NFPA’s 2017 Chicago Regional Meeting will convene at Moraine Community College in Palos Hills, easily accessible right off I-294. Moraine County is the second largest Community College in the state of Illinois. Moraine Valley is one of 12 community colleges nationwide recognized as a national Vanguard Learning College. This designation indicates … [Read more...] about NFPA planning Chicago Regional Meeting on December 7
Archives for October 2017
Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
Fluid-power engineers who design sealing systems always have to weigh the trade-off of minimizing leaks versus shorter operating life. In hydraulic applications, seals made from two polyurethane components could resolve the conflict between sealing tightness and strength. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Weinheim, Germany, is now conducting … [Read more...] about Duo-material seals combine strength and flexibility
NFPA’s Cleveland Regional Meeting presentation announced
NFPA's schedule of Regional Meetings continues in Cleveland, with the second annual Cleveland Regional Meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 9th. The meeting will be held over lunch at The City Club in downtown Cleveland and will feature a presentation from Reed Stith, the Senior Growth Advisor for Marketing and Sales at MAGNET: Presentation: … [Read more...] about NFPA’s Cleveland Regional Meeting presentation announced
What are the top 5 forms of hydraulic contamination?
By Josh Cosford Dirt. That’s what you think of when you hear the term contamination, especially as it relates to hydraulic systems. It is, of course, a common form of contamination. But ingested evils are not limited to the same types that turn your white Yeezys brown. In fact, contamination comes in many forms, some of which you’d be … [Read more...] about What are the top 5 forms of hydraulic contamination?
How is sealing used in fluid power systems?
By Josh Cosford Seals are like car tires. They’re both absolutely essential to the operation of their respective accompaniment, yet are unappreciated by most, unless you’re a race car driver or fluid power engineer. And just like tires, seals used in fluid power have changed only by quantum leaps (the real use of the expression, which describes … [Read more...] about How is sealing used in fluid power systems?
DOE releases Intent to Issue Funding announcement, with an assist from CCEFP
The CCEFP is pleased to share that the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue, on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Energy Efficiency R&D for Fluid-Power Systems in Off-Road Vehicles.” In the fiscal year 2017 budget … [Read more...] about DOE releases Intent to Issue Funding announcement, with an assist from CCEFP
