Fluid Power Journal

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 …

Shop Compressors: One or Two Units?

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting When purchasing shop compressors, do you buy one unit or two to make an energy efficient choice? The answer …

Developing a Liquid Piston Gas Compressor/Expander for CAES and CO2 Sequestration

This column will bring you the progress of the pre-competitive research being conducted at member universities that are part of the CCEFP network. This …

Hydraulic Flanges Task Force Brings Change to ISO 6162-1 and 6162-2

By Robert Mackey, Manager, SAE J518 Champion, Lead Expert ISO TC131 SC4 WG2, MAIN Manufacturing Products, Inc. ISO 6162-1/SAE J518-1 (Code 61) and ISO …

2019 ICUEE Offers Education, Demonstration & Progress

Louisville, KY — October 1-3, 2019 — Kentucky Exposition Center The largest utility and construction equipment trade show in North America will …

Determine Correct Hose Replacement by Measuring Existing Assembly to Make a Duplicate

How to measure hose assemblies and how to measure cut-off length. Once the proper hose and fittings have been selected, the assembly can now proceed. …