Hydraulic systems & components


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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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Dual-purpose mobile power unit
First Quarter 2008
Genflex Hydraulics of Alrode South, Johannesburg has introduced a totally South African produced dual-purpose mobile power unit. The mobile power unit can be used as a pressure testing machine suitable ...

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Aluminium pumps and motors offer advanced performance
First Quarter 2008
PGP/PGM 500 series gear pumps and motors are advanced performance versions of the international ‘bushing block’ style pumps. The 500 series pumps and motors offer superior performance, high efficiency ...

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Heavy-duty pumps have long service life
First Quarter 2008
The PGP/PGM 300 series pumps and motors from Commercial Shearing utilise a cast iron bushing design and offer high performance and reliability in heavy-duty hydraulic applications. The three-piece cast ...

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Pumps and motors suit truck industry
First Quarter 2008
Commercial Shearing’s gear pumps and motors are an ideal power source for the truck industry. The PGP020 series can produce flows up to 110 l/m at 2400 rpm and up to 210 bar (3000 psi); output to 147 ...

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Dual-function solenoid valve
First Quarter 2008
The HydraForce SVRV10-26 is a dual-function solenoid valve for both bypass unloading and pressure relief use. The cartridge valve combines the features of a normally-open solenoid valve with an integral ...

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Six-spiral hose has 350 bar working pressure
First Quarter 2008
Genflex Hydraulics has introduced a six-spiral, pressure tested hydraulic hose to its range of product offerings. The six-spiral SAE100R13 2-inch hydraulic hose has a working pressure of 350 bar (±5000 ...

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The heart of a filter
First Quarter 2008
Media is, of course, the main factor influencing pressure drop in filters: indeed – it causes pressure drop. That is why having a low friction, high-flowing media is so important. The differences in ...

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