Fluid Power Journal

How to Ensure Bolted Joint Integrity When Using a Compression Limiter in a Plastic Assembly

Compression limiters are used to protect plastic components in bolted joints and maintain a threaded fastener’s clamp load by eliminating plastic creep. To …

Engineers Will Lead the Way

Q&A with Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis Q: How can we inspire the next generation of innovative engineers? A: By continuing to …

BAUMA 2016

The Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment April 11-17, 2016 / …

NFPA’s Role in Fluid Power Standardization Advocacy

by Eric Lanke, NFPA CEO Standards development is a key activity that contributes to the fulfillment of NFPA’s mission to strengthen the fluid power industry. …

Profile: J.H. Fletcher & Co.

An interview with David Cooper, Vice President of Risk Management What makes J.H. Fletcher & Co. stand out in the fluid power industry? J.H. Fletcher & …

Members Get More

IFPS members have the benefit of the Society’s 50+ years of expertise and experience representing the fluid power and motion control industry. Membership …

Traction Control Using Torque Divider

Controlling traction in hydraulic propel applications can be a slippery situation. Good traction demands all driving wheels take an equal share of propulsion …

2016 Mobile Q&A

Ken Baker is the CEO of Bailey International, with headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., and locations in Victoria, British Columbia; Kansas City, Kans.; Reno, …

Working Under Pressure

An Introduction to Fluid Power I’ve created a Powerpoint presentation to help demonstrate the “push” in fluid power. Click HERE to download …

NFPA Members Start School Year Strong with Fluid Power Challenge Events

NFPA Fluid Power Challenge veterans started the school year out with a bang! The Challenge is a competition where middle school students solve an engineering …