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14 Solidworks World 2012 looks to the future of CAD software
22 Resolvers stage a come back in motion control applications
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5IN THE NEWS
8 Canadian Satellite Design Challenge heats up
8 Schneider Electric Canada appoints new president and vice president
8 General Donlee Canada appoints new CEO
10 Canadian bike maker leverages CFD for latest model
10 EADS, Creaform form partnership
10 SCS Supply Group changes name
10 NKK Switches names new president
12 Canadian automotive R&D receives a funding boost
12 COM DEV one of the best employers for new Canadians
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14 CAD ReportSolidworks World 2012: As CAD software approaches maturity, Solidworks pushes to generate excitement and satisfy user requests at annual conference.
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6 EditorialViewpoint
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Every year, another federal budget comes out, sending various sectors into a flurry of cheers for increased spending and dire warnings of the consequences
funding cuts will bring about. There may be much to argue about in the budget unveiled in March, but it’s hard to dispute that innovation isn’t high on its list of objectives. In total, it allocates almost $1.6 billion in innovation spending.
Specifically, the budget is interested in fostering the broader sense of the word rather than focusing on the narrower “invention” definition. In other words, it places greater emphasis on the “D” rather than the “R” in Research and Development.
Thrown into the mix is the often unstated “C” for Commercialization. While it can be argued that Canadians are every bit as creative as their counterparts in other industrialized countries, we often get poor marks for successfully bringing those creations to market. Since the 1980s, the Conference Board of Canada has given Canada a “D” grade in innovation.
That’s not due as much to a lack of patent filings or ground-breaking research, but to the comparatively little profit derived from either. According to the Global Innovation Index for 2011, Canada ranked eighth in innovation inputs and tenth in outputs but 54th in terms of innovation efficiency.
To engineer this shift towards measurable results, the budget closely follows recommendations put forward in the Expert Panel Report, Innovation Canada: A Call to Action. First and foremost, the report advocated restructuring the Scientific Research and Education Development (SR&ED) tax credit program. The most significant change is that, starting in 2014, capital expenditures will no longer be eligible. The intent behind the policy changes is to take complexity out of the SR&ED application process and shift compensation toward SME’s labour-related costs.
While the budget squeezes SR&ED, new funding is being pumped into more direct forms of support, again, in line with the Expert Panel Report. For example, the budget proposes doubling contributions made to the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), an initiative administered by the National Research Council to fund innovation within SMEs.
In addition, the Canada Foundation for Innovation will receive $100 million annually, for next five years, to support the private sector though research conducted in Canadian Universities. And, to address the dearth of Canadian VC money, the budget allocates an extra $100 million to the Business Development Bank’s venture capital activities as well as $400 million to create large-scale venture capital funds.
The only panel major recommendation missing from the budget was the forma-tion of a proposed Industrial Research and Innovation Council, an arm’s-length funding and delivery agency with focus on supporting business innovation. While not formally addressed, the government hasn’t rejected the idea for the future.
It’s hard to anticipate what affect all this budgetary effort will ultimately have on Canadian innovation. Socially engineering success is a tricky business; govern-ment funding and economic incentives have a tendency to bounce in unanticipated directions. But whatever your political leanings, the government is at least making an honest effort to foster innovation. Like any government initiative, it will depend on how the recipients choose to use the money allocated.
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Schneider appoints new presidentSchneider Electric Canada has appointed Daniel Peloquin as President, replacing Gary Abrams, who has been appointed Transforma-tion Leader, Schneider Electric North America IT Transformation Initiative.
Peloquin’s background includes executive leadership in general management, engineer-ing, sales, marketing and operations. He graduated from the École Polytechnique de Montréal with a Bachelor of Engineering degree, majoring in power systems and is a registered Professional Engineer from the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec.
Replacing Peloquin as VP of services & projects, Leonce Fraser will lead activities that include installed base services of electrical distribution systems; energy management services; the projects and engineering center; and customer operations. Leonce holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Québec and an MBA from HEC Montreal in international business.www.schneider-electric.ca
General Donlee Canada appoints CEOGeneral Donlee Canada, Inc. announced that Garen Mikirditsian has been appointed CEO and CFO. In addition, Bruce Van Nus has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to joining General Donlee in April 2011, Garen was VP of a private investment firm and spent three years in the mergers & acquisitions group of BMO Capital Markets. He is a graduate of Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business where he received a Master of Business Administration degree, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the mechanical engi-neering honours program at McGill University.
Bruce Van Nus, Chief Operating Officer, brings over twenty years of manufacturing experience, including fourteen years with Bombardier Aerospace. www.generaldonlee.com
Up Front Canadian Satellite Design Challenge heats up
Following a critical design review held at the CSA’s David Florida Lab in Ottawa this past March, the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
(CSDC) has come down to three leading Canadian University teams. The primary objective of the challenge is for university students to design and manufacture an operational “cubesat” satellite, predominantly using off-the-shelf components.
Of the 12 universities competing, teams from Concordia Univer-sity, University of Manitoba and University of Saskatchewan have taken the top three positions so far. Concordia University’s ConSat-1, designed by a 30-student team, is tasked with studying the South Atlantic Anomaly of the Van Allen radiation belt, to discover how it works and affects space weather.
University of Manitoba’s T-Sat cube satellite carries two scientific payloads. The primary payload will study a colony of small organisms called tardigrades and monitor their behavior when exposed to the harsh space environment. The second remote sensing payload is designed to learn more about the Sun through spectroscopy.
University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team’s (USST) nano-satellite is intended to measure and map plasma densities in the Earth’s ionosphere to help improve the accuracy of multi-million dollar GPS satellites.
Presently, the satellites are undergoing full space environmental and launch qualification testing. When the contest wraps in October, one or more winning teams will be chosen to have their satellite launched into outer space where they will conduct its experiment at 26,280 kilometres per hour, approxi-mately 700 kilome-tres above the Earth.www.geocentrix.ca
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Canadian bike maker leverages CFD analysis for latest racing modelCanadian high-end bicycle company, Cervélo—known for the distinctive airfoil shape of its bikes’ down pipe—teamed up with, Intel, R Systems and engineering software company, CD-adapco, to test the design of its S5 racing bike before its release. As a result, the company says the S5 doubles the aerodynamic advantage its S3 model had over traditional road bicycles.
Anyone who has ridden a bicycle on a windy day knows aero-dynamics play a huge role in cycling. Drag makes up 80-90 percent of the resistance experienced by an average rider on a flat road—80 percent of this drag is due to the rider, with the remaining 20 percent down to the bicycle itself.
In the design of the S5, Cervélo ran simulations using the STAR-CCM+ Power-on-Demand licensing scheme on R Systems HPC resources powered by multi-core Intel processors. STAR-CCM+ Power-on-Demand allows users to run STAR-CCM+ simulations using an on-demand cloud computing service. Based on extensive wind tunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynam-ics (CFD) simulation, Cervélo says the S5 is the most advanced aerodynamic road bicycle it has yet developed.www.cd-adapco.comwww.cervelo.com
EADS, Creaform form partnershipEADS and Creaform have entered into a technological partnership agreement covering 3D optical measurement for aerospace and defence applications. This 5-year agreement provides for the development of innovative applications in the field of optical 3D measurement for non-destructive testing (NDT), test monitoring and form and surface measurement, applied to aeronautics, space and defence.
“EADS has successfully implemented Creaform’s 3D scan-ning and optical measurement technologies since 2008. The developments planned will enable EADS to reduce its develop-ment time cycle, create synergies and reduce the time-to-market of its new products,” said Yann Barbaux, Head of EADS Innovation Works.
Comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter, EADS employs more than 1600 people in Canada through EADS Canada, Eurocopter Canada, Composites Atlantic, Cassidian Communications, Aerolia and Vector Aerospace. www.creaform3d.com
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Canadian automotive R&D receives funding boostSix new projects—supported by Automotive Partnership Canada initiative—were announced at the University of Windsor in March. Intended to advance R&D in Canada’s automotive industry, these university-industry partnerships will receive approximately $34 million from Automotive Partnership Canada and other industry partners, including Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and National Research Council Canada (NRC).
The projects include a million-dollar investment to assist in the devel-opment of manufacturing processes to produce lighter-weight car parts, headed by Daniel Green, a UWindsor mechanical automotive and materials engineering professor. In addition, Dalhousie University received a total of $6.4 million to develop a low-cost method of producing titanium parts for automotive applications and another project to identify cell chemistries optimize battery life.
Other awards include $3.7 million to the University of Waterloo to examine multi-material automotive structures; $5.5 million to Simon Fraser University to develop polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells with lower platinum require-ments; and $2.3 million to McMaster University to identify improvements to lithium batteries.
Announced by the Government of Canada in April 2009, Automotive Part-nership Canada is a five-year, $145-million initiative that supports collaborative R&D and pushes the Canadian automotive industry to greater levels of innovation. www.apc-pac.ca
COM DEV one of the best employers for new CanadiansCOM DEV International Ltd., a leading manufacturer of space hardware subsys-tems, announced that it has been named one of the “Best Employers for New Canadians.” This designation, awarded by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers that offer programs to assist recent immi-grants in making the transition to a new workplace and a new life in Canada.
At its head office in Cambridge, Ontario, the company’s cafeteria displays 84 flags representing every country which is the birthplace of at least one of COM DEV’s 1,000+ employ-ees. The company also partners with agencies such as the YMCA to mentor new immigrants in efforts to orient them to Canadian culture and assist them with job searching. COM DEV also offers on-site, one-on-one English language programs. www.comdevintl.com
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If a CAD user conference is any indication, the healthy attendance at SolidWorks World 2012 suggests that the
economic rebound is taking hold in North America. Nearly 5,650 registered attendees descended on San Diego Conven-tion Center this past February. That’s significantly larger than the approximately 4,300 of the year previous.
To kick off the conference, CEO Bertrand Sicot’s remarks during the first general session were somewhat overshadowed by the small, child-like robot—called the NAO—that intro-duced him. Designed in SolidWorks, NAO robot is the brain-child of Paris-based Aldebaran Robotics and is intended to, among other things, help autistic children learn.
Other highlights of the show included presentations by Mike Rowe from Discovery’s Dirty Jobs; NEPTUNE Canada, the world’s first underwater observatory network; and a sit-down interview keynote address between Sicot and the father of the Apple iPod, Tony Fadell.
While these presentations were entertaining and informa-tive, SolidWorks World this year lacked the buzz of prior years. In the history of the event, Day 3 is typically the big reveal when execs show off what’s coming in the next release. Typically, attendees sit at the edges of their seats, eager to hear how their favorite design software will become that much more powerful. The 2012 event lacked that kind of excitement. There was simply a lack of cool new stuff.
Is this only a SolidWorks problem? Not really. It’s an industry problem. Now that CAD tools are so robust, it’s questionable if they can be pushed much further; 3D CAD has matured to the point that most of the real cool stuff has been done. Running down the top 10 best enhancements to expect in the 2013 release shows that there are only one or two real enhancements and a handful of nice-to-haves but one disappointment in the lot.
10 Assembly visualization: You will be able to sort parts and assemblies depending on which is more graphically
intensive. Combined with the feature lock capability of last year’s 2012 release, it could make working on large assemblies much easier.
9 eDrawings markup import into SolidWorks drawings: Not too many people use eDrawings but for design shops
that do, this is a must have. Being able to import the markups from an eDrawing into a SolidWorks drawing will likely save having to flip between multiple windows (SolidWorks and eDrawings) to get a drawing done and just do it all directly in SolidWorks. Two thumbs up!
8 SectionXpert: You will be able to create sections quickly without having to make a sketch to start the command,
saving a few mouse clicks. Everyone wants to save mouse clicks so this is a definite win-win. Plus, there is some added functionality to make more complex section cuts.
7 Revision clouds: This is self explanatory and been in the industry since God was a child. In this case, all I have to
say is that it’s about time they added this to the software.
6 Bring multiple components into assembly at once: Again, this is a mouse click saver. Anything to keep carpal tunnel
syndrome at bay is good in my books.
5 Favorite features folder added to feature manager: Put-ting common features you use in an accessible folder in
the feature manager is a good idea but to get users to put this to use might be a bit of a challenge.
4 Dowel holes added to the hole wizard: Much like the revision cloud ability, this comes under “It’s about time”.
3 Surface intersect: With this command, you can add and subtract material to a solid body in one step using surfaces.
This is something that could be pretty awesome.
Solidworks World 2012As the software and industry approach maturity, it’s getting harder to generate excite-ment.
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SINAMICS is the most comprehensive drive family available today. It is based on a simple, integrated engineering concept, inherently providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions for the future. Whether it’s a matter of efficient pumping, ventilating and compressing, or precise movement, processing, or machining, the number of application areas for frequency converters is almost endless.
So it’s good that there is one family of drives for all of these areas that fulfills every requirement perfectly. Our SINAMICS portfolio represents uniform engineering, extremely high-efficiency, and convenient operation. No matter which direction you wish to go, Siemens offers you the optimum drive – from one source for every application. For more information contact Siemens Customer Interaction Centre: 1-888-303-3353
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SINAMICS – General purpose and motion control drives
www.siemens.ca/sinamics
Seamless and integrated drives
SINAMICS is the most comprehensive drive family available today. It is based on a simple, integrated engineering concept, inherently providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions for the future. Whether it’s a matter of efficient pumping, ventilating and compressing, or precise movement, processing, or machining, the number of application areas for frequency converters is almost endless.
So it’s good that there is one family of drives for all of these areas that fulfills every requirement perfectly. Our SINAMICS portfolio represents uniform engineering, extremely high-efficiency, and convenient operation. No matter which direction you wish to go, Siemens offers you the optimum drive – from one source for every application. For more information contact Siemens Customer Interaction Centre: 1-888-303-3353
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2 Equation entry everywhere: Being able to add equations on the fl y while designing is great to have. I take notes when
coming up with conceptual designs on things I need to re-address once the initial approvals are done. The most common note I take is where to add smart dimensions using formulas to be able to generate multiple iterations quickly for fi nal design and prototyping. Now, being able to add them while in concept phase will help speed up the prototype phase.
1 Backwards compatibility: This issue has been seen on the top 10 list for years and, on the surface, it seems like
it’s fi nally being addressed. But there is a signifi cant limitation. Backwards compatibility is limited to 2013 fi les being saved back to 2012, provided you have the latest service pack.
In general, I think SolidWorks is going in the right direc-tion; when a recent user group meeting was polled if they could use backward compatibility, everyone raised their hands. However, when shown the current backwards compatibility functionality being proposed and asked if this would help them, no one raised their hands.
Why? The fact is that users are just as shy to upgrade to the latest service pack as they are to upgrade to a new version for fear that bad things happening to their data. So if someone is using one service pack back from the last released for 2012, then this functionality will simply not work. For this group of
users, this is the critical detail that makes this a bitter sweet enhancement. On the one hand, SolidWorks is adding what the users asked for. On the other, the company has limited compatibility to such an extent that it misses the mark. Hope-fully, this is just the start of SolidWorks’ backwards compatibil-ity and it will improve in future releases.
SolidWorks has been taking care of bugs and stability issues for the last few years and I see a little trickle of new innovative things coming to light now that the software is more stable and less buggy.
It’s hard to say what the future holds for SolidWorks. There has been talk of some great stuff coming from the company’s staff, but it’s all just rumors at this point. The company has been tight lipped, and only time will tell if they can get their mojo back with some super cool features or innovative solutions to CAD issues in the next year or two.
SolidWorks is now leaving the stability and bug phase of the development cycle, so my fi ngers are crossed that we will see a resurgence of cool things in the future. DEwww.solidworks.com/sww
Ben Eadie is an Aeronautical Engineering Technologist, as well as a prolifi c CAD industry blogger, developer, trainer and video caster.
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By Treena Hein
In a world beset by fossil fuel energy woes, fusion energy is holiest of Holy Grails. A working fusion reactor would not
only release large amounts of energy but, unlike nuclear fi ssion plants, they can’t melt down. They’re also signifi cantly “cleaner,” in that a fusion reaction only uses small amounts of an abun-dant fuel (hydrogen isotopes tritium and deuterium), which is only weakly radioactive. The problem is, no one has yet created a net gain reactor (more energy out than in), although many well-funded programs are actively pursuing it.
It’s not surprising, considering the daunting challenges involved. Similar to the process that drives the Sun, a fusion reaction—melding two hydrogen atoms to form helium—requires heating the reactor fuel to galactic-scale temperatures and crushed under intense pressures. Of course, you also need a vessel capable of producing and containing these thermonuclear conditions.
Consequently, building fusion reactors will take decades, as well as enormous expenditures, which is why enthusiasm for this type of energy production has dampened. However, these same issues have many in the fi eld keeping a close eye on a Canadian company, General Fusion, and its comparatively low-tech approach to fusion power. The Burnaby, BC-based company’s mechanical design sidesteps the massive costs of other leading approaches.
“Fusion reactions require plasma to be heated to near 150 million˚C, and that requires a lot of energy,” says Michael Delage, General Fusion’s vice president of business development. “Where you get this energy, and how you deliver it to the fuel, has a big effect on system cost.”
Reactor Design 101To appreciate General Fusion’s concept, it’s important to under-stand how it differs from the two leading projects. ITER, a multinational collaboration based in France, is the larger and uses an approach called magnetic confi nement. Using this method, a stream of super-heated tritium and deuterium gas, or plasma, is contained in a donut-shaped vacuum vessel called a tokamak. Super conducting magnets heat and compress the plasma to create the fusion reaction.
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories is pursuing the other approach, inertial confi nement. It employs 192 laser beams focused on deuterium-tritium pellets inside a 10-meter-diameter target chamber to convert the fuel to plasma and generate X-rays. The radiation then compresses the plasma until fusion occurs. Both methods, says Delage, require massive amounts of input energy and depend on expensive, complex equipment that drive development costs into the billions and time lines out to 2050 at best.
In comparison, Delage says a commercial General Fusion reactor could be online by 2020 and at a fraction of the price. The company’s approach is a hybrid between the two main methods, called “magnetized target” fusion, and employs a comparatively less power hungry reactor design. Based on a concept called LINUS fi rst developed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in the 1970s, General Fusion’s reactor starts with a spherical vessel fi lled with liquid lead-lithium metal. The liquid metal is then pumped in a circle until centrifugal force forms a vortex in its center.
Into this vortex, plasma injectors on the top and bottom of the reactor inject doughnut-shaped “puffs” of plasma wrapped
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in a magnetic field. Like smoke rings blown into either end of a tube, these “magnetized targets” collide at the reactor’s core. As the targets combine, approximately 200 steam-driven pistons simultaneously hammer the spherical vessel, sending a shock-wave through the molten metal. The shockwave collapses the vortex and compresses the plasma, heating it adiabatically (like a diesel engine), to produce a short burst of fusion energy.
During the reaction, the hydrogen isotope atoms fuse into Helium and throw off high-energy neutrons that pass into the swirling liquid metals, transferring heat and converting some of the lithium into tritium. After the reaction ends, the metal is pumped out of the chamber and passed through a separator that removes the helium and tritium, which can be directed back to the plasma injectors as fuel. Meanwhile, the hot lead passes through a heat exchanger that creates steam, half of which will be used to re-power the pistons and the other half to generate electricity.
