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Sep. 11, 2012

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Our industry has a solid future

Our staff recently attended the Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) presented by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). This annual event presents to individuals and companies making up the fluid power industry a review of the past year and a forecast of the coming year....More
Sep. 7, 2012

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IFPE 2014 issues call for papers

The IFPE Education Committee issued a call for papers for the next IFPE Technical Conference, which will be part of IFPE 2014. Scheduled for March 4 to 8, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IFPE 2014 is an international exposition and technical conference dedicated to integrating fluid power with other technologies for power transmission and motion control applications. It will be held in conjunction with ConExpo/ConAgg, which is conducted by The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)....More
Aug. 17, 2012

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Simulating the weather

When we hear of hydraulic simulation, most of us think of motion simulators, where a multi-axial motion base moves in multiple directions to simulate aircraft flight or applications involving highly dynamic motion. However, a motion base was designed and built earlier this year to simulate wind snow masses, and other extreme weather conditions....More
Aug. 7, 2012

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Alternatives to hard chrome rods

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Jul. 25, 2012

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Fluid Power Tips: Issue 17: This is for the directionally challenged 3

This will be a two-part issue, in the last of this chain of schematic and symbol related writings. I have had a lot of positive feedback during my coverage of symbology, so I'll continue where I left off, but only sometime in the future. In the mean time, grab a stein full of coffee, because this is going to be a long e-zine....More
Jun. 29, 2012

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Fluid Power Tips: Issue 16: What is the condition of your diamonds? 1

In the past few issues of Fluid Power Tips (trademark pending), I have covered (mostly) square shaped hydraulic symbols. For this issue, I am going to discuss diamond shaped symbols, which according to the Organization internationale de normalisation, represent conditioning apparati. OK, so apparati isn’t a real word, but why should cacti have all the fun? ...More
Jun. 8, 2012

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New Italian fluid power show announced

Deutsche Messe and Fiera Milano have expanded their partnership to launch TPA Italia, a professional exhibition dedicated to hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission and drive technologies. The show will make its debut in May 2014 at Fiera Milano (Rho)....More
Jun. 7, 2012

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Progress for women in engineering

Editor Alan Hitchcox discusses the progress women have made in engineering, especially in management roles....More
Jun. 4, 2012

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Fluid Power Tips: Issue 15: The Ferrari must be compensating for something

Author Josh Cosford discusses pressure compensating devices, highlighting how these components help keep a hydraulic system operating despite changes in load pressure....More
May 2, 2012

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A quarter million strong in fluid power

Alan Hitchcox editor...More
Mar. 5, 2012

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Stuff that sticks in your mind

Editor Alan Hitchcox remembers the life lesson he learned in an engineering economics course about the dangers of multi-tasking instead of finishing a project and then moving to the next one....More
Feb. 19, 2012

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Fluid power? Here’s an app for that

The Mechanical Engineer Formulator app, created by veteran Apple developer Marc Schulman, from Multieducator Inc., New Rochelle, N.Y., allows you to make countless calculations, especially those for fluid power, right from your pocket....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Joystick controls

New interfaces expand possibilities for this popular control component....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Air motors

Air motors harness the safe, reliable power of compressed air to generate torque and rotational motion. Several different designs are available to serve a wide variety of applications....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Air compressors

Although air compressor operating specifications may look the same on paper, their fundamental designs and controls can make major differences in how they perform....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Air receivers

Every compressed air system needs a receiver, but the receiver alone is not always the answer to energy efficiency in the system....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Shock absorbers

The purpose of an energy-absorbing device is to stop a moving load with minimum load rebound, with minimum shock to the load, and minimum shock to surrounding equipment...More
Mar. 9, 2010

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Speed regulator

Edited by Alan Hitchcox Model Super-K Kinechek regulates the speed or feed rate of moving machine elements for smooth motion at a constant velocity. They come in 4- or 6-in. strokes within a short overall length and with leak proof operation. ......More
Mar. 9, 2010

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Silence is golden in ocean vessels

Water-borne noise is harmful to countless creatures living in our oceans. Unfortunately, hydraulic systems are a major contributor to this noise polution. However, hydraulic noise suppressors can lessen the problem by reducing noise generated by hydraulic...More
Mar. 9, 2010

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Heat exchangers

Edited by Alan Hitchcox Mobile MA heat exchangers feature brazed aluminum P-bar plate and bar core technology engineered with an aggressive turbulator that produces high heat transfer for flow rates from 2 to 150 gpm. Rated to 250 psi at ......More
Feb. 11, 2010

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Huge hydraulic press goes to work in California

A parade of pumps, manifolds, and servovalves produces the controlled flow and pressure called for by the world’s largest hydraulic forging press....More
Dec. 10, 2009

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Hybrids make the connection

Hybrid connectors simplify pneumatic, electric, and fluidic connections in the medical industry....More
Aug. 13, 2009

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Feed unit makes drill compact and light weight

HS Tooling’s NPDM II-B achieves a constant feed rate using a Mini K Kinechek from Deschner Corp. The Kinecheck uses fluid metered through orifices to keep feed speed smooth and steady. Handheld and automated tools often use air ......More
Apr. 8, 2009

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Sensor Test Kits

M-Series portable test kit for M-series sensors allows on-site evaluation of sensor functionality and identification of problems. Rechargeable battery allows a technician to completely isolate sensor on-site to determine functionality, ......More
Apr. 8, 2009

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Leak Testing System

Pro Test system tests pressure without tools and checks for leaks in multiple spots without shutting down equipment. It detects leaking seals in pumps and cylinders, line blockages, faulty valves, clogged filters, and worn pumps and motors. ......More