Position Sensor Technology Comparison for Hydraulic Cylinder Feedback
Position feedback sensors for hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders have used one of three traditional technologies: magnetostrictive, variable resistance, and …
Vacuum Hose and Fittings
Most applications involving vacuum pick-and-place components utilize small-diameter hose and tubing—the same hose and tubing used on similar-sized pneumatic …
Establishing a Fluid Power Program at Alfred State College
A Case Study of IFPS Certification in Post-Secondary Education Alfred State College is a state university of New York College of Technology located in the …
Optimizing Pulse Dust Filters
High flow-short duration pulses caused by compressed air-powered dust filter cleaning can cause excessive pressure differentials in a compressed air system and …
2013 IFPS Spring Meeting Recap
Special thanks to the 35 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) professional members who recently met in San Antonio, Tex., to conduct the IFPS 2013 spring …
An Introduction to Hydro-Mechanical Transmissions
Fuel cost and the fuel-saving characteristics of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have increased the pressure to provide CVT capability to larger and …
2013 Offshore Technology Conference
Purpose: The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) showcases state-of-the-art technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental …
The IFPS Certification Challenge
Are You As Well Rounded As You Think You Are? If you are one of those individuals who are convinced that you know everything there is to know about fluid power …
Mobile Market Q&A
John Treharn, Vice President Business Development – Hydraulics Group, Parker Hannifin Corp. John works with the company’s divisions to advance long-term …
Good Housekeeping Keeps Solenoid Valves Happy
The health of any motion control system is only as good as the health of its components. Because of their small size, solenoid valves can sometimes get …
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