According to Delage, each fusion pulse will result in approx-imately 100 MJ of net electrical output. The cycle repetition rate can be varied to control the overall power plant output; if repeated once per second, the net output will be 100 MW. In addition, the reactor would use only small amounts of deuterium and lithium. If fusion reactors began generating enough electricity for the entire world, Delage says, lithium reserves would last for 207 million years and deuterium for more than 67 billion years.
Fusion for Less For all its promise, the quest for net gain fusion has been a time consuming and costly endeavor. The ITER reactor is projected to take 10 years and 13 billion euros to construct. That doesn’t count the 25 years and counting since the project began and the millions poured in by contributors so far. Even when built, ITER’s super conducting magnets and other components would require 50 MW worth of input power to start and maintain the reaction. Similarly, costs for Laurence Livermore’s National Ignition Facil-ity are estimated at upwards of $850 million and its reactor requires 500 trillion watts of laser light to kick-start fusion reactions.
Where General Fusion’s magnetized target method stands apart is in its relatively low-tech, low-cost mechanical means of compressing the plasma. “As an energy storage medium, com-pressed gas is orders of magnitude less expensive than capacitors,” Delage explains, “but it’s hard to release this energy quickly.”
That’s the problem that ultimately scuttled LINUS, the pre-decessor of the General Fusion reactor, in the 1970s. The LINUS concept proposed impacting the liquid metal directly, which resulted in a relatively slow vortex collapse of up to 40 milliseconds, while the magnetized target holds its structure for only about 100 microseconds. According to Delage, General Fusion has solved this problem by impacting the containment vessel itself.
“Our sphere is in fact full of holes, like a Wiffle ball,” he explains. “Each hole is plugged with an ‘anvil’ and compressed gas is used to accelerate a 100 kg ‘hammer’ piston. This accel-eration takes about 80 milliseconds. When the hammer piston impacts on the anvil piston, it moves a small amount and trans-fers the energy into the liquid metal in about 80 microseconds. That’s a timescale shorter than the lifetime of the magnetized target and an increase in power of 1000 times.”
The challenge is that as the energy delivery speeds up, the requirements for symmetry of compression increases. “Every piston has to be individually servo-controlled to achieve the necessary synchronization,” Delage says. “Achieving this wasn’t possible in the 1970’s, but we are able to nurse each piston’s trajectory using a fast-response, closed-loop control system and brake, so that the timing of the impact is controlled to within microseconds. It’s the use of modern electronics—the computing power that has only come available in the last ten years—that makes our proposed system possible.”
Approaching the Finish LinePresently, General Fusion is creating a prototype and key sub-systems at full scale. These include a plasma injector that cre-ates the magnetized target; individual full-scale pistons that meet requirements for impact energy and timing; and a 1-meter-diameter sphere with 14 pistons to demonstrate the symmetric collapse of a liquid metal vortex.
“We’re also performing a series of experiments to demon-strate the behavior of the plasma target at peak compression
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General Fusion’s reactor will employ 200 steam-powered pneumatic
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nuclear fusion.
The largest of its kind every constructed, this plasma injector
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deuterium plasma into the fusion reactor’s core.
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in accordance with theoretical predictions, and developing simulation tools, matched experimental data, to be used in the design of the prototype system,” says Delage. “To date, the most challenging work has been related to the formation of the magnetized target plasma.”
He says General Fusion’s plasma injector is the largest such device ever constructed. Rather than a straightforward extension of smaller systems, many issues have been overcome to achieve the necessary performance.
“All our efforts have required signifi cant innovation in mechanical design, materials, electrical and pulse power systems, diagnostics and advancements in plasma science,” says Delage. “It all takes time.” The company hopes to have a prototype oper-ating by early 2015, and a working reactor by 2020.
“The path to a success is about understanding the physics and the engineering and managing the outcome to produce energy safely and reliably,” notes Dr. Paul Wilson, associate professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“The understanding of the physics of the mechanisms they are employing is less mature than with the two standard approaches, but they’re obviously learning more all the time,” Wilson adds. “Magnetized targets have been achieved in many
experiments, but it’s a matter of determining how you can have atoms collide with enough symmetry that you get the bang and not a fi zzle.”
Wilson believes it’s possible that a company like General Fusion may beat large national and international programs to the fi nish line. Dr. Kevin Bowcutt, a senior technical fellow and chief scientist of hypersonics at Boeing, agrees. He led an independent technical review of General Fusion’s technology in 2008.
“We found that their engineering challenges can be solved and they’ve been solving them since then,” Bowcutt says. “They have achieved things such as control of impact timing.”
He notes that General Fusion will be holding an important physics test this summer of their plasma compression device. If all goes well, it’s likely to change the global fusion mindset.
“The world has been saying that achieving fusion will cost billions of dollars and take decades,” says Bowcutt, “but General Fusion’s approach, if it’s shown to work, will sidestep all that.”
“I think a horse race metaphor works well,” Wilson observes. “We’re probably going to see one horse pull ahead and then maybe another catch up and maybe lead the group for a while, and so on. This will be an interesting decade.” DEwww.generalfusion.com
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When choosing between position feed-back components, resolvers may just have an edge over optical encoders.
By Mark McCann, B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
While most motion control systems can work with either resolvers or encoders to monitor shaft position, they are
not interchangeable. Many engineers are unfamiliar with resolver electronics and opt for an optical encoder as a default. As with all components, it is important to understand the basic operation of both options and keep abreast of technological advances to build the most effi cient and effective systems.
Both resolvers and optical encoders function as transducers by transforming mechanical motion into electronic information. This information is fed back to electronic devices that control the mechanical motion, providing feedback that closes the con-trol system loop and improves system performance.
A resolver is an electromechanical device with a mechan-ical design similar to a motor or a small transformer. It con-tains a rotor with one or two orthogonal primary windings and a stator with two orthogonal secondary windings. AC voltage is applied to the rotor and the voltage induced in each stator winding depends on the position of the shaft.
The voltage in one stator winding is Er Cos theta, where Er is the input voltage and theta is the shaft position, while the voltage in the other stator winding is Er Sin theta. A resolver-to-digital converter (generally mounted in the equip-ment to which the resolver is connected) compares the two voltages to give a highly accurate value of theta.
The biggest upside to resolvers is their ruggedness. They are
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resistant to electrical distur-bances and, because they have no fi ne-pitch gratings through which light must pass, they can tolerate dust and dirt that would stop an encoder.
In contrast, an optical encoder uses a scale with a pattern of lines deposited or engraved on its surface. A light source shines on the scale, and the transmitted or refl ected light passes through the grating to a photodetector.
Encoders are available with both incremental and absolute outputs. An absolute encoder has as many tracks as it has output bits. An incremental encoder outputs a stream of pulses as the shaft rotates and are specifi ed in pulses per revolution (ppr). Incremental encoders can be optical, using a scale or disk with just one or two rows, or magnetic, using several different technologies.
An incremental encoder does not provide any position information at start-up, but merely keeps track of how far it has moved. The only way to determine the absolute position of an incremental encoder is to set the equipment to a known reference position and then zero the counters.
Unlike a resolver, encoders are intrinsically digital, which means they can interface easily to most modern control systems. However, optical encoders have had a reputation for being fragile. The thin glass disk at the heart of most optical encod-ers could be broken by excessive shock or misaligned by strong vibration. In addition, their integrated circuits could be dam-aged by a severe electrical disturbance or they could be obscured by dirt. Over the last decade, encoders gained popularity as the glass disks were replaced with steel and plastic disks and the electronics became more integrated and durable as a result.
Resolvers have also undergone a transformation in the past few years, which affects the way engineers are thinking about them. Advances in electronics manufacturing have lowered the cost of circuits and provide an increase in resolution. In fact, 21 byte resolvers are now available with more than 2 million ppr.
Resolvers are also gaining exposure through their use in automotive and green energy applications that deal with environmental exposure. Compared to optical encoders, resolvers are far more durable in extreme conditions, operate under greater temperature ranges, tolerate higher vibrations and are not as easily degraded by contamination. For these reasons, resolvers excel in modern application positioning feedback for hybrid vehicle electrical mechanical components and solar panel positioning systems. DEwww.myostat.ca
Mark McCann is the Lead Design Engineer at automation solutions provider, Myostat Motion Control. During his eight years with the company, Mark has worked on hardware, electronic circuit design, software, microcontroller fi rmware development and windows application programming.
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Motion Control
VLT DriveDanfoss VLT Drives introduced the VLT FlexConcept, an optimized drive solution engineered for food and beverage, and packaging applications. The system consists of the VLT OneGearDrive, the VLT Decentral Drive FCD 302 and/or the VLT AutomationDrive FC 302. Each component features a washdown coating designed to IP66/67 and IP69K standard that satisfies DIN 1672-2 Hygienic Design standards. The VLT FlexConcept supports AC or PM motors and can operate open- or closed loop. The system provides up to 90 percent energy efficient operation, reducing total cost of ownership by up to 25 percent when compared with conventional systems.www.danfossdrives.com
Food-Grade ActuatorsTolomatic’s IMA line, the company’s integrated motor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications. Available in four sizes, the IMA line features stroke lengths from three to 18 inches (76.2 to
457.2 mm) and peak thrusts from 200 to 6,875 pounds force (890 to 30,594 N) at speeds up to 24 inches per second (610 mm/sec). The actuator series integrates a servomotor and a ball or roller screw. Its hollow-core rotor design allows the nut of the screw to pass inside the rotor. The motor features skewed stator windings to minimize cogging. www.tolomatic.com
Rotary Encoder Leine & Linde released its 700 Series of encoders that feature a thin design and a hollow shaft of up to 25.4 mm, often allowing for mounting on a motor’s shaft without an adapter. They also feature a dual set of heavy duty bearings, an encapsu-lated enclosure and a range of electrical inter-faces including TTL, 1VPP, HC HTL, HTL and RS422. On the mechanical side, the company offers shaft variants in both inch- and millimeter-based dimensions.www.heidenhain.com
Servo DriveRockwell Automation introduced its Kinetix 350 single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drive designed for low-axis machines. When the drive is paired with the company’s CompactLogix 5370 Series PAC and PanelView Plus HMI, the integrated architecture system scales from 200-10,000 I/O.
The servo drive is also equipped with safe, torque-off func-
tionality that allows tasks such as machine setup, cleaning, removal of jams and other maintenance tasks to be performed with-out shutting down. Instead, drive output can be disabled, allowing faster machine restart. The Kinetix 350 servo drive has an available 400W to 3kW power range and supports 120-volt AC input, typical to power outlets found in nonindustrial settings.www.ab.com/motion
Industrial Ethernet
DeviceNet AnalyzerBalluff introduced its DeviceNet Analyzer, a tool for analyzing, commissioning, monitoring and maintaining DeviceNet/CAN bus installations. The unit allows users to analyze signal square wave quality; monitor overall network health by node; detect the location of cable breaks and short circuits; and locate weak points such as incorrect cable types, lengths and faulty plug connections. The DeviceNet Analyzer assists with making sure the network is healthy during startup and setup and also allows for the health of the network to be documented.www.balluff.com
Ethernet ConnectorHARTING has launched an angled version of its next generation RJ Industrial 10G Ethernet connector. Rated IP 20 for the office IT envi-ronment, the flexible, lockable, eight-wire RJ45 requires no tools or expertise to assemble. The 45° cable outlet can be mounted in four different directions and features an industrial strength actuator with locking lever protec-tion as well as optional color coding tabs for saving patch cable-ID and parameters. The insulation displacement terminations are fitted for flexible and rigid wires with profiles ranging from AWG 27/7 to AWG 22/1. Cables with a diameter of between 4.5 mm and 8 mm can be connected. With data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit Ethernet, the RJ 10G series is twice as fast as previous versions.www.harting.com
HMI WorkstationPepperl+Fuchs announced that its VisuNet IND SlimLine Operator Workstations have received Zone 2 certification for use in hazard-ous environments. The workstations are available in a NEMA 4/4x IP 64 Stainless or painted steel housing, and as a full PC, remote monitor or KVM monitor solution. The company’s remote moni-
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tor (RM) technology requires no software installations, provides stan-dard Ethernet networking connections and provides access to multiple servers from a single workstation. VisuNet RM has been tested and approved by Thin Manager for use with ACP Thin Manager software. Pepperl+Fuchs visualization solutions also support RDP applications including Microsoft terminal services, Citrix ICA or VNC RFB. www.pepperl-fuchs.us
Power Transmission
Microslide Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has released a microslide linear actuator capable of a resolution of 15 microns / step (0.0006-in/step) and a maxi-mum load of 13N (3 lb-f). The microslide is approximately 22mm (0.87-in) wide by 25.2mm (1.0-in) high and is capable of up to a 64mm (2.5-in) maximum stroke length. The slide load carriage is made from self-lubricating polyacetal and features a built-in clearance take-up mecha-nism for load rigidity during motion. The leadscrew is 303 stainless steel and is available in 5 different leads from 0.3mm (0.012-in), to 2.0mm (0.079-in). www.HaydonKerk.com
Worm Gear Wittenstein has expanded its alpha V-Drive family of servo worm gears to include a size 040, designed for machine tool, automation and packaging applications. The VDH 040 features a duty cycle of greater than 60 per-cent; input speed up to 6,000 rpm; and running noise below 54 dB(A). In addition, the worm gear has a maximum axial force of 675 lb-f, maximum radial force of 540 lb-f and 20,000 hours of rated service life.www.wittenstein-us.com
Rack GearsMisumi has introduced two rack gears that feature 1045 Carbon Steel construction and induction hardened teeth. The gears are designed for use in pinion (spur gear) mech-anisms to create a simple actuator that con-
verts the rotational motion of the pinion into linear motion.
The additions include the RGEAH Induction Hardened Rack Gears with machining options no hole, or bottom tapped, side tapped or side counterboard tapped holes. The company’s RGEAHL Induction Hard-ened Rack Gears offer user configurable hole machining, with bottom, side or side counterboard tapped options. Both new rack gears are manufactured in 1045 Carbon Steel with Black Oxide Finish, and both feature end face machining. The Rack Gears are available in a variety of sizes (Module 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0).http://us.misumi-ec.com
Automation
All-In-One Vision SensorOmron Industrial Automation has introduced a vision sensor designed for pick-and-place applications. With a processing speed of 5,000 pieces per minute and 360 degree rotation, the FQ-M combines a camera, image processing functionality and communications options (Ethernet and EtherCAT) in a single
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package. The sensor’s object detection is based on a contour-based search algorithm that can cope with overlapped or partially hidden objects. The camera’s incremental encoder interface simplifies initial calibration of the system and enables on-the-fly tracking for synchronized control. Measuring 110 x 75 x 50mm, the FQ-M provides a standard C-Mount lens attachment and a 3.5-inch TFT color touch screen. The TouchFinder console provides image viewing, zoom in/out and a variety of measurements.www.omron247.com
6-Axis RobotDENSO announced that it has increased the maximum payload capacity of its VM Series six-axis articulated robots from 10 kg to 13 kg. Along with their new capacity, the robots offer reaches from 1,000 to 1,300 mm; standard cycle times of 0.89 to 0.95 seconds; and repeatability from ±0.050 to ±0.070 mm. In addition, their high maximum allowable moment of inertia (0.36 kgm² at J4 and J5 and 0.064 kgm² at J6) is 2.5 times greater than conventional robots. The robots are
ANSI and CE compliant and can be mounted on the floor or overhead. Standard, dust- and mist-proof and Class 100 clean room models are available.www.densorobotics.com
SCARA RobotToshiba Machine introduced its THL Series, a line of low-cost and lightweight SCARA robots. Configured with a lightweight die cast aluminum arm, the robot is 50 percent lighter than existing Toshiba Machine models, the company says. The THL Series includes the THL500, THL600 and THL700 with arm lengths of 500mm, 600mm and 700mm respectively. Each THL offers a payload of 10kg. Cycle times (with 2 kg load) are .45s for the THL500 and THL600, and .50s for the THL700. All THL Robots feature a working envelope of 4 axes, with a Z-axis rotation of 360º. Maximum speeds range from 6.3m/s to 7.9m/s overall. Storage capacity totals are approximately 6400 point + 12800 steps. The programming language is SCOL (similar to BASIC). www.toshiba-machine.com
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Kick StarterCanadian engineer perfects a low-cost prosthetic to help impoverished amputees.
By Treena Hein
Even if they are mobile and reasonably healthy, people in developing world countries face many challenges. When
they lose a lower leg to a land mine or another factor, their circumstances become much more dire. What they need is a lower limb prosthetic that is durable and allows great func-tionality—but it also must cost little to make.
That’s been the quest—and amazing achievement—of Jan Andrysek, assistant professor at the Institute of Biomaterial and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto and researcher at the Bloorview Research Institute.
“I’ve always been interested in inventing things and also fascinated by how the human body works,” he says, “so that led me to learn mechanical engineering and to use it to pro-vide bio-medical engineering solutions.”
It’s been a journey of six years to create and perfect what is now known as the LC Knee—a very inexpensive, simple, tough and highly-functional lower limb prosthetic knee joint. The quest started in earnest during Andrysek’s Master’s degree on knee joints, when he investigated numerous existing types of simple lower limb prosthetics for children.
“They’re all based on a handful of common mechanisms created after WWII,” Andrysek notes. “The main problem with many of them is that they do not provide stability to allow individuals to safely negotiate different terrains.”
Some prosthetics are designed to provide a higher level of stability by restricting the knee from bending when the
user’s weight is placed on the limb; however, this makes it diffi cult for the user to bend the leg as it swings forward during walking.
But it’s exactly that ability of a prosthetic—to swing eas-ily—that Andrysek says provides an effi cient and natural walking pattern for an amputee. He has achieved this through the creation of “Simplifi ed Automatic Stance-Phase Lock” (SASPL) technology.
“The system actually locks up the knee joint before you put weight on it, so that there’s a feeling of safety for the user,” Andrysek explains. “The unlocking occurs in response to the load conditions that occur naturally in walking. We studied this extensively and fi gured out that we needed to confi gure the limb so that the unlocking would automatically occur at the point where the weight is placed on the toe of the prosthetic, at the same time as it’s cued by the user’s hip fl exion motion.”
Andrysek also needed to create a mechanism that would provide a forward-swing motion that’s smooth, natural and properly-timed. “We optimized a spring and friction system that mimics the motion provided by hydraulics in more expensive prosthetics,” he says. “The faster a person walks with the LC Knee, the faster it swings forward.”
But it wasn’t simply about engineering the limb to provide a natural gait—a big challenge in itself. The prosthetic had to be light, durable and cheap to make.
“Plastic is great because it’s light, but the plastic parts had to be strong,” explains Andrysek. “With injection-moulding, which is the way we wanted to go because it’s so inexpensive, you can’t just make the part thicker to achieve greater strength. There are many other limitations, such as what’s possible with pulling certain shapes out of the mould.”
After much tweaking and trial-and-error (and the use of a durable nylon plastic), Andrysek achieved manufacturing costs that are a stunning 90 per cent less than that required by other prosthetics with similar functionality. The fi nal cost? Only about $100.
The leg also had to be very low-maintenance, so Andrysek has incorporated self-lubricating plastic bearings and wear parts that are easily replaced after extended periods of use. Some long-term testing has been done in Central America, but Andrysek wants a broader look at how the LC Knee func-tions in different environments. A newly-awarded Grand Challenges Canada grant of $100,000 is about to help him to do just that in places like Chile, India and Tanzania.
