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Fluid coupling temperature monitor has 2-week payback
Fourth Quarter 2008
Voith Turbo has introduced the BTM, a non-contact temperature measuring device for fluid couplings. Continuously monitoring coupling temperature enables users to utilise the thermal reserves of the coupling ...

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High torque low speed hydraulic motor
Fourth Quarter 2008, Rand Building Hydraulics
The BMR is a high torque low speed hydraulic motor. It has a wide speed range of 5 to 775 rpm, depending on model size. These hydraulic motors are available in nominal displacements from 50 cm³ to 400 cm³ ...

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Drive unit for road roller wheels
Fourth Quarter 2008
The new series 606 Y drive unit from Bonfiglioli is specifically designed for driving road roller wheels. It is specially shaped and sized for installation on roller-compactors which generally feature ...

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Pneumatic control for hydraulic systems
Fourth Quarter 2008, Axiom Hydraulics
Air-controlled hydraulic pressure control valves use an external pneumatic pressure signal to proportionally and remotely control a hydraulic pressure. These valves are an alternative to hydro-mechanical ...

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Hose and fittings tested to destruction
Fourth Quarter 2008
According to Genflex director, David Michelle, there is no standard machine available that can test the force needed to rip a hydraulic hose from its fitting, with the hose portion still being retained ...

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Hytec adds concrete mixer drum drive
Fourth Quarter 2008, Hytec South Africa
Hytec has announced the addition of the Rexroth A4VTG Series 33 of variable displacement pump to its product range. The series features a closed circuit and swashplate design for easy installation. The ...

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Hooked on a gooseneck
Third Quarter 2008
TowHaul Corporation has every intention of staying the world’s no. 1 manufacturer of customised lowboys and towhooks for the mining industry. That is why it opted for the Sauer-Danfoss PVG 100 – the valve ...

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Lower suspensions: better performance
Third Quarter 2008
Every hydraulic system has suspended particles in its fluid. These particles can be introduced from outside the system or from the movement of metal parts within the system and they reduce the effectiveness ...

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Commercial shearing: an hydraulic valve for all occasions
Third Quarter 2008
The range of hydraulic valves available from Commercial Shearing is extensive. Here we feature information on a few. The company also supplies custom-designed components, valves for a high flow rate and ...

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Sun's new hybrid valves
Third Quarter 2008, Axiom Hydraulics
Sun has introduced a new family of combination valve cartridges that incorporate a relief and check function into a single cartridge. And since both functions exist in one, only one cavity is required. ...

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Innovation at work: Hydromobile's electro-hydraulic actuators
Third Quarter 2008, Hydromobile S.A.
Innovation is the inspiration of Hydromobile SA which has established a reputation for quality hydraulic components in the market place. The company’s electro-hydraulic actuator is an example of its originality. ...

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Importing hydraulic hose? Caveat emptor - reearch and relationships are crucial
Third Quarter 2008
“The recent increase in importation of hydraulic hose from the Far East has not been without its problems. Following up on leads with suppliers of hydraulic hose and fittings in China during my recent ...

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Models drive oil reservoir design
Second Quarter 2008, SKF South Africa
The computer models for the prototype design suggested that it would be able to effectively separate droplets and air bubbles three times smaller than conventional designs with a reservoir one third of the size of a conventional system

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Fluid management: extending the life of hydraulic systems
Second Quarter 2008, Turnkey Hydraulics
Victor Price of Turnkey Hydraulics says that it is important that customers are kept well informed with the latest technology including service requirements and that correctly designed systems supported ...

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Wave filter offers significant benefits
Second Quarter 2008
Filtration, separation and purification company, Pall Corporation, has a range of filters that plays a vital role in reducing piston pump and proportional valve failures in many applications. The Pall ...

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Low idle valve protects pumps
Second Quarter 2008, Axiom Hydraulics
Often when an internal combustion engine is used on mobile hydraulic equipment a problem occurs where an hydraulic pump is asked to deliver full system pressure while the engine speed is low. If the ...

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Valve block offers application flexibility
Second Quarter 2008, Hytec South Africa
The M4 high pressure control valve from Rexroth is well-suited to application in commercial and municipal vehicle bodies as a result of its ease of operation and reliable control.    The valve block has ...

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Hydraulic safety braking systems
Second Quarter 2008, Rand Building Hydraulics
Hydraulic system supplier Rand Building Hydraulics (RBH) supplies hydraulic equipment for Posi Brake and SAFHAS braking systems for use in off highway mobile and mining equipment.    The Posi Brake is ...

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Piston pump design cuts noise
Second Quarter 2008, Hytec South Africa
Taking cognisance of the increasing emphasis and legislation on environmental noise reduction, Rexroth has designed the A10VSO axial piston pump with the reduction of noise formation in mind.    Hytec ...

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Tie-rod cylinders upgraded
Second Quarter 2008
A range of upgraded tie-rod cylinders for 21 MPa operation has been launched by Hytec Engineering. The higher working pressure of the tie-rod cylinders offers greater operating forces for the same size ...

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