Technical Bulletins and Guides
Browse our latest technical bulletins and guides by subject!
Automation
Pneumatic rotary actuators serve as essential components in the realm of automation, blending high torque and durable construction within a compact, cost-effective package. However, optimizing their performance requires careful attention...
Optimize performance without sacrificing safety with Doosan Cobots Doosan Robotics is leading the cobot market in innovative safety features that allow you to maintain productivity while keeping your team as...
Your Doosan cobot is communicating with you! What do the colors mean? All Doosan cobots have an LED light ring. The H and M series both feature a flange light...
So, you’re going to use an AC drive and you know what horsepower and voltage you need, now what? There are numerous issues to consider when applying an AC drive....
Technical Guide: Gantry System vs 6-Axis Robot Solution Cross Company sells both Gantry and 6-Axis robotic solutions. Our goal is for our customers and readers to make the smartest choice...
How to Use Proportional Technology to Control Pressure in High Flow Applications We run across a lot of applications in our industry, and one of our customers had a very...
Hose and Fittings
Guide to Hose Compounds, Properties, and Their Applications When choosing the right hose for your application, it is helpful to understand the benefits of different hose materials. Before we get...
Hydraulic Hose Pressure Ratings: Working Pressure vs Burst Pressure When designing a hydraulic system or replacing a hose assembly, it’s important to know the conditions of its application. Specifically, the...
Technical Guide: Industrial Hose Secure Clamp Styles When it comes to industrial hose assemblies, there are multiple ways to attach fittings to a length of hose. A few of those...
Hose Fitting Conversion Adapter Guide When working with equipment manufactured in different parts of the world, one of the most important factors to take into consideration is the system measurement...
Technical Guide: How to Identify Flange Fittings One of the challenges for a hose user is how to identify the fitting on the end of your hydraulic hose. This particular...
Technical Guide: Proper Hydraulic Hose Routing Proper Hydraulic Hose Routing Simplifies Maintenance and Reduces Failure When high-pressure hydraulic hoses fail, they can be responsible for lost productivity, equipment failure, and...
Mobile Systems Integration
How to Prevent Hydraulic Pump Cavitation by Supercharging the Pump Inlet One of the most common forms of pump failure experienced in the hydraulic industry is pump cavitation. Pump cavitation...
Filtration, whether prioritized or not, is one of the most important components in a hydraulic system and can be the difference in a machine running for 10 years or having...
Selecting the right hydraulic motor for your application may not be as straightforward as you wish it were, but getting it right is critical to the overall performance of your...
Lynn Charlson, self-taught inventor, designer, and mechanical genius, was a pioneer in the field of hydraulic power, and founder of the Char-Lynn Company in 1942. Back in the 60’s and...
Technical Guide: Definitions of Acronyms and Terms Used in Mobile Electronic Controls PLC – Programmable Logic Controller. This is a “computer” that accepts various inputs and makes a decision as...
Technical Guide: How to Implement or Convert a Control System The following guide was put together as step by step approach to implementing (or converting to) a control system. Our...
Precision Measurement
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to set up a CAD model in video alignment to navigate the part....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to do GD&T tolerancing using the CAD model using two examples, profile of a line and true position....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to use a laser to generate a path using a profile of a line and circle....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, shows you how to select entities on the CAD model to measure....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, shows you how to use a touch probe to measure features and how to use the CAD model....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, shows you how to build a custom stylus that may not be available in the Renishaw Stylus Catalog....
Process Solutions
The Critical Role of Documentation in Project Success - Ensuring Project Success Through Comprehensive and Agreed-Upon Front End Engineering Design and Documentation...
How Frequently Should You Calibrate Gas Detectors? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but our experts provide guidelines to help you establish an effective calibration schedule....
Azbil’s Advanced Transmitters are microprocessor-based smart transmitters featuring both high performance and unparalleled stability. They are capable of measuring a variety of different media, including gas, liquid, vapor, and liquid...
Learn how to smooth noisy signals using filters and moving averages. Discover techniques to enhance control system performance and reduce oscillations....
Guide to configure VMs for Aveva, WonderWare, and ControlLogix integration, covering network setup and controller communication....
Expert tips for temperature control with ramping and PID tuning. Achieve rapid heat-up, minimize overshoot, and maintain steady-state control....
