Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical was named one of the Top Ten Prototype Engineering Service Companies of 2022 for the innovative solutions its Rapid Development Center offers to medical device manufacturers. “Trelleborg created the Rapid Development Center in response to our medical device customers’ needs to accelerate time to market, reduce … [Read more...] about Trelleborg named top 10 prototype engineering service company
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Mini filter offers max protection
The smallest non-woven filter element ever produced by Argo-Hytos, Kraichtal, Germany, has a diameter of just 25 mm (0.98 in.) and a height of 35 mm (1.38 in.). It is used in the control block of a wheel loader. The miniature filter from Argo-Hytos is only the size of a thumb but, according to company officials, it does not compromise on … [Read more...] about Mini filter offers max protection
The baffling, ballooning cylinder
Fluid Power World contributing editor, Carl Dyke, founder of CD Industrial Group, has related a number of field-service issues he’s come across over the years. One was discussed in the recent post, “Troubleshooting tales from the trenches.” Here’s another real-world application, from Carl’s presentation at the 2017 Fluid Power Technical Conference … [Read more...] about The baffling, ballooning cylinder
Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
One of Fluid Power World’s resident technical experts, Carl Dyke, has related a number of field-service issues he’s come across over the years. In a presentation at the 2017 Fluid Power Technical Conference in Milwaukee, he enlightened us on one mobile application that had the machine owners scratching their heads. This one cropped up last … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
Custom-made seals for the pharmaceutical industry
The EPDM high-performance material for the medical technology, pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology The special material in the COG HygienicSeal series has been granted the most important approvals for application in these highly demanding industries. As well as the harmlessness test according to FDA 21. CFR 177.2600, AP 306 is approved … [Read more...] about Custom-made seals for the pharmaceutical industry
Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
‘Green Future—Smart Technology’—that is the central theme of AGRITECHNICA 2017, which opens its doors Sunday in Hannover, Germany. The leading global trade fair for agricultural technology is focusing on forward-looking technologies and development trends that make sustained increases in agricultural productivity possible. That is the exactly the … [Read more...] about Freudenberg’s seals helping increase agricultural productivity
Parker purchase of Baldwin Filters, CLARCOR expected to close tomorrow
The Kearney Hub reports that, based on comments made by Parker Hannifin's CEO, that the company's purchase of CLARCOR will be finalized on February 28th. According to the Hub: On Thursday, CLARCOR shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the merger, which will result in the Franklin, Tenn.-based CLARCOR becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Parker purchase of Baldwin Filters, CLARCOR expected to close tomorrow
6 times The Jetsons actually predicted the future
Meet George Jetson. His boy Elroy. Daughter Judy. Jane, his wife. Who doesn't remember the futuristic american cartoon of the 1980s. Ah, the glory years. George, Elroy, Judy and Jane played a pivotal role because the essentially predicted the future. How, you may ask? Follow along and you will realize the 6 times that The Jetsons … [Read more...] about 6 times The Jetsons actually predicted the future
Eaton’s spin-on filters provide superior cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems
Power management company Eaton has launched its line of spin-on filters that protect pumps, valves, compressors and hydraulic systems from contamination as per ISO 2941, ISO 3723 and ISO 2942, and are designed to provide one of the highest cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems. They provide trouble-free operation for power generation, oil and … [Read more...] about Eaton’s spin-on filters provide superior cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems
Why use a desiccant breather to protect your machinery and lubricant?
In any fluid-containing reservoir, differential pressures occur through thermal expansion and contraction of the fluid, or during the filling and emptying process, causing water and contaminants to enter the fluid reservoirs. Air drawn into the reservoir will heat up to unit operating temperature, which allows the partial pressure of the heated … [Read more...] about Why use a desiccant breather to protect your machinery and lubricant?