Creating an energy-efficient and economically sustainable long-term solution has always been a priority for us at Hydnet. With sharply rising energy prices, as we’ve seen recently, and the ongoing debate about our shared responsibility for the environment, this focus has become even more critical.
We look at the big picture when recommending a solution. Long-term economy means operational reliability and, of course, energy consumption.
Our partners at Sun Hydraulics have now launched a concept with exactly this focus. In their ecoline™ range, they have gathered products that reduce energy consumption. Lab tests in some applications have shown energy savings of over 30%!
These energy-efficient hydraulic products are included in Sun’s new ecoline™ program:
- LoadMatch™ – Load-holding valve for applications with variable loads. Features dynamic self-adjusting properties, with field tests showing savings of 30% or more.
- LoadAdaptive™ – Load-holding valve providing an average energy saving of 30% while maintaining stability, compared to standard load-holding valves.
- Series 4 Plus & T18AU + T19AU Cavities – Optimized cavities for increased flow and reduced pressure drop, making these 80% more efficient compared to standard Sun Series 4 cartridges.
Overall, Sun’s patented “floating nose” offers better repeatability, and Sun’s proprietary cavity design reduces pressure drops.
Whenever we develop a customer-specific solution, we design hydraulic manifolds to minimize size, thereby reducing weight and material usage, while maximizing internal channels to minimize pressure drops.
