Fluid Power Journal

Innovations in Autonomous Vehicles Drive Productivity Gains

By Peter Bleday, Head of Autonomous Vehicles, Danfoss Power Solutions It takes many people to harvest crops such as strawberries, apples, and asparagus. The …

Upcoming Web Seminars

Register at ifps.org/web-seminars Feb. 18: Testing Mobile Hydraulic Equipment: A Basic Overview Presented by Bradley Wagner, CFPAI, Manitowoc Cranes, Product …

Eaton’s Electronic Crimper Boasts Intuitive Interface  

Eaton recently launched of its new FT1380e electronic crimper, an all-in-one hose assembly crimp machine. An evolution of Eaton’s top-selling FT1380 crimper, …

Coxreels Offers DEF Hose Reels

Coxreels is offering a line of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) hose reels built on the all-steel construction SH and T Series of reels. The reels are equipped with …

Motion Industries Celebrates 75 Years

Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components, other parts and services, and industrial technology solutions, is celebrating its …

Auto Lube Systems: Lifeblood to Every Machine

By Suresha Saragur Nijaguna, Mechanical Engineer, Graco Fluid power is a means to an end. Compressed oil or air can transport an astonishing amount of power …

PIRTEK Opens Franchise in Florida

PIRTEK recently opened a new franchise in Florida’s Treasure Coast region, along the state’s Atlantic beaches.  PIRTEK franchisee Lynn Shepard Jr. …

Emerson Opens Scholarship Program

Emerson recently announced that it is accepting applications from U.S. college students for its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.  Emerson will …

IFPS Members-Only Benefits

Discounts Robust member perks program with local and national discounts, 1M+ redemption locations, and $4,500+ in per-member savings. Member forum. Study-group …

Ch-ch-ch Changes: How Evolving ISO Standards Affect Hydraulic Flanges

By Robert Mackey, President, MAIN Manufacturing The world of large hydraulic connectors is dominated by flanges of one sort or another. If you need to raise a …