Fluid Power Journal

Counter Balance Valves: Part 2

SIZING FOR CONTROL In Part 1, I covered the force balance in the counterbalance valve and how to calculate the release pressure.  But what happens once the …

CCEFP Summit Brings Fluid Power Collaboration To UW-Madison

In October 2019, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) held its biannual Summit on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This network …

SPX® FLOW Announces New F&B Channel Partner In Egypt

SPX® FLOW has announced the appointment of Petroconsult as a new channel partner for its food & beverage and hygienic application business in Egypt. With …

Manuli Hydraulics Launches HydroRope Range For Grab Applications

When selecting a hydraulic hose for most normal applications, the tensile strength of the hose is not usually a critical determining factor. However, in …

When You Need Cylinders, Aignep USA Is Your Source.

We offer NFPA and ISO Cylinders. Our NFPA Aluminum cylinders are ideally suited for a wide variety of industries and applications. They are strong, light …

Fluid Power Professionals Prepare For IFPE

The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) only happens once every three years in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and the largest international …

PIRTEK USA Expands In Metro Houston

PIRTEK USA now has five locations spread across metro Houston with the opening of PIRTEK Baytown and PIRTEK Pearland. PIRTEK is the leader in providing …

Control Your [Ins/Outs] & [Ups/Downs] with the HPX Cylinder

Engineered for control systems with an integrated assembly eliminating the need for transducer mounting brackets or valve manifolds. Linear position sensors …

New Problem: Ram Falls on a New Installation

By Robert Sheaf, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPE, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPMM, CFC Industrial Training A new press was installed in a factory that …

Fluid Power Research Aligned With NFPA Technology Roadmap

By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO I recently had the pleasure of attending the October 2019 Summit of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CEEFP) …