Fluid Power Journal

Registration for ESA Tech Event Open

Registration is open for the members-only Equipment Service Association Spring Tech Event, May 24-25, in Charleston, South Carolina. The long-awaited event …

Emerson Adds Solenoid Valve for Medical Applications

Emerson recently expanded its ASCO Series 090 line of miniature solenoid valves with a new three-way valve configuration in oxygen therapy, compression …

Busch Vacuum Donates to Ukraine Relief, Halts Deliveries to Russia

The German company Busch Vacuum Solutions recently made a 100,000-euro ($109,220) donation to the German Red Cross for emergency aid to Ukraine. Busch has also …

Number of Positive Drug Tests Highest Since 2001

Positives grew 31.4% in the last decade. From Quest Diagnostics. The rate of positive drug tests among the U.S. workforce last year reached its highest rate …

Ground Control: Electrohydraulic Precision in Mobile Machines

By Ben Dupre, Senior Technical Writer, HydraForce Today’s construction, agriculture, and material-handling machines look very different from machines of 20 …

Test Your Skills: Hydrostatic Transmissions

The transmission of force through a contained hydraulic fluid (hydrostatics) will fall into one of two categories: open circuit or closed circuit. An open …

Parker Introduces Safety Block for Hydraulic Accumulators

Parker Hannifin recently introduced a new safety block series for hydraulic accumulators. The SB series simplifies the selection, installation, and maintenance …

Searchable Online Books Available

Fluid Power Math, the Fluid Power Symbology Guide, and the Fluid Conveyance Guide are now available to IFPS members for online viewing.  Members who purchased …

Membership and Certification FAQs

Q. What is the difference between renewing my membership and renewing my certification? A.Membership and certification are two different entities. When you …

EXAIR Releases Static Meter

EXAIR’s Model 7905 Digital Static Meter is an easy-to-use handheld tool for measuring and identifying sources of static in your processes. Static electricity …