Fluid Power Journal

Screen Test: New Standards for Assessing Hydraulic Filters

By Paul Klick, Global Hydraulic and Bulk Fuel Product Manager, Donaldson. A dump truck that can’t dump isn’t worth much.  That is why, with the current …

No Pressure: Finding the Right Transducer for Your Hydraulic System

By Bob Atwood, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, GP:50. Many hydraulic or pneumatic systems require continual feedback of system pressure to ensure …

Civil Service: Modernizing the Hydraulics in Dams and Locks

By Parveen Gupta, Director of Large Projects, and Milan Milunovic, Senior Application Development Engineer, Large Projects, Bosch Rexroth Corporation Our …

IFPS Releases New IHM Study Manual

IFPS has upgraded the study manual for the industrial hydraulic mechanic certification, and it is now available for test preparation. Anyone taking the IHM …

Parker Launches Axis Control System for Hydraulic Controls

Parker Hannifin recently announced the launch of two components – the Parker Automation Controller PAC120 and the electrohydraulic controller module PACHC …

Certification Success Story: Bradley Wagner

While studying agricultural and biological engineering at Penn State University, Bradley J. Wagner minored in youth and family education. Later on, he was able …

Festo Introduces the NFPA-Compliant DSNB Actuator

Festo recently introduced its rugged, versatile, and economical DSNB actuator for NFPA mounting applications. The DSNB is ideal for sorting, stacking, …

Coxreels Expands Options for Vacuum Series

Coxreels V-100 Series product line has been expanded with a new 1¼-inch vacuum hose reel in the V-112-735 without hose and the V-112H-735 with hose. The new …

AEM Surveys Members on Supply Chain Issues

By Benjamin Duyck, Director of Market Intelligence, Association of Equipment Manufacturers The last two years haven’t been easy for equipment manufacturers, …

Test Your Skills: Application of Proportional Valves

There are many applications for proportional solenoids in the control of hydraulic pressure and flow in both mobile and industrial applications.  The terms …