Fluid Power Journal

Fluid Power Shipments Grew in May

The latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows in raw index data that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments all …

IFPS Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

IFPS has announced the induction of two fluid power professionals into the 2022 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. IFPS will induct Robert E. Kraft and posthumously …

Sensata Launches Platform for Rotary Equipment

Sensata Technologies recently launched an asset monitoring solution that enables predictive maintenance for rotary assets and delivers actionable insights to …

Atlas Copco Launches New Range of Vacuum Pumps

Atlas Copco, based in Stockholm, Sweden, recently launched a new series of speed-driven screw pumps in three pumping speed classes. Building on its GHS VSD+ …

Test Your Skills: The Application of Fluids

Selection of viscosity must be made with the normal operating temperature of the machine in mind. The temperature is usually measured at the pump. The correct …

IFPS Names Photo Contest Winners

IFPS announced the winners in this year’s Fluid Power Professionals’ Day Photo Contest. The winners were, from left to right, Hector Rodriguez, Gwynne …

Q. How did you get started in the fluid power industry?   A. My first exposure to fluid power was as a machinist for a hydraulic cylinder manufacturer in my …

AutomationDirect Adds Alliance Linear Position Transducers

AutomationDirect recently added new stainless steel linear variable inductance transducers (LVITs) from Alliance Sensors Group to their lineup of linear …

Trelleborg Launches D-Seal Design to Lower Emmissions

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently launched its enhanced double D-seal, a resilient, dual-function sealing and damping solution specifically developed to …

RHEINTACHO Launches New Sensor Series

RHEINTACHO recently launched its FQ sensor series. Three new variants with DEUTSCH DT04 connector and M12 connector complement the well-established sensor …