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Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection

Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.

Chevron’s Delo dropping conventional oils from heavy-duty diesel lineup

Chevron Lubricants will discontinue its popular Delo mineral-based conventional oils early next year from the Delo heavy-duty diesel engine lineup.

UAE's ADNOC, HPCL tie-up to expand lubricants biz

ADNOC Distribution has announced a strategic agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) to expand their lubricants business in the UAE, India, and other potential markets.

Selecting the right hydraulic hose

Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.

Connecting Machinery with Efficiency

Essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of construction machinery like excavators, loaders, bulldozers, cranes, etc., hydraulic hoses play a crucial role in various equipment.

Revolutionising construction

Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Truck Safety Matters – Multi Party Campaign

Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi, Al Masaood, Bridgestone and RoadSafetyUAE teamed up for a multi-party initiative.

Automation: Need of the Hour

The world is entering an age of robotics, and the construction industry could be the next.

Improving machine productivity

The demand for the hydraulic hose is estimated to grow at a substantial rate from the construction industry owing to the requirement of high operating pressure and maximum abrasion resistance to the equipment.

Machine Reliability: Concept, Reality And Remedy

Respective FMEA for each stage is conducted to assess how the risk is mitigated with the gradual implementation of best practices at the site.

Why CE industry needs automation

The world is entering an age of robotics. Industrial robots have worked in the manufacturing sector for decades, and now they appear in most industries. Construction could be the next industry.

Hatgine of Ifm: Covid-19 has expedited transition to automated systems

Amit Hatgine, Manager-System Business, Ifm electronic, on automation and control solutions offered by the company for construction equipment.

How automation is changing construction industry

The construction sector is huge, but famously stubborn in its adoption of new technology. That is changing as advances in construction automation continue apace… including the development of construction robotics solutions.

Covid-19 has expedited the transition from manual processes to automated systems”

The demands on controllers and sensors used in construction machines, municipal vehicles, agricultural and forestry machinery, port facilities and cranes are extremely high. Units and machines are permanently exposed to harsh environments like heat, cold, moisture, mud, dust, shocks and vibrations and often even thunder and lightning.

Gates launches MXT with XtraTuff Plus Cover

Gates introduces MEGASys™ MXT™ with XtraTuff™ Plus cover (MXT-XTP), a universally applicable hydraulic hose, featuring Gates' patent-pending wire-braid technology.

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.

Why proper lubrication is essential for construction equipment

Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns.

Manitowoc updates its free diagnostic mobile app

Manitowoc has updated its free diagnostic app to include Crane Control System (CCS)-equipped Potain tower cranes.

Hose & Fittings: Heart of Hydraulics

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.

We expect an industry growth of 6-8 per cent in 2021-22: Venkatesh S Aiyer

Uniflex has recently started a new plant in Uttarakhand, and plans to start two more plants in the long term. Venkatesh S Aiyer, Director, Uniflex, shares more on the market trends and the company’s plans.

We promote domestic products suitable for applications: Saji Thomas

Gates believes in extending the boundaries of material science. Saji Thomas, General Manager, Product Line Management & Application Engineering - FP, Gates India, shares more on the product developments in the company and the market scenario.

LIFTKET revives India base

LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH has re-established its operations in India with the appointment of Saeesh Nevrekar as the Executive Director at the Indian subsidiary, LIFTKET India which will be relocated to Pune area in the next few months.

LIFTKET revives operations in India

LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH, an internationally renowned manufacturer of electric chain hoists has re-established its operations in India with the appointment of Saeesh Nevrekar as the Executive Director at the Indian subsidiary, LIFTKET India which will be relocated to Pune area in the next few months.

Keys to Fluid Power Transmission

The hose and fittings are key components in hydraulic equipment as they together act as a channel for transmission of fluid power in the system.

Gates introduces new line of hydraulic hoses

Gates is bringing innovation back into hydraulic hose assemblies with MXT. Hydraulics is a critical component in a diverse mix of construction equipment.

Couplings for Diesel Engines

KTR Couplings (I) Pvt Ltd, established in 1998 at Bhosari, Pune is a 100 per cent subsidiary of KTR Systems GmbH Germany, a well-known name worldwide for couplings and power transmission products.

SuperTurbo Technologies presentation at SAE World Congress

SuperTurbo Technologies Inc announced it will be presenting a paper at SAE World Congress with Isuzu Motors titled ?Optimizing Steady State Diesel Efficiency and Emissions using a SuperTurbo? on an Isuzu 7.8L Engine?.

Hydraulic Cylinders

Cylinders allow hydraulic systems to apply linear motion and force without mechanical gears or levers by transferring the pressure from fluid through a piston to the point of operation. Hydraulic cylinders are used for creating mechanical force in a linear motion.

Top Performance under Pressure

Semperit Hydraulics' new generation spiral hose is distinguished by its outstanding resistance to various hydraulic oils, flexibility and durability in service. One of the key innovations has been the new Semperit NBR inner liner of these hydraulic hoses that makes them leakage-proof

Complete motor control

Webtec's new CV120 hydraulic combination valve offers complete motor control for mobile machinery

Zero leakage is a must requirement of all OEMs

Parker Hannifin India has a complete range of products to offer port to port solutions for all equipment.

