Fluid Power Journal

HydraForce Appoints David Krafft Marketing and Communications Director

HydraForce, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifolds, has appointed David Krafft as marketing and communications director. In this role, Krafft …

National Tube Supply Welcomes New Territory Manager Mike Barnhardt

National Tube Supply is pleased to welcome Mike Barnhardt as a new territory manager for the Southeast region. Barnhardt comes to National Tube Supply with …

Failsafe Hydraulic Load Holding: Why a Rotary Lock?

By Michele Baker Thomas, Ph.D., Business Manager, York Precision. When it comes to hydraulic load holding and locking, the engineering community is likely more …

Bosch Rexroth Prepares for North American Expansion

Bosch Rexroth has opened a production plant in Querétaro, Mexico in preparation for growth in North America. The plant will include capacities for the …

Texas A&M Named Grand Champion of the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge at Norgren

By Elexus Comyne. Texas A&M was named Grand Champion at the 2023 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Final Competition hosted by Norgren in Littleton, CO, April …

Ohio Fabricators Announces New PS Screens

Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO has created new screen assemblies for water and petroleum-based solutions, OFCO’s “PS” strainers were specifically …

The Dirty Truth: The Key to Efficient Hydraulics

Whether in wind turbines, mining equipment, or construction vehicles, the following applies to many types of industrial machines: Hydraulic systems are …

Coxreels Offers Custom Products for any Application

Coxreels now offers thousands of standard products to choose from; however, in the event that a customer cannot locate the perfect reel for a specific …

The Cost Effectiveness of an O-Ring & Back-up Ring Combination

By Michael Cook, Global Segment Off-Highway and Marketing Americas Segment Manager Fluid Power. Fluid power applications present challenges for Original …

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