Fluid Power Journal

2018 Manufacturers Directory Listing

Download our 2018 directory listing below. Click on the image for a PDF file. Need to find a manufacturer for a specific product? Search by product category …

June is Safety Awareness Month!

Online Hydraulic Safety Awareness Training IFPS, in conjunction with the International Hydraulics Safety Authority*, offers online Hydraulic Safety Awareness …

Milestone Membership Anniversaries for Five NFPA Member Companies

30 Each year, NFPA acknowledges fluid power industry companies that have reached a significant membership milestone. This year is no different in the fact that …

Don’t Forget to Celebrate!

Here are some ideas to get you started, but it’s your day to celebrate your

Oil-heater Problems with a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) Located in an Unheated Shed

A metal fabrication shop has a 30-year-old bending press that can bend wide flange beams to a semi-circular shape. The machine was up-graded to bend larger …

New PIRTEK Norfolk Owner

PIRTEK Norfolk serves a broad base of clients that includes military, seaport, and airports. The PIRTEK franchise, the only hydraulic hose service company …

Valve Adds Fire Safety to Pneumatic Control Systems

When fire occurs in refineries or producers of alcohol, perfumes, and any product that uses flammables, process valves need to quickly shutdown. Any pneumatic …

Interpump Hydraulic Connectors Partners With Hose & Accessory Sales

Interpump Hydraulic Connectors, a member of the Interpump Group, has been a producer of hose and fittings for nearly 30 years, operating as I.M.M. Hydraulics …

Research to Watch: Free Piston Engine Based Off-Road Vehicles

This column will bring you the progress of the pre-competitive research being conducted at member universities that are part of the CCEFP network. This …

New Education Partner Locator Connects Members with Schools

Ensuring that schools are teaching students the right skills to be successful in the industry is an important part of filling workforce needs. The new …