Fluid Power Journal

IFPS Updates PS Test and Study Manual

IFPS has announced upgrades to the pneumatic specialist certification test and study manual.  The PS upgrades reflect the knowledge and skills needed by …

Fluid Power Shipments Grew in May

The latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows in raw index data that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments all …

Atlas Copco Launches New Range of Vacuum Pumps

Atlas Copco, based in Stockholm, Sweden, recently launched a new series of speed-driven screw pumps in three pumping speed classes. Building on its GHS VSD+ …

A Look at Uncommon Hydraulic Connectors

Robert Mackey, General Manager, MAIN Manufacturing Products. Numerous issues can arise when installing or repairing hydraulic presses. Because the expense of …

No Pressure: Finding the Right Transducer for Your Hydraulic System

By Bob Atwood, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, GP:50. Many hydraulic or pneumatic systems require continual feedback of system pressure to ensure …

Civil Service: Modernizing the Hydraulics in Dams and Locks

By Parveen Gupta, Director of Large Projects, and Milan Milunovic, Senior Application Development Engineer, Large Projects, Bosch Rexroth Corporation Our …

Festo Introduces the NFPA-Compliant DSNB Actuator

Festo recently introduced its rugged, versatile, and economical DSNB actuator for NFPA mounting applications. The DSNB is ideal for sorting, stacking, …

Coxreels Expands Options for Vacuum Series

Coxreels V-100 Series product line has been expanded with a new 1¼-inch vacuum hose reel in the V-112-735 without hose and the V-112H-735 with hose. The new …

Test Your Skills: Application of Proportional Valves

There are many applications for proportional solenoids in the control of hydraulic pressure and flow in both mobile and industrial applications.  The terms …

Shipments Down in April, Growth Slowing

After March’s record highs in shipments and orders of fluid power products, the latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows decreases of …