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Piston accumulator fundamentals
Piston accumulators are perhaps the most overlooked of their ilk, often standing out of the spotlight in which diaphragm and bladder accumulators bask. In fact, piston accumulators are superior to other types in more ways than they are inferior, so this article aims to set the record straight on why you should (or shouldn’t) select…
Singer Industrial partners with Filtration & Hose Specialties
Singer Industrial announced the acquisition of Filtration & Hose Specialties, LLC (FHS), an industrial supply business headquartered in Abilene, Texas, with additional locations in Cleburne and Odessa. The acquisition expands Singer Industrial’s presence in Texas and strengthens its ability to support customers across West Texas. Founded in 2006 by Loy “Jimo” Garner, FHS has grown…
Webtec appoints Hydraulic Supply Co. as authorized US distributor
Webtec has announced a new distribution agreement with Hydraulic Supply Co. (HSC). The partnership will see HSC carry the full range of Webtec products across its extensive network of over branch and service locations. HSC brings over 75 years of fluid power expertise to the relationship, having been founded in 1947 in Miami Springs, Florida…
October 2026 Issue: Shining a light on pressure intensifiers
A note from the editor In our October issue of Fluid Power World, my commentary takes a look at the growing role of automation and sensors in mobile machinery, where OEMs are increasingly focused on automating specific functions and improving machine performance rather than chasing fully autonomous equipment. Josh Cosford gets cheeky comparing the auto…
Compressed air fail: The pressure drop that wasn’t a filter problem
By Ron Marshall Jeff had been a maintenance technician long enough to know that low-pressure complaints rarely arrived alone. When one operator reported sluggish pneumatic cylinders, others usually followed with complaints about weak air tools, slow actuators, and inconsistent machine performance. That was exactly what happened one Monday morning in the assembly area, where production […]
Type 625 volume booster provides faster response and stable valve control
ControlAir LLC has released its type 625 volume booster, a compact pneumatic relay designed to improve the speed and performance of pneumatic control valve actuators. These pressure regulation devices use pilot pressure rather than a spring or adjustment thread to provide force balance when opening the supply valve. Installed between a valve positioner and pneumatic […]
Putting the people first in fluid power
I’ve just returned from two intensive days at the Danfoss Distributor Meeting, where I had the opportunity to learn what Danfoss Power Solutions is homing in on with its distribution customer base. And while it was interesting and informative to learn about its updates to its industrial lines or electrification solutions, I was hit with…
Yet another reason hydraulics is superior
If you’re tired of my missives about cars, this is your chance to click away. Conversely, if you enjoyed my article on enshittification (see our October issue and live link here), this example will make you pine for the good old days of automotive technology. “But Josh, what does hydraulics have to do with cars?…
Arrowfly, Fluid Power World’s parent company, launches AI for Engineers initiative
New year-round initiative unites a dedicated news desk, a flagship conference, original research, and an advisory board, grounded in the engineering community’s most trusted editorial brands Arrowfly, the award-winning B2B media and marketing parent company of Fluid Power World, today announced the launch of AI for Engineers, a year-round resource for engineers and technical leaders…
Q&A with Danfoss Power Solutions president Daniel Winter
At the Danfoss Distributor Meeting earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Winter, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, for the first time since he took the helm in January 2025. Read on to see where he says Danfoss will continue to grow, what its strategic advantages are, and how it’s…
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Energy Efficiency in Hydraulics: Challenges and Solutions
Hydraulic systems are a fundamental technology in manufacturing and industrial operations. Widely used in applications such as metal forming, plastics processing, heavy equipment, and automated production lines, hydraulics are valued for their high-power density, robustness, and reliability. As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important consideration across industries, attention is turning toward how hydraulic systems can…
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Steer-by-wire becomes the focus of automation in mobile machines
See how major manufacturers are reinventing steering to ensure safe and reliable control as machines become more autonomous. At CONEXPO earlier this year, I had an opportunity to hail a ride from a Zoox taxi, an autonomous vehicle that provided rides to very specific destinations. That’s what really stood out to me as we cruised […]
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Compressed air fail: The pressure drop that wasn’t a filter problem
By Ron Marshall Jeff had been a maintenance technician long enough to know that low-pressure complaints rarely arrived alone. When one operator reported sluggish pneumatic cylinders, others usually followed with complaints about weak air tools, slow actuators, and inconsistent machine performance. That was exactly what happened one Monday morning in the assembly area, where production […]
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Donaldson reservoir headspace dryer controls moisure, extends fluid life
Donaldson Company Inc. has introduced the Donaldson Hy-Pro Reservoir Headspace Dryer. The Reservoir Headspace Dryer (RHD) removes free, emulsified, and dissolved water from hydraulic and lubrication fluids in their reservoirs by generating dry air and circulating it through the headspace. The process enables moisture to transfer from the oil to the dry air stream. The […]
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Singer Industrial partners with Filtration & Hose Specialties
Singer Industrial announced the acquisition of Filtration & Hose Specialties, LLC (FHS), an industrial supply business headquartered in Abilene, Texas, with additional locations in Cleburne and Odessa. The acquisition expands Singer Industrial’s presence in Texas and strengthens its ability to support customers across West Texas. Founded in 2006 by Loy “Jimo” Garner, FHS has grown…
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Fundamentals of tube bending for hydraulic power units
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor I’ve been in the fluid power industry for over two decades, and I’ve made precisely one hydraulic tube, which was an assignment for one of my hydraulic classes at Mohawk College. Despite my personal lack of man-hours bending tubes, every hydraulic professional should understand the principles of tube bending. I’m […]
