Unit Fluid Monitoring (UFM) systems permit in-depth monitoring of hydraulic power packs and lubrication systems, according to officials at Hainzl, a manufacturer of hydraulic, automation and robotic products based in Linz, Austria. The main focus is on analyzing the oil for signs of humidity, aging and degree of contamination, as well as monitoring … [Read more...]
Trelleborg Sets Guinness World Records title for the largest O-ring ever produced
Earlier this month, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions set a new Guinness World Record title for the Largest O-ring. Manufactured at Trelleborg’s facility in Tewkesbury, England, using its unique FlexiMold process, the successful record attempt was the focus for a community-based project with Tewkesbury School. The culmination of the project was on … [Read more...]
Trelleborg showcasing Automated Fiber Placement technology at SPE Offshore Europe
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will showcase its expertise in advanced composites and Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology at the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, September 3-6 in Aberdeen, UK. AFP is an additive manufacturing method for creating advanced composite structures using continuous-fiber tape. AFP allows for a high … [Read more...]
System Seals acquires Austrian seal manufacturer
System Seals Inc., a research-based seal manufacturer, has acquired Plastoseal Produktions GmbH, an Austrian-based seal manufacturer focused on highly engineered sealing solutions. The acquisition enhances System Seals’ GlobalOne program – a comprehensive approach to managing supply chain logistics for seal customers worldwide. System Seals and … [Read more...]
Registration is open for FPDA /ISD Joint Industry Summit October 6-9
Registration for this year’s FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit is now open. The event will be held in Austin, from October 6 – 9 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. As always, the event includes several educational workshops, including a few of which will be member-driven TEDTalk-style sessions, along with inspiring and … [Read more...]
New Material Research Center from Donaldson to focus on filter media
Donaldson Company Inc. broke ground on a $15 million Material Research Center at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Michael Wynblatt, vice president and chief technology officer, said, “The secret to leading in the filtration market is having great filter media, and that's enabled by having great … [Read more...]
Professional O-ring calculator launched at Hannover Messe
At the start of the Hannover Messe trade fair, seal expert C. Otto Gehrckens made its O-ring calculator available on the company’s website. The tool is especially aimed at engineers who want to quickly and easily check their designs, or determine the correct parameters for selecting O-rings. The O-ring pros at COG made their primary focus a clear … [Read more...]
Return-line filters for tank optimization
Thanks to strong R&D activities in the field of tank optimization and, in particular, degassing of hydraulic fluids, engineers at Hydac have developed a new filter line. The products include a refined housing design and flow based on an in-to-out concept. In-to-out filtration helps ensure low outlet velocity and minimizes turbulence in the tank. … [Read more...]
Particle monitor for real-time analysis
The redesigned Stauff LPM-II-plus particle monitor is an optical particle counter with high-performance LEDs that automatically detects the degree of contamination of hydraulic fluids and determines particle sizes in compliance with ISO 4406, NAS 1638, AS 4059E and ISO 11218 standards. It is for continuous measurement or analysis in … [Read more...]
New filters protect sensitive electrohydraulics
Atos, with headquarters in Sesto Calende, Italy, has introduced a new line of hydraulic filters. It rounds out the company's product portfolio that includes proportional, on-off and safety valves, cylinders and servocylinders, pumps, manifolds and systems. The filters ensure circuits maintain recommended fluid cleanliness levels in hydraulic … [Read more...]
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