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Global Aircraft Hydraulic System Market 2017 Top Key Players 

The research study titled Aircraft Hydraulic System analyzes the geographical segmentation and sub segmentation of the Aircraft Hydraulic System market along with an analysis of the Aircraft Hydraulic System industry driving it. This includes overview of market and the industry policies that affects the Aircraft Hydraulic System market notably, the cost structure of the products available in the market, and their manufacturing chain. The research report uses analytical and statistical techniques and methods to collect and interpret information in a well-organized fashion.

Beginning with the definition of Aircraft Hydraulic System, the market study covers each aspect of the market highlighting various segments of the Aircraft Hydraulic System market, market dynamics, market risk factors, market opportunities and challenges. Every segment’s prime end-use applications and the geographical distribution of the global market are also discussed at extend in this report. It identifies major important questions and points, categorizing information that will simplify the knowledge of the reader.

In the next section, the details of the market such as facts, features, characteristics are included which contribute to the growth of the market. These different components help in analyzing the current position of the market along with the market size.
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The in-depth analysis of the industrial chain supporting the Aircraft Hydraulic System market in the globe encompasses accurate information about every aspect of the market such as details about the players operating in the Aircraft Hydraulic System market, the manufacturing chain, production capacity, sales volume, and the contribution to the global Aircraft Hydraulic System industry in terms of revenue. Region-wise analysis of the market helps in understanding the active regions of the market, i.e., the regions where the market opportunities are more. Region-wise analysis includes analysis of market share, sales and growth by various regions.

The information regarding the segments that are prospering in the market is also included. Along with segments the sub-segments that are gaining momentum in the global market is also included. This helps in analyzing the economic status of the market globally.

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Hydraulic Feed Controls

Hydraulic Feed Controls Market to Reap Excessive Revenues by 2017-2025

Hydraulic feed controls are used to control fluid pressure, flow, and direction of the element in the hydraulic drive system and hydraulic control system. Any one hydraulic system, regardless of how simple, and can’t be a lack of hydraulic controls. The hydraulic machinery equipment of the same process purpose is used by different combinations of the hydraulic controls. It can form different structures of a variety of hydraulic oil system solutions. Therefore, the hydraulic control is the most varieties and specifications, the most widely used, the most active part in the hydraulic technology.

The hydraulic feed controls Market is driven by the high demand of these valves in the marine industry where the control of fluid is of utmost importance to run the ships and boats. Also, the major sector driving the market is the industrial sector which contributes to the economy of a region. This sector needs this market in a very high demand to drive the industry. The logistics and transportation industry, a vigorous gear in the manufacturing sector supply chain process, has also been promoted by the growth in the industrial bustle. The subsequent growth and demand for the material handling apparatus including scissor lifts, stackers, dock levelers, and forklifts united with growing in warehouse offerings and services, has been contributory in encouraging demand and growth for the hydraulic module, such as pistons and cylinders. The usage of hydraulic excavators has been an up surge in construction services, a trend that has been further marked in developing marketplace. Moreover, these hydraulic excavators are very effective and efficient and save more time for the mining industry. Heavy loads can be easily lifted using these excavators and give a growth to the hydraulic feeds control market.

Hydraulic machines are used in many industrial applications to accomplish significant work requiring the high amount of mechanical energy in a single stroke. Hydraulic machines perform this work through the use of the high-pressure fluid method. The fluid which is typically oil is pumped from a reservoir to the cylinder with the help of hydraulic pump to actuate the piston. Thus, a hydraulic pump needs to generate enough pressure to overcome the pressure induced by the piston load. The pump creates a vacuum at the inlet which draws the fluid from the reservoir to the hydraulic system. A hydraulic gear pump is fixed displacement pump which has a set flow rate. The industrial sector is estimated the largest end-use market for hydraulic components. The hydraulic feed controls market can be segmented into various types as by function, by method of activation, by application type, and by geography

Geographically, the global Hydraulic Feed Controls market is designed for seven regions namely, North America, Western Europe, Asia Pacific except Japan (APEJ), Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa and Japan. The global Hydraulic Feed Controls market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR in forecast year. In terms of region, North America is the largest market followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market, and is expected to grow at a comparatively high CAGR. India, Brazil, China, and the Middle East constitute the emerging regions where the scale and number of commercial projects and infrastructure has been on the grown rapidly, which has responsible in creating increase in demand for hydraulic equipment.

