C. Otto Gehrckens GmbH & Co. KG (COG), hosts its own O-ring Academy seminars for designers, engineers and users of fluid power seals. First up is the compact seminar, "O-rings explained in detail" on March 30 at the company's headquarters in Pinneberg, Germany (near Hamburg). In addition to learning how to properly use O-rings, and … [Read more...] about C. Otto Gehrckens hosts O-ring Academy seminars
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NFPA conducting Minneapolis regional meeting on April 11
The first of the NFPA 2017 Regional Meetings will be held Tuesday, April 11, in Minneapolis. The fluid power association will again partner with Hennepin Technical College, which has one of the premier A.A.S. fluid power programs in the country. As I've written before, these meetings are well worth attending and are a great opportunity to … [Read more...] about NFPA conducting Minneapolis regional meeting on April 11
CCEFP Industry-University Summit slated for April 4-6
The next CCEFP Industry-University Summit will be held at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, April 4-6. The "Summit," co-sponsored by CCEFP and the National Fluid Power Association, is a bi-annual meeting of the minds for fluid power industry and academic researchers. It connects … [Read more...] about CCEFP Industry-University Summit slated for April 4-6
Stauff announces new location in Michigan
Jeff Behling, President & CEO of Stauff Corp., recently announced the move of the company's Ann Arbor location to a much larger 52,000 sq.-ft. facility, located in nearby Canton, Mich. A large percentage of the inventory housed in Stauff's Waldwick, New Jersey headquarters will be relocated to Michigan, in order to provide faster shipping to … [Read more...] about Stauff announces new location in Michigan
Hydraulic filters at IFPE 2017
The upcoming IFPE show, in Las Vegas from March 7-11, will allow fluid power designers to see the latest in hydraulic filter technologies. Read on to see how these critical components are used in mobile machinery, as well as a listing of what IFPE booths you can visit for more information on hydraulic filters. A reliable and efficient hydraulic … [Read more...] about Hydraulic filters at IFPE 2017
NFPA announces agenda for World Fluid Power Summit at IFPE 2017
Previously, The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) announced it would bring the world of fluid power together for information sharing and education during this year's IFPE. The World Fluid Power Summit, to be held Thursday, March 9, at noon, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will include lunch for all attendees. Industry and association … [Read more...] about NFPA announces agenda for World Fluid Power Summit at IFPE 2017
Hydraulic tank with integrated filter
Machine manufacturers increasingly demand both functional integration within hydraulic systems and, of course, lower costs. Add to that, today’s engineers expect almost unlimited freedom when creating new designs. As a result, plastics have become an increasingly important material for constructing hydraulic tanks, according to engineers at … [Read more...] about Hydraulic tank with integrated filter
Offline filtration systems at IFPE 2017
Every three years, manufacturers of fluid power components and systems exhibit at The IFPE show in Las Vegas. This year’s event, from March 7-11, will offer users of these technologies an opportunity learn about the latest in offline filtration systems or kidney loop filters.. Here you can learn how they are constructed and used on mobile … [Read more...] about Offline filtration systems at IFPE 2017
Hydraulic fluid test matches real-world conditions
Thanks to higher operating pressures, power density in many hydraulic systems has increased significantly in recent years. That can mean higher performance, smaller and lighter components and better efficiency, although it can also increase the susceptibility to wear and premature failures. Newer pumps and motors are built to handle higher loads … [Read more...] about Hydraulic fluid test matches real-world conditions
Portable dryer keeps water out of hydraulic oil
Most fluid-power users understand that particulate contamination in hydraulic oil can markedly degrade the performance and life of mobile and industrial machinery. Perhaps less recognized is that water contamination in the oil can similarly lead to component failure. Water, whether dissolved in the oil, present in an emulsion or as free water, … [Read more...] about Portable dryer keeps water out of hydraulic oil