The Milwaukee School of Engineering recently held its 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge. Prof. Tom Wanke called this year's program "the best ever." There were 36 teams from seven school: Elkhorn Area Middle School Elkhorn, WI 4 teams; Humboldt Park School Milwaukee, WI 8 teams; Lake Country School Hartland, WI 6 teams; St. Joseph … [Read more...] about MSOE holds 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge
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Where are rod seals used?
The rod seal is one of the most critical seals on any type of fluid power equipment. The rod seal prevents the pressurized hydraulic fluid within the cylinder from leaking. Leakage can lead to reduced equipment performance, system failure, and environmental/safety issues. As illustrated at right, rod seals are dynamic seals that are positioned … [Read more...] about Where are rod seals used?
Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
Fluid-power engineers who design sealing systems always have to weigh the trade-off of minimizing leaks versus shorter operating life. In hydraulic applications, seals made from two polyurethane components could resolve the conflict between sealing tightness and strength. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim, Germany, is now conducting … [Read more...] about Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
How is sealing used in fluid power systems?
By Josh Cosford Seals are like car tires. They’re both absolutely essential to the operation of their respective accompaniment, yet are unappreciated by most, unless you’re a race car driver or fluid power engineer. And just like tires, seals used in fluid power have changed only by quantum leaps (the real use of the expression, which describes … [Read more...] about How is sealing used in fluid power systems?
Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched its polyurethane materials, Zurcon Z53 and Zurcon Z54, which conform to the latest EU REACH environmental standards coming into force in November. In addition, they meet users’ requirements for higher operating temperatures. REACH is a European Union regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, … [Read more...] about Trelleborg’s new polyurethane materials meet future standards for seals
Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Out of any topic under the patio-sized umbrella of fluid power, hydraulic symbology garners the most requests from those wishing to learn more about fluid power. Reading any schematic with more than three symbols can be daunting if your experience is limited. But it’s not impossible to learn. In fact, it only … [Read more...] about Hydraulic symbology 101: Understanding basic fluid power schematics
FilSon Filters launches new website
FilSon Filters, which designs and manufactures filters and filter carts, announced today the launch of its new website, filsonfilters.com. This website offers easy to access information about FilSon Filters products, company's history and an online resource center. Designed with user experience in mind, the new website features the latest … [Read more...] about FilSon Filters launches new website
Freudenberg launches expansion into PTFE aerospace seal production
With a focus on growing its product portfolio, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is introducing a new line of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) seals to aerospace customers at the 2017 International Paris Air Show, June 19 to 25. The new PTFE seals round out the selection of aerospace component solutions that have been designed to meet exacting … [Read more...] about Freudenberg launches expansion into PTFE aerospace seal production
Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump
A pump is the heart of a hydraulic system. When the pump fails, the entire system is down until the pump is operational again. This poses a serious threat to any operation relying on hydraulic systems for productivity. Recently, a hydraulic valve manufacturer was losing 25 pumps a year on their centralized hydraulic system at a cost of $2,440 each. … [Read more...] about Filter change proves how costly dirt can be to your hydraulic pump
PANOLIN’s HLP SYNTH 32 is first eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain RDE 90235 rating
PANOLIN HLP SYNTH 32 is the first and so far only eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain the Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245 Fluid Rating List. HLP SYNTH was the first hydraulic oil to obtain the 'Blue Angel' environmental award around 20 years ago and has already been approved by numerous manufacturers. Its inclusion in the Bosch Rexroth list means … [Read more...] about PANOLIN’s HLP SYNTH 32 is first eco-friendly hydraulic oil to obtain RDE 90235 rating