Fluid Power Journal

2015 IFPS Spring Meeting Recap

February 25-28, 2015  •  Magnolia Hotel  •  Houston, TX Special thanks to the 35 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) professional members who …

Size Matters When Choosing an Air Compressor

One common mistake in purchasing and installing compressors for the shop environment is choosing a compressor that is too large. When the compressor chosen is …

Ergonomic Lifting Made Easier with Vacuum Technology

Apart from being backbreaking work, the lifting of heavy objects can so easily end in disaster. According to the laws of physics, the gravitational potential …

2015 Off-Highway Directory Listing and Matrix

Download our 2015 Directory Listing and Product Matrix below. Click on the images for a PDF

Eaton Drives Efficiency with Hybrid Lift Truck Technology Test Drive

Eaton is moving lift truck technology to the leading edge with its new hydraulic hybrid solution. Engineers from the world’s leading lift truck manufacturers …

New Test Method Raises Performance Standard for Rod Wipers in Hydraulic Systems

Dirt ingression is a major cause of hydraulic system inefficiency, degradation, and failure. Although superior filtration systems exist and are used to limit …

Vacuum Priming Systems

Walk into just about any private or government-run water pumping station where there is a need to pump water vertically from a lower level to a higher level, …

Mechatronics and Fluid Power

Whenever the term “mechatronics” is discussed among fluid power professionals, it seems that each person has a different opinion as to its meaning. These …

2015 Offshore Technology Conference

May 4-7, 2015 – Houston, TX – NRG Park Founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and …

2015 Salary Survey: Looking for Participants

Who The IFPS and Fluid Power Journal What They’re seeking participants to complete an online salary survey for 2015. Survey results will be published in the …