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Issue: December 2008 - 12/1/2008

A Practical Approach to Adaptive Control

A Proposal for Hydraulic Pump and Motor Models

Balance Gauge Kit

Differential Pressure Switch

Dual Valve Controller

Fixed Pump Delivers Variable Output

Fluid Power Commands the Wind

Hydraulic Data Logger

Hydraulics in a More-Electric Airplane?

Innovative Vehicle Breaks Rules in Size: Power R...

Life-Long Learning in Fluid Power

Line of Technopolymer Products Targets Low-Cost ...

Medical Marvels: The Heart of Pneumatics

More-Efficient Hydraulic Systems Save Fuel

Mounting Cylinders for Long Life

Pneumatic Cylinders

Pneumatic Thruster

Pressure Switches

Reducing Waste With Hybrids

Solenoid and Air-Pilot Valves

Stopper Cylinder

Vacuum, Pressure Switches

Valve Manifolds

What’s Next for Our Industry?

Issue: November 2008 - 11/1/2008

Online exclusive: Pneumatic cylinders are ideal ...

Hydraulic Fluids

Leak-Detection Dye

Axial-Piston Pumps

Brass Ball Valves

Capturing Air No Longer an Exhausting Task

Compressed Air Analysis System

Custom Tubing Assemblies

Finding a Good Fit for Nuclear Power

Fluid Power Puts Sun in Focus

Hydraulic Clamps

Hydraulic Filters

Hydraulic Fluids Turn Up the Heat

Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Hydraulic Systems Ready for Emergencies

Hydraulics Means Versatility

In-line Filters

Miniature Ball Valves

Modular Valves Control Transmission Functions

Myth #9: Servo and proportional valves can contr...

Pneumatic Cylinders

Pneumatic Cylinders

Pneumatic Valves, FRLs

Position-Indicating Switch

Solid-State Pressure Switches

The Case of the Steel and the Sugar

The Hidden Costs of Compressed Air Leaks

Versatile Vane Motor Produces Virtually Constant...

Water Hydraulics Demands Special Components

What’s Your IQ

Issue: October 2008 - 10/1/2008

Energy-Eficient Valves

A Quicker Build for Quick Fills

An Ideal Hydraulic Fluid? Impossible!

Are You Taking Advantage of Sequence Valves?

Balancing Differential Gauge

Cable-Extension Transducers

Direct-Acting Solenoid Valves

DVD Series Launches New Era in Fluid Power Safet...

Easily Establish Position With Pneumatics

Hydraulic Dampers

Hydraulics Helps Conquer Old Man Winter

Linear Position Sensors

New Seals Mean More-Robust Cylinders

Pressure Transducer

Reduce Energy Needs With Accumulators

Retaining System

Single Valve Replaces Two and Improves Safety

Issue: September 2008 - 9/1/2008

Double-Redundant Valves

Family of Fluids Dubbed Environmentally Responsi...

A New Approach to an Old Chore

Compressed Air Hose

Electronic Latching Valve

Heavy Shock no Problem for Hydrostatic Drive

Hose Cutting Machine

Hydraulic Hose Covers

Lockout, Exhaust Valves

London’s Water Supply Relies on Pneumatics

Motion Control for a Pre-Teen

Myth #7: High Quality Must Sacrifice Quantity

Replacement Elements

Setting a Standard

Sizing Circuits resisfor Performance and Efficie...

Smooth Indexing in a Flexible Package

Tank Weld Flanges

Working Under Pressure: Using a Motion Controlle...

Issue: August 2008 - 8/1/2008

Online exclusive - Air springs lift the roof

Reclamation and refortification of hydraulic flu...

Air compressors

Are you familiar with MDG41

Axial-piston pumps

Clearing (and quieting) the air

Compressed air: the hidden utility

Diverter valves

Flat-face couplings

Giant conveyors walk to work

Have you tried flexible honing?

High-pressure hose

Hydraulic filters

Hydraulic fluids meet the challenge

Hydraulic power units

Hydraulics powers Great Wheel of Beijing

Hydrostatic pumps

Improving systems with Accumulators means big sa...

