Fluid Power Journal

IFPS Welcomes 2023 Board of Directors

With the new year, IFPS installs its new board of directors, adding four directors-at-large and an honorary position. Stepping into the top slot on the board …

Online HS Review Training Course Launches in March

IFPS recently announced an online review training course for the hydraulic specialist certification. IFPS often receives requests for instructor-led …

AutomationDirect Adds Vibration Sensors

AutomationDirect recently added ProSense VCST series vibration sensors to its product line. The sensors accurately detect vibrations of industrial equipment, …

Figure It Out: Cargo Ship’s Cylinders Drifted

New Problem Cargo Ship’s Cylinders Drifted By Robert Sheaf, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPE, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPMM, CFC Industrial Training. …

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 …

Fluid Power Shipments Grew in October

Some fluid power segments saw growth in October, according to recent numbers from the National Fluid Power Association. Raw index data shows that in October, …

Nominations Open for Manufacturing Awards

Nominations for the Manufacturing Leadership Council awards remain open until Jan. 16. The council is a National Association of Manufacturers’ network for …

Hydraulics Predictive Maintenance: Should You Avoid It?

By Bryan Christiansen, CEO, Limble CMMS. Predictive maintenance is an advanced asset management strategy that leverages condition monitoring and data analysis …

Force Control Dynamometers Capture Data at Critical Junctures

From Force Control Industries. Force Control Industries dynamometers featuring Positorq oil shear load brakes absorb extreme torque at low speed, down to zero …

Houchens Acquires Air Hydro Power

Houchens Industries, which owns companies in industrial manufacturing and distribution, construction, and other businesses, recently added fluid power to its …