Fluid Power Journal

Measuring Marine Tank Fluid Levels with Pneumatics

Marine vessels need to reliably and accurately measure fluid levels within tanks aboard their ships for a variety of reasons. These tanks come in multiple …

2016 Offshore Technology Conference Attendance Ranks in Top 15

Offshore energy industry experts and leaders gathered from across the world at NRG Park in Houston, Tex., from May 2-5 for the 2016 Offshore Technology …

Oil And Water Just Don’t Mix!

Essential Tips to Keep Your Fluid Power System in Excellent Shape in a Marine Environment Conducting proper inspections and maintenance on the fluid power …

Machine Design Considerations When Transitioning to Tier IV Diesel Engines

Many of our OEMs are going through the process of changing to Tier IV diesel engines and controls. In smaller horsepower designs, this may be the first time …

Elevator Stopping

A simple circuit was designed to lift a service elevator up from the basement to the third floor. The HPU had a pressure-compensated pump and a three-position …

Engineers Must be Uniquely Prepared for the Future

A Q&A with Clemson University President Dr. James P. Clements Q: What is engineering’s role in keeping America competitive in the global economy? A: …

2016 Fluid Power Professionals’ Day Photo Contest

The Fluid Power Professionals’ Day Photo Contest was created to commemorate the wonder of fluid power and the talented professionals who work in this …

Clemson Elevates Engineering, Brings National Engineering Forum to South Carolina

Industry, government, and academic leaders from the greater Greenville region gathered on February 18, 2016 for a NEF regional dialogue marking South …

Grease Injection Pump

The high-pressure hydraulic Dyna-Star grease injection pump is designed for wireline, slickline, and wire rope applications. It is capable of operating at …

Servo Pump

The Sinamics servo pump for hydraulic machines is built upon the company’s standard components such as the S120 drive platform and distributed I/O, providing …