Fluid Power Journal

Vacuum Basics

By Richard Throop, CFPS Vacuum often seems like a mystery or “black art,” but vacuum is actually quite simple. When we talk about vacuum, we are talking …

Use Protection

Centralized vacuum systems, where a single vacuum generator is used (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2), more often than not utilize a single vacuum filter. These two systems …

Proactive Maintenance 101: Define Your TOW!

The most important proactive maintenance exercise you can do for a piece of hydraulic equipment is to define its temperature operating window (TOW) and then …

Fluid Power on Capitol Hill

NFPA, CCEFP, and several industry supporters visited Capitol Hill on February 27-28, 2017 to promote the proposed Commercial Off-Road Vehicle R&D Program …

NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman Visits Aggressive Hydraulics

Aggressive Hydraulics received a surprise visit from NASCAR driver Ryan Newman before his recent victory in Phoenix, Ariz. Ryan toured the facility and met …

June is Safety Awareness Month!

IFPS, in conjunction with the International Hydraulics Safety Authority*, offers online Hydraulic Safety Awareness Training courses. These courses provide an …

Updated and Released!

The IFPS Math for Certification booklet is very popular among individuals preparing to take an IFPS certification test, and Volume 2 promises to be even more …

Yates Industries Announces New Hires

Yates Industries added two members to its inside sales team: Stacie R. Weissert has been named inside sales manager where she manages the inside sales team and …

Impact of IFPS Certification

How IFPS Certification can help impact your

What Is IFPS Certification

Who we are and how our membership initiatives and certification programs can impact your