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Manufacturer Spotlight: Wandfluh Android App
In a previous post we highlighted the Wandfluh iOS app, and now we’re happy to report that there’s an Android app, too! Do you find yourself on-site in the field needing access to the Wandfluh catalog? If you have an Android phone or tablet, you’re in luck. Obtain information and data sheets Download the Wandfluh app from [...]
PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: Wandfluh VC08-2 solenoid poppet valves
After recently reading a Wandfluh product release announcement for their VC08-2 (3/4″-16UNF) cavity solenoid poppet valves, we wanted to share this exciting news with you. N.B. If you’re new to the Wandfluh product line, typically their cartridge valve line utilizes a metric cavity similar to the US cavity standard. The SVSPU34 is rated to 5000 [...]
Building Production Manifold Assemblies
At FPS, we strive to produce a quality product. To accomplish this, we leverage computer technology to set up procedures that allow us to be very repeatable, whether we are building 100 a day, or 10 a year of a particular manifold. Below is an overview of the process.
Manufacturer Spotlight: Wandfluh Corrosion/Explosion Protection
Many of our applications end up in demanding environments and the question of corrosion/explosion protection comes up quite often. Wandfluh is one of the product lines that FPS can choose from in these instances. Click here for an overview of Wandfluh’s Explosion protection offerings. Their combined Corrosion/Explosion protection brochure has a more detailed explanation of [...]
Manufacturer Spotlight: Hydraforce Electrical Controls
Not only is Hydraforce is an industry leader in supplying hydraulic cartridge valves to the mobile & industrial fields, they also offer a wide range of electro-hydraulic controls. Their electro-hydraulic product line is broken down into two groups: 1. Coils & Electronic Valve Controllers This group consists of Proportional & Solenoid valve drivers that are available in DIN, [...]
Beyond Hydraulics: Electrical Controls
Electrical control systems for our hydraulic packages are relatively common. Most often, they are used on our power units, but occasionally we have a manifold application requiring some more advanced electrical controls. Below is an example of a complete control system enclosure with 2 remote control units that we put together for a customer.
Recommended Reading: Hydraforce Insider Blog’s 10 Pitfalls, Pt.1
Have you read the latest HF Insider Blog post yet? 10 Pitfalls To Avoid When Designing Electro-Hydraulic Machines, Pt. 1 “I like to tell people that I prefer to learn from someone else’s experience rather than my own because it tends to hurt a lot less…” Thanks, Dave! Click here to read part 1.
Manufacturer Spotlight: Wandfluh iOS App
There’s an app for that! Do you find yourself onsite in the field needing access to the Wandfluh catalog? If you have an iPhone or iPad, you’re in luck. Download the Wandfluh app from the App Store (and throw that big catalog in the recycle bin).
Electrical Enclosures
Along with our power unit capabilities, FPS also offers pre-wired electrical enclosures. Like everything that we do, we take pride in putting together a clean, professional product. Below are some examples of the work we have done.
Manufacturer Spotlight: Wandfluh Ed’s product notes
Ed Askey is one of the original participants in Wandfluh’s launch into the North American market some 25 years ago. Additionally, Ed has over 50 years of experience in the fluid power industry. Ed’s Product Notes is a collection of product information and application write-ups that Ed has written over the years which we believe [...]
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