With the support of NFPA membership and education partners, the Fluid Power Action Challenge event introduced almost 2,000 students to fluid power technology in 2018 and its 10th year of operation. The origin of the Action Challenge began with Steve Rogers of Mechanical Kits Ltd. In an interview with Steve, he discussed his background teaching … [Read more...]
Trelleborg revamps oil & gas portion of its website
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions shares its expertise with engineers, designers and students through a variety of on-line resources. One of these resources includes the new recently revamped Oil & Gas website. The new website layout is very visually appealing, using larger images and text headings it makes it easier for users to find the … [Read more...]
Registration now open for FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit
Registration for this year’s FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit is now open. Join the Fluid Power Distributors Association and the International Sealing Distribution Association in beautiful Lake Tahoe from September 23rd- 26thfor this can't-miss industry event. It goes without saying that everyone seems to be getting busier—that’s a good thing! … [Read more...]
Precision Associates announces new president
Precision Associates Inc. (“PAI”) announced in April that Bradley Arnold Kadue has been named its new President effective 12/14/2017. This announcement represents the conclusion of the transition plan which was announced to the company in mid-2017. Brad started his career as a CPA performing audit work in the Atlanta office of Deloitte. He … [Read more...]
Why is seal compatibility important in fluid power?
Compatibility for fluid power seals means—does the chemical composition jibe with the fluid composition? Chemical composition is the composition of the seal itself, so what type of rubber, essentially, it's made from. Back in the day, fluid power seals were made of things like leather and natural rubber, which had poor composition completely across … [Read more...]
Registration open for NFPA’s Detroit Regional Meeting
Registration is now open for the upcoming Detroit Regional Meeting of the National Fluid Power Association. These meetings are free of charge and a great opportunity for networking with other fluid power professionals. When: Thursday, April 19 Where: The Westin Southfield Detroit in Southfield, Michigan NFPA’s Regional Meetings are returning … [Read more...]
WIX Filters introduced 585 new parts in 2017
WIX Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, introduced 585 new parts in 2017, with more than half of the new SKU numbers serving the light-duty automotive segment. This total includes 401 premium light-duty and 103 premium heavy-duty filter SKUs. “Last year’s launch of a new smart filter sensor, Senzit, was a significant milestone … [Read more...]
What types of seals are used in hydraulic cylinders?
Hydraulic cylinders are used to perform work in a bevy of different situations and applications every day. Whether it’s the plow truck clearing the road, a utility vehicle fixing an electrical issue, or a compactor at the local recycling center—hydraulic cylinders are in motion almost everywhere. With hydraulic cylinders, there is more than … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between single acting and double acting piston seals?
Piston seals or piston rings are used in hydraulic cylinders for fluid sealing. They are designed to ensure that pressurized fluid does not leak across the cylinder head as the system pressure pushes the piston down the cylinder bore. There are two main types of hydraulic cylinder piston seals—single-acting and double-acting. Single-acting … [Read more...]
5 factors to consider when designing FDA seals for food contact
When considering seal design for FDA seals, specifically for food contact, there are 5 factors that must be considered: 1. Operating conditions This might sound obvious, but a seal designer may focus on different concerns than you would with regard to the operating conditions. Too often a seal designer is asked to focus on one particular … [Read more...]
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