“The award is very nice,” Andrysek says, “but it’s also great to get direct feedback from the people using it or from the people who work with patients, to hear it’s allowing them to do this or that, things that they couldn’t do before. We wanted to provide a lot of function with a simple device, and it’s great to have done that.” DEwww.hollandbloorview.ca
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Contents32 Fluid Power News • Pneumatic Air Guitar rocks
trade show circuit • Hydraulic engineering app for iPad • Eaton appoints new director
of hydraulics
34 Shoptalk Choosing the most effi cient control
option requires full understanding of hydraulic application
38 Fluid Power Roundtable ‘12 Canadian fl uid power leaders discuss
market and product trends
42 On the Ball Integrator saves time and expense
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44 Fluid Power Showcase The latest in hydraulic and
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47 Fluid Power Product Index
48 Fluid Power Product Listings
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Showing off the speed, repeatability and power density of pneumatic systems in a way that captures the imaginations
of weary trade show attendees can be a challenge. However, Business Development Manager Rob Clippard and a team of inventive engineers at Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. have combined their interests in music and fluid power to create one attention-grabbing pneumatic application.
They’re creation is the Clippard Air Guitar, a pneumatically automated guitar playing machine that incorporates 62 cyl-inders, 58 valves and an iPad as the machine controller. More than 30 cylinders along the neck of the six-string guitar depress the strings on the fret board while another cylinder mounted horizontally at the bottom of the soundboard drives a pick to strum the chords. For the melody, six cylinders across the sound hole pluck individual strings. Additionally, the “clack”
of the cylinders provide percussive accompaniment.In total, Clippard says the Air Guitar took about a month
and a half of nights and weekends to prototype and build. “I have a new found respect for the human hand,” he says. “The biggest challenge came when we started prototyping.
“When you play guitar, the pressure you put on or take off the strings varies dramatically depending on what you want to do next,” he adds. “When controlling basic components with very high speeds and variable pressures, it’s amazing how much complexity goes into playing a single note in the way the human hand does without thinking.”
To date, the Clippard Air Guitar has a repertoire of 16 songs. Similar to the rolls of punched paper of a player piano, the musical machine uses midi song files that digitally des-ignate whether a particular note is played at any given moment. The iPad functions as a time-based PLC, outputting the binary song files through a midi soundboard that interprets the on/off of the digital signal to control the relays of the individual pneumatic cylinders.
The Air Guitar made its first appearance last year at PackEx in Las Vegas but is currently on its way back from the Analytica Show in Munich, Germany. Clippard says it will most likely make its next appearance in May at the Medical Design and Manufacturing East show in Philadelphia. For those interested in re-creating Clippard’s musical machine, the company has posted a video and component list on its web site. http://clippard.com/guitar
Hydraulic engineering app for iPhone/iPadEducation software firm, MultiEducator, has released Hydrau-lic Engineer for apple devices including iPhone and iPad. The comprehensive app includes more than 60 formulas required by hydraulic engineers, including sections on actuators, fluid power, hydraulic tubing, pumps, induction motor selection, and vehicle drive formulas. It also includes 60 area formulas and 300 conversion formulas. www.multieducator.net
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Eaton appoints new director of hydraulics Industrial manufacturer, Eaton Corporation, announced that Daniel F. Koehler has been named director of market intelligence and strategy for the Hydraulics Group. Koehler will be responsible for the analysis and communication of market data, leading the annual strategic planning process for the global hydraulics business, and coordinating the strategy deployment and communication activities across the product divisions, regions and functions.www.eaton.com
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Choosing the most effi cient control option requires full understanding of a hydraulic application.
By Pat Jones, P.Eng.
As with all things technical, some decisions are not neces-sarily as easy as they fi rst appear and require a better
understanding of the application. In previous articles, I have discussed the benefi ts of a demand-fl ow system using a pressure-compensated pump and also with a load-sensing pump.
In those cases, it was easy to see the energy/cost saving of using variable displacement pumps over fi xed displacement pumps. In applications where the fl ow supply can be matched to the fl ow demand, then power is not wasted moving fl uid that is not used in the circuit.
Fixed displacement pumps can also be used in load-sensing type circuits. This does offer power savings over a simple circuit with just a fi xed displacement pump and a relief valve where unwanted fl ow is forced across the relief valve (which would be set at maximum system pressure). It may also offer power savings over using a pressure compensated variable displacement pump.
In a fi xed displacement/load-sensing circuit, a bypass type compensator is used with the sensing line from the compen-sator connected into the circuit downstream of the fl ow con-trol. With this type of circuit, system pressure is determined by the load pressure felt in the sensing line, plus the spring value of the compensator (typically 200 psi to 350 psi or so).
Therefore, system pressure upstream of the fl ow control will always be 200 psi higher than the load so the pressure difference across the fl ow control will always be 200 psi. When the fl ow control is adjusted for the desired speed, the unwanted fl ow is forced across the bypass compensator at load pressure plus 200 psi. This unwanted fl ow across the bypass compen-sator is wasted energy, but not as much as would be wasted if dumping fl ow across the relief valve.
So how can a fi xed pump circuit be more effi cient than a variable pump circuit? It depends on duty cycle and the load fl ow/pressure demands. Consider the following comparison at a certain point in the duty cycle:
System pressure setting 2,000 psi
Maximum pump fl ow 20 USgpm
Flow to circuit 15 USgpm
Load pressure 500 psi
In this scenario, the system effi ciency of the pressure com-pensated pump is approximately 25 percent while the fi xed pump with load sensing achieves about 44 percent effi ciency.
From the graphs 1 and 2 above, you can see that, in this condition, the pressure compensated pump circuit will be much less effi cient due to the control’s inability to sense the load. In this high-fl ow/light-load situation, the fi x pump with load sensing-type circuit is much more effi cient.
This example points out that the nature of the control and the motion profi le of the load, as well as duty cycle, must be clearly understood to choose the most effi cient control option. It may be the most effi cient to always specify a variable load-sensing pump for all circuits; however, if the duty cycle is intermittent usage, then a total cost case can be made for a fi xed pump, load-sensing circuit.
In a previous article, I mentioned that closed loop hydrau-lic circuits represent an effi cient circuit option. The advantage to these drives is that—because both the direction and speed of the load are controlled with the displacement of the pump—the throttling losses of open loop hydraulic circuits are eliminated. This type of circuit offers one of the most effi cient hydraulic circuits possible.
In a typical closed loop circuit, there are two pumps: The main loop pump that controls the load and the charge pump that supplies make-up fl uid for main loop leakage and also
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typically supplies pilot fluid for main pump control. The charge pump is usually fixed displacement and continually forces fluid across a relief valve that is typically set from 350 – 500 psi.
The charge pump size would typically be 10-15 percent of the main loop pump. So the continuous wasted energy is always at least the charge pump flow across the charge pump relief. The worst-case loss is when the main loop is at full load and the motor and pump are at maximum leakage. This could typically repre-sent 10 percent of main loop total flow being forced through the pump and motor clearances at full load pressure.
Using the same flow and load pressure numbers from the example above and assuming a charge pressure of 350 psi we see that, in the worst case, the closed loop circuit efficiency will be approximately 83 percent.
So, why aren’t closed loop circuits used everywhere if they offer such a distinct efficiency advantage? Considering that one main loop pump is required for each load, this is very practical on a stationary crane where there would be four main functions: Main boom, rotation, extension and winch. This makes for a very compact and efficient circuit.
However, as the number of loads grows and possibly the distant between them, having a separate closed loop circuit for each load becomes less practical from a machine design point of view. One input power source, capital cost wise, is very cost
effective as opposed to having multiple closed loop circuits and the necessity of multiple prime movers. Of course, the long-term energy costs need to be weighed against this.
From an efficiency standpoint, there are clear standard options available. It’s a matter of understanding the combined flow-pressure profile of the loads and the machine duty cycle and then looking at capital and longer term costs to determine the best solution. Efficiency does have a cost, but we can calculate the real cost of proper design if we understand all the variables. DE
Pat Jones, P.Eng, is the owner of Consolidated Fluid Power (CFD) Ltd., where he is an instructor and consultant with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the fluid power industry.
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Shane Monaghan
The product capabilities gaining the most traction have to do with safety. So, high quality products, particularly those that protect the operator, are gaining the most in popularity.—Shane Monaghan, Product Manager, Fluid Power Division,
Gates Canada Inc
Canadian leaders discuss the market,globalization and grooming the next generation of fl uid power professionals.
By Mike McLeod
DE: For many in the fl uid power industry, 2011 was a rebound year. How would you characterize 2012, so far?
Shane Monaghan, Product Manager, Fluid Power Division, Gates Canada Inc: For Gates, 2011 was an excellent year. In fact, Gates Canada was recognized as the largest growth region for all of Gates North America. You can attribute those high sales to forestry, oil and mining—our top three markets. In terms of 2012, we were expecting another stellar year. For 2012, the com-pany has reinvented itself to focus on fi ve identifi ed end markets: Energy, exploration and extraction; infrastructure and agricul-ture; transportation, automotive, and process and specialty. Those are the end markets we want to attack for 2012.
Steve Apps, Sales Product Manager for Mobile Markets, Bosch Rexroth: For us, 2011 was defi nitely a good year, and 2012 is looking the same if not better, although it’s a bit early to tell. Mining and forestry are two areas that have certainly rebounded, although the mining industry has rebounded quicker. Prior to
the recession, there were a greater number of companies in each of those different sectors, but the down years took their toll, and some companies didn’t come back. Those that have are generally what I would consider larger OEMs—that is, companies that deal both locally and internationally.
Andreas Sobotta, Vice President, Product and Market Manage-ment, Festo Canada: We had a very strong start to 2012, more or less in all industries except automotive which was expected to be fl at. Assembly and handling; food and beverage; and natural resources are all very strong. This is something that we anticipated, and we are getting stronger in these areas where we were already strong. The reason is that we aren’t just selling products; we sell solutions, and our customers appreciate this. Festo has been focused on this worldwide, so that customers will see us as a partner instead of just a supplier.
Kevin O’Doherty, Regional Manager, Hydraulic Systems and Services, Wajax Industrial Components: From our perspective, 2012 is defi nitely going to be a more robust year than 2011, which was better than 2010. Through the fi rst quarter, sales are up across both industrial and mobile seg-ments and we’re hopeful the trend continues. The rebound is being led by the resource businesses, whether its oil and gas in Western Canada or metals and minerals here in Ontario.
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Steve Apps
For the mobile hydraulic market, emission control is probably the biggest consideration. Meeting the Tier 4 emission standard will affect performance, costs, physical design and a number of other things.— Steve Apps, Sales Product Manager for Mobile Markets,
Bosch Rexroth
As well, I think a lot of companies, through the belt tighten-ing years, performed a bit less maintenance on their machin-ery in plant. Now that production is beginning to ramp back up, they do have to put those investment dollars back into their machinery.
DE: At the NFPA annual conference in March, the prevailing theme was globalization. Are your Canadian customers look-ing beyond the U.S. market?
Monaghan - Gates: Absolutely. We have Canadian distributors who supply mines in North Africa, as well as agriculture equip-ment in Russia, Europe and Asia. For the past two decades, Gates has been on fi ve continents. What we’ve done to help distributors is develop a global product. Any OEM, across the globe, can
purchase our products so they don’t have to import the product from a specifi c country of origin. We’ve also re-named most of our hose and fi ttings to include the letter “G” for global, which means that no matter where you buy it, it will be manufactured to the same specifi cations and standards.
Apps -Bosch Rexroth: From my perspective, this has always been there. When the demand for domestic machines was higher, maybe globalization wasn’t as prevalent because cus-tomers could concentrate on their own backyard. With the change in the Canadian economy, the factors that infl uence production or harvesting of natural resources has dropped. As a result, to stay in business, people are looking for markets other than Canada and the U.S. One of the advantages we have is that we are able to draw on the applications and expe-
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We aren’t just selling products; we sell solutions, and our customers appreciate it. Festo has been focused on this worldwide, so that customers see us as a partner instead of just a supplier. —Andreas Sobotta, Vice President, Product and Market Management,
Festo Canada
rience of companies from around the world. Also, people want to know that what we are supplying is going to be sup-ported if it is shipped, for example, to Eastern Europe. That has a certain attractiveness to local Canadian companies.
Sobotta-Festo: About 75 percent of Canadian exports still go to the U.S., but I know that a lot of customers are looking to expand into new markets. For example, some of our Canadian customers are exporting into South America and some pulp and paper companies into Europe. Yet, it will take some time for some to look beyond the U.S. The difficulty is in the require-ments and the expectation in Europe. They are used to a more sophisticated level of product. For example, in Europe, they use more bus systems and smaller products with better per-formance. For a lot of U.S. companies, if something isn’t big, it can’t be good. It’s important for some of our customers to re-think their approach into new markets.
O’Doherty-Wajax: Our customers are definitely looking at the export markets. For example, a lot of the mining machin-ery OEMs we work with are doing more business in South America and Africa as well as parts of Russia and Asia. So, we definitely see customers taking a much more globalized approach to their sales channels versus just Canada and the U.S., the way it was a few years ago. Wajax is very much a Canadian-based company, so we don’t sell directly into other countries, but we do support the after-market for products that we manufacture here in Canada.
DE: Technically speaking, what trends are driving your com-pany’s new product development?
Monaghan-Gates: For 2012, Gates has budgeted nearly double the industry standard for product growth to create products designed for specific regions. For example, in Canada we are coming out with a low-temperature product—an arctic version of a hydraulic hose. We are also re-releasing global products with improved pressure ratings and minimum bend radius. The product capabilities gaining the most trac-tion have to do with safety, which is always a concern in the fluid power industry. For example, our Lifeguard line of sight hydraulic hose sleeves protects against catastrophic failure. If the hose were to burst or there were a pin hole, the sleeve protects the operator. Safety is more of a concern for OEMs now, and it’s a selling feature for them as well.
Apps-Bosch Rexroth: For the mobile hydraulic market, emission control is probably the biggest consideration. Meeting the Tier 4 emission standards, which come into play at the beginning of 2014, will affect performance, costs, physical design and a num-ber of other things. That single point has played a large role in shaping, not only the components themselves, but the system concepts. The trick is to find ways to improve a machine’s operation or performance such that it’s emissions are reduced. Bosch Rexroth saw this coming because there is an internal connection between the automotive and hydraulics sectors. So, we have some access to the technologies and concepts used in the automotive industry, which was hit with these emission standards well before the off-road industry.
Sobotta -Festo: The new trend coming from Europe is that products need to be more efficient. As a German company, we are trying to convince our customers to jump on that bandwagon and be more productive. In terms of product, what we see is smaller, faster and more energy efficient. In terms of products that are gaining traction, customers want to have more flexibil-ity so we have a single form factor product series that allows different size valves to drive different applications over different distances, all in one control panel. Additionally, you have the ability to connect to any type of bus system. Whether a customer has an Allen Bradley, Siemens or Omron system, they can take advantage of their existing software to drive our modules.
O’Doherty -Wajax: We see a lot going on with electronics and with the quest for higher pressures. For example, the marriage between high-pressure hydraulics and electronic systems on mobile equipment is becoming much more of a trend—anything that helps with emissions and fuel consumption but increases payloads. If you fill your car each week, you know it isn’t getting any cheaper. Of course, the bigger the equipment, the more fuel they burn, so if they can get something as miniscule as a five or 10 percent fuel savings, that translates into some fairly big dollars for these guys at the end of the year.
DE: Which strategies or initiatives are you finding most suc-cessful in developing tomorrow’s fluid power professionals?
Monaghan-Gates: Recruitment is definitely an issue and has been for a number of years. We combat that through the high schools and colleges. To get the fluid power name out there, it’s usually best to find a high school senior who hasn’t made
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Most people in fluid power have to be built from within. It is really incumbent upon us to take the lead in their development such that we can hone their skills and turn them into a value player. —Kevin O’Doherty, Regional Manager, Hydraulic Systems and
Services, Wajax Industrial Components
up his mind yet. Specifically, Gates provides a lot of product and equipment to high schools and we give out six scholar-ship awards every year to high school seniors. We also put on training courses at colleges and offer engineering services to FIRST Robotics, where a large number of participants go on to pursue a career in engineering.
Sobotta-Festo: Festo is one of the largest sponsors of Skills Canada competitions for colleges and universities. The last World Skills competition was held in Calgary, Alberta two years ago and we got a lot of interest from Alberta colleges and universities, which not only generated business for us, but they have now incorporated our equipment into their curriculum. As a result, students become familiar and ben-efit from this advanced learning technology. We also have a
unique product offering for high schools that is at the begin-ning of the implementation phase, which is well underway. We just have to work on the curriculum so that high schools move toward a more automation and pneumatic focus.
O’Doherty – Wajax: As an industry, I think this is one of our biggest collective challenges. There is very little talent walking out of schools ready to go these days. Most people in fluid power have to be built from within. It’s really incum-bent upon us to take the lead in their development such that we can hone their skills and turn them into a value player. A lot of companies have backed off the throttle a bit, especially through the recent recession. But as business starts to ramp back up, we definitely see the need to train, develop and build our own. DE
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By Bill Menz and Tony Taylor
Integrators charged with building chemical injection skids for medium-pressure applications face some formidable
obstacles. Two of the chief challenges concern critical fluid system components: medium-pressure instrument ball valves and reliable end connections for use with SAF 2507 tubing.
Under certain circumstances, instrument ball valves in the medium-pressure range are known to leak across the seat. After sealing at high pressure, they may have difficulty reseal-ing at low pressure, especially if pressure in the system is being built up slowly.
End connections for the valves pose a special challenge when the tubing required is made of SAF 2507, a corrosion-resistant material preferred in many aggressive chloride-containing environments.
Until recently, the market has not provided simple, easy-to-use, mechanical grip-type tube fittings for SAF 2507 tubing at pressures up to 15,000 psig (1034 bar). For such applications, the industry has relied on cone and thread fittings, which can be temperamental and difficult to fit and assemble.
Beta TestAs an integrator that has built skids for most of the major oil companies, AGI Packaged Pump Systems was acutely aware of the challenges. When it accepted a contract to build two medium-pressure skids with SAF 2507 tubing—a chemical injection skid and a methanol injection skid—the company looked to Swagelok Company and its, then, not-yet-released FKB series medium-pressure ball valve.
Offering to beta test the valve, AGI built a testing fixture designed to put the valve through a set of cycles simulating conditions on a methanol injection skid for deep water explo-ration. AGI planned to cycle the test valve until failure, but when the test ran for two and a half days—more than 4,000 cycles—without failure, AGI was satisfied with the perfor-mance and stopped the test. Over the 20-year life of a chem-ical injection skid, an instrument ball valve is typically cycled 300 times, about once per month.
A New Ball Valve DesignAGI’s beta test of the FKB series medium-pressure ball valve demonstrated that the valve reliably and repeatedly seals over the entire pressure range up to 15,000 psig. The valve’s effec-tiveness may be attributed to a special type of patent-pending live-loading technology termed “direct loading.”
A ball valve seals because of contact pressure between the
ball and the seats. One of the principal design challenges is determining how to generate sufficient force to create this con-tact pressure. If the force is too little at any point in the pressure range, the valve will leak. If it is too great, the valve will be difficult to actuate and its cycle life may be compromised.
As one means of applying force, live-loading refers to a spring that fits somewhere between the end screw and the seat. Usu-ally, the spring pushes against a seat carrier, which is a device that holds and positions the seat for ideal contact with the ball. Live-loading is especially important for three-way valves where the sealing force is provided solely by the upstream seat.
