POWER and precision

OFHOCT09_03

10/01/2009

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Hydraulic motors and actuators evolve along two paths, both relying on advanced controls.

The hydraulic motors and actuators that make hydraulic power useful on work sites are continuing to increase power while also adding more precision. The electronic controls that help facilitate these changes are undergoing a transformation as well, as they move from centralized to distributed architectures.

As with many components on today's vehicles, controls are as integral in motors and actuators as the metal they are built with. These controllers handle more of the workload so operators can focus on the variations that only humans can make. When microprocessors handle repetitive tasks and synchronize parameters such as engine speed to the job at hand, jobs can often be done in less time.

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Published
Oct 1, 2009
Product Code
OFHOCT09_03
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Magazine Article
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English