The retaining ring was invented in Germany nearly 100 years ago and naturally followed the DIN metric standard since its inception. When the retaining ring was first produced in the U.S. a few decades later, it conformed to the inch standard. The U.S. engineers who conceived the inch version considered their design an improvement over […]
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Hydraulics and pneumatics: The big battle
By Josh Cosford Fewer topics in the fluid power realm garner more conversation than that of the differences between hydraulics and pneumatics. The two types of fluid power motivation are very similar, both in the use of a fluid to transmit mechanical energy and the executions using similar terminology, symbols and components. Both hydraulic and […]
IFPE 2014 was very much a success
How do you measure whether a trade show was a success? Was it the number of contacts that you (as an attendee) made? Was it the amount of new design ideas you thought of? Was is how many solutions you found to pain points in your design process? Well, from this editor’s standpoint, IFPE 2014 […]
The importance of viscosity index in hydraulic fluids
By Josh Cosford As one of the longest, coldest winters on record comes to an end (or doesn’t come to an end, in this case), I consider how all the hydraulic machines must have fared throughout the brutal outdoor conditions we’ve experienced in the past four months. Luckily most hydraulic parts are made from iron […]
CCEFP update: Varying pump flow rates
There are several hydraulic applications that require varied flow rates. Traditionally, this was achieved by using a fixed-displacement pump and a metering valve that throttles the flow across an orifice. This is an extremely inefficient control method that converts waste energy into heat. A better method of control is to use a variable displacement hydraulic […]
Systems solutions is the theme at IFPE 2014
When I attended my first IFPE back in 2011, I really had no idea what to expect. But three years makes a big difference and I came in excited and ready to go. And after several successful meetings and booth tours, I think it’s safe to say that the theme from many of the manufacturers […]
IFPE 2014 opens its doors
It’s been a long three-year wait for this iteration of the IFPE Show, co-located with CONEXPO and CON/AGG in sunny Las Vegas. But we’re finally here, and attendees began spilling onto the floor right at 9:00 a.m. Walking the floor of the South Hall, where most of the IFPE exhibitors are located, it’s pretty impressive […]
IFPE Countdown: Last minute notes
Well, if you haven’t scribbled it on your calendar yet, remember that the show stretches through this Saturday. Show hours for exhibits are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Remember that Las Vegas is on Pacific Standard time, so set those watches accordingly! CONEXPO-CON/AGG offers […]
IFPE Countdown: The international angle
Well, there’s a lot going on at IFPE this year, with three international pavilions focused on Italy, Taiwan, and China. But there are a lot of supporting organizations here, too, that you can catch up with, including: Association of Equipment Manufacturers International Fluid Power Society National Fluid Power Association Power Transmission Distributors Association British Fluid […]
IFPE Countdown: What’s new this year?
So what’s different about IFPE 2014? According to AEM, the show’s owner, the exposition will feature three new navigation programs to help you get around the show much simpler. First, there’s an improved shuttle service. Second, there is an enhanced mobile navigation app. And third, this year, there will be knowledgeable onsite guides to help […]