Fluid Power Journal

Slippery Slopes: Snow Groomers and the Curduroy hills

By Mauro Mezzina, Global Sales and Application Leader, Industrial Division, Danfoss Power Solutions Providing optimum conditions for snow sports requires a …

Test Your Skills: Opening Up About Closed Loop Control

When accuracy and repeatability are important to a process, such as when an actuator is required to follow a predetermined position profile, a closed loop …

Patents Granted for Hydraulic Leak Containment Technology

From Engineering 360. MEC Aerial Work Platforms recently announced patent awards for the U.S., Europe, and Canada for its groundbreaking leak containment …

Six Words That Will Improve Recruitment

By Matt Fieldman, Executive Director of America Works. Up and down busy streets nationwide, the same six-word banners stand outside in front of hundreds of …

Fuuz Software Platform Allows Manufacturers to Personalize Screens

Fuuz, a new platform from software company MFGx, helps manufacturers personalize screen views and policies by connecting software systems with machines, smart …

Breaking News: Bosch Rexroth Plans to Acquire HydraForce

Bosch Rexroth announced that it plans to acquire HydraForce and expand its hydraulics business. Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce signed an agreement to that effect …

AW-Lake Offers Portable Flow Meter

AW-Lake offers a new portable transit time ultrasonic flow meter in addition to the full-sized clamp-on version that provides non-contacting flow measurement …

A Look at Uncommon Hydraulic Connectors

Robert Mackey, General Manager, MAIN Manufacturing Products. Numerous issues can arise when installing or repairing hydraulic presses. Because the expense of …

Screen Test: New Standards for Assessing Hydraulic Filters

By Paul Klick, Global Hydraulic and Bulk Fuel Product Manager, Donaldson. A dump truck that can’t dump isn’t worth much.  That is why, with the current …

No Pressure: Finding the Right Transducer for Your Hydraulic System

By Bob Atwood, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, GP:50. Many hydraulic or pneumatic systems require continual feedback of system pressure to ensure …