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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 …
How to Keep Tabs on a Hydraulic Machine’s “Vital Signs”
By Brendan Casey, HydraulicSupermarket.com My wife often asks me why I still do consulting work. She wonders why I happily leave the comfort of my office at …
Burr Identification and Removal
By George Barbin If you’re in the business of milling, grinding, drilling, plasma cutting, stamping, or any of the other various processes used to produce …
Research to Watch: AC Hydraulic Pump/Motor
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 …
How to Design an Efficient Air Logic System
A Step-by-step Approach That Takes the Guesswork Out of Pneumatic Control By Mike Kettering, Technical Sales, Clippard Electronics have been a dominant control …
ISO 4405 (Determination of Particulate Contamination by the Gravimetric Method)
By Sneha Swaminathan, Hollingsworth & Vose, and Susan Goldsmith, IBR Laboratories This update is a technical summary of work done by the ISO 4405 …
2018 OTC Celebrates 50 Years
Offshore energy industry experts and leaders from across the world came together at NRG Park in Houston 30 April–3 May to celebrate the 50th edition of …
Seeing the Light: Indicator-Light Technology Reduces Time, Cost for Fluid Power Managers
By Fred Behnke, Engineer, Canfield Connector Imagine being responsible for a large fluid-management system that relies on dozens of solenoid valves, many of …
Compressed Air Systems: Check Your Assumptions
By Ron Marshall When it comes to compressed air, it is best not to assume too much. Many people think that their compressed air system is running efficiently …
Identify Hose Assembly Terminal Ends and Determine Compatibility of Hose and Fittings
Consult SAE J517 and manufacturer’s guidelines to determine pressure ratings of the fittings, hose and their suitability for a specific application. Hose …
The Effect of High Temperature on Sealing Material
Comprehensive Test of Water Glycol Fluids on Common Seal Materials Reveals Temperature-Related Issues By James Simpson, CFPAI, CFPS, CFPMM, Sales Manager, Oil …
Pneumatic Cylinder Cushioning: Increasing the Efficiency of Your Entire Pneumatic System
By Mike Guelker, Product Manager – Pneumatic Actuators FESTO Corporation With the right end-position cushioning, you can significantly increase the …
Results from the 2018 Minnesota Skills Competition
Master of Ceremonies: Chris Mabin, CFPS, Fleet Pride Truck & Trailer Parts Host School: Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park Student of the Year …
Demystifying Pilot Ratios in the Overcenter/Counterbalance Valves
By Maurice A. J. Ashmore, Global Chief Engineer SICV & HIC, Eaton’s Hydraulics Business, Warwick UK A common challenge in the design of hydraulically …
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