Efficiently Comparing Filtration Media
Not all hydraulic filters are created equal, and neither are the testing practices that helped create them. The international standard ISO 16889 used to be the …
Growth Reported in January Shipments
Fluid power shipments grew in January, according to data from the National Fluid Power Association. Raw index data shows that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and …
Grants for Educator Training Available
IFPS recently announced a grant program for educators to take their first certification test for free. Educators already certified through IFPS can use the …
Figure It Out: New Motor Stalls and Pops Overloads
A system that worked well for many years needed its electric motor changed. The company bought a 40-horsepower electric motor, but it was a different brand …
OTC Anchors in Houston for Marine Confab
Back on its regular schedule after COVID interruptions a few years ago, the Offshore Technology Conference anchors May 1-4 at Houston’s NRG Park. Exhibitors …
Fluid Power is Dead
By Rance Herren, Founder, Fluid Power SME. If a headline like this in a fluid power magazine does not grab your attention, I’m not sure what will. But if …
Freudenberg’s Diagnosing “Smart Seals”
From Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies recently validated the performance capabilities of intelligent seals it has under …
Choosing an Excavator’s Hydraulic Pump
By Ikrom Kurbanov, General Manager, Hydraulic America. Excavators are heavy-duty machines commonly used in construction, mining, and other industries to dig …
Cool Applications Need Cool Filters
By Eric M. Rud, Global Product Manager, Filtration Division, Eaton Lubricating oil must deliver effective wear protection for compressors in food and beverage …
IFPS Membership vs. Certification FAQs
Many people ask about the difference between certification and IFPS membership. Here are answers to that question and others we are frequently asked. Q: What …
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