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Plastic-steel energy chains reduce machine weight

November 29, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Retrofitting machines, such as cherry pickers, is simple with the snap-in designs that don’t require tools for installation.

With the need to reduce fuel consumption, mobile machine manufacturers often look to reduce their machine footprint and weight. Often, this is limited by all the components that need to be installed throughout the machine. For example, hydraulic hoses themselves are heavy even before the fluid is running through them so it’s important to make […]

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igus CFX clamps reliably secure pneumatic hoses without crushing

February 3, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus has introduced a new CFX series clamp designed to provide strain relief for pneumatic hoses in e-chain cable carriers. Too tight and it breaks off — an age-old saying that applies not only to screws. The same applies to clamps. These clamps relieve the strain on cables and pneumatic hoses in the cable carriers […]

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igus’ E2 hydraulic chain securely guides hydraulic hoses in small spaces

March 20, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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igus has introduced a new E2 hydraulic chain that serves as an energy and media guide even for small installation spaces on support legs. Strong, space-saving and easy-to-install, the igus e-chain guides two hydraulic hoses in addition to power and control cables. The E2 hydraulic chain is an ideal solution for special mechanical engineering, and […]

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Aeroquip by Danfoss hydraulic hose offers flexibility, lower weight to tractors

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What are the advantages of hydraulic swivel joints?

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Preventing hazards with safe, reliable hose designs

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When should you use plastic fitting materials?

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Paul J. Heney, the Editorial Director for Design World, has a BS in Engineering Science & Mechanics and a minor in Technical Communications from Georgia Tech. Heney has more than 20+ years of experience in the fluid power industry, covering pneumatics, sensors, air preparation, pneumatic systems, valves and the whole spectrum of fluid power technology.

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