Fluid Power Journal

Choosing an Excavator’s Hydraulic Pump

By Ikrom Kurbanov, General Manager, Hydraulic America. Excavators are heavy-duty machines commonly used in construction, mining, and other industries to dig …

Cool Applications Need Cool Filters

By Eric M. Rud, Global Product Manager, Filtration Division, Eaton Lubricating oil must deliver effective wear protection for compressors in food and beverage …

IFPS Membership vs. Certification FAQs

Many people ask about the difference between certification and IFPS membership. Here are answers to that question and others we are frequently asked. Q: What …

Danfoss Power Solutions Appoints New President of Fluid Conveyance Division

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Andrew Smulski as the new president of its Fluid Conveyance division. Previously senior vice president of Distribution …

“Pancake” Style Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense D80 series large rectangular proximity sensors to their lineup of inductive proximity sensors. This series offers long …

Choosing the Right Pneumatic Cylinder

By Glen Weis, Product Engineer, Parker Hannifin. Today there are more sizes, styles, and shapes of pneumatic cylinders than ever, which complicates the task of …

Lexair Acquires Valve Manufacturing Assets From Keystone, an Emerson Brand

Lexair has made an acquisition of specific manufacturing assets from Emerson’s Keystone lines for the US Navy markets. The transaction also includes …

Test Your Skills: Hydraulic Components in Circuits–Mobile Valves

Load-sensing valves are designed to be used with a load-sensing pump. The valves typically have spools with metering notches allowing proportional control of …

Pushing Hydraulic Fluids Forward

By Blayne McKenzie, Technology Manager, Industrial Oils, The Lubrizol Corporation. Today’s hydraulic machines have undergone significant design modifications …

A New Generation of Double Pumps

Hengli’s HP21VG series of axial piston variable double pumps boast high performance, compact design, and high power density that can meet a customer’s …