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Gas Springs
Industrial damping technology specialist ACE Controls Inc.’s (Farmington Hills, MI) new GS-Line gas springs and dampers come in custom lengths and pressures for ideal performance in demanding applications. Available in UV-cured...
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Self-Propelled Modular Transporter
Enerpac’s (Menomonee Falls, WI) SPMT600 Series Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) is a three-axle per trailer modular system featuring a minimized height, slim design and remote wireless control operation capabilities, making it highly suitable for operating in confined spaces. Flexibility of use and...
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Compact Hydraulics Configuration Tool
CHoose, Bosch Rexroth’s (Charlotte, NC) compact hydraulics configuration tool, allows users to realize virtually any hydraulic circuit solution. By incorporating Bosch Rexroth’s cartridge and compact...
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Flywheel Pump Couplings
To minimize harmful reaction forces while tolerating high temperatures, CENTA Corp. (Aurora, IL) has developed a new series of couplings to optimize diesel-driven construction machinery. CENTAFLEX-KF, with a torque...
Product Briefs Propulsion
Fan Drive Systems
Multi-Wing America (Burton, OH) is a single-source provider for fan and fan clutch systems. The viscous clutches are either electronically-controlled or air-sensing via bi-metal sensor. These fan-drive systems are suitable...
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13.6-L Engine
Designed to meet the future needs of global markets, the 13.6-L engine from John Deere Power Systems (Waterloo, IA) offers customers increased efficiency, installation flexibility and power in a more compact package. John Deere made it a goal to increase the power of the engine, but not the size, and, according to the company, it...
Product Briefs Propulsion
Corrosion Resistance Ranking
Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s (Southfield, MI) new process for ranking the corrosion resistance of diesel cylinder liner materials will enable the company to supply even more durable components for the most...
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Workhorse Group Unveils W-15 E-REV Fleet Truck and Partners with Ryder
Ohio-based technology manufacturer Workhorse Group has unveiled its latest vehicle for fleet customers, the electric W-15 pickup truck. The truck is designed to provide...
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Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor
A new line of axial-lead aluminum electrolytic capacitors from Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (Liberty, SC) is available for applications that require very high-performance under all operating conditions....
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Advanced Motor Control Tool
Microchip Technology Inc.'s (Chandler, AZ) advanced motor control software plug-in for MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) features auto tuning and self-commissioning capability. The plug-in, called...
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Wobble Plate Compressor
An anchor product for T/CCI Manufacturing (Decatur, IL), the 7H wobble plate compressor is claimed to be the leading design in the industry for the heavy-duty truck and construction sector. According to the company, its...
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Sensor-Controlled Air Springs
Equipped with Continental sensor technology, the height of ContiTech’s (Auburn Hills, MI) air springs can now be adjusted electronically, the internal pressure monitored and the internal temperature measured....
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Meeting the Ignition Challenges of Next-Gen Off-Highway Gaseous-Fueled Engines
Environmental pressures and total cost of ownership are beginning to change the types of engines used for off-highway applications, and this trend is likely to...
Product Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Magnetic Multiturn Encoder Technology
POSIHALL is ASM Sensors' (Elmhurst, IL) new magnetic multiturn encoder technology. According to the company, the new encoder technology measures true-absolute and is the robust alternative to optical...
Product Briefs Electronics & Computers
DEUTSCH Connector
The newly redesigned 2-pole DEUTSCH connector (MDC06-2S) from Murrelektronik, Inc. (Suwanee, GA) is an extremely compact connector—18-mm (0.71-in) long when plugged in—making it easier than ever to make connections, even in confined spaces. Pre-wired and 100% electrically tested, the DEUTSCH connector requires no work in the...
Product Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
J1939 CAN Bus Splitter
The CAN bus splitter from Trombetta (Milwaukee, WI) provides a cost-effective and space-efficient way of connecting multiple devices to the J1939 CAN bus. Featuring a small footprint, this module reduces cost by eliminating Y adapters and extra harnesses typically used to provide additional connections to the bus. The module...
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Leveraging Connectivity to Drive Business
Connectivity in regard to hydraulic systems involves the utilization of “smart” components, which work together and communicate with one another on a common system. These components can include...
Executive Viewpoints Propulsion
Making Sure Next-Gen Diesels Are Right for the Next Generation of OEM Equipment
Today, OEMs are placing a greater emphasis on building long-term customer relationships that extend well beyond the original sale of the machine. Intense global...
Product Briefs Semiconductors & ICs
High Temperature, Electrically Conductive Adhesive
The EO-98HT from EpoxySet (Lincoln, RI) is electrically conductive epoxy for electrical circuits.
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An Alternative Approach: FPT Industrial Invests in Industrial Engines Running on Natural Gas
The demand for greater environmental sustainability in urban areas coupled with the upcoming reforms that are expected to drastically reduce limits...
Executive Viewpoints Propulsion
Future Engine Emissions Reduction Strategies
Demands on off-highway vehicles and trucks today are exceedingly complex. Equipment must be more environmentally friendly, work in a more aggressive environment, run longer hours and rely upon...
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Tata Motors to Supply Safari Storme 4x4 to Indian Armed Forces
Tata Motors has signed a contract to supply 3192 units of the Tata Safari Storme 4x4 to the Indian Armed Forces under a new category of vehicles known as GS800 (General Service...
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Volvo Buses Launches B8R Chassis Globally
Volvo Buses has started the global launch of its latest chassis powered by the 8-L Volvo engine. The Volvo B8R and B8RLE replace the top-selling Volvo B7R and B7RLE, which saw a production run...
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Medium-Duty Engines, Transmissions Shift Focus to Software
New engines and transmissions for medium-duty truck applications are evolving rapidly in response to ongoing demands for improved fuel consumption. Software is playing a major role...
Product Briefs Software
Processing Unit with Eight Processor Cores
dSPACE (Wixom, MI) offers an additional Processing Unit for SCALEXIO hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems. Equipped with an octa-core Intel Xeon Processor E5, the new Processing Unit is suitable...
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Tailoring Fuel Injection to Control NOx
Future diesel engine legislation, such as the EU’s Stage V and possible Tier 5 in the U.S. for off-highway, demand further improvements to reduce CO2 while keeping the already-low NOx emissions...
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Estimation of Excavator Manipulator Position in Real Time
Automation of hydraulic excavators is valuable due to their potential applications in hazardous environments or remote locations, such as radioactive-contaminated areas. Manipulator...
Product Briefs Aerospace
Light-Curable Black Adhesive
DELO-DUALBOND GE4949 from DELO Adhesives (Sudbury, MA) is a black adhesive that is light-curable. The black-dyed, multi-purpose, modified acrylate can be used for bonding most metals, plastics and glass. Designed...
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Connectivity Continues Its Advance
Fleet owners have been deploying telematic solutions for some time, but connectivity still is just beginning to move from early adopters to the mass market. Connectivity is providing more owners and...
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