Fluid Power Journal

2019 Salary Survey Results

In an effort to combat the skills gap in fluid power and other industries, Fluid Power Journal, in collaboration with the International Fluid Power Society …

Ensuring Proper Maintenance and Repair in Projects Involving an Elevated Height

By Donald Chilton, Director of Product Management for MANN+HUMMEL and its WIX Filters Brand Any project that requires maintenance and repair at an elevated …

Advantages of Hydraulic Conditioning Units

By Tommy Williams, Product Manager, AKG Thermal Systems Wet Kits (or wet line kits) are kits put into trucks or agriculture equipment that have a Power Take …

Compressor Room Ventilation

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Heat is definitely an enemy of air compressors and dryers, especially air-cooled units, which are the most …

Top Tips for Specific Types of Heat Exchanger Fouling

By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers When handling difficult materials, such as sewage sludge or corrosive …

Choosing the Right Fluid Power Sealing Solutions for Construction Equipment

By Ryan Webster, Director of Sales and Engineering, Hallite Demand for heavy construction equipment is continuing to grow. According to a recent report, the …

Select Components for Pneumatic Systems

Size Air Receivers Air receivers serve many functions: as a pulsation dampener, as an air reservoir, and as an air conditioner. They also serve an important …

The Kentucky Expo Is Ready For The Demo Expo

The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), also known as The Demo Expo, is a premier event for utility professionals and …

Hydraulic Proportional Valve Advancements

By Alan McCay, CFPS, Motion Industries There have been a lot of changes and advancements throughout the years with hydraulic directional valves. The most basic …

Transforming Our Thinking: What in the World is a VDT?

Ok, let me see a show of hands. How many of you are familiar with a turbocharger? Now keep the hands up so we can count. I see the NASCAR group is responding …