Flow Controls: If in Doubt…
Ok, let me see a show of hands. How many of you have designed or installed fluid power systems that used flow controls? Keep them up so I can count… It looks …
Focus On Energy
This is what we know: An electro-mechanical system can operate at about 96% overall efficiency. A typical hydraulic system will operate at about 78% overall …
Ok, I Admit It. I Made A Mistake.
It has been my focus to design energy efficient Fluid Power Systems. To me, every lost BTU or SCFM is a failure. I joke when seeing large heat-exchangers …
Technologies Driving the U.S. to Our Energy Future
Fluid Power’s Role in our Nation’s Energy-Efficient Future: Part 8 By Eric Lanke, CEO, NFPA This article is eighth in a series describing NFPA’s actions …
Fluid Power’s Role in Our Nation’s Energy-Efficient Future
Part 7: Getting Engaged with the U.S. Council of Competitiveness By Eric Lanke, CEO, NFPA This article is seventh in a series of articles describing NFPA’s …
Partnering with Manufacturers to Achieve Energy Savings
SMC Corp. of America, a supplier of factory automation components, has been working with manufacturers for nearly a decade to reduce their compressed air …
More Than Hot Air: Applying Pneumatic Energy to Automotive Applications
For motorists and vehicle operators concerned with efficiency and reducing their environmental impact, hybrids are an attractive solution. Any vehicle with two …
Energy Savings Through Proper Use of Pneumatics
10 Tips for Saving Energy with Pneumatic Components and Systems A renaissance in pneumatic automation technology today is creating the most productive, …
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 …
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 …
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