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Kalmar introduces new Essential range of hydraulic reachstackers, empty container handlers and forklifts and TL2 terminal tractor in Asia-Pacific 

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, launches a new range of equipment designed to offer customers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region a value-based choice of the high quality, reliable equipment that Kalmar is known for. Based on Kalmar’s proven G-generation platform, the Essential range includes reachstackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. In addition, Kalmar introduces a new TL2 terminal tractor for the APAC customers. The range will be introduced during the Kalmar Sales and Dealer Conference in Hong Kong on 28-29 November.

The Essential range of hydraulic reachstackers (DRU450-570) comprises four models, with lifting capacities ranging from 45 to 57 tonnes. These machines can be delivered with a spreader or hook, making them suitable for handling containers or for industrial applications such as handling steel coils. There is a choice of three efficient driveline combinations and either EU3 / Tier 3 or Tier 4 / EU 4F emissions standards compliant engines.

Kalmar Essential range of empty container handlers (DCU80-100) offers a choice of three different lifting capacities – 8, 9 and 10 tonnes – and four different mast heights each with different stacking capabilities. Just as with Essential reachstackers, customers can select from three driveline combinations and emissions standards compliant engines. All Essential range reachstackers and empty container handlers come fitted with a load sensing hydraulic system, which measures the load and applies the right amount of power to move it efficiently.

The Essential range of forklifts (DCG100-180T) comprises 12 models, with capacities ranging from 10 to 18 tons that can be customised with a variety of power, mast, cabin and safety options. They can be used for a diverse range of demanding applications including container, steel and wood handling.

All Kalmar Essential range machines feature an easy-maintenance electrical system, common driver interface and high-quality components. The new Essential cabin improves driver comfort and safety with excellent all-round visibility, power steering and easy lift operation as well as non-slip stairs and handrails.

Kalmar TL2 is the latest addition to Kalmar’s family of terminal tractors to withstand demanding operating conditions. It is built on Kalmar’s trusted platform and features a robust chassis, common electrical system and ground-accessible service points for easy maintenance and a common driver interface.

All new Kalmar machines will be compatible with Kalmar SmartFleet, a powerful equipment monitoring and optimisation tool that makes it easy to analyse performance data, helps to further improve efficiency and productivity.

Peter McLean, Senior Vice President, Kalmar APAC, said: “The Kalmar Essential range and TL2 terminal tractor provide customers with everything they expect from Kalmar – including high quality, excellent reliability and efficient performance – at a competitive level. Both are based on a proven common platform, which makes servicing and troubleshooting easier and ensures that parts are readily available. It’s also easier for drivers to switch between different machine types thanks to the common operator interface and controls.”

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Hydraulic Demolition Machine And Breaker Market Growth, Forecast and Value Chain 2017-2027 

Hydraulic Demolition Machine and Breaker are the machines designed to knock down or break rigid structure. The hydraulic demolition machine and breaker have hydraulic system attached to the machine which provides perfect hydraulic flow through engine speed. Thus the system ensures hydraulic power need during the demolition and breaking process. A breaker is a powerful beating hammer fitted to an excavator for demolishing rocks or concrete structures. The breaker is powered with the help of auxiliary hydraulic system from the excavator and is operated by the foot-operated valve. Application of hydraulic demolition machine and breaker can be seen in the industry like construction and mining for demolishing or breaking of the large area.

Hydraulic Demolition Machine and Breaker is driven to its application where jackhammering and blasting is not possible due to environmental and most important safety issue. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker outperforms in the construction industry and is a potential factor to the market growth. Owing to demolition which is said to be a key ingredient in progress for the deconstruction of bridges, building, and other tough and gritty structure, hydraulic demolition machine and breaker play a vital role in the situation where these machine provide the best output result.

Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker help to provide most power and torque, as the hydraulic fluid cannot compress like air it has the ability to work underwater, and will not freeze at low temperature are key drivers for the growth of hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market. Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker & tools used for mining such as underground coal mining purpose is another potential factor for the growth of the market owing to spark that triggers explosion is prevented as they lack any high-power electrical circuitry that can lead to an explosion.

Hydraulic demolition machine and breaker ease the work for demolition process and application of it ensure speed in work thus the factor decreases the other cost related to the same. Challenging factor for hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market is the initial cost associated which is relatively higher as compared to other machine and human workforce used for the purpose of demolition and breaking.

The Global Hydraulic Demolition Machine and Breaker market is divided into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). North America holds relatively higher share in the hydraulic demolition machine, and breaker market is owing to higher demolition rates of building and bridges and other related activities in the region. The region growth is attributed to rising mining industries that boost the potential to hydraulic demolition machine and breaker market growth.