But, even in the case of a conventionally designed, live-loaded ball valve, there may be issues with the seal at the lower end of the pressure range (<5,000 psig). The valve may create good sealing force initially because of the force delivered by the springs. But as the system pressure overcomes the springs—and collapses them—the sealing force may not be sufficient. When system pressure and the springs are arranged to act in series—one behind the other—there is no net sealing ben-efit at certain points in the pressure range.
By contrast, in the FKB series medium-pressure valve, these two forces—system pressure and the springs—act on separate points on the seat carrier. Therefore, both contribute to the overall net sealing force. In Figure 1, system pressure on the upstream side acts on one step in the seat carrier, while the springs act on a second step. Together, they create a com-bined force adequate for sealing across the entire pressure range. This type of live-loading is termed direct loading.
An additional design challenge for medium-pressure valves concerns handle orientation. In some cases, adjacent compo-nents may prevent the quarter-turn handle from being fully actuated. The challenge is to create a handle that can be repo-sitioned in any one of four quadrants so a technician can reposition it without having to remove the valve and modify the valve supports. This goal is achieved by introducing a stop plate between the handle and the valve body. The stop plate may be repositioned, shifting the on and off position by 90-degree increments.
On the BallIntegrator saves time and expense with new ball valves and end connections.
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Figure 1: The FKB series valve design, in which the seat carrier is
stepped, enables the springs and the system pressure to act at
different points on the seat carrier. Each force counts, regardless of
its relative value. System pressure will not collapse the springs.
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Final TestingOn the two skids that AGI fabricated, there were a total of 36 valves and 452 medium-pressure tube fittings or end connections for use with SAF 2507. AGI checked all fittings with the handheld gauge.
Further, as part of their normal process, AGI tests all skids before shipping by cycling valves and pressurizing the system to its full-rated pressure. In this case, the skids showed no leaks anywhere, including at end connections or across the seat of the ball valves.
In past tests for other skids, AGI has spent as much as four hours correcting leaks. For example, in one case, the skid contained more than 100 valves, and the seats on each one had to be replaced. The initial pressurization of the system had compacted the seats and therefore the valves could not reseal as pressure in the system was being built back up.
The FKB series ball valve and medium-pressure end connections saved AGI considerable time and costs during the initial fabrication and at final testing. When a component is dependable and easy to use, there is a quantifiable savings in avoided guess-work, setbacks, reconfigurations, failed tests and delays resulting from special tools that are not readily available or parts that need to be reordered and refitted.
Additional savings are realized by the end user in reduced maintenance costs and ease of service throughout the life of the skid. Total cost of owner-ship over time—as opposed to the initial purchase price of a component—is the appropriate frame of reference when comparing costs.
The two new skids that AGI success-fully fabricated with medium-pressure ball valves and end connections for use with SAF 2507 tubing are in service on platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. DE
Bill Menz is Market Manager at Swagelok Company. Tony Taylor is manager of AGI Packaged Pump Systems.
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Pneumatic CylindersFesto announced that its ADN / ADNGF now includes a PPS option in all sizes (32mm up to 80mm diameter). The cylinder line features variable strokes from 1mm – 9000mm and a standard port pattern with dimensions based on ISO 21287. In addition, the company released its ADNP cylinder line — an economical version of its ADN with polymer caps — that feature flexible cushioning rings as standard. The cylinders also feature supply port threads inside the polymer caps. All ADNP cylinders feature a comprehensive range of mounting accessories and can be integrated with the company’s cylinder mounted switches. They are available in diameters from 20mm-50mm, with stroke lengths ranging from 5mm-80mm.www.festo.ca
Pneumatics FittingsAutomationDirect has added new models of tubing and fittings to its NITRA line of pneumatic components, as well as blow guns and aluminum manifolds. Available in 100-foot and 250-foot lengths, NITRA 16mm polyurethane tubing has a shore A 98 hardness rating, provides tight outside diameter tolerance and has kink resistance. NITRA brass adapter fittings and plugs are
available in 10 different styles. Machined from yellow brass, the fittings withstand pressure up to 800 psi. Also added are quick-disconnect fittings, including plugs and couplers, in 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch sizes. Male and female fittings are NPT threaded and withstand pressure up to 250 psi. NITRA aluminum manifolds with-stand maximum pressure up to 500 psi and are available in two styles. www.automationdirect.com
Vacuum Pump Inlet TrapVenmark introduced a multiple stage vacuum inlet trap that protects vacuum pumps on metal injection molding, vacuum compression molding, and vacuum hydrau-lic press processes. The MV Multi-Trap Vacuum Inlet Trap provides a knock-down stage for collecting heavy solids and con-densables plus an optional cooling coil. Featuring 4.5-inch and 9-inch H user-replaceable filter elements, the inlet trap can be configured with two stages of 10 elements or one stage of five. Filter ele-ments include copper- or stainless steel-gauze, molecular sieve, activated charcoal, Sodasorb, and pleated polypropylene. Made from stainless steel with NW40 to ISO-100 flanges, the trap is offered in a variety of sizes.www.massvac.com
Chemical Pump KSB Canada introduces the CPKN family of pumps designed for transport of cor-rosive, gaseous or temperature-sensitive liquids. Optional features include jacketed
casings, special impellers to handle solids-bearing or gaseous liquids, a variety of high-performance mechanical seals, and a range of corrosion resistant materials, up to and including nickel and titanium alloys. The pumps are available in a range of sizes, with capacities up to 4150 m3/hr (18,200 USGPM) and heads of up to 185 metres. Operating temperatures of suitably configured pumps can range from -40°C to 400°C.www.ksbcanada.com
Air Regulator ControlAir Inc. has expanded its 330 Instrument Air Regu-lator and Air Filter Regulator series to include a regulator only version, larger porting sizes and an automatic drain. The Type-330/340 series is now available in 1/4-inch NPT port-ing for normal opera-tion and 1/2-inch NPT porting for high flow requirements. The automatic drain option prevents moisture from being retained in the unit and carried downstream. The series also offers three output ranges for control up to 120 psig (8 BAR). Maximum supply pressure is 250 psig (17 BAR). Two ¼-inch NPT gauge ports are included. The Type-330 offers an optional automatic float operated drain with 1/8” NPT con-nection for piping away waste liquid. The units can be pipe, bracket or through body mounted. ATEX 94/9/EC approval II G D is also available.www.controlair.com
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Pressure GaugeOmega introduced its DPGM409 pressure gauge, that measures gage, sealed gage, absolute, compound gage, vacuum and barometric pressure ranges. Its core is a micro-machined silicon sensor with 0.08 percent accuracy. Each unit is supplied with a 5-point NIST traceable calibration certifi-cate and is tested to industrial CE standards. A user selectable analog output of either 0 to 5 Vdc; 0 to 10 Vdc or 4 to 20 mA is standard on all models and a built-in wire-less transmitter option is also available. www.omega.ca
Electrical Dirt Alarm Indicators Schroeder Industries introduced its MS17, MS18 and MS19 Electrical Dirt Alarm indi-cators for use with Schroeder hydraulic filters. The indicators feature an aluminum 2011-T-3 housing and a thermal lock-out option to prevent false indications during cold starts. Compliant with the IP67 stan-dard, all three products are available normally open or normally closed, in both high and low current micro-switch designs and fit the standard indicator port of most Schroeder return line filters. www.schroederindustries.com
W-Style Couplings Kurt Hydraulics announced a line of W-Style couplings designed for non-skive high pres-sure spiral hose (6000 PSI) and all wire braided hose applications. The couplings are available in 742 different end types and in sizes including 4-32; non-skive all sizes of R12; non-skive 4SH 12-24 sizes; and a full line of metrics. Kurt couplings meet SAE specifications and are quality manufactured in accordance with ISO 9002/QS 9000.www.kurthydraulics.com
Pilot-Operated Check ValvesClippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., introduced its JPC series check valves, which utilize the company’s poppet design and provide a variety of port configurations.
The JPC series works as a standard check valve, but can be operated with an air pilot signal providing for “free flow” in the normally checked position.
The valve provides a reliable method to check flow in one direction, with the ability to remotely signal a free flow through the valve.www.clippard.com/jpc-a
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Novotechnik’s newLWX Series of heavy-duty
sealed position transducers isengineered for extreme operating
environments where high temperatures, vibration, high-pressure equipment wash downs,
grease, and other contaminants are present. The patentedpressure equalization technology prevents buildup or the “pump
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Flange Mount . . . . . . . . . . . 52Motors: Electro-Hydraulic Stepping . . 52Motors: Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . 52Motors: Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Motors: Pneumatic. . . . . . . . . . 52Mufflers, Pneumatic . . . . . . . . . 52Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Oil Coolers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52O Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Braided . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Gasket . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Leather . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Metallic . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: Synthetic . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: U-Rings . . . . . . . . . . 52Packings: V-Rings . . . . . . . . . . 52Piston Rings: Metal . . . . . . . . . 52Piston Rings: Nonmetallic . . . . . . 52Piston Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Port Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Power Take Offs . . . . . . . . . . . 52Power Units & Systems . . . . . . . 52Pressure Gauge Protectors - Snubbers . 52Pressure Switches . . . . . . . . . . 52Pressure Transmitters . . . . . . . . 52Pump Adaptors . . . . . . . . . . . 52Pump Housings . . . . . . . . . . . 52Pumps: Centrifugal . . . . . . . . . 52Pumps: Diaphragm . . . . . . . . . 52Pumps: Fixed Displacement . . . . . 52Pumps: High Pressure . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Hydraulic Hand . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Metering . . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Piston . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Pneumatic. . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Pneumatic Driven . . . . . . 53Pumps: Reciprocating . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Rotary Positive Replacement . 53Pumps: Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . 53Pumps: Variable Displacement . . . . 53Pumps: Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Receivers, Pneumatic . . . . . . . . 53Regulators: Hydraulic . . . . . . . . 53Regulators: Pneumatic . . . . . . . . 53Regulators: Vacuum . . . . . . . . . 53Reservoir Accessories . . . . . . . . 53Reservoir Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . 53Rings: Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Rings: Piston . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Rings: Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Rings: Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Sealants: Thread. . . . . . . . . . . 53Seals: Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Seals: General . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Seals: Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Seals: Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . 53Seals: Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Seals: O-Ring-Elastomeric . . . . . . 54Seals: O-Ring-Metallic . . . . . . . . 54Seals: O-Ring-Plastomeric . . . . . . 54Seals: Rubber Diaphragm . . . . . . 54Seals: Rubber Hydraulic . . . . . . . 54Sensors: Displacement. . . . . . . . 54Sensors: Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 54Sensors: Ultrasonic Fluid Level . . . . 54Shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Shock Absorbers. . . . . . . . . . . 54Silencers & Mufflers . . . . . . . . . 54Sleeves, Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Slides, Pneumatic . . . . . . . . . . 54Software: Fluid Power Component
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Software: Fluid Power System Design 54Solenoid Valves: General Purpose . . 54Solenoid Valves: Proportional . . . . . 54Springs: Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Springs: Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Strainers/ Diffusers . . . . . . . . . 54Switches: Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . 54Switches: Pressure . . . . . . . . . 54Switches: Temperature . . . . . . . . 54Swivel Joints: Hydraulic . . . . . . . 54Swivel Joints: Pneumatic. . . . . . . 54Tachometers/Stroboscopes. . . . . . 54Test Equipment: Hydraulic . . . . . . 54Test Equipment: Pneumatic . . . . . 54Testing Instruments . . . . . . . . . 54Thread Protectors . . . . . . . . . . 54Thrusters, Linear. . . . . . . . . . . 54Transducers: Electro-Pneumatic . . . 54Transducers: Pressure . . . . . . . . 54Transmissions: Hydrodynamic . . . . 54Transmissions: Hydrostatic . . . . . . 54Tube Fabricating . . . . . . . . . . . 54Tube/Hose Cleaning Equipment . . . 54Tubing: Aluminium . . . . . . . . . . 54Tubing: Copper . . . . . . . . . . . 54Tubing & Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Tubing: Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Tubing: Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . 54Tubing: Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . 54Tubing: Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Vacuum Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Vacuum Dehydrators. . . . . . . . . 54Valve Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Check . . . . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Circuit Logic Control . . . 54Valves Air: Deceleration . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Directional . . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Flow Control . . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Pilot Operated . . . . . . 54Valves Air: Quick Exhaust Dumping . . 55Valves Air: Relief . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves Air: Sequence. . . . . . . . . 55Valves Air: Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves Air: Solenoid . . . . . . . . . 55Valves Air: Time Delay . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Bleed . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Butterfly . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Air Bleed . . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Check Pilot Operated 55Valves Hydraulic: Counterbalance. . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Deceleration . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Directional . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Flow Control . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Flow Dividers . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Miniature. . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Mobile . . . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Pilot Operated . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Plastic Diaphragm . 55Valves Hydraulic: Pressure Control . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Pressure Reducing . 55Valves Hydraulic: Proportional . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Relief Unloading . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Sequence . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Servo . . . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Shuttle . . . . . . . 55Valves Hydraulic: Surge Damping. . . 55Valves: Metering . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves: Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Valves Pneumatic, Miniature . . . . . 55Valve Spools, Directional Control
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ACCUMULATORS: BLADDERBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHydro LeducHypower SystemsNorcan Fluid PowerParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
ACCUMULATORS: DIAPHRAGMDrive ProductsHydac CorporationHydro LeducParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Wainbee Limited
ACCUMULATORS: PISTONBerendsen Fluid PowerCross Mfg Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationHydro LeducParker CanadaProcess Products LimitedRam IndustriesWainbee Limited
ACCUMULATORS: SPRING-LOADEDDendoff SpringsHydac Corporation
ACTUATORS: ELECTRICBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabHaydon Kerk Motion SolutionsParker CanadaWainbee LimitedWittenstein
ACTUATORS: LINEAR-ELECTRICCowper Inc.FestoHaydon Kerk Motion SolutionsParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Rotator Products Ltd.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.
Wainbee LimitedWittenstein
ACTUATORS: LINEAR-HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerFabco-Air Inc.Humphrey Automation Inc.KYB Americas CorporationL&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Process Products LimitedRam IndustriesWainbee Limited
ACTUATORS: LINEAR-HYDRAULIC-SERVOBerendsen Fluid PowerParker CanadaProcess Products LimitedWainbee Limited
ACTUATORS: MANUALVal-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
ACTUATORS: ROTARY HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerFlodraulic GroupHelac CorporationMoog Flo-TorkParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
ACTUATORS: ROTARY PNEUMATICFabco-Air Inc.FestoMoog Flo-TorkParker CanadaSeal Master CorporationWainbee Limited
ACTUATORS: SOLENOIDClippard Instrument LabProcess Products LimitedToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
ADAPTORS & MOUNTS, MOTORBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsRotator Products Ltd.
RPM Mechanical Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
ADAPTORS & MOUNTS, PUMPBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsRPM Mechanical Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
AFTER-COOLERSDrive ProductsRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Thermal Transfer ProductsWainbee Limited
AIR BREATHERSBeach Filter Products Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationParker CanadaWainbee Limited
AIR COMPRESSOR OILSAtlantic Purification SystemsCoilhose PneumaticsRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Wainbee Limited
AIR LOGIC DEVICESClippard Instrument LabFestoWainbee Limited
AIR OPERATED HYDRAULIC PUMPSAtlantic Purification SystemsWainbee Limited
BLADDERSBerendsen Fluid PowerHydac CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
BLOW GUNSAutoLine Products Ltd.Coilhose PneumaticsExair CorporationFestoParker CanadaReid Supply CompanyTOPRINGWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
BLOWERS: CENTRIFUGALDrive ProductsSpencer TurbineWainbee Limited
BLOWERS: POSITIVE DISPLACEMENTDrive Products
BRAKES: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerMICO, IncorporatedRotator Products Ltd.SunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) LtdToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
BRAKES: PNEUMATICSeal Master CorporationWainbee Limited
BUMPERSRotator Products Ltd.RPM Mechanical Inc.
CAN BUS SYSTEMSDrive ProductsFestoFlodraulic GroupParker CanadaRotator Products Ltd.SunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) Ltd
CLAMPS, HOSE & TUBE & PIPEAutoLine Products Ltd.Cords Canada LimitedGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationKuritec CorporationOetiker Inc.Reid Supply CompanySeal Master CorporationToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CLOSURES, CAPS & PLUGSCords Canada LimitedDaemar Inc.
COMPRESSORS: AIR-DIAPHRAGMAutoLine Products Ltd.Wainbee Limited
COMPRESSORS: AIR-OIL-LESSNash, A Gardner Denver ProductRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Wainbee Limited
COMPRESSORS: AIR-RECIPROCATINGAtlantic Purification SystemsRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Wainbee Limited
COMPRESSORS: AIR-ROTARY SCREWAtlantic Purification SystemsAutoLine Products Ltd.Drive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Rideout Tool & Machine Inc.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Westward Products Ltd.
COMPRESSORS: AIR-ROTARY VANEDrive ProductsSkeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Wainbee Limited
COMPRESSORS: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMSRideout Tool & Machine Inc.TOPRING
CONNECTORS, ELECTRICBerendsen Fluid PowerCords Canada Limited
CONTAMINATION CONTROLBerendsen Fluid PowerHydac Corporation
CONTROLLERS: ELECTRO-HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsNorcan Fluid PowerParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
CONTROLLERS: ELECTRO-PNEUMATICDrive ProductsFestoParker CanadaWainbee Limited
CONTROLLERS: FLOWBerendsen Fluid PowerCan-Am Instruments Ltd.Drive ProductsOmega
CONTROLLERS: HYDROSTATIC DRIVEBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsFlodraulic Group
CONTROLLERS: MOTIONAce Controls Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerClippard Instrument LabCowper Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsFestoHaydon Kerk Motion SolutionsOmegaParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Wainbee Limited
CONTROLLERS: PROGRAMMABLE LOGICChartwell Automation Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsFestoOmega
CONTROLS: ELECTRO-HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsFlodraulic GroupHypower SystemsLynch Fluid ControlsParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.
CONTROLS: ELECTRONICBerendsen Fluid PowerChartwell Automation Inc.Drive ProductsElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.Exair CorporationFestoFlodraulic GroupLynch Fluid Controls
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The Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Rotator Products Ltd.
COUNTERS: FLUIDICSElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.
COUNTERS: HYDRAULICElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.
