Fluid Power Journal

IIoT and The Automation of Cylinders in the Fluid Power Industry

By Linda Caron, Global Product Manager, Parker Hannifin Addressing the problem Cylinders have been the workhorse of industrial machinery since the late 1700s. …

PIRTEK Grand Prairie Becomes Fourth Location in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Owner of successful Australian PIRTEK franchise moves to Texas to tap into diverse economic opportunities The owner of a thriving PIRTEK franchise in Australia …

Linde Hydraulics Opens New Plant in Weifang, China

Important step in in the expansion of business in China 36,000m2 office and production area for assembly and production of high-pressure pumps, motors and …

Clippard Eclipse Proportional Isolation Valves

A Proportional Valve Like No Other Known for reliability, innovation and focus on precision flow controls, Clippard’s new revolutionary Eclipse utilizes the …

IFPS 2020 Spring Meeting

Join us February 24-27, 2020, as the IFPS holds its 2020 Spring Meeting at The Embassy Suites, USF, Tampa, Florida. This is a great way to network with …

Preventative Maintenance: The Key to Keeping our Industry Growing

By Jeffrey Kenney, CFPIHM, CFPMHM, CFPMHT Over the past 10 years, as I have visited customer sites to review issues for leaks, engineering services, and …

The Role Of Robotics And Cylinders In The Fluid Power Industry

By Bud Haver, President, and Chadwick Conte, Senior Marketing Strategist, Peninsular Cylinders When you hear the term “automation” your mind immediately …

Vacuum Control Valves & Actuators

The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many clients. This article is …

Improving Assembly for Fluid Power Components

By Jim Kressler, Director – Facilities, Bosch Rexroth Corporation Manufacturing fluid power components such as valves and manifolds requires a lot of …

Preventative Maintenance of Pressure Regulators

Air regulators keep the operating pressure (downstream pressure) approximately constant regardless of fluctuations in either the upstream pressure or the air …