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Log splitters are a useful tool to have in your arsenal, so they deserve proper care. Over time, even small issues will build up and create noticeable drops in the efficiency of your log splitter.
If you’re looking for ways to ensure your splitter is kept in optimal condition, then you’ve come to the right place. We will walk through some of the most useful log splitter maintenance tips. [Read more…] about Hydraulic Log Splitter Maintenance Tips
Injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts from both thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
Injection molding machines are used to inject molten plastic into a mold cavity, where it cools and hardens to the shape of the cavity.
There are many different types of injection molding machines, each with its own set of benefits. In this blog post, we will discuss the three most common types of injection molding machines: hydraulic, electric, and servo-electric. We will also discuss the benefits of each type of machine.
Plastic Injection Molding provides a versatile manufacturing process that can be used to produce parts from a wide variety of materials. Injection molding machines are available in a variety of different types, each with its own set of benefits. [Read more…] about Plastic Injection Molding Machines: Types and Benefits
Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly validate and test a key innovation that has the potential to transform the heavy machinery market through electrification.
Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, and RISE Robotics, a leading zero-emission heavy machinery company, have formalized their collaborative relationship.
The two businesses have signed an agreement to work together to validate the latest electromechanical actuator technology from RISE. [Read more…] about Danfoss and RISE Robotics collaborate on new innovation to ‘accelerate electrification of heavy machinery’
CNC machines provide high-performance levels for cutting a wide variety of parts and components, and they usually remain in operation for lengthy periods.
Like any machinery, to ensure your CNC machine lasts longer and maintains its quality of accuracy, it is essential to give it a regular service. Read on to find out how to take care of your CNC machine. [Read more…] about How to Take Care of Your CNC Machine
By Nimit Patel, CEO, Hydraulic Manifolds USA
With increasing labor costs and technology becoming less expensive, the paradigm of manufacturing productivity will be forever changed. The need for increased productivity will be addressed by automation.
Recently, hydraulic manifolds have played a critical role in robotics, automation, and mobile applications.
Years of experience designing manifolds is critical to avoid the pitfalls of standardized off-the-shelf solutions. [Read more…] about The critical role of hydraulic manifolds in robotics and automation
RND Automation, a provider of robotic packaging solutions, has integrated Epson Robots into its “unique” hydraulic valve assembly process. (See video below.)
RND is using the Epson T3 All-in-One and G3 SCARA robots, as well as the C8 compact 6-Axis robots in the process, and says it offers customers a “fully customized and complete automation solution for demanding assembly operations at an affordable price”.
RND, a Platinum level Epson AutomateElite System Integrator partner, incorporates the Epson SCARA and 6-Axis robots with rotary and linear indexers and machine vision for its Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine, a “turnkey solution” for the most demanding assembly operations. [Read more…] about RND Automation integrates Epson Robots into hydraulic valve assembly
Launched less than a year ago, Bosch Rexroth’s innovative Subsea Valve Actuator (SVA) – an entirely new concept for underwater actuators which offers SIL3 safety levels and up to 75 per cent lower energy consumption – has been granted a Mechanical Engineering Design Award.
The SVA was developed to help address some of the challenges and shortcomings associated with either purely electromechanical or electrohydraulic actuator technology used on the sea floor for oil and gas exploration and production systems.
Until now, underwater actuators required large, central hydraulic power units above water. Designed to supply the actuators with fluid, the fluid-lines themselves can be miles long. [Read more…] about Subsea valve actuator ‘reduces energy consumption by up to 75 per cent’, says Rexroth
Fanuc has selected Greenerd as a tier 1 industrial robot integrator, according to Modern Machine Shop.
Greenerd specialises in supplying hydraulic press technology.
The company is planning to showcase its latest innovations at the FabTech industry event this year. [Read more…] about Fanuc selects Greenerd as tier 1 robot integrator
The aerospace industry is hungry for tons and tons of data on everything that happens, and Pressure Design has the systems to feed it
Traceability, data logging and graphical displays are in high demand in the modern hydraulics environment.
As customers’ requirements become more complex, the hydraulic control experts at machine builder Pressure Design focus on increasing their automated solutions offering, with the support of Copa-Data’s HMI/SCADA software, zenon.
Pressure Design offer a bespoke, fully inclusive service, satisfying all fluid power requirements, from the factory floor to the HMI. The company serves the hydraulic requirements of a wide range of primary and secondary manufacturing facilities. [Read more…] about Data in demand: Pressure Design flying high with automated hydraulics partnership
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created an aquatic robot which could be used to inspect otherwise inaccessible pipe networks to deal with blockages.
The researchers revealed their findings later this week at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2016) – the world’s largest gathering in robotics, held this year in Stockholm, Sweden.
The study looks at a set of robotic modules that, similar to Lego, can be assembled into robots of arbitrary shape. This allows robots to be customised to meet the changing demands of their task. [Read more…] about Water-based reconfigurable robot could offer new solutions to underground pipe network inspection
