Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hydraulic Systems",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets from
Star Micronics GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "A sliding headstock CNC mill-turn automatic lathe, with three turrets, can dramatically reducing cycle times for 'one-hit' machining of complex components up to 20mm diameter".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Adhesive bonding systems experience offered from
Bead Technologies: "Through its experience of many different servo driven and hydraulic systems an adhesives bonding system supplier has is able to maximise reliability and reduce line downtime".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Jato Precision
concerning its JA7-40/JH7-40 Jaw Type Rotary Power Chuck
- take a look at Power chuck converts lathe to semi-automatic
which says: "For use with lathes that do not have a hydraulic system, a power chuck has its own in-built cylinder and will convert a manual lathe into an automatic or semi-automatic one in a few minutes".
Take a look also at the news release from Unison, Engineering company gains ISO 14001,
as well as Rotary tables support 5-axis CNC machining from Rotary Precision Instruments UK,
and Vertical machining centre has acceleration of 2G from Dugard.
See also:
Time to introduce automatic, in-cycle deburring
(April 2007)
Component finishing, specifically burr-free production, is one of the most important factors in production machining techniques, and according to Boris Sciaroni, 'remove sharp edges' is not enough
Hydraulic valves and systems investment
(March 2007)
International Motion Control (IMC) is to invest two million pounds at its Midlands based manufacturing facility
News on the Hydraulic systems from Enerpac
(February 2007)
Enerpac has come to the aid of the Beijing Olympics with hydraulic solutions contributing to the raising of the stadium roof
2-stage hydraulic breather cap
(February 2007)
This tank filler cap for hydraulic systems has two selectable modes to accommodate transportation and use of the equipment
Rotary transfer machines upgraded
(January 2007)
Manufacturer of rotary transfer machining systems has set up a department to source used Mikron rotary transfer machines for upgrading and re-sale
Programmable liquid level switches more flexible
(January 2007)
Fozmula has announced a new generation of capacitive liquid level switches - the S65 and S66 - designed for use in a variety of liquid types, from water and water-based fluids through to oil/diesel
Diaphragm transducer for high pressure testing
(January 2007)
Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers especially in high dynamic systems which are testing hydraulic actuators or valves
High-tech hoists now include hydraulic options
(January 2007)
Hydraulically operated versions from the mid-range of its Profi Ti air hoists can now be supplied by J D Neuhaus
Desiccant breathers solve contamination problems
(January 2007)
For the maintenance staff at Saint-Gobain's Seattle plant, it is an ongoing challenge to control lubricant and equipment contamination caused by the operating environment
Machine tool work clamping systems are accurate
(November 2006)
Hydraulic clamping is repeatable, accurate, allows people to work their machines hard and cuts cycle times and allow an optimum number of parts on a fixture
Careful hydraulic oil choice maximises performance
(November 2006)
Research shows that 70% of hydraulic equipment problems are due to the improper condition of hydraulic oils, while some of this is due to the performance of the oil in operation
CNC tube bending, end-forming machines built
(November 2006)
UK company is renowned for the design and manufacture of precision CNC tube forming machinery - including systems for highly complex car and truck exhaust systems
Environmentally friendly nanolayer technology
(October 2006)
FriCSo has been awarded the 2006 Frost and Sullivan Technology Innovation Award in the field of automotive coatings
Steel awareness seminar for JCB held on-site
(September 2006)
Over forty JCB engineers, manufacturing and quality managers attended a 'Steel Awareness' seminar hosted by Corus at the construction plant maker's world headquarters in the UK
Bearings choice can increase factory efficiency
(September 2006)
Factory managers are under increasing pressure to raise productivity by improving the reliability and performance of their plant, writes Phil Burge, who looks at how bearings can increase efficiency
Keep hydraulics systems clean and efficient
(September 2006)
Products provide an economical and efficient solution to hydraulics system contamination control, fluid system predictive maintenance as well as on-going system cleanliness
Oxidation products in hydraulic oils removed
(August 2006)
Cleaning product loosens and removes oxidation products in hydraulic oil systems and improves system efficiency - the products are held in suspension until the system is drained
Special filtering system cuts machining costs
(August 2006)
Careful analysis and retrofit of specialist filtering equipment has resulted in significantly reduced running costs for large Giddings and Lewis 5-axis milling machines used in machining landing gear
Software accelerates critical NVH development
(August 2006)
LMS Test.Lab and the compact LMS SCADAS front-end, allow Eaton engineers to run diverse qualification and troubleshooting tests at customers in support of hydraulic system integration activities
Lightweight units provide advanced filtration
(August 2006)
Tanktop mounted hydraulic return line filters provide a low cost filtration solution for hydraulic systems with nominal flows of up to 140 litre/min at 6 bar maximum working pressure
Hydraulic pressure sensor copes with high stress
(August 2006)
High pressure transducer and transmitter can measure very high pressures from 1000 bar (15,000 lb/in2) up to 5,000 bar (75,000 lb/in2) in high pressure testing and machine hydraulic systems
Hydraulic systems covered in design seminar
(July 2006)
Bosch Rexroth is hosting a free UK seminar on the planning and design of hydraulic systems; the information will be invaluable for designers, purchasers and specifiers in general and civil industry
News on the Hydraulic Systems: Operation and Troubleshooting from IDC Technologies
(June 2006)
A two day workshop entitled 'Hydraulic Systems: Operation and Troubleshooting' will be presented at three UK venues for engineers and technicians needing increased knowledge of hydraulics
Oil test kits for condition monitoring
(June 2006)
Condition monitoring of fuels and lubricants has become one of the main weapons in the fight to reduce premature failure of engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems
Moisture sensor for mobile hydraulic equipment
(June 2006)
A moisture sensor from Parker Hannifin has been launched to help eliminate the problems caused by moisture forming in the hydraulic oils that are used in mobile hydraulic equipment
Diesel-powered automobile bid supported
(May 2006)
As part of its contribution to a world land speed record attempt, Corus has supplied a range of its high strength steels for the manufacture of the JCB Dieselmax chassis frame
Condition monitoring of fuels and lubricants
(May 2006)
Condition monitoring of fuels and lubricants used in industrial plant and equipment has become a main weapon in the fight to reduce premature failure of engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems
Socks and pads clean up spills, machines, best
(April 2006)
Maintenance socks are the most cost effective way of containing and absorbing spills of oils, fuels, cutting fluids and coolants, and dispensing pads are best suited for wiping down machines
Separate solids from liquids efficiently
(April 2006)
Particulate separators use centrifugal action to remove particulate contamination from fluids such as sand, paint flakes, metal chips, chemical scale and other debris down to 50 micron
Positive displacement flow meter for high pressure
(March 2006)
A positive displacement flow meter designed for high pressure systems that require flow meters rated up to 15,000 psi (1035 bar) has been released by AW
Better alternatives to clay granule absorbents
(March 2006)
Clay granules have long been regarded as the cheapest form of mopping up oil from leaking machines, but in terms of cost effectiveness, other forms of absorbents have taken over
UK heavy engineering firm changes to legacy names
(February 2006)
Following the 2005 management buyout of Kvaerner UK, from the Norwegian Kvaerner ASA group, AK Heavy Engineering has changed its name to DavyMarkham, with immediate effect
Air hoists contract awarded
(January 2006)
JD Neuhaus, claimed to be the world's leading manufacturer of air hoists, has been awarded a contract to supply BOP handling systems for five jack-up oilrigs to Keppel Fels, Singapore
Linear motion systems improve automation cells
(December 2005)
High performance ballscrew and linear motion products have replaced hydraulic components to save costs and improve machine control in cells used to produce a range of automotive drive shafts