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.

Diesel Engine Oil

Pensol Diamond Ex 36000 Plus is an SAE viscosity grade of 15W-40 for heavy-duty diesel engines. This product meets API standard of CI-4 Plus and it is designed as per requirement of engine oil for use in BS-III and BS-IV commercial diesel engines vehicles.

Enabling precision movement

The new HDS24 flexible flow-sharing valve combines the post-compensated function (can continue to work in undersaturation, or under-supply mode) with the LS local pressure limitation, and enables precision movement in a wide range of applications.

Zurcon DRV5 Flange Seal

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, with decades of experience in providing innovative solutions has introduced Zurcon? DRV5 flange seal, which acts as an insurance policy for equipment's SAE J518 and ISO 6162:1 flanges.

Customer in Focus

Apar Industries offers the entire range of lubricants for construction and mining applications. This includes engine oils, transmission oils, UTTO, hydraulic oils, ATF, multi-purpose and speciality greases.

Optimising efficiency

With the construction, mining and infrastructure projects are growing faster, there is a growing demand for productive and efficient equipment in various projects. This will boost the demand for technologically superior lubricants to meet the industry needs.

We are poised to develop products for construction equipment applications

Prospect Engineering Works (PEW) is engaged in manufacturing, distribution and export of various types of clamps and couplings under the brand name 'JOLLY'. In an in-depth interview with EQUIPMENT INDIA, Ashish Anant Apte, Managing Partner, PEW, shares more on the mantra behind the power that is driving the company's scorching growth story.

Diesel Emissions Technology

Diesel emissions technology is a bridge for sustainable industrial development and environment protection. PS Suri shares more on the emerging trends in diesel emissions technology in India.

Engines for Agricultural Applications

The range of KDI engines by KOHLER Engines is already the new technological benchmark for industrial applications in the range of 37-100 kW. The rapid success of this innovative engine solution is the result of engineering choices that meet the specific needs of manufacturers and end users.

Choosing the Right Hydraulic Fluids

When it comes to hydraulic fluids, the operating practices of yesterday are long gone. Today the pressure is on hydraulic systems. Hydraulic systems are expected to deliver optimum performance while operating under higher pressures, higher temperatures and tougher operating conditions

Protecting Operators and Machine Components

Represented by its American branch, O+P, a global leader in the hydraulic hoses equipment industry took part in the ASSE Safety conference and exhibition event held from 26 to 28 June.

Rolling On Smoothly

Bearings are an integral part of equipment which increase efficiency by reducing friction, while maintaining the operational requirements. In this fast moving age of industrialisation, efficiency is the key to success. Construction equipment operates in very demanding environments

Hose Assembly Solutions

Hydrokrimp?s products enjoy full confidence of engineers and established a strong presence in various sectors. HYDROKRIMP AC is the leading manufacturer of low, medium,high and super

Engine Oil

The Waxpol Industries offers Turbo King engine oil, SAE 15W-40 API CH-4/SJ. Turbo King is formulated for lubrication of modern diesel engines meeting latest emission norm (Euro III) and operation under severe conditions to meet stringent emissions norms.

Rising Expectations

Hose is an important part of a hydraulic system. Hydraulic hose provides a basic means for transporting fluid from one component to another. The flexibility of hose enables components to be positioned in the most efficient or convenient places, because the hose has the ability to bend around corners, through tight spaces, or across long distances.

Dynapac CA255 Soil Compactor

THE Dynapac series of compaction, milling and paving equipment from Atlas Copco is designed with over 100 years of expertise in compaction knowledge and applications, where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into cost efficient solutions and reliable machines.

Konecranes launches New Overhead Crane

The new CXT?UNO crane combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT? products.

Grease fittings

Accurate Products Corporation is a manufacturer of grease fittings, relief valves, grease cups, air breathers, precision-turned parts for the automotive brake systems, and pressed components.

Fuel Saving Solutions

Advanced electromagnetic design tool helps speed commercialisation of innovative energy storage system for construction machinery. The innovative magnetically coupled flywheel could save approximately 10 per cent of fuel.

Brake linings

Bremskerl Friction Material India, a subsidiary of Bremskerl, Germany, is a supplier of brake rings, brake linings, clutch linings, brake pads and friction materials. The company caters to products for truck and bus brands like Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Kassbohrer, Renault, Scania, Volvo, Steyr, Iveco, Bova, Auwarter, EVO and DAF. It also caters to special purpose vehicles and trailer brands like BPW, SAF, SAE, SMB, ROR, Krupp, Mannesmann-Demag,

A young achiever

With an experience of 10 years with a family business up and running for the last 48 years all over India, Vimal Shah as the CEO of SAES, brings about great goodwill and good customer as well as supplier support.

