Fluid Power Journal

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends With NFPA

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows April 2024 total fluid power shipments decreasing -0.4% month over month and -0/4% year …

Parker Introduces DFplus Generation IV Proportional Valves for Demanding Industrial Applications

Kaarst, Germany, 21st. May 2024 – Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is launching the new generation of DFplus® …

Maintaining a Leadership EDGE in Turbulent Times

By Jill J. Johnson. Why is it that some people seem to weather any business storm or crisis without appearing to break into a sweat? How is it that they always …

Northern Illinois University and Kennesaw State University are NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Grand Champions

May 17, 2024 — Northern Illinois University and Kennesaw State University took the Overall Champion awards in the 2024 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge …

Hengst Filtration Acquires Canadian-American Hydraulic Filter Specialist Main Filter

Main Filter is a crucial piece of the puzzle for supplying customers in North America even faster and better. Filtration is further expanding its activities in …

Efficient Hydraulics Are Critical in Electrifying Off-Highway Machines

By Jeff Curlee, CFPE, Engineering Manager, Cross Company. Why should you care about efficient hydraulics in electrification?  It may seem counterintuitive to …

Understanding the Function of Valves

Unloading valves (Fig. 1.45): When fixed displacement pumps are used in accumulator or high-low circuits, unloading valves are used to minimize the power …

Danfoss Power Solutions names Jessica Zhang vice president of Human Resources

NORDBORG, Denmark – Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Jessica Zhang as vice president of Human Resources, effective June 3. Zhang will report directly to …

New Head of Sustainability for Continental’s Industrial Business

Hanover, Germany, June 3, 2024. Anne Windberg Baarup took over the management of the sustainability department for Continental’s group sector ContiTech on …

Aiding in the Balancing Act: Removing the Burden of Innovation For Fluid Power Customers

By Michael Cook, Global Segment Director Off-Highway, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. As fluid power professionals, from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) …