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Don’t Ignore the Basics
Workers at a small fiberglass manufacturer implemented some good efficiency measures a few years ago, yet some basic elements of their system were ignored. As …
Prosthesis: The Anti-Robot
Optimizing Controls for a Sports Machine Have you ever dreamed of having a two-story tall, 200-hp, 4-legged, hydraulic mech suit to run around in? I have, so …
Fluid Power Systems Conference Delivers Solid Educational Content for Third Straight Year
During the November Fluid Power Systems Conference, co-hosted by the NFPA, FPDA, and IFPS, held in Rosemont, Ill., conference attendees were able to do just …
ICUEE 2013 is an Outstanding Success
Utility Construction Industry Gathers to Conduct Business, Prepare for the Future The 2013 ICUEE, The Demo Expo, was by all measures an outstanding success and …
Sponsorship Gratitude Plaque Presented to IFPS Chapter 49/50
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Team 1902 (named “Exploding Bacon”) from Winter Park, Fla., has terrific spirit and …
Anticipate IFPE 2014
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EXHIBITORS’ BOOTH LISTING. IFPE is the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration …
Air Actuators Win Over Users with Durability and Long Service Life
The air actuators are single-acting pneumatic cylinders, and are used in machine and plant engineering. Thanks to their robust and simple design, they offer …
Advanced Surface Analysis of Mechanical Seals
Flowserve Corp., a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has harnessed the high-accuracy surface measurement …
Fluid Power Professionals’ Day
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has dedicated June 19 as “Fluid Power Professionals’ Day” – a day of recognition for all of us who …
International Fluid Power Society Elects 2014 President
Tom Blansett, CFPAI, CFPS, CFPIHT, CFPCC, from Eaton Corp. has been elected the 54th president of IFPS during its annual meeting in Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Blansett …
From Outer Space to Under the Sea, Hydraulics Put the Fun in the Entertainment Industry
A SWITCH FROM SERVO TO PROPORTIONAL VALVES PRODUCES POSITIVE RESULTS FOR SIMULATION THRILL RIDE CUSTOMER Remember the scene in the 1976 remake of King Kong …
Vacuum Filters
I have previously written about the importance of filtration in vacuum pick-and-place applications and in other tasks where dirt and dust might be present. …
IFPE 2014
IFPE is the leading international exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power with other technologies for power …
Variable Volume Reservoir
The Variable Volume Reservoir (VVR) is a compact oil reservoir that may replace conventional hydraulic oil reservoirs; it’s a simple improvement and a great …
Tesla’s Valvular Conduit
Nikola Tesla is well known for his contributions to electrical engineering, so it’s more than a little surprising to hear that he also made contributions to …
How Clean Is Your Hydraulic Fluid?
Of all the oil-lubricated assets found in industrial plants, hydraulic systems are by far the most sensitive to contamination. Put simply: kept clean, they …
Tech Directory 2013
Download our 2013 Directory Listing and Product Matrix below. Click on the images for a PDF
Improving Energy Efficiency In Industrial Applications
The high cost of energy has placed a premium on finding ways to reduce the energy consumption by equipment and systems in industrial applications. In any …
Predict a Profitable Future with IFPS Certification
IFPS Certification Challenge Abraham Lincoln’s simple, yet very powerful statement reinforces the fact that it is up to each of us – whether an employee or …
Follow Best Practices: Guidance from the Experts
One of the most efficient and effective ways to work in the compressed air industry is to choose not to make your own mistakes while learning the hard way. The …
Keynote Speaker Announced for the 2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference
Gary W. Rogers, president and CEO of FEV, Inc., will deliver the keynote address, “Reducing Energy and Expenses Utilizing Hydraulic Hybrid Waste Trucks, …
Rethinking The Venturi Tube
The differential pressure gauge is one of the most overlooked and forgotten measurement instruments in the industry. This is surprising because these devices …
Pump or Venturi?
When a salesperson is quoting a vacuum installation, a common question to the end user is, “Would you prefer a vacuum pump or venturi?” More often …
Hydraulic Power Units Help Wind Turbine Manufacturer Produce Electricity All Over The World
Eaton is providing key wind power technologies to Guodian United Power Technology Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China Guodian Corp. Established in 2007, Guodian …
Hydraulic Solution Boosts Cost Efficiency and Extends Life Span of Wind Power Plants
Although hydraulic controls for wind power plants represent a relatively small proportion of the procurement costs compared with other components of a wind …
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