Fluid Power Journal

A Call To Action

As president of the International Fluid Power Society this year, I have had the pleasure of attending a large number of trade shows and national meetings, …

The Great Ascent

Continuous jacking system makes installing and maintaining offshore wind farms safer, more reliable, and more efficient. Offshore wind farm installations …

Energy-Efficient Hydraulics: Variable Frequency Drives as Pump Prime Movers

It is obvious what we want to achieve with variable speed pumps: to save energy and reduce noise and possibly increase the power density of hydraulics. To …

Basic Vacuum Schematics

In vacuum material handling, there usually are only a handful of separate components, such as a vacuum pump, inlet filter, control valves, and cups. This …

2013 Hannover Messe

Trade Fairs Highlight Industrial Integration in Crucible of Fourth Industrial Revolution Keynote Theme “Integrated Industry” at Core of Forums, Thematic …

Offshore Technology Conference Sees Record Number of Attendees in 2013

104,800 in Attendance is Second-Highest in Show History Experts from the offshore energy industry around the world came together May 6-9, 2013 for the 2013 …

Fun with Words

Do you enjoy a good puzzle? Test your skills with this Fluid Power Terms puzzle courtesy of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Click on …

Is IFPS Certification Right For You?

How safe are my employees? How efficient and reliable are my systems? What is my competitive advantage? Am I certifiable; are my employees? These are questions …

Modern Technology behind Historical Wall

Bolshoi Theater Boasts Extremely Flexible Stage Technology Before the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow could reopen, six years of complex renovation work was …

Sizing Tubes for Hydraulic Systems

Tubing must meet two requirements: The inside diameter must be large enough to provide the flow area needed to assure that fluid velocity does not exceed the …