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...] about The baffling, ballooning cylinder
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Y2K Fluid Power changing name to Y2K Filtration
Y2K Fluid Power, a company specializing in filtration and fluid conditioning products for almost 20 years, is now changing its name to Y2K Filtration. The company said this name rebrand better describes the direction of Y2K products and better suits its customer's needs in the filtration and lubrication industry. The company also announced that … [Read more...] about Y2K Fluid Power changing name to Y2K Filtration
Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
One of Fluid Power World’s resident technical experts, Carl Dyke, has related a number of field-service issues he’s come across over the years. In a presentation at the 2017 Fluid Power Technical Conference in Milwaukee, he enlightened us on one mobile application that had the machine owners scratching their heads. This one cropped up last … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting tales from the trenches
FAMTEN expected to bring new talent to NFPA members
FAMTEN is the Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network, and its focus will be on developing and introducing NFPA members to new technical talent entering the fluid power job market. Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in suburban Milwaukee has been selected as the first FAMTEN tech school. Due to its proximity to … [Read more...] about FAMTEN expected to bring new talent to NFPA members
Trelleborg finalizes acquisition of advanced composites manufacturer
Trelleborg, a worldwide provider of engineered polymer components and systems, has through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions fully acquired U.S.-based privately-owned Automated Dynamics, an advanced composite components manufacturer. According to Trelleborg officials, the “bolt-on” acquisition provides new, strategic technology to … [Read more...] about Trelleborg finalizes acquisition of advanced composites manufacturer
In-line contamination monitor offers user flexibility
The ICM – 2.0 in-line contamination monitor, developed by MP Filtri in Milan, Italy, automatically measures and displays particulate contamination, moisture and temperature levels in various hydraulic fluids. It is designed specifically to be mounted directly to systems, where ongoing measurement or analysis is required, and where space and costs … [Read more...] about In-line contamination monitor offers user flexibility
MSOE holds 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge
The Milwaukee School of Engineering recently held its 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge. Prof. Tom Wanke called this year's program "the best ever." There were 36 teams from seven school: Elkhorn Area Middle School Elkhorn, WI 4 teams; Humboldt Park School Milwaukee, WI 8 teams; Lake Country School Hartland, WI 6 teams; St. Joseph … [Read more...] about MSOE holds 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge
Freudenberg-NOK announces supplier excellence achievement award winners
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) has announced the recipients of its 2016 Supplier Excellence Achievement Level (SEAL) Awards. Freudenberg-NOK runs the business operations for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in the Americas and is a leading global specialist in sealing applications across multiple industries. Now in its … [Read more...] about Freudenberg-NOK announces supplier excellence achievement award winners
SFC Koenig increases plug production in North America
SFC Koenig, a leading global supplier of sealing and flow control components, has increased its North American production capabilities by adding manufacturing equipment for Koenig Expander pull-style plugs in its North Haven, Conn. facility. “I’m excited to announce the installation of this new production machinery,” said Tom Ryan, Head of … [Read more...] about SFC Koenig increases plug production in North America
Scott Durand of Kraft Fluid Systems appointed president of FPDA
Scott Durand, VP of sales and marketing at Kraft Fluid Systems Inc. was appointed president of the Fluid Power Distributors Association after a unanimous vote by its members. Durand will serve as president of the FPDA until September 2018. The FPDA was founded in 1974 by a group of hydraulic and pneumatic distributors who wanted to further their … [Read more...] about Scott Durand of Kraft Fluid Systems appointed president of FPDA