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Proportional Valve Selection—LVDT or no LVDT?
By Neil Scott, CFPHS, Controlled Fluids Inc. As proportional valve technology becomes more commonplace, new people are continuously tasked with applying, …
Determine the Cause of No Flow, Low Flow, High Flow
Positive displacement pumps deliver flow because the fluid is physically displaced by the pumping chamber from the inlet of the pump to the outlet of the pump. …
Cost-Reducing Modern Pneumatics
By Linda Caron, CMSE®, Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV Nord), Global Product Manager, Factory Automation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pneumatic …
Analyzing a Hydraulic System Performance: If You Study It, You Can Improve It
By Tim Gessner, Delta Computer Systems Inc. To improve how a hydraulic system works, including reducing the amount of energy it consumes, you need to record …
Selecting the Best Sensors for Steering Systems
By Dr.-Ing. Jacek Zatrieb, Global Smart System Consultant (Mobile & Industrial), Rota Engineering Limited Whether in the case of autonomous driving, …
Intelligent Pneumatics Move Fluid Power into the 21st Century
By Frank Langro, Director – Pneumatic Automation, Festo, and Sandro Quintero, Product Manager – Valve Terminals & Electronics, Festo Pneumatic …
2018 Tech Directory Listing
Download our 2018 directory listing below. Click on the image for a PDF file. Need to find a manufacturer for a specific product? Search by product category …
Tailoring Comprehensive Filtration Programs to Meet Your Needs
By Peter Skoog, Technical Manager, Fluid Power and Grease, Quaker Chemical Corporation Solid contamination interferes with the first three functions. First, …
Revisions to ISO 11171: A Calibration of Automatic Particle Counters for Hydraulic Fluid Power Liquids
By Barry Verdegan, Ph.D., Research Fellow, Cummins Filtration Inc. and ISO/TC 131/SC 6 chairman Hydraulic fluid cleanliness is critical to the overall …
Compressed Air Systems: The Mathematics of Efficiency
By Ron Marshall You may wonder why people say compressed air is the most expensive and inefficient utility in a facility. By doing some research and looking at …
Filler Breathers Improve Long-Term Hydraulic System Performance
By Todd Klitzke, Engineering Manager, Zinga Industries, Filtration Group Illustrations by Craig Churchill, Engineering Tech, Zinga Industries, Filtration …
Demystifying Chemical Compatibility of Seals and Fluids
By Lucy Heyduk, Material Development Specialist, and Tim McCulfor, Material Development Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions The chemical compatibility of a …
Research to Watch: Investigation of Noise Transmission through Pump Casing
This column will bring you the progress of the pre-competitive research being conducted at member universities that are part of the CCEFP network. This …
Protecting the Heart of the Hydraulic System
By Donald C. Krause, Flow Ezy Filters, Inc. By controlling contamination and keeping your fluids clean, you can extend the life of all the components in your …
If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, How Many Words is an “Animated” Picture Worth?
Visually seeing a circuit perform along with a description of operation can increase the comprehension of a particular component’s operation and its function …
Controlling Contamination in Hydraulic Equipment
By Tony Noblit, Market Development Manager, Houghton International Inc. In today’s world, more demands are being placed on hydraulic equipment and fluid with …
IMTS 2018
September 10 – 15, 2018 • McCormick Place • Chicago, Il The largest manufacturing exposition and technology conference is taking over McCormick Place in …
Leaks Are There For Finding
By Thomas W. Kreher The continual buzz about leaks in compressed air systems has jaded many. Whether a popular topic or not, the challenge to fix leaks …
PRESSURE TRAP B versus D LIP U-SEALS
By Sonny Goldsmith What is the difference between a “B” lip u-seal and a “D” lip u-seal? When do you use one style and when should you use the other? …
The Power Efficiency Diamond
By Brendan Casey, Hydraulicsupermarket.com I came across this instructive case study recently: In the quest for improved fuel consumption, the manufacturer of …
A Brief Overview Of Corrosion-Resistant Piston Rod Coating Technology
By Bilal Said The large hydraulic cylinders used for dam gate and other valve opening and closing applications typically are expected to last from 30 to 50 …
How Much Coal Does That Valve Burn?
Richard F. Bullers Back when gasoline was 35 cents a gallon, the term “environmental technology” was not well known. Engineers did not often promote the …
The Little Leaks That Keep Men Poor
With more storm clouds appearing on the economic horizon, it’s now more important than ever that every dollar spent on operating and maintaining fluid power …
Basic Vacuum Cup Selection
By Daniel Pascoe There are many types of vacuum cups available for use in vacuum pick-and-place systems. Some are designed with a particular application …
Hydraulic Products and the Replacement Market
By P.K. Guha Hydraulic applications are here to stay, contrary to the belief that the electric industry will be a threat. The electric industry has become more …
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