Higher-strength steels not only reinforce hydraulic piston rods against dangerous failures, but yield economic benefits through component downsizing, reduced weight, and cost—without sacrificing safety.

A hot dog machine utilized large tubs of raw meat, which were lifted and dumped into grinders using a simple hydraulic system. But when the meat was fully loaded to the top, it couldn't be lifted.

Automation Direct’s free pneumatics eBook, “Pneumatics: A Practical Guide,” explains how to use modern pneumatic systems efficiently and safely in practical applications. It acts as a guide that fluid power engineers and industry professionals ca...

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Intense heat is often the Achilles heel of any form of power transmission unless special provisions are made.

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A system's bore cylinder experienced pronounced chattering when lowering the load with less speed using the proportional valve.

Tigercat’s 860C and 870C series feller bunchers use a reversible, variable-speed hydraulic fan drive to maximize fuel efficiency by keeping engine coolant within a narrow temperature range...