The Fluid Power Action Challenge not only reaches students in traditional classrooms, but has also engaged students who are homeschooled. The Tampa Bay HEAT Homeschool group recently received a grant from NFPA, which enabled teacher Samantha Porter Lerch to lead her students in learning about and creating fluid power designs. Samantha shared the … [Read more...] about NFPA grants bring fluid power to Tampa Bay area students
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Save the date: NFPA Minneapolis Regional Meeting slated for April 11
The NFPA will host its first Regional Meeting of 2017 at Hennepin Technical College's Brooklyn Park Campus in greater Minneapolis on April 11 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hennepin Technical College offers one of the premier A.A.S. fluid power programs in the country, and Instructor Jeannine Uehling and her students will provide an inside look at … [Read more...] about Save the date: NFPA Minneapolis Regional Meeting slated for April 11
Trelleborg highlights sealing developments, supply chain services at IFPE 2017
At this year's IFPE, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will demonstrate the power of its Service PLUS program, which simplifies the workflow across every discipline of a fluid power professional's value chain; from engineering to logistics, manufacturing to the aftermarket. In addition, design engineers working in power transmission, motion control … [Read more...] about Trelleborg highlights sealing developments, supply chain services at IFPE 2017
Graco to showcase lubrication equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, will be showcasing its lubrication equipment for the heavy-duty construction and aggregate market at the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG show March 7-11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit booth C32811 to learn how Graco lubrication product solutions can help aid in implementing current construction … [Read more...] about Graco to showcase lubrication equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Long-term greases for actuators and seals offered by Klüber Lubrication
Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, has introduced Klübertemp GR M07, M30, M60, a series of greases are that are white, odorless and long-term, based on perfluorinated polyether (PFPE) oils and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thickener. The extremely high viscosity index, i.e. the very flat viscosity curve of … [Read more...] about Long-term greases for actuators and seals offered by Klüber Lubrication
Hallite announces comparative test report for the Armorlene HLX Bronze-Filled PTFE
A few months ago, Hallite announced worldwide availability of its new Armorlene PTFE product and material portfolio which encompasses more than 30 product profiles, 26 materials and 18 Armorlene PTFEs. Today, the company is pleased to announce that comparative product testing of an important member of that product family—Hallite’s Armorlene HLX … [Read more...] about Hallite announces comparative test report for the Armorlene HLX Bronze-Filled PTFE
CONEXPO Latin America hosting market update at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
CONEXPO Latin America is hosting a regional market update by renowned Latin America expert John Price at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 during the show’s International Market Roundtables program. The session will provide attendees with the latest insights for doing business in the region and will also give back to the area with support to Price’s … [Read more...] about CONEXPO Latin America hosting market update at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions continues its trade show ThinkTank concept at MD&M West
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions continues to spark innovative ideas through its trade show presence, as it expands its TrelleborgThinkTank concept, which I wrote about when it was first launched last year at OTC. This year at MD&M West, the company is encouraging attendees to share ideas and encourage innovation using the hashtag … [Read more...] about Trelleborg Sealing Solutions continues its trade show ThinkTank concept at MD&M West
C. Otto Gehrckens hosts O-ring Academy seminars
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
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
