Fluid Power Journal

Figure It Out: Deep Pan Forming Press Loses Operating Pressure

By Robert Sheaf, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPE, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPMM, CFC Industrial Training A manufacturer of cooking pots and pans had a …

Coxreels Adds Safety Hose Reels

Coxreels Adds Safety Hose Reels Coxreels recently added high-visibility safety hose reels to its safety line. Featured on P, SH, and T series, Hi-Vis hose is …

All About Vacuum: Sizing Vacuum Components

By Dane Spivak, Engineering Manager, Davasol Inc. The design principles of most fluid power systems and vacuum gripping systems are governed by flow rate and …

Schaevitz Adds Linear Travel Sensor Series

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries has expanded its sensor product offering by adding resistive technology to its portfolio of linear position sensors. The LPPS-22 …

EXAIR Offers Custom Pneumatic Conveyors

EXAIR Offers Custom Pneumatic Conveyors EXAIR’s Line Vac air-operated conveyors can convert ordinary pipe, hose, or tubes into powerful in-line conveyors. To …

Leybold Launches New Pump Series

Leybold recently launched its new TUBOVAC iR, a complete turbomolecular pump series. Derived from the TUBOVAC i family, the iR models replace the former …

Notable Words: Electronic Software Won’t Program Out Bad Hydraulics

By Lisa DeBenedetto, Account Manager, GS Global Resources  When looking at machine design, there are several major engineered systems that need to be …

New Handbook Edition Released

A second edition of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook is now available. Highlights of the second edition include: • An expanded symbology section ISO 1219 …

Shipments Up in June as Growth Continues

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments increased in June …

IFPS Seeks Bilingual Volunteers

IFPS is looking for volunteers who speak English and Spanish to help translate certification tests. Qualified volunteers must hold an IFPS certification, sign …