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2017 IFPS Spring Meeting
Special thanks to the 35+ IFPS members who recently met in Orlando, Fla., to conduct the 2017 Spring Meeting. These dedicated members steer the Board of …
Vote for Your Favorite Photo Now!
Thank you to all participants who have entered the photo contest. It’s time to vote for the People’s Choice Award. You and your family/friends can vote …
2017 Off-Highway Directory Downloads
Download our 2017 Directory Listing and Product Matrix below. Click on the images for a PDF
2017 Salary Survey
The Fluid Power Journal, in collaboration with the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), established an online salary survey for 2017 in order to create a …
Mounting Requirements of Hydraulic Swivels
There’s more to the mounting requirements of a hydraulic swivel than meets the eye. Mounting rigidity and swivel torque are important design considerations, …
Psst…Your Compressor Is Trying to Tell You Something
If you’ve ever been in your industrial plant during a shutdown, you probably noticed that your compressed air system was trying to send you a message. That …
Industry Profile: New PIRTEK Location Aims at Hydraulic, Pneumatic Customer Base on Space Coast
Residents of Florida’s Space Coast can still occasionally see an Atlas rocket roar off the launch pad at Cape Canaveral and crease the sky—and with …
Transforming Applications
Fluid power has become a vital component in our ability to perform work: it harvests our crops, takes our waste to the landfill, moves the landing gear, …
Fluid Power Vocabulary ISO 5598
By John F. Berninger, CFPE, past chair of ISO TC 131 (2003-2015) Have you ever had a conversation about pressure in a fluid power system only to realize that …
Non-Contact Transport Delicately Handles Chocolate-Coated Cookies
“Handle with care” is a paramount demand for a variety of products. At the same time, sensitive objects such as cookies, plastics, paper, or electronic …
IFPS Upgrades Hydraulic Specialist Certification
The Upgraded Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Certification Study Manual has been released and is available by visiting www.ifps.org. The IFPS HS certification is for …
Transformation Complete
Fluid power has become a vital component in our ability to perform work: it harvests our crops, takes our waste to the landfill, moves the landing gear, …
Limp Mode Allows Machines to Stay Operational
Hydraulic equipment is changing. As end users look to intelligent systems to improve machine performance without sacrificing the power density hydraulics …
ISO Standards for Hydraulic Systems and Pneumatic Systems
Jerry Carlin, Past Chair of ISO TC 131/SC9 (2003-2015) Formal standardization of hydraulic and pneumatic systems best practices began in the early 1950s …
2017 Systems Integrator Directory
Download our 2017 Directory Listing and Product Matrix below. Click on the images for a PDF
2017 IFPE Show Supplement
IFPE is the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power with other technologies for power …
Meet the Staff of the Fluid Power Journal
Started working for FPJ: March 1, 1993 Duties: Oversight and final approval Hobbies and Interests: Walking, jogging, hiking, boating, construction, and working …
Divide and Conquer
Fluid power has become a vital component in our ability to perform work: it harvests our crops, takes our waste to the landfill, moves the landing gear, …
Displacement Cylinders vs. Regeneration Circuits
When a cylinder with a long stroke is required, there are additional design considerations. Long-stroke cylinders are subject to compression stresses like any …
The Power of New Solutions
Download IFPE Map • Download Exhibitors’ Booth Listing IFPE is the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the …
Graphical Standard 1219
By Gary Baumgardner, principle engineer at Parker Hannifin Corp., TC 131 chairman We use or are guided by graphical symbols every day of our lives. Stop signs …
Prove Your Competence and Gain Confidence with IFPS Certification
By Donna Pollander, ACA, IFPS Executive Director Professional certification offers numerous benefits that IFPS has detailed many times since the inception of …
2017 Photo Contest
We love seeing images of the industry in action and the professionals who keep it going. Have your camera handy for a chance to win some cash and get …
How to Solve Hydraulic System Overheating Problems
Based on polls I’ve conducted with my Hydraulics Pro Club members over the years, overheating ranks number two in the list of most common problems with …
Design Considerations for a More Efficient Power Unit Circuit
You’ve determined the power requirement for the next generation of your machine, and you’re ready to size the cooling circuit to achieve optimum energy …
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