Design & Engineering Insights: FEMA Corp. Frictionless Suspended Armature Technology

FEMA's force motor technology consists of a low resistance coil and a suspended steel armature to create a frictionless solution for use in various applications.

May 20, 2020

Jason Schutter, Applications Engineering Manager, FEMA Corporation, discusses the company's frictionless suspended armature technology.

This electro-hydraulic valve design uses force motor technology consisting of a low resistance coil and steel armature which is suspended by flat springs to create frictionless, repeatable control.

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Q1 2024 Truck Production Index Points to Modest Decline

Power Systems Research's Truck Production Index suggests medium and heavy commercial vehicle production in many areas is expected to decline, while production in China, South America, Japan and Korea is expected to improve over last year.

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April 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

Data suggests business confidence is improving, especially in the private nonresidential construction sector. However, borrowing conditions remain restrictive, signaling the further slowing of growth in construction ahead.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?

Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?

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Poclain Acquires Controlling Stake in MOTEG

The company aims to cement its technological capacity for designing and manufacturing the electro-mobility solutions of the future and support the transition of the off-road vehicle transmission market toward 100% electric.

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On-Road vs. Off-Road: Analyzing Powertrain Electrification Differences

Understand the why and how behind the vastly different duty cycles, powertrains, pricing required to meet the equipment needs of each market.

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Dana Announces Sale of European Hydraulics Business

HPI Group, a hydraulics business jointly held by Apogee Group and EiM Capital, is set to purchase the company's European hydraulics business in the first half of 2024.

Eaton Introduces 3 Power Take-Off Applications & Hydraulic Control Valves

The company's Mobility Group expands its mobile power products portfolio with the Bezares 3960, 2500 and 500 series power takeoff (PTO) units, as well as APSCO APV and APG series directional hydraulic control valves.

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Thomson Releases New Online Product Selector for Screw Jack Configuration & Selection

The tool was developed to help design engineers optimize and specify screw jacks for applications involving loads of up to 100 tons, and to visualize configuration details dynamically.

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Motion Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Purchase Two Fluid Power Companies

The company is set to expand its Canadian hydraulic/pneumatic footprint with the acquisition of the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics.

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Spartan Scientific Introduces Series 5000 Operator System

Featuring a range of orifice sizes from 0.6mm to 4.0mm, available in both two-way and three-way configurations, the Series 5000 offers versatility to suit a wide range of industrial fluid applications.

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4 Major Factors Affecting Construction OEMs, Their Teams & the Markets They Serve

From people to power, needs and expectations, learn more about the forces currently shaping equipment manufacturing trends.

Findings from a recent study on decarbonization highlight the areas where OEMs are placing their focus to yield the most impactful and sustainable results.

How to Kickstart Decarbonization for Off-Highway Machinery

Findings from a recent study on decarbonization highlight the areas where OEMs are placing their focus to yield the most impactful and sustainable results.

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Technotrade Partners With Hainzl Group

With the move, the company becomes part of Hainzl Motion & Drives, a division of the Austria-based Hainzl Group, expanding its international presence.

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The Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2023

Which topics topped the charts in our year-end wrap-up? Learn where and how OEM Off-Highway readers are focusing their aim and keeping up with today's trends.

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State of the Industry 2023

Get seven professional perspectives and predictions about what's shaping the 2024 OEM landscape.

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Danfoss Launches H1F Fixed Displacement Bent Axis Hydraulic Motor

The latest development in Danfoss’ high-power H1 series of pumps and motors, the H1F fixed bent axis motor offers overall efficiency of up to 95%.

ICYMI: OEM Industry Summit 2023

October 31, 2023

This summit provides three days of comprehensive content for equipment designers and engineers in an educational format.

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Electrification Challenges & Solutions in Mobile System Design

Get high-level tips for optimizing system design for hydraulics and learn how to improve your process with efficiency models and system approaches.

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HAWE Hydraulik Supports OEMs With CAN-bus Controlled Hydraulic Valves for Booms

By pairing the hydraulic control with the electronic intelligence, e.g. in the directional control valve block of type PSL-CAN, the entire valve block is connected to the on-board electrical system with just one plug.

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Vanguard Debuts New Motors, Motor Controllers & Diversified Battery Portfolio

The company is on a mission to make it easier for OEMs to incorporate battery power into their equipment offerings, because more industries are expecting and demanding reliable, clean battery power.

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Eberspaecher Launches Gas Control Valve to Regulate Mass Flows in Fuel Cell Systems

The exhaust specialist releases its first product for fuel cell systems. The component is designed for use in all segments – take fuel cell-powered passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trains, mobile power generators or off-highway vehicles.

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Mobile Hydraulics & the Shift to an IoT Environment

Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets answers 8 questions on connectivity in the new era of electrification

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OEM Off-Highway's Top New Products of 2023

This year's winners highlight the ingenuity & innovation behind some of today's best product offerings

Harrington Process Solutions to Be Acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity

The partnership aims to accelerate the company's growth in a diverse set of industrial markets.

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Danfoss Power Solutions Expands PVG Portfolio With New PVG 48 Proportional Valve

The addition of the PVG 48, a pre-compensated proportional control valve, expands the range of medium-flow capabilities for global OEMs.

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Top New Products Award: Winners to Be Announced Soon

Nominations for this year's awards are now closed. Look for an announcement soon detailing the winners in each category.

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Continental Hydraulics Releases New App for Hoses

The C-IQ mobile application provides hose fabricators with the ultimate digital toolbox with up-to-date crimp specifications, a thread ID tool and distributor locator.