COUNTERS: PARTICLEBerendsen Fluid PowerHy-Pro FiltrationHydac CorporationOmegaParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Wainbee Limited
COUNTERS: PNEUMATICClippard Instrument LabFestoWainbee Limited
COUPLINGS: AIR SELF SEALINGBattlefield International Inc.CEJN Industrial Corp.Snap-tite Inc.Spez-Tech Engr Fluid Pwr TechStaubli Corp
COUPLINGS: FLEXIBLE SHAFTGreat Lakes HydraulicsJohn Crane CanadaReid Supply CompanyRotator Products Ltd.RPM Mechanical Inc.Wittenstein
COUPLINGS: FLUID SELF SEALINGBattlefield International Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerCEJN Industrial Corp.Rotator Products Ltd.Snap-tite Inc.Spez-Tech Engr Fluid Pwr TechStaubli Corp
COUPLINGS: OIL SELF SEALINGBattlefield International Inc.CEJN Industrial Corp.Snap-tite Inc.Spez-Tech Engr Fluid Pwr TechStaubli Corp
COUPLINGS: QUICK DISCONNECTBattlefield International Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerBeswick Engineering Co Inc.CEJN Industrial Corp.Checkfluid Inc.Climax Company Ltd.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGates Canada Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaOetiker Inc.OmegaParker CanadaRotator Products Ltd.Rubberline Products Ltd.Snap-tite Inc.Spez-Tech Engr Fluid Pwr TechStaubli CorpTOPRING
COUPLINGS: ROTATING SWIVELFestoHigginson Equipment Inc.HosePower CanadaStaubli Corp
CYLINDER ACCESSORIESBerendsen Fluid PowerClippard Instrument LabDendoff SpringsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHigginson Equipment Inc.L&W Hydramotion Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: ADJUSTABLE STROKEBattlefield International Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Fabco-Air Inc.L&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaPneu-Hyd Industries Ltd.Ram IndustriesToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: AIR/OILClippard Instrument LabFabco-Air Inc.Higginson Equipment Inc.L&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaPneu-Hyd Industries Ltd.Ram IndustriesToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CYLINDERS: CABLEParker CanadaWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: CLAMPINGFestoL&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaReid Supply CompanyWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: COMPOSITE (PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC)Berendsen Fluid PowerFabco-Air Inc.FestoL&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaPneu-Hyd Industries Ltd.Ram IndustriesSkeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: ELECTRO-HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerKYB Americas CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabCross Mfg Inc.Devine Hydraulics Inc.Eastern Fluid Power Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHelac CorporationHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHigginson Equipment Inc.Hydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHypower SystemsKYB Americas CorporationL&W Hydramotion Inc.Motion CanadaNorcan Fluid PowerThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPneu-Hyd Industries Ltd.PSI Fluid Power Ltd.Ram IndustriesReid Supply CompanyRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Rubberline Products Ltd.Taylor Devices Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWestward Products Ltd.Williams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CYLINDERS: METRICBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabDevine Hydraulics Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CYLINDERS: MILLBerendsen Fluid PowerCross Mfg Inc.Devine Hydraulics Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaRam IndustriesWainbee Limited
CYLINDERS: MINIATUREBerendsen Fluid PowerHigginson Equipment Inc.Wainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CYLINDERS: PNEUMATICASCO NumaticsBattlefield International Inc.
Berendsen Fluid PowerBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabCowper Inc.Drive ProductsFabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHigginson Equipment Inc.Hypower SystemsL&W Hydramotion Inc.Motion CanadaParker CanadaRam IndustriesReid Supply CompanyRideout Tool & Machine Inc.Rubberline Products Ltd.TOPRINGToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWestward Products Ltd.Williams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
CYLINDERS: RODLESSBerendsen Fluid PowerBimba Manufacturing Co.Cowper Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaWainbee Limited
DAMPERS: HYDRAULICAce Controls Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerHydac CorporationParker CanadaRam IndustriesRotator Products Ltd.Taylor Devices Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
DAMPERS: ROTARYAce Controls Inc.
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMSBerendsen Fluid PowerElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.OmegaParker CanadaWainbee Limited
DRIVES: HYDRO-STATICBerendsen Fluid Power
DRYERS: AIR-ABSORPTIVEAtlantic Purification SystemsBeach Filter Products Inc.Parker CanadaWainbee Limited
DRYERS: AIR-ADSORPTIVEAtlantic Purification SystemsSkeans Eng & Mach Ltd.
DRYERS: AIR-CHEMICALAtlantic Purification SystemsWainbee Limited
DRYERS: AIR-REFRIGERANTAtlantic Purification SystemsBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Rideout Tool & Machine Inc.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Wainbee Limited
ELECTRICAL PANELSCan-Am Instruments Ltd.Electro-Meters Co. Ltd.Enclosures Direct Inc. (EDI)Flodraulic GroupRotator Products Ltd.Westward Products Ltd.
ENCLOSURESACE Manufacturing Metals Ltd.Electro-Meters Co. Ltd.Enclosures Direct Inc. (EDI)Hammond Manufacturing Co LtdOmegaRalston Metal Products Ltd.
END EFFECTORSParker CanadaWainbee Limited
FASTENERSCords Canada LimitedDaemar Inc.Dendoff SpringsOetiker Inc.Reid Supply CompanySpaenaur Inc.
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FILTER CARTSBeach Filter Products Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerEastern Fluid Power Inc.ESS Corp.Great Lakes HydraulicsHy-Pro FiltrationHydac CorporationParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Wainbee Limited
FILTER REGULATOR LUBRICATOR (FRL)ASCO NumaticsASCO Valve CanadaBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHumphrey Automation Inc.Hypower SystemsMotion CanadaParker CanadaRideout Tool & Machine Inc.TOPRINGWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
FILTERS: COMPRESSED AIRAtlantic Purification SystemsBeach Filter Products Inc.Coilhose PneumaticsDavis Controls Ltd.Exair CorporationFabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaSkeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Wainbee LimitedWestward Products Ltd.
FILTERS: EXHAUST AIRAutoLine Products Ltd.Great Lakes HydraulicsN.R. Murphy LimitedParker CanadaWainbee LimitedWestward Products Ltd.
FILTERS: FLANGEDToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
FILTERS: HYDRAULICBeach Filter Products Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHy-Pro FiltrationHydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHypower SystemsMotion CanadaNorcan Fluid PowerParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.PSI Fluid Power Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.Zinga Industries
FILTERS: PNEUMATICAir LogicASCO NumaticsBeach Filter Products Inc.Clippard Instrument LabCowper Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHumphrey Automation Inc.Parker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWilliams Fluidair Corp Ltd.
FILTRATION SYSTEMSBeach Filter Products Inc.Berendsen Fluid PowerDavis Controls Ltd.Eastern Fluid Power Inc.ESS Corp.Hy-Pro FiltrationHydac CorporationParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Wainbee Limited
FITTINGS: FLANGEDAdaconnDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.
RYCO HydraulicsSpencer TurbineWainbee Limited
FITTINGS: HOSE & TUBEAdaconnAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Climax Company Ltd.Clippard Instrument LabCoilhose PneumaticsCords Canada LimitedDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.NewAge Industries Inc.Oetiker Inc.Parker CanadaRYCO HydraulicsSwagelokTOPRINGToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
FITTINGS: METRIC HOSE & TUBEBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Climax Company Ltd.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.NewAge Industries Inc.Parker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
FITTINGS: PIPEBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Clippard Instrument LabCords Canada LimitedDrive ProductsFabricated Plastics LimitedGreat Lakes HydraulicsMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.Oetiker Inc.RYCO HydraulicsSwagelokWainbee Limited
FITTINGS: PUSH-INSASCO NumaticsBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaHumphrey Automation Inc.Motion CanadaNewAge Industries Inc.Parker CanadaTOPRINGWainbee Limited
FLANGE PROTECTIONDaemar Inc.
FLANGES: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGates Canada Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHosePower CanadaMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.Parker CanadaProcess Products LimitedRYCO HydraulicsToro Hydraulic & Machinery
FLANGES: THREADED & WELDEDBerendsen Fluid PowerGreat Lakes HydraulicsMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.Nett Technologies Inc.Parker CanadaProcess Products Limited
FLOW METERSCan-Am Instruments Ltd.Chartwell Automation Inc.Climax Company Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsExair CorporationGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMax Machinery Inc.OmegaRacine Flow Meter GroupSwagelokToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
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FLOW RESTRICTORSBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Drive ProductsWainbee Limited
FLUOROELASTOMERDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaRPM Mechanical Inc.
FLUSHING, OIL SYSTEMSParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
GASKETS & MATERIALSDaemar Inc.Dura-BarElasto Proxy Inc.Nett Technologies Inc.Seal Master Corporation
GAUGES: DIGITALBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsOmegaParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.Wainbee Limited
GAUGES: FLOWBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsMax Machinery Inc.OmegaParker CanadaRacine Flow Meter GroupToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
GAUGES: FLUID LEVELBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMadison CompanyOil-Rite CorporationOmegaParker CanadaSwitching Solutions Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedZinga Industries
GAUGES: OIL LEVELBerendsen Fluid PowerDavis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsOil-Rite CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
GAUGES: PRESSUREAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyAutoLine Products Ltd.Berendsen Fluid PowerClimax Company Ltd.Davis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMICO, IncorporatedOmegaParker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.SwagelokToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster InstrumentsZinga Industries
GAUGES: TEMPERATUREAutoLine Products Ltd.Berendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationOmegaParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
GAUGES: VACUUMDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsOmegaParker CanadaWainbee LimitedWebster InstrumentsZinga Industries
GEAR DRIVESHelac CorporationOmegaRotator Products Ltd.SunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) LtdWittenstein
GRIPPERS: HYDRAULICToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
GRIPPERS: PNEUMATICASCO NumaticsBattlefield International Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoOmegaParker CanadaWainbee Limited
GRIPPERS: VACUUM (CUPS & PADS)FestoParker CanadaWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERSBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Hydac CorporationToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: AIR-COOLEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationJohn Crane CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: AIR/OIL COOLEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsNorcan Fluid PowerSunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) LtdThermal Transfer ProductsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: ALUMINIUM-FINNEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: COPPER-FINNEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: STEEL-FINNEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsWainbee Limited
HEAT EXCHANGERS: WATER-COOLEDBerendsen Fluid PowerBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationJohn Crane CanadaThermal Transfer ProductsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HEATERS: COOLANTOmega
HEATERS: HYDRAULIC FLUIDAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HIGH-TEMP MASKINGDaemar Inc.
HOSE: AIRAutoLine Products Ltd.CEJN Industrial Corp.Checkfluid Inc.Clippard Instrument LabCoilhose PneumaticsDrive ProductsGates Canada Inc.HosePower CanadaKuritec CorporationNewAge Industries Inc.Parker CanadaSeal Master Corporation
TOPRINGWainbee Limited
HOSE: AIR REELSCEJN Industrial Corp.Reid Supply CompanySwagelokTOPRINGWainbee Limited
HOSE: FLEXIBLE METALKuritec Corporation
HOSE: HYDRAULICCheckfluid Inc.Climax Company Ltd.Drive ProductsGates Canada Inc.HosePower CanadaMotion CanadaParker CanadaRYCO HydraulicsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HOSE: SELF-STORINGCEJN Industrial Corp.Kuritec CorporationTOPRING
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: ENVIRONMENTALWainbee Limited
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: FIRE RESISTANTWainbee Limited
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: PETROLEUMDrive ProductsKuritec Corporation
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: SYNTHETICDrive Products
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: WATER GLYCOLKuritec Corporation
HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSEMBLIESCEJN Industrial Corp.Drive ProductsHosePower CanadaHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerMFP Automation Enginee
ringParker CanadaStaubli CorpToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HYDRAULIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsEastern Fluid Power Inc.Flodraulic GroupGreat Lakes HydraulicsLynch Fluid ControlsMFP Automation EngineeringParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.SunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) Ltd
HYDRAULIC POWER UNITSBerendsen Fluid PowerDevine Hydraulics Inc.Eastern Fluid Power Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMFP Automation EngineeringMotion CanadaNorcan Fluid PowerThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
HYDRAULIC VALVE COMPONENTSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsLynch Fluid ControlsMotion CanadaParker CanadaSnap-tite Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE COMPONENTSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsFlodraulic GroupNorcan Fluid PowerSunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) Ltd
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INDEXING TABLES, ROTARY PNEUMATICCyclo-IndexFestoWainbee Limited
INTENSIFIERS: CONTINUOUS ACTIONL&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaWainbee Limited
INTENSIFIERS: SINGLE ACTIONFestoL&W Hydramotion Inc.Parker CanadaWainbee Limited
INTENSIFIERS: VARIABLE DISPLACEMENTThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaWainbee Limited
LEAK DETECTORSCan-Am Instruments Ltd.Exair Corporation
LOAD CELLSDavis Controls Ltd.Omega
LUBRICANTSDrive ProductsWestward Products Ltd.
LUBRICATION DEVICESClimax Company Ltd.Parker Canada
LUBRICATION SYSTEMSBerendsen Fluid PowerClimax Company Ltd.Parker CanadaWainbee Limited
LUBRICATORS, PNEUMATICASCO NumaticsASCO Valve CanadaAtlantic Purification SystemsClippard Instrument LabCoilhose PneumaticsCowper Inc.FestoParker Canada
MANIFOLDS: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerCEJN Industrial Corp.Cross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerLynch Fluid ControlsMain Manufacturing Prod Inc.MFP Automation EngineeringThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Ram IndustriesSunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) LtdToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
MANIFOLDS: PNEUMATICBattlefield International Inc.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsLynch Fluid ControlsMFP Automation EngineeringParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
MARINE COOLERSDrive Products
METERS, POSITIVE DISPLACEMENTMax Machinery Inc.OmegaRacine Flow Meter GroupWebster Instruments
METRIC TUBE ADAPTERDrive ProductsToro Hydraulic & Machinery
MOBILE COOLERSBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsHydac Corporation
MONITOR SYSTEMSCan-Am Instruments Ltd.Electro-Meters Co. Ltd.Flodraulic GroupLynch Fluid Controls
MOTORS: ELECTRIC WITH PUMP FLANGE MOUNTRotator Products Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
MOTORS: ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC STEPPINGHaydon Kerk Motion SolutionsOmegaWainbee Limited
MOTORS: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerCross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsEastern Fluid Power Inc.Flodraulic GroupGreat Lakes HydraulicsHelac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHydro LeducHypower SystemsKYB Americas CorporationLynch Fluid ControlsMotion CanadaNorcan Fluid PowerThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
MOTORS: METRICDrive ProductsWainbee Limited
MOTORS: PNEUMATICGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker Canada
MUFFLERS, PNEUMATICClippard Instrument LabFabco-Air Inc.FestoOmegaParker CanadaWainbee Limited
NOZZLESExair CorporationParker Canada
O RINGSAutoLine Products Ltd.Daemar Inc.Drive ProductsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaOmegaRPM Mechanical Inc.Spaenaur Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
OIL COOLERSBerg Chilling Systems Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationThermal Transfer ProductsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
PACKINGS: BRAIDEDDaemar Inc.Drive ProductsHi-Tech Seals Inc.John Crane Canada
PACKINGS: CUPDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
PACKINGS: GASKETAutoLine Products Ltd.John Crane Canada
PACKINGS: LEATHERHercules Sealing Prod Canada
PACKINGS: METALLICJohn Crane CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
PACKINGS: SYNTHETICDaemar Inc.
PACKINGS: U-RINGSDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
PACKINGS: V-RINGSDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
PISTON RINGS: METALHercules Sealing Prod CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
PISTON RINGS: NONMETALLICHercules Sealing Prod Canada
PISTON RODSParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
PORT PLUGSDaemar Inc.
POWER TAKE OFFSDrive ProductsParker CanadaSunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) Ltd
POWER UNITS & SYSTEMSBerendsen Fluid PowerEastern Fluid Power Inc.Electro-Meters Co. Ltd.Flodraulic GroupGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHypower SystemsMFP Automation EngineeringParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
PRESSURE GAUGE PROTECTORS - SNUBBERSBerendsen Fluid PowerGreat Lakes HydraulicsOmegaParker Canada
PRESSURE SWITCHESAir LogicAutoLine Products Ltd.Berendsen Fluid PowerChartwell Automation Inc.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationJohn Crane CanadaMICO, IncorporatedOmegaParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Switching Solutions Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
PRESSURE TRANSMITTERSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsFestoFlodraulic GroupOmegaParker CanadaSwitching Solutions Inc.Webster Instruments
PUMP ADAPTORSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaRotator Products Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
PUMP HOUSINGSBerendsen Fluid PowerParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
PUMPS: CENTRIFUGALAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyDrive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Higginson Equipment Inc.KSB Pumps Inc.OmegaPentair Canada Inc.Viking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: DIAPHRAGMAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.OmegaToro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: FIXED DISPLACEMENTDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydro LeducOmega
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Parker CanadaPentair Canada Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: HIGH PRESSUREAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyDrive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Flodraulic GroupGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydro LeducKSB Pumps Inc.Parker CanadaPentair Canada Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: HYDRAULICALA Industries LimitedCross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydro LeducHypower SystemsKYB Americas CorporationMotion CanadaNorcan Fluid PowerThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
PUMPS: HYDRAULIC HANDGreat Lakes Hydraulics
PUMPS: METERINGEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Oil-Rite CorporationOmegaViking Pump of Canada
PUMPS: PISTONALA Industries LimitedDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaPentair Canada Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
PUMPS: PNEUMATICGreat Lakes HydraulicsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
PUMPS: PNEUMATIC DRIVENWainbee Limited
PUMPS: RECIPROCATINGPentair Canada Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
PUMPS: ROTARYDrive ProductsKSB Pumps Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: ROTARY POSITIVE REPLACEMENTAtlantic Purification SystemsDrive ProductsParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWebster Instruments
PUMPS: VACUUMAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyDrive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Exair CorporationNash, A Gardner Denver ProductOmegaParker CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: VARIABLE DISPLACEMENTALA Industries LimitedDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydro LeducThe Oilgear CompanyParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryViking Pump of CanadaWainbee Limited
PUMPS: WATERAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyAutoLine Products Ltd.Drive ProductsKSB Pumps Inc.OmegaPentair Canada Inc.Viking Pump of Canada
RECEIVERS, PNEUMATICFabco-Air Inc.Parker Canada
REGULATORS: HYDRAULICGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
REGULATORS: PNEUMATICAir LogicASCO NumaticsBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Clippard Instrument LabCords Canada LimitedFabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHumphrey Automation Inc.Kuritec CorporationParker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.
REGULATORS: VACUUMGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker Canada
RESERVOIR ACCESSORIESBerendsen Fluid PowerDevine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHy-Pro FiltrationHydac CorporationParker CanadaStauff Canada Ltd.
RESERVOIR TANKSBerendsen Fluid PowerDevine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsOil-Rite CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & Machinery
RINGS: BACKUPHercules Sealing Prod CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
RINGS: PISTONHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
RINGS: WEARHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
RINGS: WIPERHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryTrelleborg Sealing Solutions
SEALANTS: THREADJohn Crane CanadaX-Pando Products Co.
SEALS: FITTINGSDaemar Inc.Seal Master CorporationSpaenaur Inc.
SEALS: GENERALDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Seal Master Corporation
SEALS: KITSDaemar Inc.Drive ProductsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Seal Master Corporation
SEALS: MECHANICALDaemar Inc.John Crane CanadaViking Pump of Canada
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SEALS: O-RING-ELASTOMERICDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.John Crane CanadaSeal Master Corporation
SEALS: O-RING-METALLICDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod Canada
SEALS: O-RING-PLASTOMERICDaemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod Canada
SEALS: OILAutoLine Products Ltd.Daemar Inc.Hercules Sealing Prod CanadaHi-Tech Seals Inc.Seal Master Corporation
SEALS: RUBBER DIAPHRAGMDaemar Inc.Seal Master Corporation
SEALS: RUBBER HYDRAULICDaemar Inc.Drive ProductsHercules Sealing Prod CanadaSeal Master Corporation
SENSORS: DISPLACEMENTChartwell Automation Inc.OmegaServo-Robot Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
SENSORS: PRESSUREASCO Valve CanadaBerendsen Fluid PowerChartwell Automation Inc.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.FestoHydac CorporationLynch Fluid ControlsOmegaParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Stauff Canada Ltd.Switching Solutions Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
SENSORS: ULTRASONIC FLUID LEVELChartwell Automation Inc.Davis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsMadison CompanyOmegaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
SHIMSDaemar Inc.Dendoff SpringsNett Technologies Inc.
