Smart fluid power systems can drive efficiency savings and improve flexibility and visibility for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, so that manufacturers can identify the location of the actuator at any stage of the process. With readily available feedback and diagnostic information, it’s quicker to enact repairs and complete troubleshooting as required.
Although demand for mobile electrification is gathering pace, the hydraulics industry has, so far, largely resisted change. However, a need for clean renewable energy sources and continued evolutions in electric technology has pushed the issue to the top of the agenda, with Doosan Bobcat showcasing its all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader at the CES […]
If you’re an engineer responsible for hydraulic systems, you know how important it is to keep them running an acceptable temperature and to take steps to avoid overheating. Overheating can cause catastrophic systemic failures if left unaddressed. In this article, we discuss some of the most common causes of overheating and provide tips on avoiding […]
Modular valves are found in almost every hydraulic system in use today. Like all hydraulic valves, they make sure the fluid inside the circuit flows the right way. Controlling the direction, rate, and strength of the flow of hydraulic fluid around the machine’s circuit is critical to preventing overloading, under-pressured lines and lifts, and fluid […]
Every powered hydraulic machine generates ambient heat. Heat dissipates throughout the system, creating a broadly equivalent level temperature. It’s both a benefit and a hazard to engineers and designers working with volatile, sensitive mechanical systems. While the wasted thermal energy from moving hydraulics helps prevent freezing, rusting, and jams, hydraulic warmth also needs to be […]
Compressed air systems offer many advantages, including improved economy, reliability, and energy efficiency. Their ease of use and versatility enable complex tasks to be completed more quickly compared to other power tools so, when technical problems occur, time, productivity and energy can be wasted. Fortunately, some of the problems that affect compressed air systems are […]
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems both use kinetic motion to move heavy loads. Hydraulics use confined water or oil, and pneumatics use a confined gas, typically air, to generate kinetic motion to drive cylinders and rams. Motion and pressure are converted and multiplied through confinement and precise direction into an intense push. While the two processes […]
Fluid dynamics is the beating heart of some of the world’s most powerful and important machinery, spanning sectors as diverse as agriculture to construction, to renewable power generation. The ability to engineer an efficient hydraulic system is not just an art form, but a critical step towards greater energy conservation and higher performance, helping ensure […]
