Take Measures: 10 Tips For Sizing Rodless Pneumatic Actuators
By Andrew Zaske, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Tolomatic Inc. There are many important points to consider when sizing rodless pneumatic cylinders. Some …
Damage Control: Managing Fluid Contamination in Mobile Hydraulic Systems
By Tom Fistrovich, OEM and Mobile Market Business Development Manager, Des-Case Corporation For companies that rely on mobile equipment as part of their normal …
New Emerson Solenoids Boast Smaller Footprint
From Emerson— Today’s light-industrial facilities must be well laid out, optimizing usable space and energy use while allowing enough room for personnel …
Shipments Down in July but Overall Growth Continues
July 2021 Industry Growth Trends The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows the 12-month moving average for pneumatic, hydraulic, …
Study Manual FAQs
A frequently asked question is, How can I get an IFPS Certification Study Manual? Members can download study manuals for free. Others can purchase a download …
5 Communication Habits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders
By Liz Uram We’ve all seen it. The leader who receives bad news in a meeting and with a loud outburst of disgust, slams his fist on the table. Or the leader …
Five Facts About IFPS Certification
1IFPS certifications are portable. Example: Mary Smith, CFPHS. The certification designation goes with you wherever your career takes you. 2IFPS …
Upcoming Workshops
IFPS is offering two workshops on certifications for Accredited Instructor (AI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctor (AJPP). The workshops take place Oct. …
Enerpac Names New President
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. announced Sept. 29 that it has appointed Paul Sternlieb as president and CEO. Sternlieb succeeds Randy Baker, retiring as president …
Raising the bar: Focus on Energy (Revisited)
By Dan Helgerson, Fluid Power Journal Technical Editor— An electromechanical system can operate at about 96% overall efficiency. One study showed that fluid …
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