Top Technologies of 2009

The editors take a brief look back at the most significant innovations during the past year as voted on by readers.

The growing adoption of biodiesel fuels, combined with the increasing percentages of biodiesel in those blends, is prompting changes in many conventional engine components. Among them are hoses, which must be reformulated to withstand biodiesel properties.

Eaton Fluid Power Group has rolled out its GH100 line of hoses designed for applications that have 20% biodiesel or higher percentages and/or operating temperatures above 120°C (248°F).