What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?
Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%
Consolidation into multinational companies 22%
Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%
More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%
Spurring of more R&D 13%
No effect 3%
Directional control valves
Spool-type directional control
valves have integrated sensors to
signal spool position. D03 valves
operate to 5000 psi with direct and
piloted valves standard at up to
4600 psi. D05H to D08 sizes
operate up to 6000 psi. Inductive
proximity sensor with closed
contacts indicates spool position
when valve is de-energized.
Through connection to electronic
logic device, it recognizes state of
valve and indicates spool
movement when energized.
Universal Hydraulics International Ltd., Duplomatic Hydraulics Div., (330) 405-1800, www.uhiltd.com
