Power Under Pressure

Hydraulic hoses are the lifelines of construction equipment, powering machines to move earth, lift loads, and shape our urban landscapes.

Poised for growth

As coal mining activity escalates, the need for tipper trucks will rise.

Virnig unveils X30 Mini excavator rotary brush cutter

Virnig introduces the X30 Mini Excavator Rotary Brush Cutter

Improving efficiency

Hydraulic motors are among the most commonly used motors across a wide range of industries.

Improving performance

Hydraulic hoses and fittings play a vital role in the fluid power transmission in hydraulic equipment. Construction and mining equipment will continue to be a major growth driver for this segment.

Eaton introduces internationally-acclaimed EnergyAware UPS in India

Eaton, a global power management company, launched an industry-first data center solution – EnergyAware UPS using UPS-as-a-reserve (UPSaaR) in India.

Eaton introduces internationally acclaimed EnergyAware UPS in India

The solution will enable data centers to contribute to renewable energy and also earn from their UPS investments.

Terex AWP announces leadership change

Terex Corporation announced that John L Garrison, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Terex Corporation, will take on additional responsibilities as President, Terex AWP, effective immediately.

Terex AWP announces leadership change

Terex Corporation announced that John L Garrison, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Terex Corporation, will take on additional responsibilities as President, Terex AWP

Tech-Knowledgy The Way Forward

New-generation technologies can lead the construction equipment industry to newer heights in efficiency and productivity.

Our products are intelligent and connected

With one of the six global innovation centres in India and the presence of modern manufacturing set ups here, Eaton is committed to the development of Indian market.

Eaton launches 4 hydraulic products

Eaton also announced the introduction of four new hydraulic products for the Indian market - X70 closed circuit piston and plug in motor, steering unit 5SQ, Eaton spiral hose EC640 and cast iron piston motor 743XX.

Eaton launches 4 hydraulic products at Excon 2019

Power management company Eaton participated at the 10th edition of Excon, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia, in Bengaluru.

fpsi conference on fluid power industry

The series of FPSI meetings held in Bengaluru for the fluid power fraternity comprising hydraulic, pneumatic and mechatronic industries, discussed and deliberated the key market trends and industry initiatives.

New hydraulic oil range

ExxonMobil? announced the launch of Mobil DTE? 20 Ultra Series - a technologically advanced series of hydraulic oils.

VECV launches India's first BS-VI CV Range

Eicher Trucks and Buses revealed India's first BS-VI compliant all-new range of Eicher Pro 2000 series of light-duty trucks.

ExxonMobil launches new hydraulic oil range

ExxonMobil? announced the launch of Mobil DTETM 20 Ultra Series ? a technologically advanced series of hydraulic oils.

Towards smarter machines

Shifting to a smarter technology brings in many advantages. Shandar Alam elaborates on smart hydraulics and its advantages in the current industry scenario.

Equipment Pulse

With the construction equipment market is on a growth path, Equipment India explores the market scenario of construction equipment and allied products and services.

"The industry is on an upswing"

Considering these positive trends, we expect at least a double-digit growth of the construction equipment industry in the next 5-10 years.

OEMs are looking for more robust hoses

Eaton has a wide range of product offerings in fluid conveyance that meets the need for innovative products at optimised cost and NVH performance.

Hydraulic Hose and Fittings

Hydraulic systems are widely used in off-highway equipment when heavy force or torque is involved, such as lifting loads of several tonnes, crushing or pressing strong materials like rock and solid metals, and digging, lifting, and moving large amounts of earth.

Hydraulic Motors

In order to match the requirements of equipment market, hydraulic motor manufacturers are coming out with new improved designs that enable better efficiency and productivity with the machines.

Eaton has thoughtfully developed its range of motors

Eaton is a global leader in power management solutions for the hydraulics market. Soami Das, General Manager - ACE (Application and Commercial Engineering) and Market Development, Industrial Sector, India, Eaton, explains more on the company's offerings in hydraulic motors.

Eaton introduces cutting-edge technologies at Elecrama 2018

Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of a range of cutting-edge power distribution products at ELECRAMA 2018, reiterating its commitment to India?s power infrastructure modernisation efforts.

we are showcasing electro-hydraulic products among others

The current industry scenario seems encouraging. We are already witnessing good growth from both earthmoving and road construction segments, especially from platforms like excavators and loaders. This growth is expected to sustain with the government looking at investing in smart cities as well as developing infrastructure projects.