SHOCK ABSORBERSAce Controls Inc.ASCO NumaticsDendoff SpringsFestoParker CanadaReid Supply CompanyRosta Inc.Rotator Products Ltd.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Taylor Devices Inc.
SILENCERS & MUFFLERSExair CorporationFestoN.R. Murphy LimitedNett Technologies Inc.
SLEEVES, BOOTSElasto Proxy Inc.Parker Canada
SLIDES, PNEUMATICASCO NumaticsFabco-Air Inc.FestoParker Canada
SOFTWARE: FLUID POWER COMPONENT SELECTIONParker Canada
SOFTWARE: FLUID POWER SYSTEM DESIGNParker CanadaSimerics Inc.
SOLENOID VALVES: GENERAL PURPOSEASCO NumaticsAtlantis Pompe Ste-FoyClippard Instrument LabCross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHigginson Equipment Inc.Nett Technologies Inc.OmegaParker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
SOLENOID VALVES: PROPORTIONALClippard Instrument LabCross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.FestoOmegaParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
SPRINGS: AIRDendoff SpringsTaylor Devices Inc.Wainbee Limited
SPRINGS: GASAce Controls Inc.Dendoff Springs
STRAINERS/ DIFFUSERSBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
SWITCHES: FLUID LEVELChartwell Automation Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMadison CompanyOil-Rite CorporationOmegaParker CanadaSwitching Solutions Inc.
SWITCHES: PRESSUREAir LogicAutoLine Products Ltd.Chartwell Automation Inc.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsMadison CompanyMICO, IncorporatedParker CanadaSwitching Solutions Inc.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
SWITCHES: TEMPERATUREAutoLine Products Ltd.Chartwell Automation Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationOmegaParker CanadaSwitching Solutions Inc.
SWIVEL JOINTS: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerClimax Company Ltd.Higginson Equipment Inc.HosePower CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
SWIVEL JOINTS: PNEUMATICFestoHigginson Equipment Inc.Wainbee Limited
TACHOMETERS/STROBOSCOPESElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.Omega
TEST EQUIPMENT: HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerCEJN Industrial Corp.Drive ProductsEastern Fluid Power Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMax Machinery Inc.MFP Automation EngineeringParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.
Racine Flow Meter GroupStauff Canada Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
TEST EQUIPMENT: PNEUMATICFabco-Air Inc.Great Lakes HydraulicsMFP Automation EngineeringParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
TESTING INSTRUMENTSElectro-Meters Co. Ltd.Exair CorporationOmegaParker CanadaServo-Robot Inc.Webster Instruments
THREAD PROTECTORSDaemar Inc.Hi-Tech Seals Inc.
THRUSTERS, LINEARCowper Inc.
TRANSDUCERS: ELECTRO-PNEUMATICFestoOmegaParker Canada
TRANSDUCERS: PRESSUREASCO Valve CanadaBerendsen Fluid PowerDavis Controls Ltd.Drive ProductsFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMadison CompanyOmegaParker CanadaPQ Systems Ltd.Switching Solutions Inc.Webster Instruments
TRANSMISSIONS: HYDRODYNAMICToro Hydraulic & Machinery
TRANSMISSIONS: HYDROSTATICDrive ProductsFlodraulic GroupPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & Machinery
TUBE FABRICATINGMarmon/Keystone Canada Inc.NewAge Industries Inc.Parker CanadaTube Caron Inc.
TUBE/HOSE CLEANING EQUIPMENTDrive ProductsParker Canada
TUBING & HOSEClippard Instrument LabCoilhose PneumaticsFestoKuritec CorporationMarmon/Keystone Canada Inc.NewAge Industries Inc.Parker CanadaRPM Mechanical Inc.Rubberline Products Ltd.SwagelokToro Hydraulic & Machinery
TUBING: ALUMINIUMMarmon/Keystone Canada Inc.Spencer TurbineTube Caron Inc.
TUBING: COPPERAutoLine Products Ltd.Great Lakes Copper Inc.
TUBING: PLASTICClippard Instrument LabCords Canada LimitedDrive ProductsFestoHumphrey Automation Inc.Kuritec CorporationNewAge Industries Inc.Omega
TUBING: RUBBERAutoLine Products Ltd.Elasto Proxy Inc.Kuritec CorporationNewAge Industries Inc.Seal Master Corporation
TUBING: STAINLESS STEELMarmon/Keystone Canada Inc.Spencer TurbineSwagelokTube Caron Inc.
TUBING: STEELAutoLine Products Ltd.Drive ProductsMarmon/Keystone Canada Inc.Parker CanadaSpencer TurbineTube Caron Inc.
VACUUM CUPSASCO NumaticsExair CorporationFestoHumphrey Automation Inc.Parker CanadaReid Supply CompanyWainbee Limited
VACUUM DEHYDRATORSHy-Pro FiltrationHydac Corporation
VALVE CIRCUITSBerendsen Fluid PowerEastern Fluid Power Inc.Parker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVE SPOOLS, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL HYDRAULICBerendsen Fluid PowerDrive ProductsParker CanadaSnap-tite Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: CHECKAir LogicAutoLine Products Ltd.Beswick Engineering Co Inc.Clippard Instrument LabFabco-Air Inc.FestoParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: CIRCUIT LOGIC CONTROLBattlefield International Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: DECELERATIONClippard Instrument LabParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: DIRECTIONALASCO NumaticsBimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsHumphrey Automation Inc.OmegaParker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: DRIVEToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: FLOW CONTROLAir LogicBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Clippard Instrument LabFabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsOmegaParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: PILOT OPERATEDAir LogicBattlefield International Inc.Clippard Instrument LabFestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
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VALVES AIR: QUICK EXHAUST DUMPINGBattlefield International Inc.Clippard Instrument LabFestoHumphrey Automation Inc.Parker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: RELIEFAir LogicFabco-Air Inc.OmegaParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryVal-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.Wainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: SEQUENCEAir LogicClippard Instrument LabFabco-Air Inc.FestoParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: SHUTTLEClippard Instrument LabDrive ProductsFabco-Air Inc.FestoOmegaParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: SOLENOIDASCO NumaticsBattlefield International Inc.Bimba Manufacturing Co.Drive ProductsEC & M Electric (1934) Ltd.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoGreat Lakes HydraulicsOmegaParker CanadaRubberline Products Ltd.Skeans Eng & Mach Ltd.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES AIR: TIME DELAYFestoParker CanadaSwagelokWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: AIR BLEEDParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: CHECK PILOT OPERATEDDevine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMICO, IncorporatedParker CanadaSnap-tite Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: COUNTERBALANCEDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
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VALVES HYDRAULIC: DIRECTIONALALA Industries LimitedCross Mfg Inc.Devine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHumphrey Automation Inc.Hydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerHypower SystemsParker CanadaPSI Fluid Power Ltd.Snap-tite Inc.SunSource Tech Serv (Cnd) LtdToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
VALVES HYDRAULIC: FLOW CONTROLALA Industries LimitedDevine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMICO, IncorporatedParker CanadaSnap-tite Inc.Toro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
VALVES HYDRAULIC: FLOW DIVIDERSDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee LimitedWebster Instruments
VALVES HYDRAULIC: MINIATUREToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
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VALVES HYDRAULIC: PLASTIC DIAPHRAGMToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: PRESSURE CONTROLALA Industries LimitedDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMICO, IncorporatedParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: PRESSURE REDUCINGDevine Hydraulics Inc.Drive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationMICO, IncorporatedParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: PROPORTIONALALA Industries LimitedCross Mfg Inc.Drive ProductsFlodraulic GroupHydac CorporationHydraflow-Pumptech Fluid PowerLynch Fluid ControlsMICO, IncorporatedNorcan Fluid PowerParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: RELIEF UNLOADINGALA Industries LimitedDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsHydac CorporationParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: SEQUENCEGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: SERVOALA Industries LimitedParker CanadaToro Hydraulic & MachineryWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: SHUTTLEDrive ProductsGreat Lakes HydraulicsParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES HYDRAULIC: SURGE DAMPINGParker CanadaWainbee Limited
VALVES PNEUMATIC, MINIATUREASCO Valve CanadaBeswick Engineering Co Inc.Clippard Instrument LabCowper Inc.Fabco-Air Inc.FestoParker CanadaWainbee Limited
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ACE CONTROLS INC.Manufacturer23435 Industrial Pk DrFarmington Hills MI 48335 USATel: 248-476-0213 Fax: 248-476-2470Email: [email protected]: www.acecontrols.comDistributors: Cowper, St. John, NB; Kingston, ON; London, ON; Markham, ON; Cowper Inc., Lachine, QC; Peerless Engineering Sales Ltd., Burnaby, BC; Prince George, BC; Edmonton, AB; Vickers-Warnick Ltd., Mississauga, ON; Stoney Creek, ON; Waterloo, ON
ACE MANUFACTURING METALS LTD.ManufacturerPO Box 500Bittern Lake AB T0C 0L0Tel: 780-352-7145 Fax: 780-352-7147Email: [email protected]: www.acemfg.com
ADACONNManufacturer538 Township Line RdBlue Bell PA 19422 USATel: 215-643-1900 Fax: 215-643-4017Email: [email protected]: www.adaconn.comDistributors: Berendsen Fluid Power, Scarborough, ON; HyPower, Saskatoon, SK; Kinecor, Lachine, QC; Wainbee Ltd., Mississauga, ON
AIR LOGICManufacturer5102 Douglas AveRacine WI 53402-2064 USATel: 262-639-9035 Fax: 262-639-5996Email: [email protected]: www.air-logic.comDistributors: Cowper Inc., Lachine, QC; Peerless Engineering Sales Ltd, Burnaby, BC
ALA INDUSTRIES LTD.Distributor1150 South Port CirSuite DValparaiso IN 46385 USATel: 219-465-4197 Fax: 219-477-4194Email: [email protected]: www.yuken-usa.comManufacturers: Settima; Yuken
ASCO NUMATICSManufacturer & Distributor17 Airport RdBrantford ON N3T 5M8Tel: 519-758-2700 Fax: 519-758-5540Email: [email protected]: www.asconumatics.caBranches: Saint-Laurent, QCManufacturers: Alado; Enertrols; Vaccon VacuumDistributors: Visit www.numatics.com
ASCO VALVE CANADAManufacturer & Distributor17 Airport RdBrantford ON N3T 5M8Tel: 519-758-2700 Fax: 519-758-5540Email: [email protected]: www.ascovalve.caBranches: St. Laurent, QC
ATLANTIC PURIFICATION SYSTEMS LTD.Distributor10 Ferguson RdDartmouth NS B3A 4M1Tel: 902-496-2806 Fax: 902-453-3529Email: [email protected]: www.aps.ns.ca
ATLANTIS POMPE STE-FOYDistributor1844 boul Wilfrid-HamelQuébec QC G1N 3Z2Tel: 418-681-7301 Fax: 418-681-5183Web: www.atlantispompe.comManufacturers: 3M; Armstrong; Barnes; Boshart; Burkley; Ebara; Flexcon; Franklin Pump; Landa; Liberty Pump; Sherflow; Sioux; Watermaze; Watts
AUTOLINE PRODUCTS LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor675 Golspie StWinnipeg MB R2K 2V2Tel: 204-668-8242 Fax: 204-663-8704Email: [email protected]: www.autoline.ca
BATTLEFIELD INTERNATIONAL INC.Manufacturer1664 Kohler RdCayuga ON N0A 1E0Tel: 905-772-3000 Fax: 905-772-3099Email: [email protected]: www.battlefield.bizDistributors: AES Industrial Supplies Ltd., Red Deer, AB; Atlantic Compressed Air, Moncton, NB; BDI - Calgary, Calgary, AB; Canco Hose & Fitting Inc., Prince George, BC; Delta Fluid Air Inc., Barrie, ON; Georgian Hose & Equipment Ltd., Collingwood, ON; M&C Hydraulics, Peterborough, ON; Western Hydraulics 2000 Ltd., Mount Pearl, NL
BEACH FILTER PRODUCTS INC.Manufacturer7682 Glenville RdGlen Rock PA 17327 USATel: 717-235-1136 Fax: 717-235-4858Email: [email protected]: www.beachfilters.comDistributors: CDA, Toronto, ON; Peacock Inc., Mississauga, ON
BERENDSEN FLUID POWERManufacturer & Distributor35A Ironside CrScarborough ON M1X 1G5Tel: 416-335-5557 Fax: 416-335-8844Email: [email protected]: www.bfpna.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Dartmouth, NS; London, ON; Markham, ON; Stoney Creek, ON; Sudbury, ON; Timmins, ON; Montreal, QC; Saskatoon, SKManufacturers: Auburn Gear; Barksdale; Donaldson; Eaton/Cutler-Hammer; Eaton-Vickers; Olaer; Sauer-Danfoss; Thermal TransferCompany Profile: Berendsen Fluid Power is a North American fluid power integrator with sales and service support in 50 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Berendsen’s expertise is in the supply, design, manufacture and support of industrial and Mobile components and Motion Control packages. Berendsen also provides complete control systems to compliment any hydraulic design.
BERG CHILLING SYSTEMS INC.Manufacturer51 Nantucket BlvdScarborough ON M1P 2N5Tel: 416-755-2221 Fax: 416-755-3874Email: [email protected]: www.berg-group.com
BESWICK ENGINEERING CO INC.Manufacturer284 Ocean RdGreenland NH 03840-2442 USATel: 603-433-1188 Fax: 603-433-3313Email: [email protected]: www.beswick.com
BIMBA MANUFACTURING CO.Manufacturer25150 Governor Hwy SUniversity IL 60484 USATel: 708-534-8544 Fax: 708-235-2014Email: [email protected]: www.bimba.comDistributors: Acromag ; Cowper Inc, Lachine, QC; CPI Automation Ltd., Mississauga, ON; Skeans Engineering, Coquitlam, BC
BOSCH REXROTH CANADAManufacturer490 Prince Charles Dr SWelland ON L3B 5X7Tel: 905-735-0510 Fax: 905-735-5646Email: [email protected]: www.boschrexroth.caBranches: Edmonton, AB; Burnaby, BC; Fredericton, NB; Dartmouth, NS; Burlington, ON; Welland, ON; Longueuil, QC; Saskatoon, SK;
CAN-AM INSTRUMENTS LTD.Distributor2851 Brighton RdOakville ON L6H 6C9Tel: 905-829-0030 Fax: 905-829-4701Email: [email protected]: www.can-am.netBranches: Calgary, AB; Halifax, NSManufacturers: ACR; Arjay Engineering; Brookfield Engineering; Enmet; Hach; Highland Tank; MJK; Racine; Telog
CEJN INDUSTRIAL CORP.Manufacturer4 Snowberry CrtCaledon Village ON L7K 0B5Tel: 519-927-0566 Fax: 519-927-0567Email: [email protected]: www.cejn.com
CHARTWELL AUTOMATION INC.Manufacturer & Distributor1-140 Duffield DrMarkham ON L6G 1B5Tel: 905-513-7100 Fax: 905-513-7101Email: [email protected]: www.chartwell.ca
CHECKFLUID INC.Manufacturer116-4096 Meadowbrook DrLondon ON N6L 1G4Tel: 519-652-6373 Fax: 519-652-0392Email: [email protected]: www.checkfluid.com
CLIMAX COMPANY LTD.Distributor16883 boul HymusKirkland QC H9H 3L4Tel: 514-426-2243 Fax: 514-426-7126Email: [email protected]: www.climaxcompany.comManufacturers: Alemite; Bijur Lubricating Corp.; Delimon; Farval; Marsh Bellofram; Oil Rite; Parker Hannifin Corp.
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CLIPPARD INSTRUMENT LABORATORY INC.Manufacturer7390 Colerain AveCincinnati OH 45239 USATel: 513-521-4261 Fax: 513-521-4464Email: [email protected]: www.clippard.comDistributors: Wainbee Ltd., Mississauga, ON
COILHOSE PNEUMATICSManufacturer19 Kimberly RdEast Brunswick NJ 8816 USATel: 732-390-8480 Fax: 732-390-9693Email: [email protected]: www.coilhose.comDistributors: Airfast Distributors, Surrey, BC; Airmax, Granby, QC; Airtek, Montreal, QC; CFA Industries Inc., Aurora, ON
CORDS CANADA LTD.Distributor62 Densley AveToronto ON M6M 5E1Tel: 416-242-6811 Fax: 416-242-6819Email: [email protected]: www.cordscanada.comManufacturers: Arkplas Products; Bumper Specialties; Heyco; Micro Plastics; Nyltite; Richco; Stockcap; Thogus
COWPER INC.Distributor677 7th AveLachine QC H8S 3A1Tel: 514-637-6746 Fax: 514-637-5055Email: [email protected]: www.cowper.caBranches: Saint John, NB; Kingston, ON; London, ON; Markham, ONManufacturers: Ace Controls; Bimba Mfg.; Camozzi; Exair; Firestone Industrial; Norgren; Tol-O-Matic; TRD Mfg.
