Hydraulic systems & components


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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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Energy saving rotary vane compressor
Third Quarter 2005
Arthur Rushmer Engineering is offering the new Optima VSD rotary vane compressor, which the company believes will take the industry into a new dimension in energy saving abilities. Inverter drive technology ...

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Gear-type flowmeter for hydraulic test bench
Third Quarter 2005
Covering a flow range of 2 to 600 l/min and with a maximum operating pressure of 4 MPa, the meter offers great flexibility, being able to operate over a large turndown ratio. Intelligent design has made ...

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Pump parts piracy
Second Quarter 2005
Parts pirates are still bombarding South African industry with their cloned parts, which have now adopted the disarming term `generic parts' to describe their offerings

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Gear pumps, power packs and hydraulic spares
Second Quarter 2005, Hydromobile S.A.
Hydromobile SA imports a wide variety of hydraulic components and is the sole distributor for Vivoli, Italy. All Hydromobile's geared pumps are imported from Vivoli. Vivoli is now producing a new series ...

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Taking the guesswork out of logic circuits
Second Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
Typical logic circuits employ differential area, 2-way poppet valves, where the combined pressures at all ports, plus or minus the spring forces, determine whether the valve is open or closed. On the ...

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Solving braking problems from reduced engine capacities
Second Quarter 2005
A world-leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, including the global New Holland and Case IH brands, CNH demands great things of its hydraulic system supplier. Sauer-Danfoss lives up to expectations, ...

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Load sensing for efficient solutions
Second Quarter 2005
The principles of using one variable pump to distribute oil flow to several hydraulic functions appeared with the first hydraulic load-sensing systems in the 1970s. Since then, technological developments ...

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Remote monitoring of hydraulic systems
Second Quarter 2005
Bosch Rexroth has come up with a concept to prevent breakdowns, plan maintenance activities, measure machine performance and determine operating trends. Available from Hytec, the central data administration ...

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Advanced fighter hydraulic systems monitoring
Second Quarter 2005, Hydrasales
DARA (Defence Aviation Repair Agency in the UK) has completed a state-of-the-art Aircraft Servicing Facility at St Athan in South Wales. DARA awarded the hydraulic system contract to T.A. Savery, based ...

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Reducing pump unloading hydraulic shock
Second Quarter 2005, Axiom Hydraulics
Pump unloading traditionally results in a significant pressure spike in the tank line, jeopardising the tank line components. Sun Hydraulics' has what it calls a 'Soft Shift' option for its economical ...

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NASA's crawler transporters get a rebuild
Second Quarter 2005, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa
Just 1000 hours of use in 35 years of service? How can anyone justify that kind of mobile equipment utilisation rate? NASA can. A thousand hours in over 35 years is what they have logged for their two ...

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