Every plant in the process industry most likely has several control loops that do not perform well. Although there are many factors that may negatively affect control loop performance, a few of these ...

EUROelectronics is a machine builder that was asked to design a closed-loop hydraulic cylinder control system for a die-casting press machine. The high-speed press moves anywhere from 0 to 10 m/s and ...

Combining hydraulics and a PC with the right motion controller ensures testing applications measure up. • Good electrohydraulic motion controllers close control loops an order of magnitude faster than ...

In 2012, Automation World published an article looking at the decision factors faced when choosing electric or pneumatic actuators. More than a decade later, manufacturing engineers and OEMs still ...

Know the basics of open- and closed-circuit filtration designs. Factors to consider when specifying a return line filter system. Selecting the appropriate filtration system when designing a hydraulic ...