CROSS MFG INC.Manufacturer210-11011 King StOverland Park KS 66210 USATel: 620-324-5525 Fax: 620-324-5737Email: [email protected]: www.crossmfg.com
CYCLO-INDEXManufacturer1129 W Fairview AveCarthage MO 64836 USATel: 417-358-6136 Fax: 417-358-8629Email: [email protected]: www.cycloindex.com
DAEMAR INC.Distributor861 Cranberry CrtOakville ON L6L 6J7Tel: 905-847-6500 Fax: 905-847-6943Email: [email protected]: www.daemar.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Dorval, QCManufacturers: Caplugs; DMR; JM Clipper; Kalrez; Keystock; Mubea; RotoClamp; Rotor-Clip; Shim Stock; Spirolox
DAVIS CONTROLS LTD.Distributor2200 Bristol CirOakville ON L6H 5R3Tel: 905-829-2000 Fax: 905-829-2630Email: [email protected]: www.daviscontrols.com Branches: Vancouver, BC; Calgary, ON; Sarnia, ON; Montreal, QCManufacturers: Acromag; Baldor; Balston; Danfoss Drives; Emco; Flowline; Gems Sensors; LS Industrial Systems; Wago
DENDOFF SPRINGSManufacturer12045 Old Yale RdSurrey BC V3V 3X4Tel: 604-580-3400 Fax: 604-580-3600Email: [email protected]: www.dendoff.com
DEVINE HYDRAULICS INC.Manufacturer & Distributor1650 Old Colchester RdPO Box 91Oakdale CT 06370 USATel: 860-859-1650 Fax: 860-887-1130Email: [email protected]: www.dhict.comManufacturers: Allegheny Lock; ALT Controls; Bosch Rexroth; Breg Absorbants; EEC; Hartmann Pumps; Hercules Seals; Honor Pump; Hydro-Craft; Magnolog; NRP Jones; Powervalve; Prince; Stauff; Vescor/LDI
DIELCO INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS LTD.Manufacturer61 Enterprise DrLondon ON N6N 1A4Tel: 519-685-2224 Fax: 519-685-6818Email: [email protected]: www.dielco.com
DRIVE PRODUCTS INC.Manufacturer & Distributor165 Shawson DrMississauga ON L4W 1T7Tel: 905-564-5800 Fax: 905-564-5799Email: [email protected]: www.driveproducts.comManufacturers: APSCO; Blackmer; Brand; Brevini; Dixon; Eaton; Force America; Gardner Denver; Hydro Leduc; Internormen; Magnaloy; Miratron; Muncie; OMSI; Roper; Thermal Transfer Products; Tulsa Winch Group; Webtec; White; Yuken
DURA-BAR - DIV. OF WELLS MFG.Manufacturer1800 W Lake Shore DrWoodstock IL 60098 USATel: 815-338-7800 Fax: 815-338-1549Email: [email protected]: www.dura-bar.comDistributors: A. M. Castle & Co., Edmonton, AB; Selkirk, MB; Mississauga, ON; Pointe Claire, QC; Saskatoon, SK; Earle M. Jorgensen Company, Edmonton, AB; Mississauga, ON; North Bay, ON; Laval, QC; Encore Metals, Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Delta, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Team Tube Ltd., Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Coquitlam, BC; Milton, ON; Laval, QC
EASTERN FLUID POWER INC.Manufacturer & Distributor4-1120 Clyde CrtKingston ON K7P 2E4Tel: 613-384-8884 Fax: 613-384-8887Email: [email protected]: www.easternfluidpower.comManufacturers: Beka Max; Bucher Hydraulics; Burkert; Caterpillar; Humphrey; Internormen; Parker Hannifin; Sun HydraulicsDistributors: Eastern Fluid Power Inc., Kingston, ON
EC & M ELECTRIC (1934) LTD.Distributor101-4015 8 St SECalgary AB T2G 3A5Tel: 403-720-2800 Fax: 403-720-3711Email: [email protected]: www.ecm.ab.ca
ELASTO PROXY INC.Manufacturer & Distributor1885 boul Lionel-BertrandBoisbriand QC J7H 1N8Tel: 450-434-2744 Fax: 450-434-5998Email: [email protected]: www.elastoproxy.comBranches: Newmarket, ON
ELECTRO-METERS CO. LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor2-900 McKay RdPickering ON L1W 3X8Tel: 905-428-3413 Fax: 905-428-6086Email: [email protected]: www.electro-meters.comBranches: Calgary, AB; St Laurent, QC
ENCLOSURES DIRECT INC. (EDI)Manufacturer7-1480 Michael StGloucester ON K1B 4S1Tel: 613-723-4477 Fax: 613-723-4479Web: www.buyedi.comBranches: Ottawa, ON
ESS CORP.Manufacturer36-1565 Britannia Rd EMississauga ON L4W 2V6Tel: 905-696-9292 Fax: 905-696-8046Email: [email protected]: www.esscorp.ca
EXAIR CORPORATIONManufacturer & Distributor11510 Goldcoast DrCincinnati OH 45249 1621-1621 USATel: 513-671-3322 Fax: 513-671-3363Email: [email protected]: www.exair.com
FABCO-AIR INC.Manufacturer3716 49th Rd NEGainesville FL 32609 USATel: 352-373-3578 Fax: 352-375-8024Email: [email protected]: www.fabco-air.comDistributors: Air & Hyd Supplies, Toronto, ON; BDI, Mississauga, ON; Higginson Equipment Sales, Burlington, ON; Sempress Canada Inc, Mississauga, ON
FABRICATED PLASTICS LTD.Manufacturer2175 Teston RdMaple ON L6A 1T3Tel: 905-832-8161 Fax: 905-832-2111Email: [email protected]: www.fabricatedplastics.com
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FESTO INC.Manufacturer & Distributor5300 Explorer DrMississauga ON L4W 5G4Email: [email protected]: www.festo.caBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Richmond, BC; Moncton, NB; Montréal, QC; Québec, QCCompany Profile Festo is a world-wide provider of automation solutions for factory and process automation. Supported by a global network of application specialists and local expertise, Festo uses its industry-leading knowledge to solve the most complex automation requirements of multinational customers across various industries, including Automotive, Food Processing & Packaging, Handling & Assembly, Pharmaceutical and Natural Resources. Our solutions are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and technology safety, and have been applied all over the world making Festo a reliable partner for industrial automation.
FLODRAULIC GROUPManufacturer & Distributor45 Sinclair AveGeorgetown ON L7G 4X4Tel: 905-702-9456 Fax: 905-702-9457Email: [email protected]: www.flodraulic.comBranches: Nisku, AB; Windsor, ONManufacturers: Comatrol; Danfoss Industrial; Eaton-Duraforce; H.E.D.; Hetronic; HKS; Hydrocontrol; Modular Remotes; Roquet; Sauer-Danfoss; Thermal Transfer Micromatic
GATES CANADA INC.ManufacturerBuilding 8225 Henry StBrantford ON N3S 7R4Tel: 519-759-4141 Fax: 519-759-4567Web: www.gates.com
GREAT LAKES COPPER INC.Manufacturer1010 Clarke RdLondon ON N5Y 5S6Tel: 519-455-0770 Fax: 519-455-8490Web: www.glcopper.com
GREAT LAKES HYDRAULICS LTD.DistributorA9-5035 North Service RdBurlington ON L7L 5V2Tel: 905-332-1500 Fax: 905-332-9122Email: [email protected]: www.greatlakeshydraulicltd.comManufacturers: Anchor Flange Co.; Cim-Tek Filters; Daman; Enertrols; Filter Products Corp.; Flow Ezy; Hedland; Hennells; Hydro-Craft; Kepner; Lenz; Marzocchi; Metaris; Nason; Neo; Northman; Numatics; OMT; PCI; Rego; Revco; Snap-Tite; Snap-Tite/Allied; Snap-Tite/Green Top; Sofima Hydraulic Filters; Vescor Corp.; Webster Instruments; WikaCompany Profile: Great Lakes Hydraulics Ltd. is celebrating 25 years as a full stocking distributor of hydraulic products. Supplying customers throughout Canada and the United States. Visit our website www.greatlakeshydraulicltd to review our full list of products. Customer Service to our OEM and Fluid Power House Distributors is our most important product and is includ-ed with every part we sell. If you are looking for a solid partner as a supplier please contact us.
HAMMOND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Manufacturer394 Edinburgh RdGuelph ON N1H 1E5Tel: 519-822-2960 Fax: 519-822-0715Email: [email protected]: www.hammondmfg.comBranches: Montreal, QC
HAYDON KERK MOTION SOLUTIONS INC.Manufacturer1500 Meriden RdWaterbury CT 6705 USATel: 203-756-7441 Fax: 203-756-8724Email: [email protected]: www.haydonkerk.com
HELAC CORPORATIONManufacturer225 Battersby AveEnumclaw WA 98022 USATel: 360-825-1601 Fax: 360-825-1603Email: [email protected]: www.helac.com
HERCULES SEALING PRODUCTS CANADADistributor30 Saunders RdBarrie ON L4N 9A8Email: [email protected]: www.herculesca.caBranches: Dorval, QCManufacturers: Dichtomatik; The Simrit Group; SKF Polyseal; Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
HI-TECH SEALS INC.Manufacturer & Distributor9211 41st AveEdmonton AB T6E 6R5Tel: 780-438-6055 Fax: 780-434-5866Email: [email protected]: www.hitechseals.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Winnipeg, MB; Newmarket, ON; Boucherville, QCManufacturers: Paulstra; Quadrant Plastics; SKF-Polyseals
HIGGINSON EQUIPMENT INC.Manufacturer & Distributor1175 Corporate DrBurlington ON L7L 5V5Tel: 905-335-2211 Fax: 905-335-8756Email: [email protected]: www.higginson.caManufacturers: AAA Valves; Aldon Railway Equipment; Alkon Corp.; Aquatrol SRV; Bearpaw Magnets; Burkert Fluid Controls; BVA Hydraulics; CPV Inc.; Detroit Coil; Deublin Company; Dynex Rivet; Efdyn Shocks; Ernst John C Inc.; Fabco-Air Inc.; Flo Tork Moog; Gits Mfg Co.; Gusher Pumps Inc.; Humphrey Automation; KLS Lubriquip Inc.; Lehigh Cylinders; Linemaster Foot Switch; Magnetrol Inc.; Motion Controls Inc.; Oberdorfer Pumps; Ohio Oscillator Moog; Oil-Rite Corporation; SMC Pneumatics; Star Hydraulics; Tobol Accumulator; Tol-O-Matic; Trico Corp.; Tuthill Pump Div.; Winters Gauges
HOSEPOWER CANADADistributor395 Westney Rd SAjax ON L1S 6M6Tel: 905-686-4071 Fax: 905-686-4385Email: [email protected]: www.hosepower.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Laval, QCManufacturers: Faster Inc. (Quick Disconnects); Flextral Hydraulic Hose; Hydraulics Inc.
HUMPHREY AUTOMATION INC.Distributor10-570 Alden RdMarkham ON L3R 8N5Tel: 905-479-3633 Fax: 905-479-3755Email: [email protected]: www.humphreyautomation.ca
HY-PRO FILTRATIONManufacturer12955 Ford DrFishers IN 46038 USATel: 317-849-3535 Fax: 317-849-9201Email: [email protected]: www.hyprofiltration.com
HYDAC CORPORATIONManufacturer14 Federal RdWelland ON L3B 3P2Tel: 905-714-9322 Fax: 905-714-4664Email: [email protected]: www.hydac.caBranches: Edmonton, AB; Montréal, QC; Company Profile: HYDAC is a leader in fluid technology, hydraulic and electronic equipment. We help our customers develop hydraulic systems from the initial concept to project completion. Our knowledge and application experience is an asset to you and your designs. HYDAC offers a wide range of standard products and solutions, which are available for fast, prompt delivery. Wherever you may need HYDAC, we’re there to help you find the best solution - from components to com-plete systems.
HYDRAFLOW-PUMPTECH FLUID POWER INC.Distributor2-421 Rowntree Dairy RdVaughan ON L4L 8H1Tel: 905-856-9994 Fax: 905-856-9924Email: [email protected]: www.hydraflowpumptech.comManufacturers: Argo-Hytos; Bosch Rexroth; Goodyear; Hydac; Hydraforce Inc; Kawasaki; Sheffer; SPX Stone; Staffa; White
HYDRO LEDUCManufacturerBP F-54122 Azera/LlesFranceTel: +33 3837 67740 Fax: +33 3837 52158Email: [email protected]: www.hydroleduc.comDistributors: Drive Products Inc., Mississauga, ON
HYPOWER SYSTEMSDistributor8616 18th StEdmonton AB T6P 1K5Tel: 780-464-5528 Fax: 780-449-5080Web: www.hypower.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fort McMurray, AB; Grande Prairie, AB; Prince George, BC; Vancouver/Delta, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Prince Albert, SK; Regina, SK; Saskatoon, SKManufacturers: Bimba Manufacturing; Eaton; Enerpac; Graco; Kawasaki; Norgren; Numatics; Pall; Poclain Hydraulics
INSERTA PRODUCTS INC.Manufacturer538 Township Line RdBlue Bell PA 19422 USATel: 215-643-0192 Fax: 215-643-4017Email: [email protected]: www.inserta.comDistributors: Berendsen Fluid Power, Scarborough, ON; HyPower, Saskatoon, SK; Kinecor Inc., Lachine, QC; Wainbee Ltd., Mississauga, ON
JOHN CRANE CANADAManufacturer & Distributor423 Green RdStoney Creek ON L8E 3A1Tel: 905-662-6191 Fax: 905-662-1564Email: [email protected]: www.johncrane.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Dartmouth, NS; Sarnia, ON; St Laurent, QCDistributors: EDA Environmental, Winnipeg, MB
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KSB PUMPS INC.Manufacturer5205 Tomken RdMississauga ON L4W 3N8Tel: 905-568-9200 Fax: 905-568-3740Email: [email protected]: www.ksb.caBranches: Calgary, AB; Dorval, QC
KTI LTD.Distributor33 Isaacson CresAurora ON L4G 3H5Tel: 905-727-8807 Fax: 905-727-6077Email: [email protected]: www.ktiltd.on.caBranches: Calgary, ABManufacturers: Cameron; Flowserve Nordstream
KURITEC CORPORATIONManufacturer & Distributor140 Roy BlvdBrantford ON N3R 7W9Tel: 519-753-6717 Fax: 519-753-7737Email: [email protected]: www.kuritec.comManufacturers: Hose Technology; Kuriyama; Piranha; Tigerflex
KYB AMERICAS CORPORATIONManufacturer140 Mitchell Crt NAddison IL 60101 USATel: 630-620-5555 Fax: 630-620-8133Email: [email protected]: www.kybfluidpower.com
L&W HYDRAMOTION INC.Manufacturer5-661 Welham RdBarrie ON L4N 0B7Email: [email protected]: www.lwhydramotion.com
LYNCH FLUID CONTROLSManufacturer & Distributor1799 Argentia RdMississauga ON L5N 3A2Tel: 905-363-2400 Fax: 905-363-1191Email: [email protected]: www.lynch.caManufacturers: Atos; Kawasaki Precision Machinery; Sun HydraulicsDistributors: For a complete lisit visit www.lynch.ca
MADISON COMPANYManufacturer27 Business Pk DrBranford CT 06405 USATel: 203-488-4477 Fax: 203-481-5036Email: [email protected]: www.madisonco.comDistributors: Bestobell-Aqua Tronix, Toronto, ON; Saint-Laurent, QC; Brahmatech Ltd., Red Deer, AB; Red Deer, AB; Process Automation, Inc., Hamilton, ON; Southwell Controls, Ltd., North Vancouver, BC
MAIN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS INC.Manufacturer & Distributor3181 Tri-Park DrGrand Blanc MI 48439 USATel: 800-521-7918 Fax: 810-953-1385Email: [email protected]: www.mainmfg.com
MARMON/KEYSTONE CANADA INC.Distributor1220 Heritage RdBurlington ON L7L 4X9Tel: 905-319-4646 Fax: 905-319-4248Email: [email protected]: www.mkcanada.comBranches: Leduc, AB; Langley, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Halifax, NB; Burlington, ON; Boucherville, QC; Saskatoon, SK
MAX MACHINERY INC.Manufacturer33A Healdsburg AveHealdsburg CA 95448 USATel: 707-433-2662 Fax: 707-433-1818Email: [email protected]: www.maxmachinery.comDistributors: Cancoppas Ltd., Mississauga, ON; Flotech Controls, Regina, SK
MFP AUTOMATION ENGINEERINGManufacturer4556 Spartan Industrial Dr SWGrandville MI 49418 USATel: 616-538-5700 Fax: 613-538-0888Web: www.mifp.com
MICO, INCORPORATEDManufacturer1911 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato MN 56003 USATel: 507-625-6426 Fax: 507-625-3212Email: [email protected]: www.mico.comDistributors: Berendsen Fluid Power, Scarborough, ON; Edmonton Brake & Clutch, Edmonton, AB; The Fluid Power House (Sudbury) Inc, Lively, ON; Fort Gary Industries, Winnipeg, MB; Winnipeg, MB; Hypower Systems Ltd., Delta, BC; Kinecor Inc., Nisku, AB; Superior Industrial Frictions Ltd., Edmonton, AB; TECTRAN Co., Mississauga, ON; Traction Division of UAP, Montréal, QC
MOOG FLO-TORKManufacturer1701 Main St NOrrville OH 44667 USATel: 330-682-0010 Fax: 330-683-6857Email: [email protected]: www.flo-tork.moog.com
MOTION CANADADistributor305-1450 Meyerside DrMississauga ON L5T 2N5Tel: 800-526-9328 Fax: 905-696-9308Web: www.motionindustries.comManufacturers: Bosch Rexroth; Char-Lynn; Eaton; SMC; Vickers-Warnick Ltd.
