As previously announced, Echo Engineering, Indianapolis, recently acquired a Michigan-based plastics injection molder, Ammex Plastics, as it aims to grow its presence in the automotive industry. As a result, Echo Engineering is investing $2.4 million into 60-plus full-time jobs with additional real estate and automated manufacturing equipment in … [Read more...]
Microfiltration reduces microplastics in bottled water
Media outlets across the globe recently reported on the disquieting news that most commercial bottled water contains microscopic bits of plastic. According to a study released last month, researchers at the State University of New York at Fredonia looked at 259 bottles of water from 11 producers, including such well-known brands like Aquafina, … [Read more...]
Save the date for the NFPA’s 2018 IEOC
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s highly anticipated economic event for everyone in the fluid power supply chain – NFPA members and non-members alike are all invited to attend. The 2018 event will take place August 13 – 15, at the Westin Chicago North Shore. Registration for the conference will open in … [Read more...]
Echo Engineering broadens its capabilities by acquiring Ammex Plastics
Echo Engineering and Production Supplies Inc., Indianapolis, has acquired Ammex Plastics, a full-service plastic components manufacturer based in Monroe, Mich. Echo provides both custom and catalog parts which focus on masking, protecting, and hanging, as well as rubber and plastic OEM components aligning with five core competencies – connecting … [Read more...]
Des-Case acquires RMF Systems from Doedijns Group
Des-Case Corp. today announced its acquisition of RMF Systems, a specialist in desiccant breathers, filtration systems, analysis and monitoring solutions to maintain hydraulic oil and lubricant cleanliness. With the addition of RMF, Des-Case will provide a broader range of solutions, greater customer convenience and deeper professional … [Read more...]
SFC KOENIG LLC names Deniz Bütüner President and General Manager
SFC KOENIG, a global supplier of sealing and flow control components, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deniz Bütüner as President and General Manager of the company’s North and South American branch. Bütüner brings to the position more than 20 years of experience at industrial companies, with a specialized expertise in shaping … [Read more...]
Hallite, MSOE partner for continued hydraulic seal testing
Cold cylinder start-up hydraulic seal testing is the latest in Hallite’s third-party validation for the integrity of its sealing materials and designs. After successful completion of a new test method in 2015 for assessing the amount of dirt and dust that enters a typical hydraulic system through the rod wiper, Hallite Seals decided to continue … [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...]
O-ring selection made easy
Parker Hannifin's O-Ring Selector is an engineering tool which offers O-ring material and size selection combined in one software package. Both are interlinked, thus helping ensure the best possible combination of the calculated O-ring size and material choice. The O-Ring Selector covers both imperial and metric standards. The program lets … [Read more...]
The baffling, ballooning cylinder
Fluid Power World contributing editor, Carl Dyke, founder of CD Industrial Group, has related a number of field-service issues he’s come across over the years. One was discussed in the recent post, “Troubleshooting tales from the trenches.” Here’s another real-world application, from Carl’s presentation at the 2017 Fluid Power Technical Conference … [Read more...]
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