Myth #6: Feedback always results in output equal...

Proportional valves

Quick-acting couplings

Short-stroke cylinders

Take a gamble on MINExpo

Issue: July 2008 - 7/1/2008

Multifunction joystick

Air filter-dryers

Axial-piston pump

Compressed air recirculation

Controls improve precision, reduce size

Electronic valves

Ethernet-capable valve manifolds

Gear flowmeters offer high resolution

High-temperature hose

Hydraulic hybrids hitch a ride in Beamer

Keeping an eye on the Air

Keeping it clean with pneumatics

Last-chance protection

Male crimped fitting

Miniature solenoid valves

Modular aluminum piping

Myth #5: Higher pressure reduces component sizes...

Non-welded piping

Pneumatic couplings

Pneumatic pressure control

Pneumatic rodless cylinders

Position sensors

Pressurized bladder crushes grapes

See machine tool technology at IMTS 2008

Solenoid valves

The how and why of HICs

Time for a spoonful of sugar

Tossed in the Timbers

Unconventional HPU opens new opportunities

Valves bring rock-solid stability to rock drills...

Issue: June 2008 - 6/1/2008

Water-glycol fluids

Grant brings Eaton’s technology to Texas

Brass ball valves

Cylinder sensor

Differential pressure transmitter

Filters ensure hydraulic fluid is clean from the...

Go with the flow in selecting the right fluid

High-pressure hose, couplings

High-tech compost turning

Hydraulic hybrids on the rise

Hydraulic power units

Hydraulics makes sprayer nimble

Instrument helps give your hydraulic system a ph...

Lightweight compressors

Modeling and simulation quickly achieve results

Myth #4: High efficiency is always good

New energy from fluid power

New sensor works as programmable switch

Parallel check valve

Plug-in limit switches

Pneumatic manifolds

Pneumatic slides

Pressure transmitter

Quick couplings

Right-sizing rodless actuators

Rotary position sensors

Sensor helps speed waste collection

Shock treatment saves equipment

Solenoid valves

Temperature switches

Torque transducers

Issue: May 2008 - 5/1/2008

Pressure Sensor

Piston Accumulators

U-cup design extends rod seal life

Air Cylinder Sensor

Air Filter Regulator

All about magnetostriction

Cable Extension Transducer

Clean and simple packaging with pneumatics

Contamination Measurement Kit

Differential Pressure Transmitter

Editor’s Page

From trash to treasure

Going from disco to dynamic in your plant operat...

Huge cylinders help “thread a needle” 10,000 ft ...

Hydraulic Filter

Hydraulic Oil Coolers

Hydraulic Sensor

Load-Holding Valves

Locking Bushings

Multi-tasking comes to condition monitoring

Nickel-Plated Motors

Pneumatic Rod Locks

Pneumatics packs a gentle punch

Position Sensors

Pressure gauges and flow meters keep an eye on s...

Pressure Transducers

Self-Contained Filter Cart

Side-Mounted Reels

Smart cylinders work deep under water

The case of the poorly blended fluid

Issue: April 2008 - 4/1/2008

Remote Air Actuation and Control

Flow Control Inserts

Air Valves Abound In Versatility

A Big Hydraulic Motor Does a Dam Good Job

A Hydraulic Magnet?

A Sound Solution to Noise and Vibration

Accelerometer Alarm Transmitter

Boat Ducks For Low Bridges

Cartridge Valves

Ceramic Air Valves

Closed-Loop Control Simplifies Cyclical Testing

Condensate Drain Valve

Corrosion Protected Valves

Don’t Thank me, Thank Paul

Ethernet-Capable Valve Manifolds

Fluid Power Negates the Sea’s Pitch-and-Roll

Getting that Really Deep Oil is the Challenge

H&P Cornerstone Passes Away

Is it a Myth or Just Splitting Hairs?

Miniature Check Valve

Myth #3: Cylinder Regeneration is Always a Good ...