Productivity Parameters

Employing the right equipment for the right application is important in its productive utilisation in a project. So, it is imperative to follow the productivity parameters while selecting an equipment.

Advances in hydraulics making machines smarter

Boom control has continued to improve in general, but precision boom movement still has room to advance. A significant step forward in boom control uses load feedback from pressure sensors to change how the machine reacts to various operator inputs.

The Power of Hydraulics

Hydraulic power is generated through a combination of oil flow and pressure. Oil flow and pressure is created from a hydraulic pump and transmitted through hoses or tubes, via control valves, to the hydraulic motor or cylinder that will do the work.

Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

Hydraulic hose and fittings is one of the most important components in fluid power transmission. Selection of the right hose depends on various factors viz, operating pressure range, temperatures, abrasion resistance, and application and flow requirements. One should also consider the type of fluid conveyed and the application.

Lubricants market in India is getting more lucrative

The expected robust demand for construction equipment and machinery is going to generate a concomitant demand for industrial and construction machinery lubricants in India. Akhil Jha, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, explains more on the new trends and product innovations in lubricants.

This year, our focus is on the earthmoving segment

The current scenario seems encouraging with the construction equipment industry seeing considerable growth this year. With investments in infrastructure growth set to go up, the demand for construction equipment is set to rise further. We are already witnessing good growth from both earthmoving and road construction segments, especially from platforms like excavators and loaders.

New SVP at Allison

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc announced that John M Coll has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service, starting October 7. Coll has more than three decades of sales and marketing expertise, with significant executive and senior-level leadership experience at a number of leading industrial and commercial vehicle companies.

Aligned with CE Growth

High pressure, large diameter and volumetric capacity hoses fitted with appropriately speced fittings and protection covering are key ingredients for heavy construction and mining machinery. Such hoses have endured extreme usage under adverse to poor operating cycles and environment.

Allison Transmission appoints new SVP

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc announced that John M Coll has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service, starting October 7. Coll has more than three decades of sales and marketing expertise, with significant executive and senior-level leadership experience at a number of leading industrial and commercial vehicle companies.

Shell Lubricants Launches Upgraded Tellus S2 Range

Shell Lubricants has launched Tellus S2 MX and Tellus S2 VX lubricants with new formulation, as part of the first leg of a global launch. Shell Lubricants has announced the launch of Shell Tellus S2 MX and Shell Tellus S2 VX - ?The Future of Hydraulic Oils? in India, at a function in Mumbai.

Effective Market Interactions

Eaton Technology Day highlights reliable and critical operating solutions for processing, oil & gas and pharmaceutical industries. Power management company Eaton hosted a Technology Day in Vishakhapatnam (Vizag)

Application-Specific Sensorised Bearing

Best-of-class and best-of-breed bearings are the resultant product of a combine comprising equipment OEMs, bearing manufacturers, material developers and lubricators.

Eaton introduces nextgen rack power distribution units

Power management company Eaton has introduced its new advanced range of rack power distribution units (PDUs)

Shell Lubricants launches upgraded Tellus S2 range in India

Shell Lubricants announced the launch of its latest products with new formulation, Tellus S2 MX and Shell Tellus S2 VX, in Mumbai. India marks the first leg of the global product launch which shall be followed by unveiling of the new products across the world markets, viz. Singapore, Thailand, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Germany, Australia and France, to name a few.

Lubricants: Smooth Sailing Ahead

With the government moving fast to meet the latest emission norms and OEMs making further improvement in design, the lubricants industry is set to witness a major revolution in product innovation.

Hydraulic Motors & Valves

Motors and control valves are essential components of any hydraulically operated machine as they are instrumental in creating the required motion. To explain it simply through an analogy with the human body, motors can be compared to our limbs and control valves to our brain.

Eaton to establish Innovation Center in Pune

Power management company Eaton has announced its decision to establish a global innovation center in India over a state-of-the-art 390,000 sq. ft. facility at Magarpatta City in Pune.

Electrohydraulics is evolving

Hydraulic systems in construction, mining and material handling equipment have evolved from a normal system with low pressure to much higher pressure, which has increased the efficiency of the equipment.

