Launching lifeboats: For those in peril... Sep 17, 2009
To avoid the complications and hazards of trying to use mechanical driveshafts in such a set-up, it is powered by a 12-litre Mercedes-Benz engine driving four hydraulic pumps, each of which in turn drives the four hydraulic motors that operate the tracks. The platform on which the lifeboat sits is also hydraulically operated and tilts when it is launched and recovered. (The Economist)
Deputies bust auto theft ring Jul 28, 2009
A Honda Rebel motorcycle and an all terrain vehicle were among the cache as well as a U-Haul tow dolly and a hydraulic motor lift with car dolly wheels, reported stolen from Tarrant County. The Department of Public Safety Auto Division, Kaufman County Sheriffs Office and the Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force are credited with breaking the case. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
YTB Elects Three New Board Members Jun 19, 2009
Ms. Williams serves on the Board of Directors for White Drive Products, Inc., a leading global supplier of hydraulic motors and drive system products for mobile and industrial applications. CEO Scott Tomer said, "It is a rare feat for any Company to be able to attract three Board members of such a high caliber who have the potential to make an immediate impact on current operations. I am proud that we have been able to record this accomplishment. Thomas, Jack, and Patricia, while each being... (PR Newswire)
Racine County hydraulics firm expands Mar 25, 2009
The company, which has manufactured hydraulic motors since 1958, has production facilities here, in France and Brno, Czech Republic, and nine subsidiaries. Worldwide Poclain employs 860 people. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Dinosaur show headed to Times Union Center Mar 20, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009. By , Staff writer First published in print: Thursday, March 19, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
MAKING TRACKS / Wall stabilization work interesting Feb 8, 2009
Vibratory pile hammers are powered by hydraulic motors, and designed in such a way that there are no horizontal vibrations and only vertical (up and down) vibrations that are transmitted into the sheeting. The vibratory pile driving machine is lifted and positioned over the pile by means of an excavator or crane, and is fastened to the pile by a clamp and/or bolts. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
