In this webinar, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will learn how to design hydraulics and controls as one coordinated system rather than treating them as separate workstreams, and how that approach can improve machine performance while reducing integration problems.
Key discussion areas include:
- Why disconnected design creates hidden costs
What happens when hydraulic circuits, controls, sensors, wiring and operator interfaces are selected independently - Simplifying the hydraulic architecture
Using integrated manifolds, properly sized components and fewer hoses and fittings to reduce leak points, installation labor and space requirements - Simplifying the control architecture
Reducing relays, wiring, connectors, and separate control devices through joysticks, driver boards, sensors, CAN-based communication and programmable controls - Making hydraulics and electronics work together
Matching valve behavior, sensor feedback, control logic and operator input to produce smoother, safer and more precise machine movement - Designing diagnostics into the machine
Using fault reporting, sensor data and system visibility to help technicians distinguish an electrical problem from a hydraulic one - Calculating total installed cost
Looking beyond component price to engineering hours, assembly labor, testing, troubleshooting, warranty exposure and field-service time - When integration is (and is not) worth it
Not every machine needs sophisticated electronics. Learn about when simpler components are sufficient and when an integrated electrohydraulic system creates measurable value.
By the end of the webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Identify common hydraulic/electronic integration failures early in development
- Determine which components and interfaces can be consolidated
- Evaluate whether proportional, electronic, or CAN-based controls fit the application
- Improve coordination among mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls engineers
- Compare piece price with total installed and life-cycle cost
- Build better diagnostics and serviceability into new equipment