Mary Gannon

Cleveland

Executive Director at Community of Literary Magazines and Presses

Senior Editor at Mobile Hydraulic Tips

Editor of Fluid Power World & Senior Editor on Design World, covering fluid power & interconnect technologies. Writer, wife & mom to 3 hilarious girls.

Articles

What types of high-pressure vane pumps are available?

1 week ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

By Josh Cosford, Contributing EditorWhen someone mentions a high-pressure hydraulic pump, the vane pump is not likely to come to mind. Vane pumps are often limited to 2,000 psi or less because of the physical limitations of their inherent design. Vanes must reciprocate inside slots while pushing on the cam ring, and when fully extended at high pressure, the vanes are subject to excessive side load.
Troubleshooting Challenge: Stuttering cylinder can’t maintain rolling mill position

2 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Contributed by Robert Sheaf•Founder of CFC Industrial TrainingI was recently called by a customer who attended one of our advanced hydraulic training sessions. He was having a problem with an old rolling mill. The servo-controlled cylinder was oscillating that held position on one of the rolls. This cylinder helped maintain the thickness of the sheet steel they produce. He said it seemed like it was having problems finding and maintaining its position.
Open the knowledge transfer pipeline for fluid power training

2 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Editor’s note: In this new multi-part series, Devin Purcell will tackle the skills shortage that the fluid power industry is facing and offer creative solutions to address this challenge. Contributed by Devin Purcell, Technical TrainerFollowing up on my discussion about the brain drain that we are experiencing in the hydraulic industry, I now offer some strategies that you can use to increase the knowledge transfer from experienced repair technicians to junior repair technicians.
Kundinger eEarns Diamond Team Award from Parker Hannifin

2 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering products and solutions in fluid power, automation and process control to a wide range of industries, is proud to announce its Motion Systems Group has earned Diamond Team Award recognition from Parker Hannifin. The 2024 award marks Kundinger’s fourth consecutive Diamond Team Award, with previous recognition in Parker Hannifin’s Pneumatics Division and Fluid Connector Division.
Hydraulics help mobile cranes soar — safely - Fluid Power World

2 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Hydraulics are predominantly used in most mobile crane designs, from the cylinders for lifting, to valves for holding, and more. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing EditorWe’ve all seen those crane yards when driving along highways near towns and cities. You know, the ones with their booms reaching high into the sky, proudly advertising the location of an equipment rental yard. They’re the industrial equivalent of the wacky waving inflatable flailing tube man.
The future of intelligent industrial valves from Hydac

2 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Contributed by Marcel Stamber-Bur, Development – Industrial Valves, Thomas Daniel, Application Development – Industrial Valves, Lars Hauptmann, Product Division Marketing, Dr. Nora Nagele, Head of Product Division Marketing – all Hydac Fluidtechnik, GMBH, Sulzbach/SaarlandThe requirements for machine tools with regards to energy efficiency and quality have increased continuously over recent years. They need to not only set clamping pressures precisely but also retain them over time without loss.
Hydraulics help mobile cranes soar - safely

2 weeks ago | mobilehydraulictips.com | Mary Gannon

Hydraulics are predominantly used in most mobile crane designs, from the cylinders for lifting, to valves for holding, and more. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing EditorWe’ve all seen those crane yards when driving along highways near towns and cities. You know, the ones with their booms reaching high into the sky, proudly advertising the location of an equipment rental yard. They’re the industrial equivalent of the wacky waving inflatable flailing tube man.
Sun Hydraulics expands its electro-proportional hydraulic cartridge valve

3 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

Helios Technologies Inc. is expanding its electro-proportional cartridge valve offerings with new solutions from its operating company Sun Hydraulics. Designed to meet customer requirements and enhance operational performance for a wide range of applications, Sun Hydraulics has designed proportional relief valves that fit into the compact T-10A cavity, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with existing systems.
Continental highlights crimper recycling program in celebration of Earth Day

3 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

In celebration of Earth Day, Continental is highlighting its Crimper Recycling Program, a practical initiative that allows customers across the United States to trade in outdated Continental crimpers in exchange for new, high-performance models. The program promotes responsible end-of-life management of equipment while helping businesses optimize operations with the latest technology.
QCC keeps machines running sustainably

3 weeks ago | fluidpowerworld.com | Mary Gannon

In a world of cutting emissions and designing sustainable machines, it’s often the shiny new innovations that get all the headlines. But one aspect of fluid power that’s often overlooked is its part in the circular economy. Legacy components still have a place in the mobile and industrial machines that may be running for decades. One such company that specializes in this is QCC, which helps get stranded machines back up and running with parts that might be obsolete otherwise.