Fluid Power Journal

Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses in Agricultural, Heavy Construction, and Civil Engineering Industries

By Ryan O’Lone, Product Manager, PIRTEK USA Hydraulic systems are integral to the operation of machinery and equipment across several industries, …

Hybrid Actuator Systems Help Bridge Gap for Plants Wanting the Robustness of Hydraulics and the Efficiency of Electrification

By Bruce Besch, Alternative Motion Sales Manager, Parker Hannifin’s Cylinder and Accumulator Division Traditional hydraulic systems have been the norm in …

Ordering Custom Hydraulic Cylinders

Key Considerations By Sebastien Lajoie, Cylinder Engineering Manager, Bailey International The heart of hydraulic systems lies in their ability to efficiently …

Understanding the Application of Accumulators

Accumulator circuits store pressurized fluid. They are used for several purposes: Maintain system pressure. Absorb hydraulic shocks. Supplement pump flow. …

The Aging Standard

By JR (Jon) Rhodes, CFPECS, CFPAI, President of CFC Industrial Training While leading a recent hydraulic training class that involved sizing and standards, one …

Eliminating Hose Breakage Due to Driver Error With Self-Contained Waste Compactors

By Brad Longmuir, Sales Manager, Holmbury Inc. Broken hydraulic hoses and forgotten disconnections are common and costly problems for drivers who pick up and …

Optimizing Hydraulic Power Units

Enhancing Efficiency, Reducing Costs, and Improving Performance When it comes to hydraulics, there are many options available for power units. Companies …

Hot Water and the VDPC

By Dan Helgerson, Technical Editor, Fluid Power Journal My daughter and son-in-law are very athletic and have 4 highly active boys. Recently, they had to …

Ensuring Safe and Efficient Railway Operations with Pressure Switches for Train & Railroad Equipment

By Skyler Libkie, Technical Writer, SUCO ESI North America Safety, reliability, and efficiency are of paramount importance in the dynamic world of rail …

Calculating Peak Flow

The flow rate to power air cylinders is computed for a specific operating pressure on the cylinder rather than from available air pressure at the compressor, …

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