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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 …
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 …
Vacuum Measurement: A Basic Guide
There is often much confusion with regards to the units used to measure the level of vacuum being generated in an industrial application. This article explains …
Compressed Air System Designs Begin with the Demands
The purpose of an assessment of an existing compressed air system or the design of a new one is to establish sustainable best practices for maximizing the …
The Negative Effects of Over-Pressurization
Power transmission in a hydraulic system is a product of flow and pressure. It follows that the power rating of a hydraulic pump or actuator is a product of …
Don’t Choke!
One of the more confusing aspects of vacuum pick-and-place systems is vacuum flow. Flow in a vacuum system, like any other fluid power project involving …
Profile: Engrenage Provincial Inc.
An Interview with Maxime Moisan, ing., MASc., CFPS, Director of Training What makes your company stand out in the industry? The scope of our services, our …
IMTS 2016
Third Largest Show for Registration and Exhibit Space, also Showcased Highest Number of Exhibitors in History The International Manufacturing Technology Show …
The Basics of Variable-Displacement Pump Controls
If you are operating a vane or gear pump, in most cases the controls are fairly simple. The pump is either loaded (doing work) or unloaded (all flow going …
Meet the Staff of the IFPS
Advancing Knowledge and Certification of Fluid Power Professionals Started working for the IFPS: I started working in the fluid power industry in 1994 when I …
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