Fluid Power Journal

Smart & Sustainable Monitoring Solutions for Pneumatically-Driven Machines

By Jon Jensen, Industry Projects Manager, Energy, and Nathan Eisel, National Product Development Manager, and Sahith Raaghav Sanike, Energy Engineer, SMC …

6 Strategies for Maximizing the Lifespan of Proportional Valves

Proportional valves are sophisticated electromechanical devices that control the flow rate and pressure of fluid within a hydraulic system. Unlike conventional …

Inspecting Flareless Fitting Assemblies

Assembly instructions Use a tube cutter on the tubing to cut to length and ensure a clean, straight cut. Prepare the end of the tube with a deburring tool to …

Design for Maintenance

A Call to Action for Industrial Equipment Engineers By Garrett Hoisington, President CEO, Open Loop Energy. In many parts of the world, we enjoy modern …

What in the World Is a Megapascal

By Dan Helgerson, CFPS, CFPAI, CFPSD. Here in the US as we move inch by inch into the metric system, we find ourselves faced with some obstacles. It is much …

Creating a Safer Workplace With a Few Simple Hose Management Changes

By Sarah Martin, Marketing Associate, SPIR STAR Ltd. After 25 years of supplying hose, fittings, valves, and quick disconnects to valued customers who require …

Top 5 Must Have Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Features

By Eric Deoliveira, Product Marketing Leader, Ashcroft, Inc. If you work with any of the critical mechanical applications found in the modern world it is …

Six Considerations When Selecting a Ball Valve

By Nick Spanhak. Nick Spanhak is product sales manager, Parker Fluid System Connectors Division. In this role, he handles a broad product portfolio, including …

Efficient Hydraulics Are Critical in Electrifying Off-Highway Machines

By Jeff Curlee, CFPE, Engineering Manager, Cross Company. Why should you care about efficient hydraulics in electrification?  It may seem counterintuitive to …

Understanding the Function of Valves

Unloading valves (Fig. 1.45): When fixed displacement pumps are used in accumulator or high-low circuits, unloading valves are used to minimize the power …