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Compressed air fail: Oil accumulation
During a walk-through audit, a compressed air auditor noticed a pail collecting lubricant from a filter drain. The pail was almost completely full, causing the auditor some concern. He knew that this was a sign of several possible problems. High oil or lubricant accumulation downstream of a lubricated screw compressor is often caused by issues […]
How can you prevent pressure spikes?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic pressure spikes aren’t extremely common but occur in certain circumstances, which may lead to expensive damage. Pressure spikes occur in poorly designed systems or those that are misused, and you’d be surprised by the actual cause. When they do occur, pressure spikes can damage plumbing and cause erratic operation […]
Danfoss Power Solutions breaks ground on new campus in Pune, India
Danfoss Power Solutions today broke ground on a 27,000-square-meter greenfield plant in Talegaon, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its expansion journey in India. This more than EUR 100 million strategic investment will more than double Danfoss Power Solutions’ manufacturing footprint in India while helping the company meet its sustainability targets. Danfoss Group has steadily […]
TIPCO Technologies announces partnership with Flexline
TIPCO Technologies announces their partnership with Flexline, further solidifying its commitment to growth and market leadership. With a shared vision on people, partnerships, and innovations, Flexline will continue under the leadership of Jeff Scheininger. This is the fourth such partnership for TIPCO in the past year, as it partnered with Alliance Hose & Rubber, Charter […]
Festo celebrates 100 years in business, announces new leadership
Festo is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7 billion in revenue and 20,000 employees, Festo is recognized as a premier automation supplier and innovator. Festo has operated in North America for more than 50 years. “One of the wonderful things about Festo is that as a family-owned…
Are water hydraulics fluid power?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor My wife and I love Ithaca, New York. It’s a great little college town in the Finger Lakes region of New York, where you can walk the steep Cascadilla Gorge Trail from downtown up to Cornell University. We actually had no idea Cornell was in Ithaca the first time we…
Tsunami Aftercooler pre-cools compressed air before downstream equipment
Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions, a division of Suburban Manufacturing Group, introduces the Tsunami Aftercooler, a high-performance solution designed to pre-cool compressed air before it reaches the downstream equipment, maximizing moisture removal and improving system efficiency. With six versatile mounting configurations, a space-saving wall-mounted design, and a powerful cooling system featuring a high-volume fan and finned […]
UVC 25 compact hose cutting extraction system
UNIFLEX introduces the new UVC 25, a compact and high-performance extraction system designed specifically for small workshops. The UVC 25 is the perfect complement to hose cutting machines, seamlessly fitting into the UNIFLEX TU standard table with its compact dimensions of 600 x 570 x 555 mm. It saves valuable space without compromising on efficiency. […]
Danfoss to showcase construction, mining machinery solutions at bauma
Danfoss Power Solutions will exhibit products and solutions that pave the way to more sustainable construction at bauma 2025, April 7-13, in Munich, Germany. At its booth — Hall A3, Stand 125 — Danfoss will highlight its capabilities in hydraulics, eHydraulics, electrification, digitalization, autonomy, and software, emphasizing the company’s innovation and application know-how. The Danfoss […]
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How can you prevent pressure spikes?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulic pressure spikes aren’t extremely common but occur in certain circumstances, which may lead to expensive damage. Pressure spikes occur in poorly designed systems or those that are misused, and you’d be surprised by the actual cause. When they do occur, pressure spikes can damage plumbing and cause erratic operation […]
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Compressed air fail: Oil accumulation
During a walk-through audit, a compressed air auditor noticed a pail collecting lubricant from a filter drain. The pail was almost completely full, causing the auditor some concern. He knew that this was a sign of several possible problems. High oil or lubricant accumulation downstream of a lubricated screw compressor is often caused by issues […]
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How do seal geometries affect performance?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s start by stating the obvious: seal geometries matter, or the fluid power realm would use only geometrically simple O-rings. The other two critical factors for effective seal performance are polymer composition and a machined groove to call home. However, even considering the latter, a seal geometry of the same […]
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TIPCO Technologies announces partnership with Flexline
TIPCO Technologies announces their partnership with Flexline, further solidifying its commitment to growth and market leadership. With a shared vision on people, partnerships, and innovations, Flexline will continue under the leadership of Jeff Scheininger. This is the fourth such partnership for TIPCO in the past year, as it partnered with Alliance Hose & Rubber, Charter […]
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Danfoss Power Solutions breaks ground on new campus in Pune, India
Danfoss Power Solutions today broke ground on a 27,000-square-meter greenfield plant in Talegaon, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its expansion journey in India. This more than EUR 100 million strategic investment will more than double Danfoss Power Solutions’ manufacturing footprint in India while helping the company meet its sustainability targets. Danfoss Group has steadily […]