Moreover, restrictions over blasting and safety concern in the urban area for building give rise to the use of hydraulic demolition machine. Thus the developed region of North America is estimated to show healthy CAGR during the forecast period. Europe is estimated to show robust demand for energy efficient hydraulic demolition machine and breaker at the area where it will lessen the workforce and will increase efficiency and productivity. Japan rising demand for hydraulic demolition is seen as the construction in the country is done in such a way that the building remains.

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Hybrid vs Traditional Hydraulic Actuator Systems 

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies with groups encompassing nearly 70 divisions worldwide, and serving the broadest array of industries including Aerospace, and Energy.   Bruce Besch is the Advanced Motion Systems Sales Manager with the Cylinder division, and has product development and support responsibilities for Electrical, Mechanical, and Hybrid products.

Parker created a Hydraulic Actuator Systems —what customer needs specifically drove to that design?
The need for “Plug and Play” functionality, was a key driver. Devices need to get smarter and be more efficient to survive in today’s economy. It was our goal to provide customers with an actuator that looks and feels like an Electric Actuator but has the power density and fail safe systems commonly found in traditional hydraulic systems. We are striving for simplicity, with 3 levels of operation, simple on/off control, commonly used in Solar Tracking, Speed and Direction Control for use in Valve actuation for the Hydro/Power Generation market, and lastly bus/network units that will simply plug into customer’s networks allowing our customer to talk to them and retrieve information about the actuator with simple 2 wire controls.

Tell us some of the main differences between a traditional electric or hydraulic actuator and the hybrid actuator and what you see as making the hybrid superior.
The primary reason that our design is superior, is that we take a “best of both worlds” approach, optimizing the best features of the two traditional technologies. With HAS we have combined the controllability of electromechanical actuators with the power density, longer life and resistive force capabilities of traditional hydraulic systems. The resulting hybrid offers robust, long-life tracking solutions for solar power and actuation systems for wind, hydro and other renewable energy systems, as well as fossil fuel applications. Here are side by side comparisons between traditional hydraulic and EM systems, versus our hybrid design:

Traditional hydraulic actuator systems take more of a centralized design approach, with a Power Unit with the electric motor, pump reservoir and related valving located remotely from the actuators. You need to run hoses or tubing to the actuator. Hydraulic reservoirs are typically large in size and open to breathe, as the actuators are moved, drawing oil from the reservoir when extending. Contaminates and moist air are sucked into the reservoir by default, the reservoir being a common entry point for contaminates. Moisture will condensate on the reservoir top, and rust will occur along with water mixing with the oil which increase the fluid Total Acid Number (TAN). As TAN increases, seal life degrades. The control is achieved by use of effective valving, and there are several at different points .

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Cat unveils 3 20-ton Next Gen excavators: ‘Platform for the future’ boasts new hydraulic tech, remote start from phone app

How cool is this: An excavator that you can start with an app on your smart phone.

That’s just a tiny fraction of the digital razzle-dazzle Cat showed us last week in the most significant change to its excavator program in 25 years.

The changes will eventually roll into almost all Cat excavators, but the company chose to start this Next Generation program with its 20-ton excavator class, specifically the new models designated the 320GC, 320 and 323. Brian Stellbrink, market professional, global construction and infrastructure called this strategy, “The new platform for the future.” Plans are underway to apply the same redesign to the 36 ton excavators next year and the 30 ton excavators a year after that.

Cat is claiming up to 15-percent lower maintenance costs, 25-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and 45-percent improvement in productivity. But as with something so ambitious, there are a lot of details. So, pour another cup of coffee and let’s get to it.

Three versions
The strategy behind the launch is to offer a low spec version and two high tech versions of the same machine. The three machines include the 320 GC, the 320 and the 323.

The GC model is a no-frills excavator for the contractor who doesn’t need a production machine and wants the lowest operating cost per hour. This is the machine for contractors who don’t intend to put a lot of hours on the machine day in and day out, or don’t need digitally-guided or GPS automated digging controls—in other words a cost-effective solution for light or medium duty use.

The latter two machines offer 2D and 3D machine control and a number of features to bolster performance in production environments and high-load applications. But all three machines share some significant mechanical innovations.

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Optimized Hydraulic Drives Power Oilfield Equipment Productivity 

For OEMs that design and build equipment or machinery, the hydraulic systems that drive the elements that lift, push, pull, drill or dig are often outsourced so as to maintain focus on their core competency—the rest of the system.

