinders