Hydraulic systems & components


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Raising the waterfront to new heights
Second quarter 2006
The new Gulmarn lifting bridge at the V&A Waterfront forms part of the Marina residential development currently under construction. The bascule type bridge stretches across the 20 m upper basin canal, connecting ...

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Hydraulic fittings
First Quarter 2006
Fitting designs have advanced considerably over the years to improve performance and installation convenience, but the overall function of these components remains relatively unchanged

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Preventing manifold erosion due to cavitation
First Quarter 2006, Axiom Hydraulics
In summary, adding backpressure will stop or prevent cavity erosion

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Hydraulic motors and hydrostatic steering units
First Quarter 2006, Hydromobile S.A.
Hydromobile distributes a wide range of products. The company's products are used by many OEMs in the mining, forestry, transport, material handling, agricultural, and construction industries. Hydromobile ...

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Engineering easier maintenance
First Quarter 2006
Power Team, a Hytec Group company, has released a new lightweight hand pump that offers increased oil capacity, at half the weight of other medium range market leading alternative products. ...

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PTO truck pump
First Quarter 2006
Commercial Shearing is offering a new range of PGTP gear pumps, which expands its already wide range of hydraulic components dedicated to the demands of the truck crane commercial vehicle market. The ...

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Controlling hydraulic contamination levels
First Quarter 2006, Hydrasales
To operate at its optimum capacity, hydraulic components require fluid to be as clean as possible. Efficiency and economy will only be attained if contamination is minimised within the stated design parameters ...

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Variable displacement pumps
Fourth Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
MD10 V series is a family of variable displacement axial piston pumps for use in closed circuits. The displacement is infinitely variable by means of a tilting swash plate, the oil flow can be reversed ...

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Hydraulic system for UCT sled tester
Fourth Quarter 2005
The University of Cape Town, Mechanical Engineering Department approached Hyflo for the design philosophy on a sled tester. Hyflo was to be responsible for the design and manufacture of the hydraulic ...

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The state of the SA hydraulic hose industry
Fourth Quarter 2005
During the last 10 years the South African hydraulic hose and fittings market may have marginally grown by a few percentage points, but the increase of companies offering hose assemblies to our markets ...

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Hydraulic solutions for the transport industry
Fourth Quarter 2005, Hydromobile S.A.
Since the start of Hydromobile in 1991 the company has strived to provide the transport industry with the best possible hydraulic products and solutions. Hydromobile prides itself in its ability to supply ...

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New 40-ton press produced in-house
Fourth Quarter 2005
Hytec has designed and built the hydraulic components for a 40 t(force) press used in the manufacture of motor vehicle carpet mouldings. The hydraulic specialists achieved the 392 kN force with a 160-bore ...

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Fire hazards of hydraulic fluids
Third Quarter 2005
Hydraulic fluid released accidentally from the system may be ignited by open flames, molten metal - or other similar ignition sources

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Monitoring hydraulic systems remotely
Third Quarter 2005
The prevention of breakdowns, planning of maintenance activities, measurement of machine performance and the determination of operating trends - are all possible with Bosch Rexroth's concept called Trended. ...

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Hydraulic transmissions
Third Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
Axiom Hydraulics is offering a range of SAM hydraulic transmissions that is designed to meet the various needs of the agricultural, construction, municipal, industrial, mining and marine markets. The ...

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Compact hydraulic motors
Third Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
Black Bruin hydraulic motors can be easily mounted to vehicle wheel rims. These motors may be fitted with built-in brakes and provide high power output in a small size. They are easily adapted to various ...

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Electro hydraulic actuator
Third Quarter 2005
Hydromobile has developed an electro hydraulic actuator to meet market trends for more efficient hydraulic systems. The actuator is unique in that it is an integral unit, incorporating a hydraulic cylinder ...

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Power packs for apron feeder
Third Quarter 2005
Krupp Materials Handling has demonstrated its satisfaction with previous power packs from Hytec by once again selecting Hytec to supply the hydraulic power pack and drive system for a new apron feeder, ...

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Maintaining quality and standards of hydraulic hose
Third Quarter 2005
The maintenance of hydraulic hose standards and product quality is the reason Genflex Hydraulics of Johannesburg has invested over R1/4 million in a test and measurement laboratory at its premises so ...

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Multidisc brakes handle messy environments
Third Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
Ausco pioneered spring-applied hydraulically released multidisc brakes in 1971. Today, its engineering, design, test and development, and production capabilities are among the best in supplying brakes ...

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