Fluid Power Journal

Air Engineering and Supply Receives Sales Growth Award from Clippard

It’s another win for Air Engineering and Supply, a major Midwest distributor of fluid power and pneumatic components and value-added assemblies. The company …

Your Cylinder Doesn’t Get Enough Respect

By Brian Rooney, Professional Engineer and President, Westcoast Cylinders Inc. While multi-pump tank units and glass-enclosed control rooms get all the glory, …

New Fluid Power Reference Handbook to be Released in 2020

“We got a sneak peek at the new Fluid Power Reference Handbook. We can’t wait for the release!”  — Caryes Allan, Josh Cosford The Fluid Power …

Talleres Lucas Named as Official Webtec Service Centre

Webtec Chooses Santiago, Chile as Key Location for Its New South American Service Centre In line with Webtec’s successful strategy to expand its global …

NFPA Publishes 2019 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap

By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO A new publication, the 2019 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design, Manufacture and Function of Fluid Power Components …

SPX FLOW Appoints AME as a Channel Partner in Australia

SPX FLOW has announced the strategic appointment of Assett Mechanical Engineering, also known as AME Pump Specialists, (AME) as its new channel partner in …

Distinguish Between the Operation of a Counterbalance Valve and a Pilot-operated Check Valve

Pilot-operated check valves provide a leak-free seal, but counterbalance valves provide smoother operation when controlling the downward movement of a load. …

Danfoss and AGCO design first completely joystick-operated combine in Europe

Danfoss Power Solutions continues to place operator experience at the forefront of agricultural machine design. Developed in close partnership with AGCO, the …

Built to Last: Forestry Demands Further Product Development

By Iiro Lindberg, Sales Director EMEA, Business Unit Motor, Danfoss Power Solutions Off-highway applications are notoriously rugged and demanding. Solutions …

Tips for Trouble-Free Compressed Air

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Nobody wants compressed air system problems. Low pressure, water in the compressed air, and air compressor …