Fluid Power Journal

Fluid Power Companies Face Backlogs Due to Supply Chain, Labor Shortage

War in Ukraine could also impact sourcing. By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor One day last month, 72 cargo ships waited to be unloaded at California …

Case Study: Building an Industrial Hydraulic System

By Steve Misiakowski, Engineering Director, Exotic Automation & Supply Designing a large central hydraulic system to support a new 138,000-square-foot …

Hydraulic Drone Can Fly for 6 Hours

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor A Scottish company has launched a hydraulic drone that can fly for up to six hours and carry a greater payload …

Parker Releases New Cartridge Valve

Parker Hannifin recently introduced a two-way servo proportional valve as part of its TFP series of cartridge valves. With the company’s patented VCD …

Simulation is a Window into the Future of Your Manufacturing Operation

By Travis Hill, Senior Engineering Project Manager, Mississippi State University The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council have …

How Manufacturing Companies Can Hire Smarter

By Tom Hunley, Product Marketing Manager, Jobvite Mirroring most sectors, the manufacturing industry is on the path to job recovery. With manufacturing jobs on …

ACE Mini Shock Absorbers Serve Badminton Robot

An independent research center in Belgium that helps nonprofit institutions demonstrate new technologies recently constructed a unique system: a …

Vacuum Venturis: Air-Powered Generators

By Dane Spivak, Engineering Manager, Davasol Inc. Do you ever wonder why it is hard to open a door when it is windy outside? The reason is vacuum is applied to …

On Target: Meeting Cleanliness Levels with Bypass Filtration

By Mark Barnes, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development, Des-Case Corporation Most fluid power specialists recognize the importance of hydraulic …

No-Leak Zone: The Mighty Mechanical Face Seal

By Michael Cook, Global Segment Director, Off-Highway and Marketing Americas Segment Manager, Fluid Power, and Nicolò Olivetti, Product Manager, Research …