Fluid Power Journal

Mounting Requirements of Hydraulic Swivels

There’s more to the mounting requirements of a hydraulic swivel than meets the eye. Mounting rigidity and swivel torque are important design considerations, …

Transforming Fluid Power: My Torque Isn’t Working

Fluid power has become a vital component in our ability to perform work: it harvests our crops, takes our waste to the landfill, moves the landing gear, …

Traction Control Using Torque Divider

Controlling traction in hydraulic propel applications can be a slippery situation. Good traction demands all driving wheels take an equal share of propulsion …

Torque Limiting Couplings

The new Airflex® torque limiting coupling increases torque by 25% and provides an automatic slip detection system to help decrease maintenance costs and …

Hmmm…Did I Torque Those Bolts?

HMMM…DID I TORQUE THOSE BOLTS? Am I sure I got ‘em all? It’s a common question when rebuilding anything that requires nuts or bolts to be torqued to a …