Nickel-Plated Motors

No Easy Answers for Industry Education

Non-Stiction Cylinders

Parallel Check Valve

Pneumatic Control Valves

Portable Filter Cart

Proportional Flow-Control Valve

Proportional Solenoid Valve

Reservoir Breathers Reach the Next Level

Self-Reciprocating Valves

Solenoid Air Valves

Issue: March 2008 - 3/1/2008

Sixty Years and Evolving

A New Meaning to ASAP

Hydraulics Ensures Continuing Success of Loader-...

Hydraulic Fluid is Sensitive to Environment

New Tricks for an Old Dog

H&P magazine at NAHAD Conference

Myth #2: Cylinders Always Retract Faster than th...

Our first editorial

10 Keys to Remember when Working with Air Cylind...

Air Suspension System Holds Steady on Airborne O...

Aluminum Air Cylinders Find their Place in Sawmi...

In-line Manifolds Feature Bottom T-slot Mounting...

Mufflers Reduce Noise, Mists

Valves Add Function to Form

Electronics’ evolving role in mobile application...

It’s all about training and awareness

Transducers electrify hydraulic systems

Differential pressure switches

Mechanical rod locks

In-line solenoid valve

USB joystick interface

Hose, cable wrap

Hose, fittings covers

Axial piston pumps

Pneumatic rodless

Digital hydraulic multi-meter

Hose, tubing clamps

Non-contact encoder

Air pilot valves

Pneumatic grippers

Truck, bus hose systems

Flat-face hydraulic couplings

Are Hydraulic Fan Drives For You

Hydraulic “Batteries” Save Fuel

Odd-Shaped Seal Stops Random Leaks

Issue: February 2008 - 2/1/2008

Fluid Power System Design

German Air Motor Design Boasts Boast Reducined M...

Hall-Effect Joystick

Hose, Tube, and Fittings

Hybrid Hydraulic Transmission

Hydraulic Accumulators/Struts

Hydraulic Filters

Hydraulic Hose Couplings

Hydraulic Sensor

Hydrostatic Pumps

It’s That Time Again

Keeping Control of Hydraulic Loads

LDT Cuts Waste and Downtime in Lumber Processing...

Leak-Detection Flashlight

Linear Transducers

LS/HT Hydraulic Motors

Manifold Assemblies

Non-Skive Couplings

Particle Counter

Pipe, Tube Supports

Pneumatic Valves Keep on Truckin’

Portable Air Jacks

Portable, Computerized Tool Produces Precision S...

Pressure Sensors

Pressure Switch

Pressure Switch

Pressure Transducers

Reservoir Breathers

Scalable Mobile Controller

Self-Cleaning Filter

Solenoid-Operated Valves

Strategic Design Gves Loader An Edge

The Lighter Side of Heavy-Duty Composites

Traction-Control Braking

Valve Aids Axle Deployment

Variable-Axial Piston Pump

Contamination Control Breathers

A Common Myth About Hydraulic Pumps

2008 IFPE: Ready To Roll

Axial Piston Pumps

Blowing Away Electrical Motors

Bronze Bar, Tubing

Cabin Dampers Boost Productivity and Safety

Case Drain Monitors

Composite Friction Lining

Corrosion Protection for Hydraulic Pressure Line...

Digital Controls Conquer New Frontier

Directional Control Valve

Disposable Desiccant Breathers

Drive Produces Variable Flow and Pressure From a...

Expandable Plastic Plug

Fan-Cooled Exchangers

Hydraulic Fittings

Hydraulic Fluids

Vinyl Flange overs

Issue: January 2008 - 1/1/2008

2008 Designer's Guide to Fluid Power Products

CCRS used in cylinder position sensing

Exciting times for Fluid Power

Putting vacuum to work

Resistitive sensors avoid all contact

Rod locks ensure that safety remains top priorit...

Tandem seal prevents pressure buildup

Issue: December 2001 - 12/1/2001

Compressed air: it’s what’s for dinner