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 […]
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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 […]
Rebranded industrial hydraulic hoses
Gates Corp., Denver, Colo., will be unveiling its rebranded industrial hose lines at IFPE in Las Vegas, March 4-8. The hose and belt manufacturer will introduce its new industrial hose naming and color-coding system, which uses descriptive, intuitive, and sensible names to streamline hose selection, reduce hassles, and help eliminate downtime. The company has created […]
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 […]
IFPE Countdown: What’s new with CONEXPO and CON/AGG
As we discussed in the last blog post, IFPE has been co-located with two shows since 2002— CONEXPO and CON/AGG. So what’s new for 2014 with these two co-located events? According to AEM, the show’s owner, attendees will experience new navigation programs, making their getting around the shows much easier. There is improved shuttle service, […]
