Universal Vacuum Grippers and End of Arm Tools
By Dane Spivak, and illustrations by Daniel Pascoe, Davasol Inc. Design criteria for nearly all systems follow many of the same rules, and it is no different …
Transforming Our Thinking About: Energy Units
By Dan Helgerson, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPSD, CFPMT, CFPCC We are taught to think of fluid power in terms of flow and pressure; flow is for velocity and …
Then and Now: Energy Awareness
By Dan Helgerson, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPSD, CFPMT, CFPCC In 1994, I visited an injection molding plant in Claremont, New Hampshire. The facility had …
Applying Control Theory: Interpret Bode Diagrams
Discussions about hydro-mechanical system dynamics make it clear that component selection and system design have tremendous impact on system performance and …
Repair or Replace: Welded Style, Tie Rod Style, or Mill Duty Style?
By Jeffrey Kenney, CFPIHT, CFPIHM, CFPMHM, CFPMHT, Hydradyne LLC Over my career in cylinder remanufacturing, there have been two questions end-users always …
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Highlight the Fall CCEFP Summit
Last October, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) held its biannual summit at the University of Minnesota. This network of fluid power …
Beyond Ra: Why Surface Finish Matters in Seal Performance
By Michael Cook, Fluid Power Technical Specialist, and Kelly Volpenhein, Product Engineer, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Longevity of seals is not just about …
Select Components for Pneumatic Systems: Sizing an Air Motor
Although electric motors are very commonly found in many varied applications, and hydraulic motors are well known for their high power density, air motors fill …
2019 Systems Integrator Directory Listing
Download our 2019 directory listing below. Click on the image for a PDF file. Need to find a systems integrator supplier? Search by product category HERE. …
Compressed Air Maintenance: Stop, Look, and Listen
By Ron Marshall Stop. Look. Listen. These are important words of advice if you want to keep your compressed air system running in a trouble-free manner, and at …
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