Fluid Power Journal

Asking Questions to Enhance Your Strategic Thinking

By Jill J. Johnson. The foundation of effective strategic thinking and strategy development is knowing how to ask the right questions. Learning to ask the …

ROSS CONTROLS® Announces New MDC Series Safe Exhaust Valves

MICHIGAN, USA – March 2024 – ROSS Controls® introduces its new MDC Series of safe exhaust (dump) valves with EEZ-ON® (Soft-Start) function for up to …

The Crucial Role of Cleaning & Sealing Hydraulic Hoses & Tubes

By Lisa Orndorf, Ultra Clean Technologies Corp. It is well-established that approximately 80% of hydraulic system failures can be attributed to contamination. …

GC Valves General Purpose Solenoid Valves and Valve Banks from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added GC Valves solenoid process valves to expand their general purpose valve selection. These valves are simple 2-way or 3-way …

Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows February 2024 total fluid power shipments falling to -0.7% month over month and …

iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo Returns to Chicago: Discover the Future of Off-Highway Vehicles

iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo (iVT Expo), the international trade show dedicated to off-highway vehicle technology, is set to return for its highly …

New Sealing Technology and Materials for More Efficient and Sustainable Heavy-Duty Equipment

By Andrew Iddeson, Global Technical Director, Hallite Seals and Chuck White, Global Product Development Manager, Hallite Seals There is an ever-growing demand, …

Kurt Hydraulics Expands Operations With A New Warehouse Location In Minnesota To Speed Delivery To Customers Throughout The US And Canada

March 28, 2024, Minneapolis, Minn. – Kurt Hydraulics, a leading provider of high-quality hydraulic hose and fitting solutions, is thrilled to announce the …

Sizing an Air Motor

Although electric motors are very commonly found in many varied applications, and hydraulic motors are well known for their high power density, air motors fill …

In-Line : Vacuum and Pressure Sensor for Quick Installation

Norstat, Inc. is introducing the new INLINE Pressure & Vacuum Sensor. A small, lightweight sensor with adjustable potentiometer or I/O Link capabilities. …