BADEN-BADEN, Germany - Eaton Corporation announces Group 2 Global Gear Pumps (GGPs). The new pumps satisfy global demand for gear pumps that are smaller, quieter, competitively priced, and, most importantly, operate at 280 bar continuous pressure. Eaton "Group 2" GGPs will be available in two families:
- AEG Aluminium Series-Floating bushing, pressure-balanced design with a high-strength extruded aluminum body and cast iron end cap and mounting flange
- AEK Cast Iron Series-Fixed bushings, pressure-balanced design with a high-strength cast iron construction throughout The first release and available now are the Aluminium pumps.
- high-efficiency gear profile
- 12-tooth, low-noise and low-pressure ripple gear design
- SAE, DIN and ISO flanges, shafts and ports.
- standard European rectangular mounting flanges Eaton GGPs are suitable for numerous applications including turf care, agricultural tractors and harvesters, lift trucks, skid-steer loaders, salt and sand spreaders, general industrial applications and power packs."
The all cast iron version will be available shortly.
New Eaton GGPs offer numerous sought-after features such as:
Group 2" GGP is the first size to be released.
Other sizes, additional features as, and motors are to follow in the months to come.
More technical information for Eaton Global Gear Pumps is included in bulletin E-PUGE-MR002-E at www.eaton.com.
Eaton's Hydraulics Operations is a business segment of Eaton's Fluid Power Group.
The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications.
Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment.
Eaton's Hydraulics Operations provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Aeroquip, Boston, Char-Lynn, Eaton, Hydro-Line, Vickers and Weatherhead.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion.
Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety.
Eaton has 60,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries.
