News Archive - 2026
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F10 vs. F12: Selecting the Right Bent-Axis Motor
Selecting a hydraulic motor is not about choosing the model with the highest pressure rating. It is about matching torque, speed, system pressure, displacement, and other circuit requirements to the application—then selecting the motor that delivers the required performance without over engineering the machine. For many mobile hydraulic applications operating around 4,000 psi, the F10 bent-axis […]
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What’s the Best Flooring for Heavy Equipment?
For heavy-equipment manufacturers, the right operator cab flooring is not a universal material decision—it is an application decision. Spray-applied Rhino lining and removable rubber floor mats each solve distinct problems involving durability, traction, operator comfort, thermal insulation, clean ability, serviceability, and total cab cost. The practical starting point is often a rubber floor mat because […]
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From Sensor Signals to Machine Decisions
Mobile towing and recovery equipment operates in conditions that challenge even well-designed machine systems: uneven ground, variable boom positions, changing loads, hydraulic shock, and temperature extremes. For OEMs, the engineering objective is not simply to add sensors. It is to integrate reliable machine feedback into a control architecture that can interpret operating conditions, support the […]
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Ethernet Connection Options for Heavy Equipment Programming and Diagnostics
Programming mobile equipment and industrial machinery requires easy, but secure access to your central control architecture, both when a machine is still on the production floor and after it’s been deployed into the field. It may seem like a small detail, but selecting the proper Ethernet connection strategy ensures reliable communication while eliminating costly field […]
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6 Considerations for Designing Heavy Equipment Seat Pods in Tight Cab Spaces
Designing a seat-mounted arm pod for a piece of heavy equipment is already a balancing act. OEMs need to give operators intuitive access to machine controls while preserving comfort, visibility, adjustability and clearance within a constrained environment. Factor in a compact cab or just a limited space claim for an operator control station, and you’ve […]
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