Fluid Power Journal

NFPA 2015 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference

Mark Your Calendars for August 10-12, 2015 at the Westin Chicago, North Shore, Wheeling, IL The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s …

Safety Catchers

The Sitema safety catchers from Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. (AME), Rockford, Ill., stop and lock a dropping platen via a wedge mechanism located on …

Scrap Steel Winder Problem Slowing Down

Workers at a coil steel-processing mill received rolls of stainless steel from its parent company to slit in half and trim the edges approximately 1″ to …

Eaton Products Drive the Pro Power Motorsports Team

Hydraulic, Electrical, and Vehicle Groups Help Build a Competitive Car Eaton launched its sponsored National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Power Motorsports …

AJAX Exosuit

Having some fun with fluid power – building an exoskeleton that can lift up to 400

Stay on Track: High-Efficiency Traction Control for Compact Vehicles

Especially on wet or contaminated ground, there is a risk of traction loss for mobile working machines. When attempting to increase driving safety under …

Offshore Technology Conference 2015

May 4-7, 2015  •  Houston, TX  •  NRG Park Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange …

2015 IFPS Spring Meeting Recap

February 25-28, 2015  •  Magnolia Hotel  •  Houston, TX Special thanks to the 35 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) professional members who …

Size Matters When Choosing an Air Compressor

One common mistake in purchasing and installing compressors for the shop environment is choosing a compressor that is too large. When the compressor chosen is …

Ergonomic Lifting Made Easier with Vacuum Technology

Apart from being backbreaking work, the lifting of heavy objects can so easily end in disaster. According to the laws of physics, the gravitational potential …