Eaton introduces 93PR UPS at Elecrama

Power management company Eaton at Elecrama 2016 has introduced 93PR, the most efficient UPS in its class, to the India market. Eaton?s 93PR, with its advanced algorithms and energy-saving features, achieves up to 99 per cent efficiency and offers the lowest total cost of ownership.

Eaton awarded for employee engagement

Eaton was awarded the I.C.O.N.I.C IDC Insights Award 2015 for excellence in ?Employee Engagement?

CE Hydraulic Cylinders - Bright Future Ahead

On ground demand of construction equipment (CE) spurs the requirement of hydraulic cylinders for various essential applications by the OEMs. EQUIPMENT INDIA zeroes in on this segment to develop granular market insights.

Eaton?s Mobile Technology Days

Eaton unveiled a segment specific Mobile Technology Day in Ahmedabad recently for machinery OEMs, agriculture and construction segments.

Fuelonomics Drive Developments

Eaton showcases solutions

Eaton recently hosted a Technology Day in Bengaluru for the data center segment. The event showcased Eaton?s industry leading offerings that help in designing flexible and holistic data centers, increasing efficiency without sacrificing uptime and ensuring faster time-to-market.

Eaton has competitive offerings in practically all segments

Eaton hydraulic products are all designed, built and marketed globally to support customers in their endeavours to manage power to make it safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable, says Subhasis Chatterjee, Managing Director - India, Hydraulics Group, Eaton.

Smart Hydraulics

Hydraulics industry in India is on a revival mode with new designs, materials, and manufacturing technologies are coming into the market. In the coming years, energy efficiency, fuel consumption, and the life-cycle of machines will become the major deciding factors for hydraulic systems.

A successful entrepreneur

A Commerce Graduate from Jai Hind College, Sameer Shah is the Director and Founder of Hoffman Equipments (India) Pvt Ltd. His passion for mechanical machines made him for his family business at the age of 18 since his college days.

Efficient leadership

Subhasis Chatterjee is responsible for managing Eaton?s India Hydraulics business. He is also responsible for sales, operations, strategic plans, growth initiatives and supply chain functions.

Eaton hosts Technology Day in Bengaluru

Eaton recently hosted a Technology Day in Bengaluru for the datacenter, infrastructure, construction, machine building, pharmaceutical and oil and gas industries.

Eaton releases sustainability report for India

Eaton recently announced the release of its first ?India Sustainability Report? in New Delhi. The report was launched as part of an industry symposium ?Business Leadership for Energy Sustainability in India?

Driving growth

Krishnakumar Srinivasan has been named President, Vehicle Group, Asia-Pacific, Eaton. Most recently he served as Managing Director in India for the Vehicle Group, where he was responsible for all truck, bus and automotive operations. Srinivasan will be based in Shanghai.

Achieving Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.

Eaton develops solutions that drive sustainable growth around the globe.

At Eaton, our singular focus is on helping customers manage power more efficiently, reliably and safely. We see more electronic controls making their way into hydraulic solutions. The objective here is to make hydraulics smarter than ever through increased automation.

Eaton awarded Channel Champion 2014 by CRN

Eaton has been awarded Channel Champion 2014 by CRN during a special awards ceremony at the XChange Solution Provider Conference in Los Angeles, California. Eaton is the overall winner in the category of Power Protection and Management, also winning awards in Financial Satisfaction and Support Satisfaction sub-categories. Ramesh Menon, Director, Global Channel Marketing, and Curtiz Gangi, Director, US Channels, Data Center Sales Segment, were felicitated as 2014 Channel Chiefs by CRN for their l

Eaton launches 93E UPS

Eaton introduces the 93E un-interruptible power system, which delivers efficient, safe, sustainable and reliable power when it is needed the most. The Eaton 93E UPS delivers customers the most efficient power quality solution in three key areas: space, power and cost. Engineered for maximum efficiency, the Eaton 93E UPS delivers up to 98 per cent efficiency while maintaining a small physical footprint. With internal batteries up to 60 kVA, this product provides an all-in-one solution that also r

Eaton launches motor controls

Eaton announced the launch of e-line contactor family, the world's smallest and most efficient IEC contactor. The powerful, yet compact innovative series will help OEMs and designers to reduce panel size and impact on environment.