N.R. MURPHY LTD.Manufacturer430 Franklin BlvdCambridge ON N1R 8G6Tel: 519-621-6210 Fax: 519-621-2841Email: [email protected]: www.nrmurphy.com
NASH, A GARDNER DENVER PRODUCTManufacturer & Distributor2 Trefoil DrTrumbull CT 6611 USATel: 203-459-3900 Fax: 203-459-3988Email: [email protected]: www.gdnash.comDistributors: Austin & Denholm, Calgary, AB; Delta, BC; S A McLernon Inc, Montreal, ON
NETT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Manufacturer2-6707 Goreway DrMississauga ON L4V 1P7Tel: 905-672-5453 Fax: 905-672-5949Email: [email protected]: www.nett.caDistributors: Industrial Exhaust Components, Edmonton, AB; Silencieux Federal Mufflers, Montréal, QC
NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC.Manufacturer145 James WaySouthampton PA 18966 USATel: 215-526-2300 Fax: 215-526-2190Email: [email protected]: www.newageindustries.com
NORCAN FLUID POWERDistributor603 15th AveNisku AB T9E 7M6Tel: 780-955-7450 Fax: 780-955-7451Web: www.norcanfluidpower.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Red Deer, AB; Kamloops, BC; Langley, BC; Prince George, BC; Saskatoon, SKManufacturers: ASA Hydraulik; Atos; Ausco; Brevini; MP Filtri; Olaer; Parker Denison; Prince; Sauer Danfoss
OETIKER INC.Manufacturer6317 Euclid StMarlette MI 48453 USATel: 989-635-3621 Fax: 989-635-2157Email: [email protected]: www.oetiker.comBranches: Alliston, ON
OIL-RITE CORPORATIONManufacturer4325 Clipper DrManitowoc WI 54221 1207-1207 USATel: 920-682-6173 Fax: 920-682-7699Email: [email protected]: www.oilrite.comDistributors: Higginson Equipment Sales, Burlington, ON; Howard Marten Company Ltd., Pickering, ON
THE OILGEAR COMPANYManufacturer2300 51st St SMilwaukee WI 53219 USATel: 414-327-1700 Fax: 414-327-0532Email: [email protected]: www.oilgear.comBranches: Ajax, ONDistributors: Beta Fluid Power, Sault Ste. Marie, ON; Control Flow Hydraulics, Edmonton, AB; Hydraflow - Pumptec Fluid Power, Concord, ON; Indumo Hydraulics, St. Laurent, QC; Peerless Engineering, Burnaby, BC; Prince George, BC; Prince Albert, SK
OMEGAManufacturer976 rue BergarLaval QC H7L 5A1Tel: 514-856-6928 Fax: 514-856-6886Email: [email protected]: www.omega.ca
PARKER CANADAManufacturer160 Chisholm DrMilton ON L9T 3G9Tel: 905-693-3000 Fax: 905-876-0788Email: [email protected]: www.parker.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Dorval, QC
PENTAIR CANADA INC.Manufacturer & Distributor269 Trillium DrKitchener ON N2G 4W5Tel: 519-748-5470 Fax: 519-748-2553Web: www.pentair.com
PNEU-HYD INDUSTRIES LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor1-375 Green RdStoney Creek ON L8E 4A5Tel: 905-664-5540 Fax: 905-664-4334Web: www.pneuhyd.com
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PQ SYSTEMS LTD.DistributorA2-5279 Stillcreek AveBurnaby BC V5C 5V1Tel: 604-299-0022 Fax: 604-299-8453Email: [email protected]: www.pqsystemsltd.comManufacturers: Delta Computer Systems; Duplomatic; Exlar; Hydraforce; MOOG; MTS-Temposonics; PQS Servolife; Ross Controls
PRESTON HARDWARE (1980) LTD.Distributor248 Preston StOttawa ON K1R 7R4Tel: 613-230-7166 Fax: 613-230-6804Web: www.prestonhardware.com
PROCESS PRODUCTS LTD.Distributor3-920 Caledonia RdToronto ON M6B 3Y1Tel: 416-781-3399 Fax: 416-789-9648Email: [email protected]: www.process-products.com
PSI FLUID POWER LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor13771 Mayfield PlRichmond BC V6V 2G9Tel: 604-278-4481 Fax: 604-278-7693Email: [email protected]: www.psifluidpower.caBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Red Deer, ABManufacturers: AKG; Amca; Braden; Eaton; Oil Air; Parker; Vickers
RACINE FLOW METER GROUPManufacturer8635 Washington AveRacine WI 53406 USATel: 262-639-6770 Fax: 262-639-2267Email: [email protected]: www.racinefed.com/flow
RALSTON METAL PRODUCTS LTD.Manufacturer50 Watson Rd SGuelph ON N1L 1E2Tel: 519-836-2968 Fax: 519-836-9763Email: [email protected]: www.ralstonmetal.com
RAM INDUSTRIES INC.Manufacturer33 York Rd EYorkton SK S3N 3Z4Tel: 877-799-1005 Fax: 306-786-2651Email: [email protected]: www.ramindustries.com
REID SUPPLY COMPANYDistributor2265 Black Creek RdMuskegon MI 49444 USAEmail: [email protected]: www.reidsupply.comManufacturers: 80/20; Avibank Mfg. Co.; De-Sta-Co; Dimco - Gray Co.; SMC Corp.; Southco; Thomson Industries; Vlier
RENUM HYDRAULICS LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor11-12-200 Wilkinson RdBrampton ON L6T 4M4Tel: 905-457-6754 Fax: 905-457-1656Email: [email protected]: www.renumhydraulics.comManufacturers: EDI; Marzocchi; Misselli; Oilcontrol; Omal; OMFB; OT Pumps; Vivolo
RIDEOUT TOOL & MACHINE INC.Distributor222 Kenmount RdSt. John’s NL A1B 3R2Tel: 709-754-2240 Fax: 709-739-9514Email: [email protected]: www.rideouttool.com
ROSTA INC.Manufacturer & Distributor6-12 Douglas RdUxbridge ON L9P 1S9Tel: 905-852-1929 Fax: 905-852-1861Email: [email protected]: www.rostainc.com
ROTATOR PRODUCTS LTD.Distributor8-101 Innovation DrWoodbridge ON L4H 0S3Tel: 905-856-2653 Fax: 905-856-3407Email: [email protected]: www.rotatorproducts.comBranches: Pierrefonds, QCManufacturers: Conductix Wampfler; Eaton; Hycomp; Johnson Power; Magnetek; Oil Skimmers; R&M Material HDLG; Reuland; Rexnord Falk; Ringfeder
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Power Packs which deliver exceptional performance
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61RPM MECHANICAL INC.Manufacturer & Distributor2290 Industrial StBurlington ON L7P 1A1Tel: 905-335-5523 Fax: 905-335-5843Email: [email protected]: www.rpmmechanical.com
RUBBERLINE PRODUCTS LTD.Distributor81 Bleams RdKitchener ON N2C 2G2Tel: 519-894-0400 Fax: 519-894-3602Email: [email protected]: www.rubberline.comBranches: Brantford, ON; Cambridge, ON; Guelph, ON; Mississauga, ONManufacturers: Allied Witan; American Biltrite; Asco Numatics; Burkert; BVA Hydraulics; Colder; Deltrol; Dixon; Gates; Habasit; Hansen Coupling; Humphrey Automation; Kuritec; Maytec; Norgren; Pneumadyne; Reelcraft; Sheffer; Vicas; Winters
RYCO HYDRAULICSManufacturer1616 Greens RdHouston TX 77032 USATel: 281-821-4100 Fax: 281-821-4300Email: [email protected]: www.ryco.com.auBranches: Aurora, ON
SEAL MASTER CORPORATIONManufacturer368 Martinel DrKent OH 44240 USATel: 330-673-8410 Fax: 330-673-8242Web: www.sealmaster.com
SERVO-ROBOT INC.Manufacturer1370 rue HocquartSaint-Bruno QC J3V 6E1Tel: 450-653-7868 Fax: 450-653-7869Email: [email protected]: www.servorobot.com
SIMERICS INC.Manufacturer & Distributor303 Williams Ave Suite 123Hunstville AZ 35801 USATel: 256-489-1480 Fax: 256-489-1460Web: www.simerics.com
SKEANS ENG & MACH LTD.Distributor1900 Brigantine DrCoquitlam BC V3K 7B5Tel: 604-777-4247 Fax: 604-777-1900Email: [email protected]: www.skeans.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Prince George, BC; Winnipeg, MBManufacturers: Bimba Mfg; Colder Couplings; Enidine Shock Absorbers; Galland Henning Nopak; Gardner Denver; Hansen/Eaton; Horner PLC’s; Legris Fittings; Leuze Sensors; Mac Valves; Mattei Compressors; Murr Elektronik; PHD Cylinders; Piab Vacuum Pumps; Tolomatic Cylinders; Transair Piping Systems; TRD Cylinders; Wilkerson FRL’s
SNAP-TITE INC.Manufacturer8325 Hessinger DrErie PA 16509 USATel: 814-860-5700 Fax: 814-866-7748Email: [email protected]: www.snap-titequickdisconnects.comDistributors: Fides Marketing, Beaconsfield, QC
SPAENAUR INC.Distributor815 Victoria St NKitchener ON N2G 4B1Tel: 519-744-3521 Fax: 519-744-0818Email: [email protected]: www.spaenaur.com
SPENCER TURBINEManufacturer600 Day Hill RdWindsor CT 6095 USATel: 860-688-8361 Fax: 860-688-0098Email: [email protected]: www.spencerturbine.comDistributors: Acme Vacuum Co., Saint-Laurent, QC; Blower + Vacuum Technology, Edmonton, AB; ClearTech Industries, Mississauga, ON; eda Environmental, Winnipeg, MB
SPEZ-TECH ENGINEERED FLUID POWER TECHNOLOGYDistributor2411 Burbank DrMississauga ON L5L 2T8Tel: 905-828-5579 Fax: 905-828-8189Email: [email protected]: www.speztech.comManufacturers: Walther Prazision Quick Coupling Systems
STAUBLI CORPManufacturer201 Pky WDuncan SC 29334 USATel: 864-433-1980 Fax: 864-486-5495Web: www.staubli.comDistributors: CAN-ACT Cylinders & Controls Inc, Delta, BC; Crothers, Robert Associates Ltd, Scarborough, ON
STAUFF CANADA LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor866 Milner AveScarborough ON M1B 5N7Tel: 416-282-4608 Fax: 416-282-3039Email: [email protected]: www.stauffcanada.com
SUNSOURCE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (CANADA) LIMITEDDistributor47-49-6535 Millcreek DrMississauga ON L5N 2M2Tel: 905-821-4230 Fax: 905-821-4879Web: www.sun-source.com
SWAGELOK COMPANYManufacturer31500 Aurora RdSolon OH 44139 USATel: 440-349-5934 Fax: 440-349-5843Email: [email protected]: www.swagelok.comDistributors: Atlantic Valve & Fitting Co. ; Avon Fluid System Technologies ; Brooks Valve & Fitting ; Calgary Valve & Fitting ; Columbia Valve & Fitting ; Drayton Valve & Fitting ; Edmonton Valve & Fitting ; Fort McMurray Valve & Fitting ; Medicine Hat Valve & Fitting ; Prince George Valve & Fitting ; Red Deer Valve & Fitting ; Southern Alberta FST ; Swagelok Central Canada ; Swagelok Central Ontario ; Swagelok Quebec Group ; Swagelok Southewestern Ontario ; Swagelok Southwestern Ontario
SWITCHING SOLUTIONS INC.Manufacturer380 Four Valley DrConcord ON L4K 5Z1Tel: 905-303-8700 Fax: 905-303-7130Email: [email protected]: www.switchingssi.comDistributors: MP Filtri Canada, Concord, ON
TAYLOR DEVICES INC.Manufacturer90 Taylor DrNorth Tonawanda NY 14120 0748-0748 USATel: 716-694-0800 Fax: 716-695-6015Email: [email protected]: www.taylordevices.comDistributors: Teratec Inc., Oakville, ON
TERMACO LTÉEManufacturer325 boul IndustrielSt-Jean-sur-Richel QC J3B 7M3Tel: 450-346-6871 Fax: 450-346-4368Web: www.termaco.com
THERMAL TRANSFER PRODUCTSManufacturer5215 21st StRacine WI 53406 USAEmail: [email protected]: www.thermaltransfer.comDistributors: Drive Products Inc., Mississauga, ON
TOPRINGManufacturer895 boul IndustrielGranby QC J2J 1A6Tel: 450-375-1828 Fax: 450-375-1408Email: [email protected]: www.topring.com
TORO HYDRAULIC & MACHINERY INC.Manufacturer & Distributor15-1415 Bonhill RdMississauga ON L5T 1R2Tel: 905-565-8887 Fax: 905-565-5788Email: [email protected]: www.torohyd.comManufacturers: Yuken (Japa)
TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS CANADAManufacturer43 Voyager Crt NEtobicoke ON M9W 4Y2Tel: 416-213-9444 Fax: 416-213-9462Email: [email protected]: www.tss.trelleborg.com/us
TUBE CARON INC.Manufacturer99 rue Louis-Joseph-DoucetLanoraie QC J0K 1E0Tel: 450-887-2766 Fax: 450-887-2897Web: www.tubecaron.com
VAL-MATIC VALVE & MFG. CORP.Manufacturer905 Riversid DrElmhurst IL 60126 USATel: 630-941-7600 Fax: 630-941-8042Email: [email protected]: www.valmatic.comDistributors: Omnitech Inc., Dartmouth, NS; Summit Valves & Controls, Inc., Edmonton, AB; Burnaby, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Saskatoon, SK; New Brunswick, ; Newfoundland/Labrador; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavet; Prince Edward Island; Yukon Territory; Syntec Process Equipment Ltd., Bolton, ON; VIR Industries Valves Quemau Inc., Boisbriand, QC
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SupplierListings62VENMAR CES INC.Manufacturer1502D Quebec AveSaskatoon SK S7K 1V7Tel: 306-242-3663 Fax: 306-242-3484Email: [email protected]: www.venmarces.comBranches: St-Léonard-d’Aston, QC
VIKING PUMP OF CANADA INC.Manufacturer & Distributor661 Grove AveWindsor ON N9A 6M3Tel: 519-256-5438 Fax: 519-256-5070Email: [email protected]: www.vikingpumpcanada.comBranches: Edmonton, AB; Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Montreal, QCManufacturers: Corken; Griswold; Grundfos; Liquid Controls; Micropump; Monoflo; Pulsafeeder; Richter; Rotech; Top Line; Travaini; Viking Pump; Warren Rupp; Wright Flow TechnologiesDistributors: Industrial Pump Systems, Sudbury, ON; IRC Equipment Inc., Mount Pearl, NL; Kemtag Enterprises Ltd., Moncton, NB
WAINBEE LTD.Manufacturer & Distributor5789 Coopers AveMississauga ON L4Z 3S6Tel: 905-568-1700 Fax: 905-568-0083Email: [email protected]: www.wainbee.comBranches: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Prince George, BC; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Chicoutimi, QC; Montreal, QC; Quebec, QC; Saskatoon, SKManufacturers: AC Tech; Ametek; Bucher; BuTech; Cervis; Chicago Pneumatic; Clippard; Colder; Cooper Power Tools; De-Sta-Co; Desoutter; Durant; Fluidsentry; Gast Manufacturing; Haskel; Hy-Pneu-Mat; Hydreco; Jun-Air; LENZE; Parker Hannifin; Proportion Air; Titan; Vacuforce
WEBSTER INSTRUMENTSManufacturer & Distributor1290 E Waterford AveMilwaukee WI 53235 USATel: 414-769-6400 Fax: 414-769-6591Email: [email protected]: www.webster-inst.comCompany Profile: Webster Instruments is a division of Webtec Products Limited, a ISO9001:2000 company manufacturing & designing fluid power products for use in mobile and industrial machinery.
Webster Instruments has grown to meet the needs of both mobile and industrial OEM customers. Products include hydraulic test equipment & flow meters, pressure & temperature sensors, data acquisition systems, directional control & flow control valves and specialty items.
WESTWARD PRODUCTS LTD.Wholesaler & Distributor5901 48th AveOlds AB T4H 1V1Tel: 403-556-7100 Fax: 403-556-1666Email: [email protected]: www.westwardparts.com
WILLIAMS FLUIDAIR CORPORATION LIMITEDManufacturer & Distributor1018 Salk RdPickering ON L1W 3C5Tel: 905-831-3222 Fax: 905-831-3284Email: [email protected]: www.williamsfluidair.comManufacturers: Benteler Steel & Tube; Custom Actuator; Enerpac / Powerteam; Gates Hydraulics; Pitanco Gauges; RSB Tube Clamps; SSP Adapters; Voss GMBH
WITTENSTEINManufacturer1249 Humbracht CirBartlett IL 60103 USATel: 630-540-5300 Fax: 630-736-6100Email: [email protected]: www.wittenstein-us.comBranches: Waterdown, ON
X-PANDO PRODUCTS CO.Manufacturer500 Southard StTrenton NJ 08638 USATel: 609-394-0150 Fax: 609-989-4847Email: [email protected]: www.xpando.comDistributors: Cimco, Toronto, ON; Crane Supply, Ottawa, ON; Drennan Refrigeration, London, ON; Fix-Air, Laval, QC; J.L. Wilson & Sons, Toronto, ON; Refri-Ozone, Granby, QC; Refrigeration Components, Brantford, ON; Refrigeration Supply, Burnaby, BC; Western Plumbing & Heating, Dartmouth, NS
ZINGA INDUSTRIESManufacturer2400 Zinga DrReedsburg WI 53959 USATel: 608-524-4200 Fax: 608-524-4220Email: [email protected]: www.zinga.com
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Aurora Bearing Company www.aurorabearing.com 10
Automation Direct www.automationdirect.com 7
Baldor Electric Company www.baldor.com 64
Baumer Electric Inc. www.baumer.ca 26
Berendsen Fluid Power Ltd. www.bfpna.com 43
Bosch Rexroth www.boschrexroth.ca 11
Canadian Fluid Power Association www.cfpa.ca 46
Clippard Instrument Laboratory www.clippard.com 9
Cross Manufacturing Inc. www.crossmfg.com 55
Daemar Inc. www.daemarinc.com 33
Drive Products Inc. www.driveproducts.com 21
Encoder Products www.encoder.com 25
Exair Corp. www.exair.com 17
Festo Canada Inc. www.festo.ca 29
Fluid Power Inc./ Adaconn www.adaconn.com 50
Great Lakes Hydraulics Ltd. www.greatlakeshydraulicsltd.com 63
Harting Canada Inc. www.harting.ca 36
Henkel Canada Corp. www.loctite.com 35
Hercules Sealing Products Canada www.herculescn.com 53
Hydac Corp. www.hydac.ca 50
Hy-Pro Filtration www.hyprofi ltration.com 37
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Main Manufacturing Products www.mainmfg.com 26
Master Bond Inc. www.masterbond.com 49
Novotechnik US Inc. www.novotechnik.com 44
Omega Engineering Inc. www.omega.ca 3
Parker Hannifi n Corp. www.parker.com 31
Proto Labs Inc. www.protolabs.com 19
Renum Hydraulics Ltd. www.renumhydraulics.com 59
Rosta Inc. www.rostainc.com 41
RotoPrecision Inc. www.rotoprecision.ca 39
Ryco Hydraulics www.ryco.com.au 51
Schaeffl er Canada Inc. www.ina.com 4
Schneider Electric Canada www.schneider-electric.com 13
Schunk Canada www.ca.schunk.com 16
Seal Master Corp. www.sealmaster.com 52
Siemens Canada www.siemens.ca 15
Siemens PLM www.plm.automation.siemens.com 2
Swagelok Company www.swagelok.com 23
Tecom Inc. www.crbearing.com 16
Toro Hydraulics & Machinery www.torohyd.com 53
Tsubaki Canada www.tsubaki.ca 12
Wainbee Limited www.wainbee.com 48
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A full stocking distributor of hydraulic products with over 25 years of continued growth and customer satisfaction
5035 North Service Road, Unit A9, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7L 5V2 Tel: (905) 332-1500 Fax: (905) 332-9122 Website: www.GreatLakesHydraulicLtd.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Industrial Hydraulic and Compressor Filters
Aluminum & Ductile Iron Manifolds & Header Blocks
Filters, Strainers & Accessories
Hydraulic Filtration Products
IIndustrial Hydraulic Hose, Fittings & Valves
Variable Area Flow Meters-----Air, Petroleum, Water & Gas
Hydraulic Cartridge Valves
Hydraulic Reservoirs, Accessories & Line Clamping Systems
Vescor Hydraulic Reservoirs, Bellhousings & Accessories. Lube Devises Products,
Flodar Hydraulic Fittings
Hydraulic Filters, Tank Accessories, Gauges, Tube & Hose Fittings
Custom Engineered Switches, UL, CSA, & MILITARY Approved Pressure, Vacuum, Temperature
Switches and Transducers
Valves..Gate, Globe, Swing Check, Stainless Steel, Brass & Gas
Hydraulic Solenoid Valves, Modular Sandwich Valves, Pressure Control
Valves & Vane Pumps
Metric Couplings, Hydraulic Filters and Accessories
World Wide Manufacturer of Hydraulic Filters to 6000 PSI and Accessories
Quick Disconnect Couplings and Hydraulic Valves
Portable Hydraulic Testers, Flowmeters, Pressure Test Kits & Points
Themometers, Valve & Pumps
Flow Control, Needle & Check Valves…Stainless Steel, Brass & Steel
MARZOCCHI PUMPS USA CORP
High Pressure Gear Pumps
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ANNIVERSARY
A full stocking distributor of hydraulic products with over 25 years of continued growth and customer satisfaction
5035 North Service Road, Unit A9, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7L 5V2 Tel: (905) 332-1500 Fax: (905) 332-9122 Website: www.GreatLakesHydraulicLtd.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Industrial Hydraulic and Compressor Filters
Aluminum & Ductile Iron Manifolds & Header Blocks
Filters, Strainers & Accessories
Hydraulic Filtration Products
IIndustrial Hydraulic Hose, Fittings & Valves
Variable Area Flow Meters-----Air, Petroleum, Water & Gas
Hydraulic Cartridge Valves
Hydraulic Reservoirs, Accessories & Line Clamping Systems
Vescor Hydraulic Reservoirs, Bellhousings & Accessories. Lube Devises Products,
Flodar Hydraulic Fittings
Hydraulic Filters, Tank Accessories, Gauges, Tube & Hose Fittings
Custom Engineered Switches, UL, CSA, & MILITARY Approved Pressure, Vacuum, Temperature
Switches and Transducers
Valves..Gate, Globe, Swing Check, Stainless Steel, Brass & Gas
Hydraulic Solenoid Valves, Modular Sandwich Valves, Pressure Control
Valves & Vane Pumps
Metric Couplings, Hydraulic Filters and Accessories
World Wide Manufacturer of Hydraulic Filters to 6000 PSI and Accessories
Quick Disconnect Couplings and Hydraulic Valves
Portable Hydraulic Testers, Flowmeters, Pressure Test Kits & Points
Themometers, Valve & Pumps
Flow Control, Needle & Check Valves…Stainless Steel, Brass & Steel
MARZOCCHI PUMPS USA CORP
High Pressure Gear Pumps
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