Fluid Power Journal

Long-Distance Leadership: Remote Managing the Right Way

By Kate Zabriskie Managing people who work from home is nothing new for many leaders, but getting the mechanics right can be another matter. With a few smart …

IFPS Annual Meeting Set for This Month

IFPS’s annual meeting takes place Sept. 26-29 at the Embassy Suites Downtown in San Diego. Events kick off with a Sept. 26 technical workshop titled …

Test Your Skills: Considering Component Capability

Some fluids with very good lubricity and viscosity characteristics may prove caustic to the material in pumps, actuators, or valves, especially when hot. There …

Schroeder Rebrands and Expands Some Products

Schroeder Industries recently rebranded and expanded two product types. Air Fusion Technology Filter Schroeder unveiled an all-new filtration concept sure to …

Figure It Out: Deep Pan Forming Press Loses Operating Pressure

By Robert Sheaf, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPE, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPMM, CFC Industrial Training A manufacturer of cooking pots and pans had a …

Mixed Signals on the Manufacturing Economy

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Is a recession approaching? There were conflicting signs in July. A falling manufacturing index from the Institute …

Coxreels Adds Safety Hose Reels

Coxreels Adds Safety Hose Reels Coxreels recently added high-visibility safety hose reels to its safety line. Featured on P, SH, and T series, Hi-Vis hose is …

All About Vacuum: Sizing Vacuum Components

By Dane Spivak, Engineering Manager, Davasol Inc. The design principles of most fluid power systems and vacuum gripping systems are governed by flow rate and …

Schaevitz Adds Linear Travel Sensor Series

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries has expanded its sensor product offering by adding resistive technology to its portfolio of linear position sensors. The LPPS-22 …

EXAIR Offers Custom Pneumatic Conveyors

EXAIR Offers Custom Pneumatic Conveyors EXAIR’s Line Vac air-operated conveyors can convert ordinary pipe, hose, or tubes into powerful in-line conveyors. To …