Fluid Power Journal

Electricity + Hydraulics = Efficiency

By Howard Zhang, Electrohydraulics R&D Leader, Parker Hannifin Corporation. More companies today are looking to electrify the hydraulic elements of their …

Pure and Simple: A Servo Valve that Streamlines Hydraulic Control

By Ben Dupre, Senior Technical Writer, HydraForce. HydraForce recently added to its ExDR family of electronic valve drivers. The new ESDR-0201A was developed …

Case Study: Developing a Water-Hydraulic Process Valve

  From Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. Applications in the process industry make high demands on all components. The components must meet hygienic …

Checked: Avoiding Hydraulic Hose Disasters

By Mike Rutan, Product Development Manager, PIRTEK USA. For essential businesses everywhere, equipment is their lifeline. If one piece isn’t working, it can …

Without Skilled Tradespeople, Who Builds It?

By Gordon Kolasingh, Chief Operating Officer, Orange Seal. Imagine for a moment you’re an architect or an engineer meticulously drafting your grand design. …

All Around the World: Circular Sustainability for Fluid Power

By Michael Cook, Global Segment Director for Off-Highway & Segment Manager Fluid Power in the Americas, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. In today’s …

Carry On: Fluid Power Keeps Pace with Material Handling

By Wendy Wu, Product Manager Hydraulic Hose & Couplings, Industrial Europe, Gates. Material handling takes place at every stage of the supply chain. It …

Choosing a Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluid

By Ronald Knecht, Global OEM Manager – Hydraulics & Lubricants, Quaker Houghton. When lubricants operate under pressure, there is a risk of small leaks …

3 Trends Impacting Heavy Equipment Markets

By Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized. Staying abreast of highway construction trends is essential for anyone who operates or manages heavy …

Case Study: Wireless Controls for Tracked Carrier

By Ben Stoller, Business Development Manager, Columbus McKinnon. As a family firm of crane specialists, John Taylor Crane Services of Bedfordshire, U.K., …