The smallest non-woven filter element ever produced by Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has a diameter of just 25 mm (0.98 in.) and a height of 35 mm (1.38 in.). It is used in the control block of a wheel loader. The miniature filter from Argo-Hytos is only the size of a thumb but, according to company officials, it does not compromise on … [Read more...]
Sealing takes the stage at next Fluid Power Industrial Consortium in December
The next quarterly Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) is slated for December 7 at the Intercontinental Milwaukee. The FPIC is a partnership with the National Fluid Power Association member companies and other stakeholders in the fluid power industry. Its more than 320-member companies include those that design and manufacture fluid power … [Read more...]
Parker releases new O-ring guide
Parker Hannifin’s O-Ring & Engineered Seals Division, based in Lexington, Ky., has published the 2018 O-Ring Material Offering Guide (ORD 5712). It is a condensed version of the company’s comprehensive O-Ring Handbook seal catalog. The newly updated edition is filled with quick references and technical details, including material and design … [Read more...]
Trelleborg opens new Sealing Solutions Innovation Center in Germany
Earlier this week, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions inaugurated its newly constructed Innovation Center in Stuttgart, Germany. It houses the business area’s global headquarters, its German headquarters and various global support departments, as well as a significantly extended R&D area and an IoT lab. The center is 14,000 square meters in … [Read more...]
WIX Filters announces top 20 schools for 2018
WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, both partners of the 2018 School of the Year competition, have announced the Top 20 schools selected from 221 nominations across 91 schools in the U.S. “We continue to see year-over-year success with our School of the Year program,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for WIX Filters. “WIX strives to bring … [Read more...]
Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Donaldson Co. has launched a new e-commerce website, Shop.Donaldson.com. The site offers customers around the globe a convenient and fast online product search and buying experience for filters and parts. Targeting Donaldson’s industrial air filtration, compressed air and process Filtration, hydraulic, and engine customers, Shop.Donaldson.com … [Read more...]
10th anniversary of NFPA action challenge finishes strong
With the support of NFPA membership and education partners, the Fluid Power Action Challenge event introduced almost 2,000 students to fluid power technology in 2018 and its 10th year of operation. The origin of the Action Challenge began with Steve Rogers of Mechanical Kits Ltd. In an interview with Steve, he discussed his background teaching … [Read more...]
What is the “toast” test?
An important characteristic of many hydraulic fluids is the ability to maintain performance at high temperatures. Higher temperatures can cause oxidation—the reaction of the fluid and its constituents with oxygen. The rate of reaction accelerates as temperature increases, as does the presence of catalyst metals like copper and iron, especially at … [Read more...]
Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals
Elastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications. A seal’s design and its material properties are two keys to lasting performance. The engineers at Parker Hannifin’s Engineered Materials Group in Germany also offer some important recommendations on how to store, handle and clean seals prior to … [Read more...]
Trelleborg revamps oil & gas portion of its website
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions shares its expertise with engineers, designers and students through a variety of on-line resources. One of these resources includes the new recently revamped Oil & Gas website. The new website layout is very visually appealing, using larger images and text headings it makes it easier for users to find the … [Read more...]
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