An Introduction to Hydro-Mechanical Transmissions
Fuel cost and the fuel-saving characteristics of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have increased the pressure to provide CVT..
2013 Offshore Technology Conference
Purpose: The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) showcases state-of-the-art technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and..
The IFPS Certification Challenge
Are You As Well Rounded As You Think You Are? If you are one of those individuals who are convinced that you know everything there is to..
Mobile Market Q&A
John Treharn, Vice President Business Development – Hydraulics Group, Parker Hannifin Corp. John works with the company’s divisions..
Good Housekeeping Keeps Solenoid Valves Happy
The health of any motion control system is only as good as the health of its components. Because of their small size, solenoid valves can..
Fan Drives in Mobile Hydraulic Applications
With increasing demands on mobile equipment manufacturers to produce emissions-compliant and highly efficient machinery, new methods for..
Vacuum Cup Materials
Vacuum cups are available in a wide variety of compounds or materials, which are chosen based on the application for which they are..
USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo
Join the IFPS at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Annual Conference & Stage Expo, the entertainment and..
Why Certification Is Important
Do you want your employees to be over-the-top quality? Want your vendors to be outstanding? Want every mechanic, engineer, and technician..
Analysis of a Hydraulic Oil Failure
I recently conducted failure analysis and a reliability audit on a 300-kilowatt (400-hp) hydrostatic transmission. This hydraulic system..
