Fluid Power Journal

Debt Ceiling Brinksmanship Hurts U.S. Manufacturing

By Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, Association of Equipment Manufacturers The last time we tipped dangerously close …

AutomationDirect Offers Schmalz Vacuum Components

AutomationDirect now offers end-of-arm tooling components for robot arm vacuum pick-and-place applications. Components can be purchased individually or in kits …

Piab Launches Food Suction Cups

Piab recently released two suction cups for food handling applications. Fruit suction cup With its innovative multi-lip design, Piab’s new fruit suction cup …

APEM Low-Profile Joystick Expands

APEM recently announced expanded availability of the XS Series low-profile joystick/thumbstick, ideal for robust applications requiring precise control of …

Is Procrastination Good or Bad?

By Yoram Solomon. A famous preacher was procrastinating about writing a very public speech. He went on stage not having completed the speech. He was a …

How to Protect and Optimize Pressure Transducers on Mobile Hydraulics

By Mark Zabawa, Ashcroft’s Director of North America OEM/Direct Sales. Hydraulic machinery exceeds nearly every other mechanical form of power …

Driving Growth in Australia

BRISBANE and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 31, 2023 – Today, Hallite Seals Australia, a leader in the supply of premium quality hydraulic cylinder sealing …

Notable Words: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers

By Eric Alström, President, Danfoss Power Solutions. As university students near graduation, their thoughts turn from coursework to career. With various …

Test Your Skills: Why Accumulators Fail

There are a number of reasons why a bladder or diaphragm in an accumulator typically fails.  The most common reason is that the compression ratio is exceeded. …

Sensor Innovations Result in Proactive Maintenance

By Pravina Raghavan, Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Imagine how much easier life would be if you could predict when your computer …