Fluid Power Journal

NFPA 2023 Industry Economic Opportunity Conference Recap

The NFPA 2023 Industry Economic Opportunity Conference took place on August 15th and 16th at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, IL. Drawing over 275 professionals …

Utilizing Pressure Sensors to Enhance Pneumatic Pressure Control in Robotics

By Carly Thompson, Marketing Communications Specialist, Merit Sensor Systems In the era of increased automation and Industry 4.0 advancements, robots are …

Replacing & Aligning a Hydraulic Cylinder

When installing a replacement cylinder, confirm that it matches the original part. Inspect the linkages and connection points for wear, such as cracked or …

Enhancing Sustainability by Maximizing Fluid Power Efficiency

By John Sander, Vice President of Research & Development, Lubrication Engineers, Inc. It is common for organizations today to try to maintain a balance …

Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows the 12 month moving average of shipments for hydraulic and total fluid power plateau …

Case Study: Hundai Drives Ahead with Flexible and Efficient Control Valve Platform

By Edwin Harnischfeger, Senior Application Engineer Construction Machinery, Bosch Rexroth The decision to use the modular RS valve platform with similar …

Test Your Skills: Ensure Component Compatibility

Some fluids with very good lubricity and viscosity characteristics may prove caustic to the material in pumps, actuators or valves, especially when hot.  …

Proper Filtration is Critical to Your Operation

By Don Krause, Business Development Manager, Ohio Fabricators Company. Proper filtration in hydraulic system design is a critical, yet often overlooked, …

Manufacturing Quality Parts While Protecting Workers’ Lives

By Michele Baker Thomas, Ph.D., Business Manager, York Precision Machining & Hydraulics. Many of the parts in the vehicles we drive are made using molds in …

You Don’t Use Everything You Learn in School

By Justin Fluegel, Research and Development Engineer. Recently my son and I discussed his potential obsolescence as Artificial Intelligence (AI) eliminates …