Fluid Power Journal

Coming Soon: 2019 Salary Survey

The Fluid Power Journal, in collaboration with the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), established an online salary survey for 2019 in order to create a …

NFPA Members Present to HMA Graduates

By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Special thanks go out to the representatives of FORCE America, Hydraquip, and Womack Machine Supply, the three member …

Education Partner Locator Connects Members and Schools

The Education Partner Locator on NFPA.com lets you search by country, state, education level (two- and four-year degrees), and proximity to your location to …

Problem: Car Hoist

How many SCF will it take to fully extend the cylinder if the air/oil tank is full of oil when starting? How many SCF will it take to fully extend the cylinder …

Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Highlight the Fall CCEFP Summit

Last October, the Center for Compact and Efficient  Fluid Power (CCEFP) held its biannual summit at the University of Minnesota. This network of fluid power …

Danfoss Electrifying Excavators to Support Norway Push for Zero Emission Construction Sites

Danfoss Editron, a segment of Danfoss Power Solutions, has delivered electrification technology to support Pon Equipment AS in its development of a fully …

Transforming Fluid Power Systems through Collaboration

By Zongxuan Sun, Director of Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota Fluid power is one of …

Beyond Ra: Why Surface Finish Matters in Seal Performance

By Michael Cook, Fluid Power Technical Specialist, and Kelly Volpenhein, Product Engineer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Longevity of seals is not just about …

Register for IFPS 2019 Spring Meeting

Join us on March 11-14, 2019, as the IFPS holds its 2019 Spring Meeting at The Embassy Suites, Savannah, Georgia. This is a great way to network with …

Select Components for Pneumatic Systems: Sizing an Air Motor

Although electric motors are very commonly found in many varied applications, and hydraulic motors are well known for their high power density, air motors fill …