The official topics for the 2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC) technical program have been announced. The three days of presentations, which are taking place at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis and are hosted by the Center for Compact & Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA),will cover the following […]

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Milwaukee Cylinder announces its participation at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2016) from September 12th-17th, located at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois. Milwaukee Cylinder will be highlighting its new Vulcan Series high temperature cylinders and its market leading RFID technology. In addition, Milwaukee Cylinder is hosting Continental Hydraulics, which will be displaying their…

On the 10-year anniversary of its establishment in Milan, Ohio, Freudenberg Xpress has upped its game on behalf of customers through a growing investment in new process capabilities and the use of an exclusive, new high- performance polyurethane material. Freudenberg Xpress is Freudenberg’s unique rapid service for replacement parts, prototypes and small production runs of […]

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  Lynn Beyer talks about the NFPA and the Fluid Power Challenge with Marisa Martin on our Fluid Power Fridays series of podcasts.   NFPA nfpahub.com

Power management company Eaton today announced a new Certified Screw-in Cartridge Valve (SiCV) Integrator Program, which connects original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to local engineering, manufacturing and assembly support centers. By working with regional manifold integrators, the program will provide customers with the support they need from designing schematics to delivering custom manifold assemblies using Eaton’s…

Comprehensive testing of water glycol fluids on common seal materials reveals temperature-related issues. By: James Simpson and Eric Bucci – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions  The polyglycol is a water-soluble polymer thickener that can be formulated to cover a wide range of viscosities. The resulting viscosity-temperature properties give water glycols good low-temperature cold-start pump wear protection and…

Canfield Connector has received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for a wide range of its 5F and 5J molded solenoid valve connectors, the first in the industry with integrated gaskets.  The UL listing confirms the products’ performance and safety features and represents an important benefit for customers who wish to achieve or maintain UL listing for…

Meet George Jetson. His boy Elroy. Daughter Judy. Jane, his wife.    Who doesn’t remember the futuristic american cartoon of the 1980s. Ah, the glory years. George, Elroy, Judy and Jane played a pivotal role because the essentially predicted the future. How, you may ask? Follow along and you will realize the 6 times that The Jetsons actually […]

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Effective immediately, Motion Industries, Inc. has acquired OBBCO Safety & Supply, LLC.  Based in Chesapeake, Va., OBBCO Safety & Supply is an industrial safety distributor, which provides product from over 100 safety supply manufacturers. Their offerings include a wide range of personal protective equipment, as wellas other essentials such as hazardous storage units, first aid…

Texas based OneHydraulics, Inc. has been added to the North American distribution network of Hengli. This is the second distributor in the U.S. that Hengli has taken on.  OneHydraulics will have access to the company’s hydraulic cylinders, piston pumps, valves, and pneumatic product lines covering Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. For over 25 years Hengli has…

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics now offers a large inventory of standard size molded Quad Brand family of products including Quad O-Rings, Quad-Ring, and Quad Rubber Balls for optimum sealing in a wide range of industry applications. These high quality sealing products are available in select sizes in small to large quantities for 48-hour lead time […]

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions announces its new Primary Flight Control Seal Test Bench at FIA 2016 (Farnborough International Airshow) being held in Hampshire, England, from July 11-17. Located in the HA Traub Technical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the U.S., this test equipment can uniquely offer a rapid multi-million cycle testing capability, considerably shortening the […]

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 has been named to the U.S. government’s ‘International Buyer Program’ (IBP) in recognition of the show’s global scope and reputation as a leading worldwide event.  The IBP works to increase international attendance at U.S.-based exhibitions and create global business opportunities for show exhibitors. A select number of U.S. trade shows each year receive […]

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has announced the launch of the final phase of the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge, a competition sponsored by the trade association to solicit groundbreaking ideas and solutions that address some of the biggest challenges facing United States infrastructure.  Launched in January, the three-phased incentivized competition challenges a community of innovators…

The Danfoss Group has announced its intent to acquire full ownership of White Drive Products, Inc. White Drive Products is a manufacturer of hydraulic motors and the company represents an ideal match to the Danfoss business segment, Danfoss Power Solutions. Bringing Danfoss Power Solutions and White Drive Products together will create a strong global player…

Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) acquired parent company Des- Case Corporation. IGP is a specialist private investment partnership with $2.2 billion in capital raised since inception that provides equity capital to industrial manufacturing companies. IGP concentrates on leading, niche manufacturers of engineered products used in critical applications and partners with those management teams to pursue strategic initiatives focused […]

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They key to a cost effective preventive maintenance plan are tools that will prevent big leaks before they happen. The Spectroline OPK-441 Industrial Leak Detection Kit is a starter kit designed to pinpoint the exact source of even the smallest leaks in hydraulic equipment, compressors, engines, gearboxes and fuel systems. The kit features the OPTIMAX […]

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Hydraulic Supply Company announced the launch of its new website. The newly redesigned site provides useful information about the company’s locations, brands, and services and allows customers to order products from any device online.  Hydraulic Supply Company’s new website is part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans which include increasing its product portfolio, online services,…

Also Steel announces the opening of a new 80,000 square foot facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Located at 4321 N. Garnett Road,at the intersection of US-169 and OK-266.This new building will replace the former 9,000 square foot facility that Alro has been operating in Tulsa since 1999.  The larger footprint will allow Alro to better support…

In just ten months, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, one of the leading seal manufacturers worldwide, has completed and officially celebrated its major plant expansion in Kecskemét, Hungary. With an investment of about 4 million euros, the company has doubled its production space for innovative sealing solutions to about 6,000 square meters. With this, the first part […]

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Power management company Eaton has launched its line of spin-on filters that protect pumps, valves, compressors and hydraulic systems from contamination as per ISO 2941, ISO 3723 and ISO 2942, and are designed to provide one of the highest cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems. They provide trouble-free operation for power generation, oil and gas, construction, […]

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The International Fluid Power Society with support from Eaton Corporation recently relaunched its much awaited Electronic Controls Specialist certification. The ECS certification is designed to review and test understanding, specification, and application of the full breadth of electronics used in the fluid power industry from simple sensors and limits to HMIs, controllers, and networks. It…

BuTech introduces a new line of high-pressure relief valves with a repeatable release design that minimizes the need for frequent recalibration. The unique design enables the valves to automatically reseat after each pressure release, resulting in reduced maintenance, downtime, and lower whole-life cost.  Engineered to provide reliable, repeatable venting of gases or liquids in pressure…

Balluff was recently named a 2016 Corporate College Award Winner by Gateway Corporate College. Gateway Corporate College recognizes exemplary partners annually at their awards breakfast. On June 2nd, Balluff was recognized for Comprehensive Investment in Employee Development. “With a focus on both current workforce and future pipeline candidates, Balluff, Inc. has implemented a comprehensive approach…