Fluid Power Journal

When to Replace a Pump

A frequent question in fluid power is “When should I replace my pump?” The answer is “It depends.” It depends on a multitude of factors, conditions, …

Stay on Track: High-Efficiency Traction Control for Compact Vehicles

Especially on wet or contaminated ground, there is a risk of traction loss for mobile working machines. When attempting to increase driving safety under …

Fluid Power Profitability – The Power of a Business Accelerator Model

There is untapped profitability to uncover for the design and engineering teams sizing up hydraulic and pneumatic sealing and bearing systems for specialized …

New High-Precision Single Stroke Honing Process

Achieves High Level of Accuracy for Manufacturing Sunnen Products Co. introduced a quantum improvement in a key manufacturing process for cast-iron hydraulic …

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 …

Fluid Level Sensors in Oil and Gas

With the growth in unconventional drilling, the need for liquid level sensors grows. Fluid sensing in oil and gas is more important than ever. Water, oils, …

Ceramic Air Valves Reduce Maintenance Cost

The story line has been repeated endless times: maintenance personnel have to deal with directional control valves that stop working far sooner than they …

The Great Ascent

Continuous jacking system makes installing and maintaining offshore wind farms safer, more reliable, and more efficient. Offshore wind farm installations …

Compact Linear Motion Modules

The CKL compact linear motion modules integrate an ironless linear direct drive motor with a Ball Rail® system for precise positioning and zero backlash. The …

Wear Band Materials and Pressures

Phenolic wear bands were a mainstay in hydraulic cylinders, however due to the formaldehyde content, they have largely been replaced by glass-filled nylon. If …