Thomas at IFPE Las Vegas

From March 14 to 18, 2023, IFPE Las Vegas, one of the most respected trade shows for fluid power, power transmission and motion control, took place. Thomas was also represented at the show with innovative solutions. In their luggage: products that promise maximum efficiency and precision in the off-highway segment. And plenty of ideas on how to realize future trends such as steer-by-wire. Highlights included the Integrated Pilot Head (IPH), the electromechanical actuator (EMA) and the Compact Pilot Actuator (CPA).

With its Integrated Pilot Head (IPH) and Compact Pilot Actuator (CPA), Thomas is once again demonstrating how the company likes to think outside the box. Both represent completely innovative, cost-efficient valve concepts.The IPH, for instance, is a proportional pressurereducing valve that is the only one of its kind on the market and that is ideally suited to compact construction machinery. Because all its hydraulic functions are contained within the solenoid, it does not need a valve sleeve on top. This makes it compact and space-saving while maintaining a flow rate of 2,5 l/min. What is more, the IPH also makes installation easier, because the connection interface does not require any time-consuming drilling. And, last but not least, an integrated filter element protects the hydraulic connections and prevents system contamination.

Integrated Pilot Head (IPH)

"We used IFPE Las Vegas to exchange ideas with the numerous visitors to our booth about our solutions for electrification, digitization and automation in the off-highway world. Thomas also deals with topics such as steer-by-wire, control valves for hydrogen applications or integrated valve solutions for thermal management in battery-powered vehicles. We are already thinking about tomorrow’s technologies today and are taking away many ideas and impressions from the trade show."

HEINZ STRICKLER, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING AMERICAS

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