Hydrostatic Pumps for Industrial & Off-Highway Applications: Efficiency, Control, and Reliability in Modern Machine Design
November 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 30 minutes
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Summary
As industrial and off-highway equipment becomes more connected, compact, efficient, and performance-driven, hydrostatic pump selection is playing an increasingly important role in modern machine design. In this upcoming WebChat, a subject matter expert will discuss how closed-circuit axial piston pumps are engineered to support OEM requirements for electronic integration, energy efficiency, packaging flexibility, dynamic response, and long-term reliability.
The discussion will explore practical considerations engineers face when designing or sourcing hydrostatic pumps for demanding industrial applications, including control options, internal losses, thermal management, modular configurations, filtration, and serviceability.
Key discussion topics will include:
- Open-circuit vs. closed-circuit pump architectures and where each is best applied.
- Extending system life through effective filtration strategies and pump design features.
- Advanced controls that improve machine response, precision, and operator performance.
- Improving efficiency by managing volumetric losses, heat generation, and duty-cycle demands.
- Supporting custom machine design with modular layouts, tandem configurations, and through-drive options.
This WebChat will provide practical insights for engineers, designers, and OEM decision-makers seeking to improve hydraulic system performance, reliability, and integration in modern industrial and off-highway equipment.
Speaker
David Ebert
Business Development Manager
Parker Hannifin
David Ebert is a Product Manager with Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division, where he manages closed-circuit hydrostatic products. Based in Marysville, Ohio, David brings extensive experience in hydraulic systems, product management, and business development. David began his career in 1993 with Denison Hydraulics, holding several key roles including Applications Engineer, North American Valve Product Manager, North American Vane Product Manager, and P1/PD Open-Circuit Pump Product Manager. Since 2004, he has focused on business development and product management for closed-circuit hydrostatic pumps, supporting customer needs, product strategy, and market growth.
