Fluid Power Journal

Some Shipments Dropped in December

The latest shipments data from the National Fluid Power Association shows decreases in pneumatic and mobile hydraulic shipments while industrial hydraulic …

Get a Load of This: Pneumatic Cylinder Sensor Technology

By Jack Moermond, Service Engineer, Balluff Inc. In the field of automation, the pneumatic cylinder is a popular choice for prime mover duties. Pneumatic …

Newly Released Review Training PowerPoint Presentations

IFPS recently released review training PowerPoint presentations to help instructors and students prepare for certifications.  Presentations for five …

Hall of Fame Nominations Open

Nominations are open for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, which honors professionals who have significantly enriched fluid power. Anyone can nominate an …

Piab Releases Intelligent Ejector

Piab recently released its piCOMPACT 10X SMART, a compact, efficient, and intelligent ejector. Based on COAX technology and integrated IO-Link technology, …

Fluid Power Math Training Module Available

An online at-your-own-pace training module of the 21-part Fluid Power Math Workshop is now available. Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, teaches fundamental fluid power …

IFPS Spring Meeting Set for This Month

IFPS’s spring meeting takes place in person and virtually Feb. 27-March 2 in New Orleans.  At the meeting, each of the five IFPS committees – education, …

IFPS Offers IFPE Sessions on Certification and Efficiency

At the International Fluid Power Exposition March 14-18 in Las Vegas, IFPS hosts three educational sessions on various topics. IFPS CEO Donna Pollander leads a …

Air Teaser: Calculate a Spud Gun’s Velocity

By Erine Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE. Many people enjoy using a safe spud gun. Shooting a potato at 100 psi can be …

Newly Released Training Modules

IFPS recently released training modules for the industrial and mobile hydraulic mechanic certifications. The online at-your-own-pace training modules are based …