Hydraulics and Pneumatics Technologies on Display at CONEXPO 2026
A wide range of hydraulics and pneumatics technologies for use in construction equipment and other mobile machinery applications will be on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.
As North America’s largest event for the construction industry, CONEXPO provides an opportunity to see the latest technological developments for this sector, including those from the fluid power industry as construction equipment is one of the biggest customer segments for the industry.
Learn about additional technologies that will be on display at CONEXPO or visit our dedicated CONEXPO 2026 page for more news, interviews and other content related to the year’s largest event for the construction industry.
Following are highlights of some of the fluid power technologies that will be exhibited at CONEXPO 2026 to help give those who may be attending the show a look at the technologies they may want to see as well as offer insight into current hydraulic and pneumatic designs for mobile equipment applications.
Bailey Debuting New Cylinder Line
Bailey International will show its range of hydraulic and electronic control technologies designed specifically for use in construction, mining and work truck applications at CONEXPO 2026.
Among these technologies will be the debut of the company’s new cylinder line designed to bring together the rugged durability of a welded cylinder with the versatile serviceability of a tie-rod. Watch our video interview below with Matt Grussing, Director of Sales - Western USA at Bailey International, to learn more about the company’s current welded cylinder technology.
Bailey also intends to show its expanding line of products geared toward the work truck market which is a sector in which it sees growth opportunities. And because work trucks are commonly used on construction sites, CONEXPO is a good fit to demonstrate this expanded product offering.
In addition, the Bailey booth will be set up to showcase the company’s increased focus on holistic system integration. Offering these integrated solutions can help to reduce downtime and complexity, noted Brianna Henderson, Senior Marketing Manager at Bailey International, in an interview with Power & Motion.
To demonstrate this the company will have an interactive simulator where visitors can experience Bailey’s hydraulic and electronic solutions working in tandem.
Bonfiglioli to Showcase Hydraulic, Electric and Mechatronic Drive Technologies
Bonfiglioli plans to exhibit its variety of integrated drive components and systems based on hydraulic, electric and mechatronic technologies. Offering drive systems using each of these technology types ensures the company has options to fit a range of machine design preferences.
The company said in its pre-CONEXPO press release that a key highlight at its booth will be its closed-loop hydraulic drive systems which offer an alternative to hydrostatic systems. These integrated systems combine axial piston hydraulic motors and planetary gear units; they can be used in a wide range of equipment, including compact track loaders, road construction machinery, aggregate processing equipment, surface mining machines, and material handling applications.
Key features of the closed-loop hydraulic drive systems include:
- swash plate design motor
- single-speed, two-speed, and continuously variable displacement (CVD) configurations
- operating pressures up to 400 bar (Delta), 430 bar (Inlet)
- integrated SAHR dry parking brakes
- flexible porting and customizable flushing valve options
Electronic, control and power management technologies from Bonfiglioli’s Selcom brand will be on display as well. The company intends to demonstrate how these are integrated with its various drive tech to create full-system solutions.
Electric drive solutions will also be an important part of Bonfiglioli’s CONEXPO display to show the company’s advancements in this area to meet the construction industry’s continued push toward hybrid- and full-electric machines. Technologies from this segment of its portfolio will include traction and slew drives featuring integrated electric motor and gear units as well as a high efficiency electric motor for pump drive applications.
Camozzi Demonstrating Pneumatic, Fluid Control and Automation Technologies
At CONEXPO 2026, Camozzi Automation will demonstrate how its pneumatic, fluid control and automation components can be utilized in the demanding environments in which construction equipment and other mobile machinery are commonly used.
Camozzi will have the following technologies on display which are designed to support the performance and durability requirements of mobile off-highway equipment applications:
- Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation – These components ensure clean, lubricated and properly regulated compressed air for pneumatic systems to help maintain consistent performance and protect downstream equipment.
- Manual Valves – These valves are designed to provide reliable on/off and flow control options for air and fluids within various equipment subsystems.
- Solenoid and Manifold Valves – Electrically actuated valves use dot control air or fluids in automated processes which can be used to create modular or centralized system configurations.
- Fittings and Pneumatic Connections – Components designed to provide secure, leak-free connections in a variety of system layouts.
CentroMotion to Highlight Family of Brands Offering Motion Control Solutions
CentroMotion is planning to show its full family of brands for the first time at CONEXPO 2026 which offer collective expertise in motion, actuation and control solutions. These brands include Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Manufacturing and Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering.
