Fluid Power Journal

Slight Drop in Some November Shipments

Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows that total shipments of fluid power products continue to grow. Year to date, shipments grew 19.9% in …

Signs of the Times: Expanding Hydraulic Hose Performance Metrics

By Cindy Cookson, VP Hydraulics Global Product Line Management, Gates At one time, it may have been common to ask about a hose’s rating. The answer might be …

Wilo USA Releases Scot MVI Pump Line

Scot Pump, a brand of Wilo USA, recently released the MVI line of non-self-priming vertical multistage pumps. The MVI is a perfect fit for pressure boosting …

Kraft Fluid Systems CEO Retires

Kraft Fluid Systems, a distributor of mobile hydraulic equipment and electric drive solutions in the Midwestern U.S., recently announced that CEO Diane Baker …

High Pressure Equipment Releases New Catalog

High Pressure Equipment Company, a subsidiary of Graco, has released a new 76-page catalog highlighting their complete family of air driven hydraulic pumps, …

Duplomatic Acquires Germany’s Till Hydraulik

Italian company Duplomatic Group recently announced that it has acquired Günther Till Präzisionstechnik GmbH & Co KG, owner of Till Hydraulik, which …

New App Connects Skilled Workers and Employers

A new app helps businesses find skilled workers in a challenging and competitive labor market. The BoomNation app helps skilled workers find applicable …

Axiomatic Controllers for Off-Highway Machines

Axiomatic’s AX022950 controller was designed for SIL 2 applications for safe operation in critical operations for off-highway machines. The AX022950 features …

Upcoming Workshops

IFPS OFFERS TWO WORKSHSOPS on certifications for Accredited Instructor (AI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctor (AJPP). The workshops take place March 22-23 …

Stopping a Load with a Shock Absorber

It is common practice to position shock absorbers to cushion loads attached to air cylinders, rather than to subject the air cylinders to shock loading …