These days, almost every component and system in a piece of heavy equipment is becoming more intelligent through the incorporation of sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT). “The core vision of IoT ...

Efficiency is a key design criteria for almost all components and systems on a piece of heavy-duty equipment—as well as for the machine itself. Hydraulics are one of the many areas in which ...

• SAE J517 Standard remains the benchmark for hydraulic hose dimensions and performance. • Many proprietary hoses offer higher pressure ratings, longer life, and more flexibility than standard hoses ...

In the nearly 40 years since electronic control systems first became common features of industrial machines, controls theory has necessarily evolved to keep pace with machine design. Early on, systems ...

Bucyrus-Erie 20-H hydraulic excavator equipped with special rotary boom attachment. With increasing competition from European hydraulic-excavator producers in the early 1960s, traditional American ...

Editor's note: A long-time industry veteran and expert on scientific molding, John Bozzelli is a processing guru, consultant, and principal of Injection Molding Solutions in Midland, MI. A current ...

KENT, Wash.—Custom Hydraulic & Machine celebrated its 60th anniversary May 23. The company has spent most of its 60-year history supplying hydraulic fittings and hose assemblies for applications ...

Attachments transform a single machine into a multitasking workhorse, giving you the ability to do more with less, reduce ...