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  • Oct. 13, 2011
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    Drive cuts fuel consumption 20%, emissions even more

    The new Kalmar hybrid drive terminal tractor operates with a parallel hybrid hydraulic drive system to simultaneously transmit power from two distinct sources: the primary diesel engine, the secondary hydraulic motor, ......More
  • Oct. 13, 2011
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    Quick turns with servo pneumatics

    Combining pneumatics and electronic control provides quick and precise speeds and load capacities....More
  • Oct. 13, 2011
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    Did Steve Jobs change the world?

    Alan Hitchcox Editoralan.hitchcox@penton.com Appropriately enough, my wife and I first got the news that Steve Jobs had died as an alert on her iPhone. Initial news reports mentioned how Jobs’ contributions changed all of our ......More
  • Oct. 13, 2011
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    Just in time for higher profits

    Sequential photos show Rolflor Cargo Handling System moving a full load of freight from a 53-ft trailer onto a warehouse floor. The hydraulically operated system drastically reduces the amount of time to load and unload cargo, and also ......More
  • Oct. 4, 2011
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    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 7: Troubleshooting: no relation to skeet shooting

    Troubleshooting: no relation to skeet shooting By Josh Cosford, CFPHS The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. Josh Cosford, CFPHS, The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. If you’re reading this, chances are better than a BINGO win that ......More
  • Sep. 29, 2011
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    Web Exclusive: In-house hydraulic cylinder honing improves efficiency and reduces costs

    Air Hydro Power adds Sunnen HTA tube hone to its repair shop tool lineup and brings farmed-out work in-house, increasing profit and improving on-time delivery....More
  • Sep. 15, 2011
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    Who's out there?

    Alan Hitchcox Editoralan.hitchcox@penton.com Statistics probably would not be a fun class to take, but often it’s fun to go over statistics — especially for baseball, football, and other sports. And sometimes I even go over the stats ......More
  • Sep. 15, 2011
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    Bigger and better at ICUEE 2011

    ICUEE 2011 boasts new safety demos and expanded educational programs....More
  • Sep. 15, 2011
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    German technical conference slated

    The 8th International Conference on Fluid Power, with the theme “Fluid Power Drives,” will be held in Dresden March 26-28. The first day is dedicated to presentations focused on methodology and fundamental research. The next two ......More
  • Sep. 15, 2011
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    Piston accumulators

    EHP line of piston accumulators suit standard and special applications in mobile, wind energy, oil and gas, and industrial market segments. They are available in two size ranges: 1 qt to 2.5 gal with 4-in. bores and 1 to 5 gal with ......More
  • Aug. 18, 2011
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    Web exclusive: white paper outlines steps to minimize waste in compressed air systems

    Web exclusive: white paper outlines steps to minimize waste in compressed air systems Edited by Catlin Nalley, editorial intern Compressed air is often considered a relatively inexpensive power source, but Norgren corrects this common misconception ......More
  • Aug. 11, 2011
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    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 5: Maybe you can handle the pressure

    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 5: Maybe you can handle the pressure By Josh Cosford, CFPHS The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. Josh Cosford, CFPHS, The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. Last month, I wrote about how an ......More
  • Aug. 10, 2011
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    Careful selection of components and technology can help you avoid buying a lemon for your hydraulic system

    Careful consideration and selection of hydraulic components can help ensure your machinery runs long and successfully....More
  • Aug. 9, 2011
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    What differentiates Hydraulics & Pneumatics from other engineering media sources?

    What differentiates Hydraulics & Pneumatics from other engineering media sources? Appeared in print as "What differentiates us?" Michael Ference publishermichael.ference@penton.com Several characteristics of Hydraulics & Pneumatics ......More
  • Jul. 14, 2011
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    Do you follow on social media?

    Do you follow on social media? Appeared in print as "Do you follow?" Mary C. Gannon senior associate editormary.gannon@penton.com Not so long ago, those three words simply meant, “do you understand?” Now, they have taken on a whole ......More
  • Jul. 14, 2011
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    Speed regulator strengthens air motor use

    Eliminating speed fluctuations ensures smooth operation of air motors....More
  • Jul. 14, 2011
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    Hydraulically-controlled clamping system losing pressure in steel mill

    Hydraulically-controlled clamping system losing pressure in steel mill Appeared in print as "Clamping system losing pressure" A steel mill has four identical hydraulic systems that perform the same function. When the cylinders extend to a clamp ......More
  • Jul. 14, 2011
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    Mobile equipment simulator provides safe instruction of hydraulics

    Mobile equipment simulator provides safe instruction of hydraulics Appeared in print as "Simulator provides safe instruction of hydraulics" Learn more about this training aid at www. fpti.org Teaching and learning ......More
  • Jul. 6, 2011
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    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 4: Can you handle the pressure?

    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 4: Can you handle the pressure? Editor's Note: This is part 1 in a two-part article on high-pressure hydraulic systems. Part 2 introduces safety concerns and tips on maximizing higher pressures. By Josh ......More
  • Jul. 5, 2011
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    Web-first: NFPA creates grant program for middle schools, educational institutions

    Web-first: NFPA creates grant program for schools, educational institutions As it continues to grow its involvement with middle and high schools and colleges, the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation announced it has created a new Challenge Grant ......More
  • Jun. 10, 2011
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    iPhone app provides hydraulic calculations

    iPhone app provides hydraulic calculations A new iPhone app from In Situ Hydraulic Experts, a French hydraulic consulting company, is now available at the Apple Store. The application provides equivalence and unit conversions for hydraulic ......More
  • Jun. 10, 2011
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    Registration open for NFPA Economic Conference

    Registration open for NFPA Economic Conference Registration is now open for the NFPA’s Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC), to be held August 15-17, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, Ill. This ......More
  • Jun. 10, 2011
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    Software simplifies drawing of pneumatic, electrical circuit diagrams

    Edited by Mary C. Gannon FluidDraw Professional software features intuitive, userfriendly structures for producing pneumatic and electrical circuit diagrams. FluidDraw Professional software from ......More
  • Jun. 10, 2011
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    Hydraulic-to-air relay modulation valves are one choice for trailer braking

    With so much emphasis on drive technology, don’t overlook the importance of braking systems on trailers....More
  • Jun. 6, 2011
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    Web guest column: Fluid Power Tips, Issue 3: The hydraulic fortune cookie

    By Josh Cosford, CFPHS The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. Josh Cosford, CFPHS, The Fluid Power House (Cambridge) Inc. What if I told you that you could predict a machine failure before it happened? And what if I told you that you could ......More
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