RG Group Names New Executives
RG Industries recently named two new members of its executive team. Steve Bennis was named CEO of RG Group, and Patrick Gross was announced as president and …
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Available IFPS Certifications
CFPAI
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
CFPAJPP
Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor
CFPAJPPCC
Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor
CFPE
Certified Fluid Power Engineer
CFPS
Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS, CFPPS)
CFPHS
Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist
CFPPS
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist
CFPMT
Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT)
CFPIHT
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician
CFPMHT
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician
CFPPT
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician
CFPMM
Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM)
CFPIHM
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPMHM
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPPM
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic
CFPMIH
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)
CFPMMH
Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)
Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)
CFPMIP
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC)
CFPCC
Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor
CFPSD
Fluid Power System Designer
CFPMEC
(In Development) Mobile Electronic Controls
CFPIEC
(In Development) Industrial Electronic Controls
Test Your Skills: Understand the Application of Hydrostatic Systems
The typical hydrostatic transmission consists of a closed circuit where a pump provides flow to a hydraulic motor without the use of directional valves. The …
Spring Meeting Dates Changed
The International Fluid Power Society’s in-person spring meeting, previously scheduled May 4-7, has been rescheduled and will take place May 3-6 at the …
Update on the Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification
The International Fluid Power Society expects to release an updated mobile hydraulic mechanic certification by the end of the year. The certification is …
A New Road to Hydraulic Specialist Certification
IFPS released the hydraulic specialist (HS) certification test, designed to be comprehensive, in 2017. The test benchmarks competencies showing that, as a …
The Certification Journey
Are you interested in certification but unclear on how to get started? Here are the steps to becoming a certified fluid power professional. 1. Select your …
Upcoming Web Seminars
Register at ifps.org/web-seminars Feb. 18: Testing Mobile Hydraulic Equipment: A Basic Overview Presented by Bradley Wagner, CFPAI, Manitowoc Cranes, Product …
IFPS Members-Only Benefits
Discounts Robust member perks program with local and national discounts, 1M+ redemption locations, and $4,500+ in per-member savings. Member forum. Study-group …
Test Your Skills: The Difference Between Isothermal and Adiabatic Conditions
Hydraulic accumulators use weights, springs, or gas pressure to generate the precharge force against the fluid that is stored for use in the system. …
Congratulations to our newly Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructors (CFPAI) and Authorized Job Performance Proctors (AJPP)
Approved candidates hold at least one certification, conducted a preplanned presentation, and were evaluated by a panel of subject-matter experts and peers …
IFPS 2021 Spring Meeting
IFPS will host a condensed virtual spring meeting March 8-11, with plans to hold an in-person meeting May 4-7 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Embassy Suites, San …
Test Your Skills: Calculate the Kinetic Energy
It is common practice to position shock absorbers to cushion loads attached to air cylinders, rather than to subject the air cylinders to shock loading …
A Message from Donna Pollander, ACA, IFPS Executive Director
One of the things I’ve learned in my 20-plus-year tenure as executive director is that people get certified for many reasons. I’ve heard everything from …
Test Your Skills: Size a Rotary Actuator
Rotary actuators are used to provide a partial rotation or pivoting action to a component where the space available is not practical for a cylinder and …
Nominate Now for Fluid Power Hall of Fame
IFPS is accepting nominations for its 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame awards. The Hall of Fame acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions …
Date Changed for IFPS Spring Meeting
The date for the in-person spring meeting of the International Fluid Power Society has been changed. The meeting is now scheduled for May 4-7. The location …
Make Your Team Stronger
IFPS Corporate Commitment Packages help your bottom line with significant savings and offers opportunities for improved safety, improved reliability, greater …
Test Your Skills: Understand the Application of Regenerative Circuits
Regeneration is a general term that describes what happens when exhausting hydraulic fluid from the rod side of an actuator is directed back into the pressure …
Train-the-Trainer Workshop
Looking to improve your instructor skills? Interested in becoming an IFPS Accredited Instructor? Consider the Train-the-Trainer Workshop, a two-day virtual …
IFPS Welcomes Two New Board Members
Steve Bogush, CFPHS, CFPAI/AJPP, district sales manager at Poclain Hydraulics, was elected director-at-large at the 2020 virtual annual meeting. He will take …
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