Large hydraulic cylinders (LHCs) are integral components in the functioning of large machines in mechanically demanding, corrosive and abrasive environments, such as offshore drilling rigs. The materials utilized in these largescale hydraulic systems must deliver reliable performance throughout their expected lifecycle.

10 Hands-On Hydraulics and Pneumatics (February 2017)

Action Challenge Introduces Students to Fluid Power Industry in the latest STEM educational effort from the National Fluid Power Association.

11 Flexibility in Fluid Power (February 2018)

Latest Sealing Technologies Offer Optimum Wear and Frictional Characteristics.

12 IFPE 2017 (February 2017)

Fluid Power, Motion Control and Power Transmission Industries Come Together in Las Vegas to Promote New Solutions.

13 MedAccred Rising to Ubiquity (March 2018)

MedAccred is emulating the Nadcap standard that came before it, and much like its predecessor, is on a sure rise to prominence.

14 Better Energy-Efficient Flow Rate Regulation (December 2016)

Implementing a power-on-demand concept based on variable speed drives allows for energy saving in any application that involves pumps or hydraulic systems. And when used in combination with an intelligent wiring and communication system, relevant machine data can also be easily recorded - the basis for comprehensive power management.

15 Sum of the Parts (March 2016)

Energyâ™s endless energy efficiency game of whack-a-mole, motors have historically always been one of the go-to moles. Theyâ™ve been in the spotlight since 1992. Over the past few decades, repeated efficiency laws have seen motor efficiency get whacked into tighter and tighter shape.

16 Industry News (February 2014)

The complete Industry News section from the February 2014 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

17 A Mechanical Melange of Art, Movement and Memory (December 2013)

A brief history of automata, featuring Henri Maillardet's automaton at the Franklin Institute.

18 Fluid Power Free-for-All (February 2014)

IFPE offers the right balance of technology and education.

19 (Material) Moving into the Future (June 2011)

a custom hydraulic brake system from Mico Inc. aid in the development of specialized material handling equipment.

20 Electronic Control for Hydraulic Applications - A Case Study (June 2009)

This case study presents how electronics and software can be applied to a mobile hydraulic application, as well as how electro-hydraulics have evolved over time.

21 Product News (October 2008)

The complete product news section from the October 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering (PTE).

22 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Assessment (April 2012)

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is an organization consisting of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and educators working together to strengthen the fluid power market. Its mission is to serve as a forum where all fluid power channel partners can advance fluid power technology and successfully compete in the global industrial market.

23 Improved Performance for Hydraulic Seals from Thermoplastic Polyurethane (June 2012)

Seal design engineers and end users are continually seeking improved sealing systems and materials. This paper describes the potential of a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material to deliver improvements in pressure, speed and temperature capability, which are presented as comparisons to proven industry standard materials. Performance is demonstrated by virtue of test bench results of seals made from MDI-, PPDI- and NDI-based materials.

24 Bosch Rexroth Offers Hydraulic Solution for Blast Furnace (September 2014)

While the basic design of iron and coke blast furnaces is centuries old, today's steel makers are looking for innovative ways to produce molten iron with increased production and efficiency

25 Gears for Hydraulic Pumps: Development and Results (March 2014)

After a brief introduction to the importance of gear pumps in internal combustion engines, as well as in the most diverse hydraulic applications, a calculation method was applied that allows for sizing with considerably higher delivery rates. Upon identifying and analyzing a traditional pump, along with two construction solutions of asymmetric gear pumps, we then compared their related performances.

26 Bosch Rexroth Powers Coal-Handling Equipment with Hydraulic Direct Drive (March 2014)

EECV in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, keeps on expanding and improving. In 2013 their transhipment of coal increased and they installed a new bucket wheel reclaimer with a capacity of 3,500 tons per hour. They chose a direct-drive system from Bosch Rexroth for this big bucket wheel. The drive system consists of a HÃ¤gglunds MB 1600 motor and a DUe drive unit.

27 Graco Pump Technology Solves Long-Term Pump Leaking, Dosing Issues (September 2016)

When trying to find a new bonding material dispense system, one manufacturer tested a series of pumps â” all of which leaked due to the abrasiveness of the bonding material. The manufacturer also had been attempting to manage shot size manually with their previous system, and was not able to keep dispense consistent. The company searched for a system that could accurately dispense programmed shot sizes while also eliminating the leaking issues they had experienced with previous pumps. Graco provided a Check-Mate pump with SmartWare software, and the manufacturer is now able to automatically dispense shots of bonding material as small as one ounce without leaks.

