WIX Filters and O’Reilly Auto Parts, both partners of the 2018 School of the Year competition, have announced the Top 20 schools selected from 221 nominations across 91 schools in the U.S. “We continue to see year-over-year success with our School of the Year program,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for WIX Filters. “WIX strives to bring … [Read more...] about WIX Filters announces top 20 schools for 2018
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Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
Donaldson Co. has launched a new e-commerce website, Shop.Donaldson.com. The site offers customers around the globe a convenient and fast online product search and buying experience for filters and parts. Targeting Donaldson’s industrial air filtration, compressed air and process Filtration, hydraulic, and engine customers, Shop.Donaldson.com … [Read more...] about Donaldson launches e-commerce website for filtration systems
10th anniversary of NFPA action challenge finishes strong
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...] about 10th anniversary of NFPA action challenge finishes strong
What is the “toast” test?
An important characteristic of many hydraulic fluids is the ability to maintain performance at high temperatures. Higher temperatures can cause oxidation—the reaction of the fluid and its constituents with oxygen. The rate of reaction accelerates as temperature increases, as does the presence of catalyst metals like copper and iron, especially at … [Read more...] about What is the “toast” test?
Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals
Elastomer seals are built to handle a wide range of demanding hydraulic and pneumatic applications. A seal’s design and its material properties are two keys to lasting performance. The engineers at Parker Hannifin’s Engineered Materials Group in Germany also offer some important recommendations on how to store, handle and clean seals prior to … [Read more...] about Storage and cleaning of elastomer seals
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...] about Trelleborg revamps oil & gas portion of its website
Trelleborg steps up its sealing innovations with expanded Stuttgart R&D facility
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its research and development capabilities at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Housed at the new Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Innovation Center, the facility is a critical element in the business area’s global R&D network. Substantial investment in the Innovation Center has seen usable space for … [Read more...] about Trelleborg steps up its sealing innovations with expanded Stuttgart R&D facility
Hallite’s parent company, Fenner, acquired by Michelin
Michelin has announced that its acquisition of Fenner PLC is complete and that Fenner and all of its business units, including all business units of Hallite Seals International, are now part of the Michelin group of companies. This represents the culmination of a process that was first announced in March. According to John Curtis Global … [Read more...] about Hallite’s parent company, Fenner, acquired by Michelin
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...] about Registration now open for FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit
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...] about Precision Associates announces new president