Fluid Power Journal

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Distinguish Between the Operation of a Counterbalance Valve and a Pilot-operated Check Valve

Pilot-operated check valves provide a leak-free seal, but counterbalance valves provide smoother operation when controlling the downward movement of a load. …

Built to Last: Forestry Demands Further Product Development

By Iiro Lindberg, Sales Director EMEA, Business Unit Motor, Danfoss Power Solutions Off-highway applications are notoriously rugged and demanding. Solutions …

Tips for Trouble-Free Compressed Air

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Nobody wants compressed air system problems. Low pressure, water in the compressed air, and air compressor …

Record Attendance at the 2019 IFPS Annual Meeting!

The IFPS Board of Directors meets in person twice per year to discuss the IFPS mission and to steer the organization towards its goals. In addition to …

The Digital Revolution of Electrohydraulics

By Fabio Balzarini, Technical Sales Manager, Atos Spa. Everyone can see how digital has changed our lives. Similarly, the industry sector, with the advent of …

Pneumatic Indexing Drives for Automation

By Norman Lane, President, Rotomation Indexing drives are an essential element of many automation systems which process parts in volume. They allow sequential …

Hydraulex Teamwork Drives Certification Success

How the forming of an in-house Study Group led to a significant rise in certifications. By Denise Wilson, Communications Specialist Ten years ago, the …

Compressed Air Maintenance

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Like any industrial equipment, the air compressors, dryers and associated components on your compressed air …

Air/Oil Tandem Actuators: A Control-Emphasized Solution

By Travis Haynes, Application Engineer, PHD, Inc. As automation expands across a variety of industries, the performance required of actuators becomes more …

Strategic Vacuum Cup Economics

By Dane Spivak, Davasol The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many …

Motion + Power Technology Expo 2019 Expands to Meet Demand

October 15-17, 2019 • Detroit, Michigan • TCF Center The Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) connects the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and …

Sheet Metal to Egg Crate Foam – Selecting the Right Vacuum Cup

By Mike Parzych, Product Marketing Manager, IMI Norgren Vacuum – the difference in atmospheric pressure on one side of a vacuum cup and the other – has …

Assemble a Hydraulic Pilot-operated Pressure Relief Valve

Relief valves are used to limit maximum pressure in hydraulic systems. When system pressure begins to exceed the pressure setting of the relief valve, a …

LVDT Position Sensors Enable Next-Gen Hydraulics and Robotics Working in Extreme Environments

By Mike Marciante, Business Development Manager, NewTek Sensor Solutions Hydraulic and robotic systems are performing more often in areas with temperature, …

Can You Dig It?

High-productivity Mine Invests in Hydraulic Drives By Ashok Amin, Hägglunds, Market Segment Manager, Bosch Rexroth The air is filled with dust, and the large, …

2019 Salary Survey Results

In an effort to combat the skills gap in fluid power and other industries, Fluid Power Journal, in collaboration with the International Fluid Power Society …

Ensuring Proper Maintenance and Repair in Projects Involving an Elevated Height

By Donald Chilton, Director of Product Management for MANN+HUMMEL and its WIX Filters Brand Any project that requires maintenance and repair at an elevated …

Advantages of Hydraulic Conditioning Units

By Tommy Williams, Product Manager, AKG Thermal Systems Wet Kits (or wet line kits) are kits put into trucks or agriculture equipment that have a Power Take …

Compressor Room Ventilation

By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Heat is definitely an enemy of air compressors and dryers, especially air-cooled units, which are the most …

Top Tips for Specific Types of Heat Exchanger Fouling

By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers When handling difficult materials, such as sewage sludge or corrosive …

Choosing the Right Fluid Power Sealing Solutions for Construction Equipment

By Ryan Webster, Director of Sales and Engineering, Hallite Demand for heavy construction equipment is continuing to grow. According to a recent report, the …

Select Components for Pneumatic Systems

Size Air Receivers Air receivers serve many functions: as a pulsation dampener, as an air reservoir, and as an air conditioner. They also serve an important …

The Kentucky Expo Is Ready For The Demo Expo

The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), also known as The Demo Expo, is a premier event for utility professionals and …

Hydraulic Proportional Valve Advancements

By Alan McCay, CFPS, Motion Industries There have been a lot of changes and advancements throughout the years with hydraulic directional valves. The most basic …

Transforming Our Thinking: What in the World is a VDT?

Ok, let me see a show of hands. How many of you are familiar with a turbocharger? Now keep the hands up so we can count. I see the NASCAR group is responding …