Intelligent Lifting Solutions

Steel industry has the toughest and most demanding operating conditions. Equipment India finds out intelligent lifting solutions offered by major players. Lifting equipment in the steel industry is subject to the roughest conditions like extremely high and variable ambient temperatures, difficult and heavy loads

The Rupee Impact

The depreciation of the Indian rupee has had its adverse impact on the manufacturing sector, especially OEMs who import various components. To the extent possible, OEMs are trying to localise production, but that is just a part of it. What the industry is looking is for concrete measures that can bring life back into the economy and trigger growth in a sustainable way.

SAES promises utmost quality products with upgrading range to meet growing market.

We are keen to expand our business and find new opport?unities. One of our main obje?ctives is also to become a dealer or franchise for some of the top companies at national as well as an international level, says Vimal Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Shah Auto Earthmoving Spares (SAES). Exce?rpts from the interview.

An upward trend

Over the years, the manufacturing sectors have made remarkable progress in integrating the latest and most advanced systems of material handling into the manufacturing process. There is a perceptible shift towards third-party logistics providers, increased focus on integrated supply chain

Dearborn launches Garuda

Dearborn Electronics (India), a group company of Global Edge Software specialising in automotive and automation control, communication and information solutions, have announced the launch of Garuda, a unique vehicle communication interface.

We continuously offer new technologies to our customers.

Gates products typically offer two to three times the safety factor, efficiency and durability to the SAE/EN specs, as compared to others. Our products offer efficiency improvement and our services ensure that the customer get the full benefit of dealing with the worlds.

Specialised Driveline Fluids to Boost Productivity

Correct fluid and adherence to proper lubrication regimes is important not only to achieve higher productivity but also to reduce cost of repairs and downtime.

Spearheading business

Spanning almost four decades of rich experience in the Indian automobile industry, A Ramasubramanian or ARS as he is fondly called, spearheads business at Asia Motor Works (AMW).

Huge surge on the horizon

There is going to be huge surge in the demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports, for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries;

Mac,s Vast Product Range

Mac Marketing Corporation offers products ranging from bearings, assemblies, flow controllers to turntables.Mac Marketing Corporation has introduced various ranges of bearings, clamping/locking assemblies, flow controllers and self lubricating bushes.The special kind of bearings called combined bearings which are widely used for combined radial and thrust load for linear motion applications have the following features:

Mac's product range

Mac Marketing Corporation offers products ranging from bearings, assemblies, flow controllers to turntables. Mac Marketing Corporation has introduced various ranges of bearings, clamping/locking assemblies, flow controllers and self lubricating bushes.

Robust controllers

Robust controller was developed particularly for use in off-highway and mobile vehicles on the basis of the current standards and long-term experience.Ifm Electronic offers robust controllers for more mobility on chains and wheels. These are 32-bit controllers with up to 40 multifun?ctional inputs and 40 outputs.Mobile controllers meet the requirements of modern electronics.

KEC wins orders

KEC International (KEC) has secured new orders worth Rs 612 crore in its Transmission, Power Systems, Cables and Water businesses. KEC secured an order worth Rs 210 crore from the Power Grid Corporation of India for supply and erection of 765 kV single circuit transmission lines between Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) and Moga (Punjab) on turnkey basis. The project duration is 24 months. SAE Towers, the wholly owned subsidiary of KEC, has secured various orders for supply of lattice towers to Brazil, Mex

Quippo Fleet Management

Quippo was a prime participant in the Equipment India Conference held on 14 and 15 September, 2012. During the conference, DK Sinha, National Head?Sales & Marketing, presented Quippo?s unique service model of Asset Maintenance and Management-Fleet Management.

Fluids that Meet All Demands

Specialised lubricants need to be carefully chosen to optimise equipment performance, lifespan, and profitability.

Crane Safety

It is encouraging to see that the bigger players in the industry have started placing significant importance on the safety aspect of the shop floor.

Equipment Displays

FW Murphy?s PowerviewTM displays are rugged, integrate the entire equipment and most importantly, are easy to configure to specific equipment and OEM needs.

Big Crane Deal for Konecranes

WMI Konecranes bags an order from JSW Steel worth Rs 58 crore. WMI Konecranes has bagged the order to supply total 21 heavy-duty cranes to JSW steel worth Rs 58 crore.

Keep Equipment Moving with the Right Viscosity Modifiers

Modern lubricants rely on additives, viscosity modifiers (VMs), and the base oils working together to deliver the required performance over the life of the lubricant. Changing any part of the formulation without

Centennial Celebrations at Gates India

As Gates Corporation step into a new century of innovations, their centennial year was celebrated by the wholly-owned subsidiary Gates India.

FW Murphy to Scale up Indian Presence

With five manufacturing units spread over the US, UK and China, and sales and service set up in over a hundred countries worldwide, Murphy looks to scale up its Indian presence, working towards a full-fledged manufacturing set-up in the near future.

Continuous Upgradation

Pentagon has always provided with its customers quality supply at a very competitive and affordable price.

CAN in Automation

Most of the more complex control systems implement more than one network. Some of these systems are hierarchically organised, meaning that one of the networks is the top-level network and the others are sub-level networks.

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