WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has awarded $34,347.25 to national FFA chapters through a box-top redemption program in partnership with the National FFA Organization. “As a former member of FFA, I know what a great opportunity it is for local chapters to raise money and build momentum for their ongoing initiatives. … [Read more...] about WIX Filters gives $34k to national FFA chapters
Archives for February 2017
Why should you consider operating temperature when selecting hydraulic fluid?
Hydraulic fluid selection criteria include the expected range of operating temperatures, available means of temperature control and fluid physical properties at expected temperature levels. Where ambient and structural temperatures are above hydraulic fluid flash and/or fire points in a compartment, the potential fire hazard must be … [Read more...] about Why should you consider operating temperature when selecting hydraulic fluid?
Parker purchase of Baldwin Filters, CLARCOR expected to close tomorrow
The Kearney Hub reports that, based on comments made by Parker Hannifin's CEO, that the company's purchase of CLARCOR will be finalized on February 28th. According to the Hub: On Thursday, CLARCOR shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the merger, which will result in the Franklin, Tenn.-based CLARCOR becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of … [Read more...] about Parker purchase of Baldwin Filters, CLARCOR expected to close tomorrow
Triangle Fluid Controls to grow business with help from Ontario development fund
Ontario is partnering with Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. to help invest in new technology and grow its business, creating 10 new jobs and retaining 25 positions in Belleville. Triangle Fluid Controls manufactures high-performance sealing gaskets and is a leading Canadian distributor for control valves used in industrial equipment and piping … [Read more...] about Triangle Fluid Controls to grow business with help from Ontario development fund
NFPA grants bring fluid power to Tampa Bay area students
The Fluid Power Action Challenge not only reaches students in traditional classrooms, but has also engaged students who are homeschooled. The Tampa Bay HEAT Homeschool group recently received a grant from NFPA, which enabled teacher Samantha Porter Lerch to lead her students in learning about and creating fluid power designs. Samantha shared the … [Read more...] about NFPA grants bring fluid power to Tampa Bay area students
Save the date: NFPA Minneapolis Regional Meeting slated for April 11
The NFPA will host its first Regional Meeting of 2017 at Hennepin Technical College's Brooklyn Park Campus in greater Minneapolis on April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hennepin Technical College offers one of the premier A.A.S. fluid power programs in the country, and Instructor Jeannine Uehling and her students will provide an inside look at … [Read more...] about Save the date: NFPA Minneapolis Regional Meeting slated for April 11
WIX Filters released 589 new parts in 2016
WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, introduced 589 new parts in 2016, with more than half of the new numbers serving the light-duty automotive, heavy-duty, and international premium segments. This total includes 72 premium light-duty and 113 premium heavy-duty filter applications. “Last year included rapid growth for … [Read more...] about WIX Filters released 589 new parts in 2016
Trelleborg highlights sealing developments, supply chain services at IFPE 2017
At this year's IFPE, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will demonstrate the power of its Service PLUS program, which simplifies the workflow across every discipline of a fluid power professional's value chain; from engineering to logistics, manufacturing to the aftermarket. In addition, design engineers working in power transmission, motion control … [Read more...] about Trelleborg highlights sealing developments, supply chain services at IFPE 2017
Where should you locate hydraulic filters in your system?
Is there an ideal location for placement of hydraulic filters in an operating system, and if so what is the correct type of filter to use? Is one filter sufficient, or should multiple filters be used? Can different types of filtration be combined? Matt Brown, Product Manager Filter Systems for Schroeder Industries explains that in many cases, … [Read more...] about Where should you locate hydraulic filters in your system?
How does fluid contamination cause components to fail?
Particulate contaminants that are circulating in fluid power systems cause surface degradation through general mechanical wear (abrasion, erosion, and surface fatigue). This wear adds to the problem because it causes increasing numbers of particles to be formed, the result being that wear also continually increases. If this “chain reaction of wear” … [Read more...] about How does fluid contamination cause components to fail?
