Fluid Power Journal

Growth Reported in January Shipments

Fluid power shipments grew in January, according to data from the National Fluid Power Association. Raw index data shows that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and …

IFPS Committees Busy at Spring Meeting

IFPS conducted its spring meeting Feb. 27-March 2 in New Orleans, reporting that, even with a virtual option, attendance was more than 90% in person.  IFPS …

Colonial Seal Company acquires SSP Manufacturing

Colonial Seal Company, a New Jersey-based specialty distributor of standard and custom sealing solutions, formalized the acquisition of SSP Manufacturing of …

Grants for Educator Training Available

IFPS recently announced a grant program for educators to take their first certification test for free. Educators already certified through IFPS can use the …

Figure It Out: New Motor Stalls and Pops Overloads

A system that worked well for many years needed its electric motor changed. The company bought a 40-horsepower electric motor, but it was a different brand …

National Tube Supply Welcomes Patrick Eagan to Business Development Team

National Tube Supply has announced that Patrick Eagan has joined the Business Development team. Eagan’s responsibilities include inside sales, business …

Clippard Cordis Electronic Pressure Controls

Precise, linear pressure control within a closed-loop system with ultra high resolution and repeatability. Clippard’s Cordis is a revolutionary …

OTC Anchors in Houston for Marine Confab

Back on its regular schedule after COVID interruptions a few years ago, the Offshore Technology Conference anchors May 1-4 at Houston’s NRG Park. Exhibitors …

Norstat Adds Sensors for Pneumatic Applications

Norstat recently added to its product line with two additional sensors, a pressure and vacuum sensor and an inductor sensor. FEMTO pressure and vacuum sensor …

Coxreels Launches Reels for Hydraulic Lines

Coxreels recently introduced an addition to its extreme-duty XTM Series spring-rewind lineup: the dual hydraulic XTM-DMP-450 reel. The reel is ideal for …