Cashing in on opportunity

Irrespective of the current slowdown, most companies have plans to develop their market further in India by setting up new facilities or expanding existing ones, introducing innovative marketing strategies,

Eaton expands O and G capabilities

Eaton recently hosted an Oil and Gas Technology Day in Gurgaon to showcase its expanded range of electrical, hydraulics and filtration solutions for the oil and gas segment. The showcase also included products from the former Cooper Industries, which Eaton acquired in late 2012.

Eaton launches motor controller

Eaton announced the launch of the E-Line contactor family, the world's smallest and most efficient IEC contactor. The powerful, yet compact innovative series will help OEMs and designers to reduce panel size and impact on environment.

We are working on efficiency, reliability and productivity improvement.

Eaton has a range which can encompass the hydraulic, mechanical and electrical power, and we can offer entire system solutions,"says Nitin Chalke, Managing Director - India, Eaton. Excerpts from the interview.

Eaton names new MD for India electrical biz

Power management company Eaton announced its strategic commitment to double the business in India by combining the legacy Cooper and former Eaton?s Electrical businesses. Syed Sajjadh Ali has been named Managing Director, India, Electrical Sector Asia Pacific responsible for leading the complete electrical sector organisation in India.

New leadership

Syed Sajjadh Ali has been named MD, India, Electrical Sector Asia Pacific to lead the electrical sector organisation of Eaton in India. He will report directly to Lou Rosen, Senior Vice-President, Power Quality, Electrical Sector - Asia-Pacific and continue to be based in Pondicherry, India. Syed will be responsible for managing the activities for the Power Distribution, Power Quality, Bussmann, and Power Systems in India.

Schwing Stetter Unveils Five New Products

The new product launches strengthen Schwing Stetter?s expertise in concrete technology.Schwing Stetter India, a leading concrete construction equipment manufacturer in India, has unveiled five new products along with five new variants at Excon 2013, the seventh edition of South Asia?s biggest construction equipment event.

Tata Motors in South Africa

Tata Motors showcased Tata Prima KL3TXF 6X4 truck tractor and Tata Ultra 812 truck, along with its range of passenger vehicles at the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013. The Tata Prima KL3TXF 6X4 truck tractor is fitted with the latest gearbox model (FO-18E318B) of Eaton.

Choosing the Right

LubricantTwo important ways to help enhance the performance and durability of a company?s hydraulic systems are to use a high performance hydraulic fluid and to institute a proactive maintenance and oil analysis plan, says Rupinder Paintal.

Eatons ignited innovators of India programme

Eaton announced the launch of Ignited Innovators of India 2013-14. The Ignited Innovators of India (I2I) is a programme aimed at providing a platform to students who are keen to become social entrepreneurs and intend to bring in a small but significant change in the world around them.

Eaton expands oil & gas capabilities

Eaton hosted an Oil & Gas Technology Day in Singapore to showcase its newly expanded range of electrical, hydraulics and filtration solutions for the oil and gas segment. The showcase also included products from Cooper Industries, which Eaton acquired late last year.

Eaton launches advanced UPS

Power management company Eaton announced the launch of an advanced design quality solution ? Eaton? 9145 UPS, offering protection to critical applications, ideal for BFSI, IT, SME and SMB segments. This solution can manage stringent climatic conditions and challenging electrical utility predicament in India.

Eaton is committed to developing customer solutions that drive sustainable growth.

Eaton is meeting emerging needs through the development of new smart electro-hydraulic technolo?gies that shrink the footprint of hydraulics systems, improve their performance and energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Eaton honours 2013 Stover Award winners

Eaton announced the winners for its annual Stover Award for 2013. The honour recognises employees who demonstrate Eaton-'s commitment to sustainable growth by improving local communities.

New responsibilities

Shyam Kambeyanda, who served as Eaton's Managing Director for India from 2007 to 2010, has been appointed Regional President, Americas, for the Hydraulics business, effective 1 July. In his new role, Kambeyanda will have responsibility for sales and operations in the Americas region.

Switchgear from Eaton

Eaton introduces new arc-resistant, environmentally friendly switchgear designed to enhance safety for industrial, commercial and utility customers.

Eaton Technology Day showcases solutions

The Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton hosted a Technology Day in Coimbatore to highlight how Eaton's innovative offerings can help machine builders save costs and energy, cut time to market and increase reliability.

Eaton is committed to developing customer solutions that drive.....