The company says highlighting its brands in a single booth will help demonstrate the synergies between the technologies they offer. These technologies include braking systems, thermal management solutions, human-machine interfaces (HMI), hydraulic stabilization and mechanical power transmission.
Specific technologies that will be featured at the CentroMotion booth include:
- Actuation and Hydraulics: Power-Packer will showcase advanced hydraulic motion control solutions, including stabilization legs, outrigger systems, self-contained electrohydraulic actuators and a selection of pumps, cylinders, and latches, all designed to enhance safety, maximize uptime and improve efficiency across demanding off highway applications.
- Airflow and Thermal Management Solutions: Gits Mfg. will exhibit advanced thermal management solutions, including hot- and cold-side EGR valves, exhaust backpressure valves and intake throttle valves, that help diesel, gas, renewable fuel and hydrogen engines meet increasingly stringent global emission regulations.
- Friction and Braking: Carlisle Brake & Friction will display its latest high-performance friction materials and brake systems designed for the world’s most demanding construction and mining environments.
- Mechanical Power Transmission: Elliott will feature its flexible drive shafts and push-pull control products that deliver precision performance, highly operational actuation and mechanical advantages without the need for additional power sources. Weasler’s range of products, from drive shafts and torque limiters to dampers and other components, will be on exhibit, all designed using the best technology to solve customers’ power transmission problems.
- On-Board Computing and HMI: CrossControl will share their modular technology platform for machine intelligence including the first displays to the market featuring an integrated network switch. maximatecc will showcase a broad portfolio of products, including displays, clusters and sensors for vehicle and equipment monitoring.
ELGi to Exhibit Portable Air Compressors for Varied Construction Applications
ELGi will highlight its range of portable air compressors designed specifically to meet the needs of the construction industry. These air compressors are used in a range of applications including underground and infrastructure projects.
Portable air compressors ELGi intends to display include:
- GP75: Designed for smaller jobsites and specialty applications where mobility matters. It delivers 75 CFM at 100 psi and designed to be a compact as well as easy to transport and position compressor option.
- D185T4F: ELGi’s core workhorse and the most common size in the U.S. portable market. This compressor provides 185 CFM at 100 psi and supports a wide range of pneumatic tools and jobsite applications.
- D300T4F: Selected for higher-demand infrastructure and multi-tool applications. Delivering 300 CFM at 100 psi, it provides consistent airflow for crews running multiple tools simultaneously and is suited for underground construction, utilities and trenchless support work.
The company will also exhibit its EQ37 industrial rotary screw compressor to demonstrate its breadth of compressed air technologies. ELGi’s EQ37 is designed for manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial plant environments.
Hallite Displaying Materials and Testing Capabilities for Hydraulic Seals
Hallite Seals, part of the Michelin Group, plans to show its various hydraulic sealing solutions suitable for use in construction equipment applications at CONEXPO 2026.
The company’s CONEXPO booth will feature interactive displays equipped with apps to provide attendees with a more hands-on experience to explore its advanced materials and testing capabilities for hydraulic seals. In the booth attendees will be able to see digital tools Hallite offers to aid informed material selection and examples of the testing it offers.
Hallite will also show how its sealing solutions can be integrated into hydraulic cylinders and other hydraulic components commonly used in construction equipment.
HydraForce and Bosch Rexroth Showcasing Integrated Line of Compact Hydraulics
HydraForce plans to show its line of compact hydraulics technologies that are now part of an integrated lineup with Bosch Rexroth compact solutions at CONEXPO 2026. Since Bosch Rexroth completed its acquisition of HydraForce in 2023 the companies have been working to bring their technologies together to create a unified hydraulics portfolio capable of meeting a range of design requirements for mobile equipment manufacturers.
Some of the latest compact hydraulics technologies that will be on display include:
- Hybrid Hydraulic System Solutions – All-in-one, scalable, space-saving options that merge modular screw-in Cartridge Valves in a manifold with the multifunctionality of stackable Compact Directional Valves (CDVs).
- EDG-OBE Piloted Compact Directional Valves – These valves feature integrated electronics and digital control to provide higher efficiency, high-flow capacity and other performance benefits. They are designed specifically for tight spaces and high-precision applications such as aerial platforms and forklifts.
- Load Holding Valves - Engineered for maximum reliability in mobile machines like mini-excavators and loaders, these compact, energy-efficient valves optimize load management, reduce wear, and enhance operational stability.
