Fluid Power Journal

OTC Anchors in Houston for Marine Confab

Back on its regular schedule after COVID interruptions a few years ago, the Offshore Technology Conference anchors May 1-4 at Houston’s NRG Park. Exhibitors …

Choosing an Excavator’s Hydraulic Pump

By Ikrom Kurbanov, General Manager, Hydraulic America. Excavators are heavy-duty machines commonly used in construction, mining, and other industries to dig …

Cool Applications Need Cool Filters

By Eric M. Rud, Global Product Manager, Filtration Division, Eaton Lubricating oil must deliver effective wear protection for compressors in food and beverage …

Choosing the Right Pneumatic Cylinder

By Glen Weis, Product Engineer, Parker Hannifin. Today there are more sizes, styles, and shapes of pneumatic cylinders than ever, which complicates the task of …

Pushing Hydraulic Fluids Forward

By Blayne McKenzie, Technology Manager, Industrial Oils, The Lubrizol Corporation. Today’s hydraulic machines have undergone significant design modifications …

A New Generation of Double Pumps

Hengli’s HP21VG series of axial piston variable double pumps boast high performance, compact design, and high power density that can meet a customer’s …

Test Your Skills: Why Accumulators Fail

There are a number of reasons why a bladder or diaphragm in an accumulator typically fails.  The most common reason is that the compression ratio is exceeded. …

Sensor Innovations Result in Proactive Maintenance

By Pravina Raghavan, Director, Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Imagine how much easier life would be if you could predict when your computer …

Off-Highway Safety: Surround Sensing for Mobile Machines

By Enrique Busquets, Director, Product Area Mobile Electronics and Electrification, Bosch Rexroth. Worksite safety – protecting operators and equipment from …

Back to the Future at IFPE: Are We There Yet?

By Rance Herren, Founder, Fluid Power SME. It is hard to believe that it is time for the 2023 edition of the International Fluid Power Exposition. As one of …