Eaton engineers are constantly developing smarter ways to simultaneously deliver both eco?lo?gical and economic benefits through the development of energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.

Improving Cost-efficiency

Improvements in cost-efficiency, noise control, environmental design and ergonomics - the construction industry is facing such demands on many fronts. The good news is that not only the OEMs.

Eaton's innovation programme

Eaton announced the successful completion of the third group of the 'Ignited Innovators of India' (I2I) programme at its valedictory function at College of Engineering, Pune (COEP).

Leading Eaton's hydraulics business

Subhasis Chatterjee has been named as Managing Director for Eaton?s Hydraulics Business in India. Chatterjee will report to Shyam Kambeyanda, President of Eaton?s Hydraulics Business in the Asia Pacific region

Achieving new heights

Nitin Chalke has been named Managing Director of Eaton in India, reporting to Curt Hutchins, President ? Asia Pacific, succeeding Raja Kochar, effective January 18. In his new role, Chalke will be responsible for developing and executing a broad-based, proactive strategy to support Eaton?s growth objectives in India. He will continue to lead the India Hydraulics business until a successor is appointed.

Eaton?s Cooper acquisition

Eaton Corporation plc announced that following its acquisition of Cooper Industries plc, Eaton in India hosted welcome days with Cooper employees in the country during their first week with the company. An Eaton team led by Raja Kochar, Managing Director, India, and Anoop Nanda, Managing Directo, Rest of Asia, Electrical Sector, visited the Cooper facilities in Chennai and Pondicherry and addressed the employees as part of the welcome days. Eaton completed its acquisition of Cooper on November 3

Eaton Technology Day

Eaton Corporation, a global leader in diversified power management solutions, hosted a Datacenter Technology Day in Bengaluru. The event showcased leading solutions, technologies and innovation for Datacenters and highlighted how Eaton?s comprehensive set of offerings can help IT and ITeS companies.

Hose condition monitoring system

Eaton offers LifeSenseTM, a patented hydraulic hose condition monitoring system. It is a cutting edge technology with a combination of diagnostic and alert system. It uses a sensor on every hose to pinpoint impending hose failure through a proprietary decision engine. A hose condition sensor continuously monitors hose conditions via electrical measurement technology. A Hose Diagnostic Unit (HDU) interprets this data and alerts users well in advance of impending hose failure. It is a built in saf

Eaton O&G Technology Day

Eaton Corporation, a global leader in diversified power management solutions, hosted an Oil & Gas Technology Day in Mumbai.

New Products from Tata Motors

Tata Motors further consolidates its leadership in the Indian heavy commercial vehicle space as it launches six first-of-its-kind heavy trucks and Tata FleetMan fleet telematics services.

Vickers PVM pumps delivery time reduced

To respond to the needs of its European customers, Eaton has localised the assembly and testing of its Vickers? PVM pump at its Wehrheim facility in Germany.

Young leader

Nitin Chalke is Managing Director India and South East Asia, Hydraulics Group, at Eaton Corporation, a $16- billion global premier diversified industrial manufacturer.

Budget Quotes

The Budget 2012-13 aims at sprucing up the country?s infrastructure and readying it for higher growth. Stalwarts from the construction equipment industry respond to the budget.

Powering Ahead

AMW has entered a new segment of the tipper market, with the launch of the new 1618 TP, at Excon 2011 in Bengaluru. Asia MotorWorks (AMW), which manuf?actures commercial vehicles and components, has achieved a unique position in India's transportation sector

A complex growth pattern

Till date, leasing has not been not more than one per cent of the total equipment finance market. However, with the clarity coming about taxation related to leasing and a direct tax code coming up, there is a huge opportunity of revival of this product in the coming years.

Eaton opens integrated test lab

Eaton Corporation has announced the opening of an integrated test lab for its vehicle and hydraulic products at Ranjangaon, India.

Eaton sets $500 mn sales goal in India

Eaton Corporation has announced a sales goal of $500 million in India by the end of 2015, which would triple its current revenue in the country.

SMaRT Gold certification for Eaton 9395

Eaton Corporation announced that the Eaton 9395 UPS is the first power quality product to receive a Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT?) Gold certification.

DuraForce to the Fore

Eaton has introduced DuraForce series pumps and motors for heavy-duty industrial and construction applications.