However, sourcing the ideal Hydraulic Drives Power can present several challenges. To ensure optimum performance, the hydraulic power unit (HPU) must be designed to meet the specific requirements of the application. Complicating matters, these systems often must fit within specific, unique dimensions to be contained in a specific enclosure, skid or trailer.

When this occurs, OEMs often turn to more vertically integrated custom manufacturers that can design and build such systems from the ground up. By doing so, the hydraulic system can be optimized to improve performance, efficiency, and long-term reliable service of OEM equipment in the field.

Outsourcing Hydraulic Systems

Hydraulic systems are largely comprised of standard components that include a prime mover (diesel engine or electric motor) along with pumps, valves, actuators, reservoirs, accumulators, filters, and other parts.

However, in the industry, there is delineation between those that manufacture —or perhaps more appropriately stated, assemble—such systems and vertically integrated fabricators that engineer and build the system from the main structural steel components through to the required controls.

In some cases, off-the-shelf or assembled systems are available from large component product distributors. With a heavy leaning towards incorporating the parts/products in their portfolio, these distributors often farm out the fabrication of the metal structures as well as other key sub-assemblies.

Although this may be sufficient for some applications, it eliminates some of the flexibility to adapt or fine tune the design. In some cases, component parts may be too large or not rated for the application, leading to premature failure.

A true, vertically integrated manufacturer, on the other hand, can fabricate from raw steel the main structure and with no predilection to specific brands and has the freedom to create hydraulic solutions that provide the perfect fit for the application.

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PWM: The Unconventional Way to Regulate Hydraulic Pressure

Pulse-width modulation (PWM) has been used successfully in electronic control circuits for at least 50 years. It is an efficient method for controlling a large amount of output power while expending a relatively small amount of power in the controller itself. No matter how small, though, the sources of inefficiency in the electronic PWM circuit stem from the finite switching time of solid-state controlling devices and the finite conducting resistance of the switching device when in its on state. The extremely short switching times of electronic devices allow for the efficient use of PWM at frequencies in the kilohertz range, opening up a fairly wide array of suitable applications.

On the other hand, using PWM to perform hydraulic pressure switching requires valves, whose switching times must be measured in tens or even hundreds of milliseconds—not microseconds or nanoseconds as in the case of electronic circuits. The result is that improperly implemented PWM hydraulic circuits produce unwanted vibrations and pulsations at frequencies that can be transmitted to output actuators. This possibility exists with the PWM-regulated hydraulic pressure source.

To investigate this phenomenon, I constructed a PWM-controlled, constant-pressure power supply typical of those used in electrohydraulic servomechanisms and motion-control systems. Representative test results can be displayed and analyzed, and others can use a practical design methodology to apply the PWM method to regulate pressure from a power unit supplying more than a trivial amount of power to a dynamic load. This applied engineering analysis aims to determine the extent a PWM-regulated pressure source can be constructed using a fixed-displacement pump with augmenting accumulator, as compared to the conventional method of using a pressure-compensated pump.

Effects of Non-Constant Pressure

Having constant pressure at the servovalve’s pressure port is critical in motion-control systems using the positional servomechanism that follows a motion profile. Motion-control system performance improves when constant pressure is maintained at the port. Non-constant supply pressures adversely affect the servosystem in three significant ways.

First, if the supply pressure varies when the servomechanism is in a dwell, or fixed position, the variations are propagated to the servoactuator in a way that upsets the force balance. Therefore, the actuator moves, seeking a new point of force balance. This results in a new value for the error signal, and, as its name implies, results in a positioning error. In a machine tool, for example, this can result in machined parts that must be scrapped.

Second, in critical applications—say, a flying cutoff—the flow demanded by the axis undergoing acceleration reduces supply pressure. This forces the servovalve to open more fully than if the supply pressure had not dropped. The pressure reduction further causes an undesired variation in actuator speed. It will either cause an error in cutoff length or demand a time delay for both the supply pressure and the servoaxis to settle, potentially reducing machine productivity.

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CATERPILLAR 320 GC, 320, 323 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Three 20-ton-size-class hydraulic excavators (320 GC, 320, and 323) have combinations of features aimed at three different user groups with different productivity and cost targets.

Cat says each unit increases operating efficiency and lowers fuel and maintenance costs compared to previous models. Each machine also features a new cab.

