Converting mechanical energy to fluid form provides the "muscle" in a fluid-power system. The power source is the key element in a fluid-power system. In a pneumatic system the power source is an air ...

Researchers have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment. Researchers at Purdue University have shown ...

Eaton's 5,000-psi hydraulic pump design to power primary flight controls, landing gear and nose wheel steering on the Airbus A380 debuted this week at the supplier's facility in Jackson, Miss. Testing ...

Among the dizzying number of drone videos shared on YouTube, there are few that we’re willing to share. But when the R&D engineers at Flowcopter Ltd. reached out to glean interest in doing a story on ...

REE Automotive has filed a patent for a hydraulic pump design featuring a screw, nut, cylindrical tube, and piston assembly to control liquid flow. The innovative design aims to improve efficiency and ...

Discover the most common hydraulic pump failures, their causes, and how to prevent them. Keep your machinery running smoothly ...

With gas prices reaching record highs recently, consumers have already endured pain at the pumps, but it’s really just a twinge compared to the pain operators of heavy-duty vehicle fleets feel. The ...

The technology involved in coal mining around the world has advanced a great deal over the years, especially in terms of improving the health and safety of the miners. At the same time mining ...