In October 2019, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) held its biannual Summit on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This network …
By Linda Caron, Global Product Manager, Parker Hannifin Addressing the problem Cylinders have been the workhorse of industrial machinery since the late 1700s. …
By Bud Haver, President, and Chadwick Conte, Senior Marketing Strategist, Peninsular Cylinders When you hear the term “automation” your mind immediately …
The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many clients. This article is …
Air regulators keep the operating pressure (downstream pressure) approximately constant regardless of fluctuations in either the upstream pressure or the air …
SMART-SENSOR NETWORKS OPTIMIZED ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC ARCHITECTURES CONFIGURABLE DEVICES, AND IIoT ARE THE TRENDS HAVING THE GREATEST IMPACT By Frank Langro, …
By D. Walsh, K. Caldwell, and T. Barraclough, Ametek Spectro Scientific, Inc. Introduction The presence of wear debris in machinery lubrication oils is a …
Hoses are aligned and secured to achieve maximum possible performance. The pressure rating and quality of a hose can be used to predict its service life. Not …
Counterbalance – verb: “to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force” Counterbalance valves serve a very important role in hydraulic system …
By Jacob Paso, Motion Product Development Manager, Delta Computer Systems, Inc. In the hectic world of industrial automation, engineers have little patience …
How In-House Manufacturing Helps Fluid Power Distributors Grow Their Business By the Epicor Distribution Team, Epicor The days of distributors succeeding based …
Download our 2019 directory listing below. Click on the image for a PDF file. Need to find a manufacturer for a specific product? Search by product category …
By Brian Rooney, Professional Engineer and President, Westcoast Cylinders Inc. While multi-pump tank units and glass-enclosed control rooms get all the glory, …
Pilot-operated check valves provide a leak-free seal, but counterbalance valves provide smoother operation when controlling the downward movement of a load. …
By Iiro Lindberg, Sales Director EMEA, Business Unit Motor, Danfoss Power Solutions Off-highway applications are notoriously rugged and demanding. Solutions …
By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Nobody wants compressed air system problems. Low pressure, water in the compressed air, and air compressor …
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 …
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 …
By Norman Lane, President, Rotomation Indexing drives are an essential element of many automation systems which process parts in volume. They allow sequential …
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 …
By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Like any industrial equipment, the air compressors, dryers and associated components on your compressed air …
By Travis Haynes, Application Engineer, PHD, Inc. As automation expands across a variety of industries, the performance required of actuators becomes more …
By Dane Spivak, Davasol The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many …
October 15-17, 2019 • Detroit, Michigan • TCF Center The Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) connects the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and …
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 …