Though gas-powered, internal combustion engine-driven vehicles have
been the norm in the automotive industry for over 100 years,
electrification is growing. The traditional engine design...
Phil Meyer, operations manager of the Whitman County Public Works
Department, in Washington State, is tireless in his search for
the right tools to help his 42-person team maintain over 1,900
miles of...
Gold Cup Heavy-Duty Pumps and Motors have long been respected in
the industry for technical excellence in hydrostatic transmission
applications in marine, drilling, and shredding applications,
among...
There's more than one way to maintain an asset. Power plant and
maintenance managers implement various strategies to prepare for
and respond to maintenance issues. While there isn't just one
correct...
Nearly every equipment operator has found themselves operating in
muddy, mucky conditions whether working on ditches, drainage
fields, ponds, or other waterlogged environments. Experienced
operators...
Solar power is the most plentiful source of energy on the planet.
Light from the sun can be directly converted to electricity via
photovoltaic (PV) cells or by using heliostats, which include
mirrors...
The lift truck industry is growing not only in volume but in
sophistication. Societal expectations for friendly interfaces,
predictable performance, increased productivity, IoT connectivity,
and...
Although wind currently provides 5 percent of the world’s
electricity, the growing push for renewables has led many
scientists and engineers to predict that wind turbines may generate
at least half of...
In the off-road machinery industry, including material handling and
forklifts, an easy-to-use operator interface is increasingly
important. Because of innovation and technology enhancements,...
The West Virginia Department of Highways has the responsibility to
maintain and repair thousands of miles of public roads and state
highways to support the environment and communities that call...
Parker Colorflow valves have been a global standard in industrial
and mobile applications for more than 60 years. The exclusive
colored rings found on metering, flow control, and needle valves
provide...
The potential for wind energy is massive. Although wind energy
currently represents only about five percent of the world’s total
electricity, many experts predict it could easily produce at...
Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in
the popularity of electric cars. These vehicles are efficient,
silent, and do not pollute the air (at least where they are
driven). In...
Allied Systems, a Portland, Oregon-based fabricator of material
handling equipment for the wood products industry, was looking to
redesign their hydraulic system for greater efficiency on their...
Demand for wood is higher than ever. According to a 2020 report by
the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations, record volumes of wood-based products were produced and
traded...
With a mandate to restore and preserve streams used by native fish
populations which circumnavigate over 3,000 miles of roads and
1,700 stream culverts, it’s easy to see why it’s mission-critical
to...
Finding a cost-effective piston pump for a heavy-duty application
with a shorter lead time and design flexibility can be
very uncommon in the marketplace. However,
Parker's PVplus Axial Piston...
Diminishing functionality of combustion turbine components due to
aging parts is a concern for plant and maintenance managers. The
harmonization of each individual part of a machine is crucial...
Firefighters have one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs in
the public’s eye. They are called upon to face complex fires
or natural disasters to save lives or property. Innovative
technology to...
Considering that more than six million people live in the
Philadelphia region, government officials realized they needed a
fast-response emergency river vessel with both fire fighting and
rescue...
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