The 320 has integrated Cat Connect Technology designed to advance productivity. Standard technology combined with lower fuel and maintenance costs are meant to deliver low-cost production in medium- to heavy-duty applications.

Designed for low- to medium-duty applications, the value-priced Cat 320 GC combines a balance of productivity features with reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs toward the goal of low cost-per-hour performance. A premium-priced Cat 323 has standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity of the three. These features combine with lower fuel consumption and reduced maintenance costs to deliver maximum productivity, the company says.

The 320 and 323 offer the Cat Grade with 2D system, featuring guidance for depth, slope, and horizontal distance to grade. Using the system’s E-fence feature enables the machine to work under structures or near traffic by preventing any part of the excavator from moving outside operator-defined set points. The standard 2D system can be upgraded to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D.

Standard Grade Assist automates boom, stick, and bucket movements, so operators stay on grade with single-lever digging. Cat Payload on-board weighing, integrated on the Cat 320 and 323 at the factory, is engineered to deliver load targets and increased loading efficiency with on-the-go weighing and real-time payload estimates without swinging to prevent truck over/under-loading. Cat LINK hardware and software connect job sites to the office and provide customers with machine-critical operating information.

Cat ACERT engines provide duty-matched power ratings from 121 to 162 horsepower for the three excavators. Smart mode operation automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions to optimize fuel consumption and performance. The machines consume 20 to 25 percent less fuel than the previous, corresponding models. Engine speed is automatically lowered when there is no hydraulic demand, further reducing fuel usage.

A new cooling system employs multiple electric fans that independently monitor hydraulic oil, radiator, and air-to-air aftercooler temperatures to deliver the airflow required. In the hydraulic system, the Cat 320 GC, 320, and 323 feature a new main control valve that eliminates the need for pilot lines, reduces pressure losses, and lowers fuel consumption. Fewer hydraulic lines on the excavators result in 20 percent less oil required, Caterpillar says.

All cabs come equipped with standard features like keyless push-button start, large 8-inch touchscreen monitor with jog dial keys for control, and sound-suppressed ROPS for safety and quiet operation. Programmable joystick buttons for response and pattern allow the operator to dial in productivity settings. New advanced viscous mounts reduce cab vibration by up to 50 percent over previous models.

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Modular Toolholding Cuts Cycle Time 65%, Cost Per Part, 79% 

A modular toolholding system from Horn USA Inc. (Franklin, TN) is helping Premier Industries (Minneapolis), a specialty part maker, cut cycle time by 65% and cost per part by 79% in manufacturing precision pressure regulators. Premier provides US-made, custom-designed specialty gas and hydraulic regulators, valves and systems to a variety of industries, including petrochemical, medical, food and beverage, and military.

The performance of Premier’s proprietary pressure regulators is especially critical in the difficult application environments of oil and gas, aerospace, and welding industries, as regulator outlet pressure determines downstream pressure. The precision manufactured parts are built to last and perform—made from a variety of materials and with tight tolerances throughout.

The designer and manufacturer needed a way to increase cycle times and improve surface finishes on custom, grooved pressure regulator parts. Premier found it in the Horn base holder for system 960 and modular grooving system 845, used on a Eurotech twin-spindle/twin-turret lathe. The application requires parting off 2.5″ (63.5-mm) diameter 316 stainless steel or aluminum into pieces, utilizing a 3.0-mm wide groove insert.

“The tooling system that we were using was running very slow and our finishes weren’t up to standard,” said Chuck Wimer, operations manager at Premier Industries. With the Horn tooling, “we went from cycle times of 1 min 40 sec per part to 35 sec per part, and cutting speeds went from 120 to 250 SFM [36–76 m/min]. Our finish improved consistently from 51–55 Ra to 11–16 Ra, and flatness went from 0.003 to 0.0035″ [0.08–0.089 mm] to 0.0001–0.0003″ [0.003-0.008 mm] across the 2.5″ [63.5 mm] diameter. The parts are straight to under 0.001″ [0.03 mm], so we are very pleased with the results,” Wimer stated.

With this approach, Premier also increased tool life from 25 parts per edge to 75 parts per edge, while reducing cost per part from $4.30 to $0.91. “This has had a huge impact on our operations and our bottom line,” added Wimer. “The solution is performing very well, actually better than we thought it would. We are vertically integrated, so after designing and producing the parts, we assemble and test them in our facilities. We have seen labor costs decrease in the downstream assembly phase simply because we’re working with better parts. The surface finishes and seals are excellent.”

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