Fluid Power Journal

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 …

Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend

Data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows the 12 month moving average of shipments for pneumatics, hydraulics, and total fluid power …

Using Multimedia Monitoring to Optimize Energy Consumption

By Eugenio F. da Silva Neto, Product Manager, IIoT Applications, Emerson. Studies have demonstrated that a quarter of global emissions are generated by …

The Impact of Smart Manufacturing on Maintenance Practices

 By Eric Whitley. Defining Smart Manufacturing The shift towards smart manufacturing is pivotal in the evolution of the fluid power industry, shaping how …

The “STAMPED” Method

Designing & specifying tube assembly components The acronym “STAMPED,” as used for hose assemblies, is equally as important to use when developing tube …

Duplex Filter Solutions for Power Generating Turbines

By Eric Rud, Global Hydraulic Filtration Product Manager, Eaton, Chanhassen, MN, USA and Nima Hamzehzadeh, EMEA Hydraulic Filtration Sales Manager, Eaton, …

The Next Step in Predictive Maintenance for Mobile Equipment

By Matt Peck, VP Sales & Operations NA, Webtec. Left to its own devices, most machinery or equipment will sooner or later go wrong. Sometimes it will fail …

CFC Industrial Training Announces Next Generation of Ownership

 Janet Turner, Ruth Hoffman, and JR Rhodes to continue Bob Sheaf’s Fluid Power Legacy  Fairfield, Ohio (2 August 2023) – CFC Industrial Training …

Ergonomics Improve Filtration System Safety, Reduce Operator Strain

By Wim Callaert, Senior Product Manager, Eaton Technologies GmbH, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. Ergonomics plays an important role in optimizing the design of …

NFPA Reports Continued Growth in March

Data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows the 12 month moving average of shipments for pneumatics, hydraulics, and total fluid power …