- EHBL Digital Boom Control Valve and HF-Impulse 2.0 - The EHBL valve is an electro-proportional relief solution that delivers high flow capacity (up to 454 l/min), energy efficiency, improved load stability, and enhanced productivity. Paired with the HFImpulse 2.0 programming interface, machine manufacturers can easily program controllers to streamline development to create powerful and efficient hydraulic system for better machine control.
- Compact Power Modules – The modules provide a ready source of continuous hydraulic power for mobile and light industrial applications, using flow rates up to 30 lpm (8 gpm) and operating pressures up to 300 bar (4,350 psi). Offering a compact, space-saving, and quiet design which can be customized to meet individual machine requirements, from control functions to pump flows and even bespoke tanks.
- i-CHoose All-in-One Compact Hydraulics Configuration Tool - Developed to streamline the design of compact hydraulic systems, i-CHoose combines Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce’s product portfolios into a unified workflow for configuring hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs), compact directional valves (CDVs), and compact power modules (CPMs). Built-in 2D and 3D visualization tools, drag-and-drop functionality, and multi-format exports enable engineers to move faster from concept to prototype to production.
In addition to these and other technologies on display that combined Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce booth will be a Collaboration Zone where attendees can meet with the companies’ application engineers to machine and design challenges they face.
Alongside the compact hydraulics technologies, Bosch Rexroth will be demonstrating its automation solutions — including sensors and intuitive operating devices — electronically controlled hydraulics, electric drive and other technologies developed for construction equipment and other mobile machinery applications.
Poclain Exhibiting Latest Drive and Transmission Products
At CONEXPO 2026, Poclain plans to exhibit its newest hydraulic and electric drive and transmission technologies.
One such technology is the MHD HEVO Dual range featuring a two-displacement design that prioritizes small displacement operation to optimize energy efficiency through high-pressure, low-flow conditions. Per the company, this range utilizes a groundbreaking hydraulic distribution method to sustain high power at high speeds, even during long duty cycles. Evenly distributing stress across components enables long-term durability. Motors and shafts in this range are suited for applications requiring high speed, productivity and torque.
HEVO Booster is another technology Poclain will have on display. It is a stand-alone pressure amplification system intended to be installed upstream of hydraulic actuators. The booster provides intermittent pressure boosts only when needed, allowing for use of smaller actuators while lowering hydraulic fluid flow and higher average pressure ratings. Poclain says the booster is based on cam-lobe technology and can reduce hydraulic circuit size by up to 50% as well as simplify hydraulic system designs and reduce energy consumption.
On the electrification side of things, Poclain will show its eWheel technology designed specifically for heavy-duty off-highway equipment applications. The eWheel is an all-in-one electric wheel motor which integrated the inverter and all connections to create a compact and simplified system solution — something OEMs are requesting more of these days to reduce design time and get products into market faster.
Poclain also intends to show how it brings hydraulic and electric technologies together with its hybrid e+h system. It combines hydraulic components based on cam-lobe in-wheel technology with state-of-the-art electric drives, power electronics, and advanced embedded control software to provide an optimized full-system solution.
Sun Hydraulics Showcasing Advancements in Hydraulics
Sun Hydraulics is bringing its latest fluid power technologies to CONEXPO 2026, including several of its recently introduced hydraulic components.
The company’s newest hydraulic technologies that will be on display include:
- ENERGEN – This cartridge valve converts hydraulic power into electrical power for sensors, solenoid valves and other electronics. An integrated generator converts pressure differentials into electricity, allowing the valve to provide local and remote electrical power generation.
- eSense – This load-holding technology is designed to provide smooth, efficient performance under varying load conditions. It has a low-leakage design that reduces drift and enhances stability to ensure safety for machine operators.
- Bi-Directional Relief Valves – These valves are rated for 5,000 psi (350 bar) and offer a range of benefits for varying application uses such as providing precision for specialized clamping applications or uniform response across both flow directions.
- 0-Series Counterbalance Valves – The CAZA and CBZA valves in this series provide a 3:1 pilot ratio that meets the performance requirements of various applications. Both valves are compactly designed to easily fit into space-constrained applications.
- Extended Temperature Seals – These Buna N O-rings are designed to withstand use in extreme weather conditions. The seals can be used in temperature ranges from -65 to 250 F (-54 to 120 C) and offer a 10-year shelf life.
About the Author
Sara Jensen
Executive Editor, Power & Motion
Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies.
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