News Items About Hydraulic Institute

1 Hydraulic Institute Announces Pump Vibration Webinar (January 4, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) will host a webinar session on Vibration Measurement and Allowable Values for Rotodynamic Pumps. The session...

2 Hydraulic Institute Announces Release of Pump Industry Standards (January 15, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute, North America’s largest pump trade association, announces the release of two final rules (1) The Energy Co...

3 Hydraulic Institute Announces Pump Intake Design Webinar (February 15, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute will be offering a 4 part webinar series on Effective Pump Intake Design and Troubleshooting Problem Intakes. The...

4 Hydraulic Institute Presents Lifetime Achievement Award (February 25, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recognized and honored Jack Claxton, vice president, engineering, Patterson Pump Company, as its Lifetime Ac...

5 Aleks Roudnev Named Hydraulic Institute's 2014 'Member of the Year' (March 19, 2015)
The Hydraulic Institute named Aleks Roudnev, manager of Research and Design - Applied Hydraulics, at Weir Minerals North America as ...

6 Hydraulic Institute Signs Agreement with Hydro Inc. (November 12, 2013)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has entered a Training Partner Agreement with Hydro Inc. that allows both organizations to leverage high qua...

7 Hydraulic Institute Opens Registration for Fall Meeting (August 8, 2011)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced that the annual HI Fall Meeting will take place on October 4 - 8, 2011, at The Adolphus Hotel in D...

8 Hydraulic Institute Expands Global Membership (January 16, 2013)
Membership in the Hydraulic Institute (HI) has been opened to pump and supplier companies that manufacture wholly outside of North Americ...

9 Hydraulic Institute Announces 2013 Board (April 22, 2013)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, announced the 2013 board of directors and officers durin...

10 Hydraulic Institute Announces Board of Directors (March 12, 2020)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) installed new leadership during the 2020 Annual Conference at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa ...

11 Hydraulic Institute Offers Free Webinar on DOE Rulemaking (April 20, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute will be offering a complimentary webinar on the Overview of the U.S. DOE Energy Conservation Standard and Test Pr...

12 Hydraulic Institute Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient (April 4, 2017)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has recognized and honored Albert Huber, president, Patterson Pump Company, as its 2016 Lifetime Achievement...

13 Hydraulic Institute Grows by Six (February 4, 2009)
Six companies joined the Hydraulic Institute (HI) in 2008 as members and associate members. The new members include: Smith & Lo...

14 Hydraulic Institute Announces Board of Directors for 2018-2019 (March 26, 2018)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced new leadership during the 2018 HI Annual Conference at the Wigwam Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Paul...

15 Hydraulic Institute Approves Patterson Pump Company for Pump Test Program (April 15, 2019)
The Hydraulic Institute introduces member company, Patterson Pump Company, as the latest company to have their pump test laboratory appro...

16 Hydraulic Institute Honors Coussens with Member of the Year Award (March 24, 2017)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) board of directors named Michael Coussens, director of development and chief engineer – Peerless Pump ...

17 Hydraulic Institute Chooses Board of Directors, Awards Industry Leaders (September 30, 2009)
During the Hydraulic Institute's (HI) 92nd Annual Meeting in Marco Island, FL, the 2009 Board of Directors and Officers were elected,...

18 Hydraulic Institute Announces Summer Webinar Lineup (June 20, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has unveiled their live pump training webinar schedule for Summer 2016. Listed below is the HI summer webina...

19 Hydraulic Institute Unveils New Logo and Preps Centennial Celebration in 2017 (November 18, 2016)
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) will celebrate its centennial in 2017 and is pleased to announce a new logo as part of a larger initiative t...

20 Hydraulic Institute Members Recommend Circulator Pump Standards (December 22, 2016)
Members of the Hydraulic Institute, Armstrong Fluid Technology, Grundfos, Taco Inc., WILO USA and Xlyem Applied Water Systems participate...

21 Livoti Recognized By Hydraulic Institute (May 4, 2011)
William Livoti, Senior Principal Engineer, Baldor Electric Company, was recognized by the Hydraulic Institute for his technical leaders...

22 Hydraulic Institute Announces Pump System and VFD Optimization Course (March 11, 2016)
Industrial Electromechanical Repair Services (IER), in conjunction with WEG Electric Corporation, will conduct a full-day Pump Systems Op...

23 Hydraulic Institute Partners with CIET (April 14, 2017)
For the past 21 years, the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) has specialized in high quality energy management and energy eff...

24 Hydraulic Institute Offers Pump Energy Index Calculator (March 21, 2017)
Calculating the Pump Energy Index (PEI) to comply with the Department of Energy (DOE) pump energy conservation standard released January,...