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WE’VE GOT ROBOTICS COVERED

Put us to the test for your robotic, robot enhancements and mechanical factory automation needs.
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Pumps Just Try to Fit In

Close-coupled pumps help save alignment time and space in applications ranging from general pumping to deionized water.
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Comparing Electric Rod Actuators and Hydraulic Cylinders

Here’s a look at the pros and cons of these two predominant forms of motion control.
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How to Make Pressure Switches that Last

The author offers simple design principles for pressure switches on off-highway operating conditions.
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Controlling Water Hammer and Hydraulic Shocks with Passive Control

A simpler, passive method of controlling pressure transients in hydraulic sustems can be accomplished using line restrictors.
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Hydraulic Work Supports Achieve High Performance

Automatically adjusting hydraulic work supports developed by Carr Lane Roemheld come in spring-, fluid-, and air-advanced versions.
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Designing Hydraulic Hoses for Extreme Conditions

Hydraulic hoses must withstand extreme temperatures to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
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The Impact of IoT on Fluid-Power Systems

Experts explain how fluid-power systems are becoming more interconnected in the ever-expanding Internet of Things universe.
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What’s the Difference Between Direct and Indirect Drives for Hydraulic Pumps?

Engineers and designers commonly use electric motors to power hydraulic pumps. In some cases, the motor and pump are set up in a direct drive configuration. In others, they are...