By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The use of hydraulic symbols must be comprehensive in your efforts to detail the workings of a complete hydraulic system. Hydraulic machines consist of more than pumps, valves and actuators, of course, even though they are often the stars of the show. Those stars would quickly fall into the other side of fame … [Read more...] about Hydraulic Symbology 304 – conditioning and monitoring
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Compact, portable offline filtration system weighs just 30 lb
Schroeder Industries introduces the HFS-15, Handy Filter System — portable offline filtration system. The HFS-15 offers owners and operators of hydraulic-fluid-powered and oil-lubricated machines exceptional-degrees of filtration efficiency and capacity. Designed in a compact, mobile package, and weighing only 30 lb, the HFS-15 includes … [Read more...] about Compact, portable offline filtration system weighs just 30 lb
5 common failures of hydraulic cylinder seals
Contributed by James Czegledi, Engineering manager, Peninsular Cylinders It can happen at anytime, most often without notice — your cylinder has failed. More often than not the failure can be attributed to a seal or seals used inside of the cylinder. Let’s take a look at the types of seals typically found inside a hydraulic cylinder. Piston … [Read more...] about 5 common failures of hydraulic cylinder seals
MFP Seals steps up injection molding production in response to COVID-19
As it continues to operate as an essential supplier during the COVID-19 pandemic, MFP Seals' team of engineers and machine operators are working hard to meet demand. The company is designing and manufacturing (or adapting someone else's design to its injection mold and CNC machines), working hard to turn around projects in days, rather than the … [Read more...] about MFP Seals steps up injection molding production in response to COVID-19
Trelleborg provides elastomer strap for Boeing-manufactured face shields
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, an established provider of solutions to Boeing’s aircraft, is supplying a face shield component to the aerospace manufacturer as it joins the urgent effort to assist medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Boeing approached Trelleborg at the end of March, to manufacture and supply an … [Read more...] about Trelleborg provides elastomer strap for Boeing-manufactured face shields
Top 5 Spring maintenance tasks for fluid power systems
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It was 20° here in Burlington, Ontario yesterday. No, not 20° Fahrenheit, but 20° Celsius … equating to something like 68° F. Nevertheless, it was warm enough to have our entire family outside playing basketball in the driveway. Because of the weather and the lack of human gatherings, I’m seeing a number of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Spring maintenance tasks for fluid power systems
How does hydrolysis affects seals?
Literally, every fluid power system counts on soft-sealing technology to contain high-pressure liquid, allowing hydraulic energy to transmit useful work. The most common rubber technology in today’s fluid power system is synthetic, such as Buna nitrile or urethane. Each type of polymer has its advantages, but they also differ in their … [Read more...] about How does hydrolysis affects seals?
Low-pressure filters feature unique box geometry for longer life
MP Filtri will be highlighting its new ELIXIR low pressure filters at IFPE 2020 next month. The new designs are rated to 232 psi, are lighter, easy to use and kinder to the environment. They include inline connections, zero leakage bypass valve and cartridge style element and reusable bowl and suction, return and supply line configurations with … [Read more...] about Low-pressure filters feature unique box geometry for longer life
Offline filtration loop adapters ensure clean reservoir fluids
When hydraulic systems need to be cleaned, there’s no easy way to access the fluid inside reservoirs. As any user of fluid power knows, new and used hydraulic fluids typically are not pre-filtered and can be highly contaminated. One-pass filtration systems aren’t enough. Opening the filler breather cap while filling the reservoir allows airborne … [Read more...] about Offline filtration loop adapters ensure clean reservoir fluids
Hydraulic tank design is a HIT
The Hybrid Integrated Tank offers a cost-effective upgrade for mobile hydraulic systems. Hydraulic tank systems for mobile equipment must be crafted to handle diverse and multifaceted requirements. OEMs often take a do-it-yourself approach: purchase individual components such as tanks, filters, connectors, breathers and oil level indicators, … [Read more...] about Hydraulic tank design is a HIT
