Actuators

OEM Off-Highway team, left to right: Jennifer Smith, brand marketing manager; Craig Rohde, associate publisher; Jodi Sage, events and marketing specialist; Sean Dunphy, brand director, Construction, OEM & IRONPROS; Nikki Lawson, brand manager, Construction & OEM; Marina Mayer, content director; Pat Brown, senior video producer.
iVT Expo 2024: Automation, Connectivity, Electromobility Power Through
Everything from actuators and transmission valves to pumps, cylinders and joysticks were on display at this year's iVT Expo, touting benefits that use less energy, are safer for employees and meet industry standards.
August 28, 2024
Screw Jack
Thomson Releases New Online Product Selector for Screw Jack Configuration & Selection
February 22, 2024
Bauma Outdoors
bauma 2022 Recap
November 2, 2022
One of the most common methods for determining where the actuator is in its stroke uses potentiometers, also called pots, to track changes in electrical resistance or related voltage drops.
Improving Linear Actuator Design Flexibility with Non-Contact Position Sensing
March 20, 2022
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New Digital Hydraulic Actuator Overcomes Shortcomings of Traditional Systems
September 7, 2021
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Volvo CE Developing Digital Hydraulic Actuator to Improve Construction Equipment Efficiency
April 21, 2021
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The Danfoss PVE Series 7 actuators ensures high precision of valve flow with high repeatability for improved machine performance and productivity.
November 28, 2017
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Liebherr 350 Bar Hydraulic Cylinders
During CONEXPO 2017, Liebherr introduced its 350 bar hydraulic cylinders which are available in 20 different piston diameters from 100-220 mm to meet varying application needs.
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Liebherr LiView Intelligent Position Transducer for Hydraulic Cylinders
At Hannover Messe 2017, Liebherr Components introduced its LiView intelligent position transducer for hydraulic cylinders which uses the piston itself as a sensing element.
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SKF CAHB Electromechanical Linear Actuators
At CONEXPO 2017, SKF will debut its latest CAHB electromechanical linear actuators with improved sealing and maximum thrust of 10,000N.
March 3, 2017
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Product reboot
A hydraulics supplier takes a fresh look at its product offering and the direction of its company.
February 17, 2014
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EAS-i Actuators
Texas Hydraulics' EAS-i Actuators are designed to locally control the motion of the cylinder or group of cylinders to perform a programmed function.
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Smoother load control just got easier.
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Precise, stable and energy-efficient, Bosch Rexroth Counterbalance Valves provide exceptionally smooth control without the need for low pilot ratios.
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Product reboot
A hydraulics supplier takes a fresh look at its product offering and the direction of its company.
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EAS-i Actuators
Texas Hydraulics' EAS-i Actuators are designed to locally control the motion of the cylinder or group of cylinders to perform a programmed function.
September 19, 2013
Valve Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting
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The 81st Valve Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting will take place in Palm Beach.
NBB Hydraulic Actuator
The NBB hydraulic actuator from NBB Controls features a closed mechanical control circuit for increased safety.
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Dual Sealing System for Long-Stroke Hydraulic Cylinders
Texas Hydraulics has developed a dual sealing system for long-stroke hydraulic cylinders used in the mining industry.
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Standard Hydraulic Cylinders
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Integrated Hydraulic Cylinders
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Get rid of jerks
A unique cylinder design cushions refuse truck arm slamming for a smoother operation.
April 23, 2012
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Q&A with Eaton Hydraulic's Steve Zumbusch
A look at where the fluid power industry is and where its future lies from Eaton Hydraulic’s Director of Application & Commercial Engineering Steve Zumbusch.
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The Dill Shovel
Improvements to a steam shovel's dipper and boom prove to be a failure due to excessive stresses on the cylinder.
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Get cylinders with brains AND brawn
Smart cylinder development tactics to keep production cost low.
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Texas Hydraulics Displays Cylinders
Texas Hydraulics displays Integrated Hydraulic cylinders and Refuse Design Cylinders at WasteExpo 2011
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Texas Hydraulics Redesigns Logo
Texas Hydraulics introduces its redesigned logo and tagline
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custom welded cylinders
Turning Point Industries offers custom welded cylinders.
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Polygon offers non-metallic cylinder assemblies for pneumatic actuators.
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B-Track Linear Actuators
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