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Terms like post-compensation, flow sharing, and pre-compensation come in handy when exploring predictable flow control in hydraulic systems. When I began learning about oil hydraulics, I had no trouble understanding [...]

'SAFETY COMPONENTS ON GUARD', a new white paper from AutomationDirect, focuses on protecting operators of machine and robot installations. The paper encompasses pneumatics, safety switches, interlock safety switches, non-contact switches, [...]

Every compressed-air system begins with a compressor -- the source of air flow for all the downstream equipment and processes. The main parameters of any air compressor are capacity, pressure, [...]

An article in the New England Journal Medicine reported that the adoption of a simple operating room checklist developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) reduces post-op death rates by [...]

Hydraulics provides tight control of paper coatings Multi-piston pump and cylinders offer more precise control than screw mechanisms Once paper comes off the mill on bulk rolls, it often requires [...]

Planning has begun for the 2000 SAE International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress, to be held in Milwaukee on September 11-13. Committees are in the process of developing technical sessions for [...]

The Seventh International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control will be held April 7-10, 2009 in Hangzhou, China. It is organized by the Institute of Mechatronic Control Engineering, Zhejiang [...]

A complete listing of Technical Papers from the National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) is now contained in a searchable database at www.nfpa.com. As NFPA celebrates its 50-year history, the [...]

Any form of power transmission has its advantages and disadvantages I don't have the space to elaborate here, but one of the knocks against hydraulics is pressure ripple. Pressure ripple [...]

The IFPE Education Committee issued a call for papers for the next IFPE Technical Conference, which will be part of IFPE 2014. Scheduled for March 4 to 8, 2014 at [...]

The world's largest paper machine, developed by pulp and paper machinery builder Metso Paper, Inc., Jyvaskyla, Finland, has a wire width of 11.3 m and runs at 2000 m/min (75 [...]

When paper manufacturer Australian Paper needed to speed up its automated boxed paper palletizing system, Robotic Automation stepped in to help. Using a pneumatic valve system and rodless cylinders, they [...]

You thought the Internet was the beginning of the end for paper, so here's an interesting twist...websites dedicated to building great paper airplanes! Some nice ones with detailed instructions include [...]

Fabco-Air Inc., Gainesville, Fla., offers aluminum air cylinders that vie with their stainless-steel counterparts for extended cycle life in hostile environments. The proprietary coatings provide an economical alternative to stainless [...]

The Timken Co., Canton, Ohio, will launch a Paper Industry Bearing Training class in September at its Tyger River facility in Union, S.C. A combined schedule of in-class and hands-on [...]

The entire collection of technical papers from the National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) is available for download. Founded in 1953, the National Fluid Power Association just completed its 50th [...]

The Sixth International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control has put out a call for papers. The conference will be held in Hangzhou, China, from April 5-8, 2005, and [...]

All power transmission engineers, researchers, and educators are invited to submit papers for the International Fluid Power Exposition 2005 Technical Conference. This prestigious conference will feature experts from around the [...]

The 4th International Fluid Power Conference, scheduled for March 25-26, 2004 in Dresden, Germany, has put out a call for papers. Topics to be covered include: * Computer applications in [...]

The IFPE 2008 Technical Conference will include a new Electronic Controls Symposium to complement its Technology and Design Program, which focuses on all aspects of power transmission and motion control. [...]

Stobb Inc., Clinton, N.J., builds its Bundle Crane around a rodless pneumatic cylinder from Origa Corp., Elmhurst, Ill. A fixed clamp jaw is attached to one cylinder end cap, and [...]

The next IFPE show has been scheduled for March 15-19, 2005 in Las Vegas, and a call for papers has been announced for the associated Technical Conference. Deadline for abstracts [...]

The 5th International Fluid Power Conference (IFK) will take place from March 20-22, 2006 in Aachen, Germany. One of the world's largest scientific conferences in fluid power, it serves as [...]

Even though Ridgeline Machine Design (RMD) was founded in 2012, our owners have more that 40 years' experience designing and building custom machinery. We build packaging machinery for a variety [...]

Fluid Power Net International will hold the 3rd FPNI-PhD Symposium Terrassa June 30-July 2, 2004, at Technical University of Catalonia, Spain. The symposium provides a forum for young scientists, especially [...]

NCFP is currently making plans for the 2005 Technical Conference to be held in conjunction with IFPE 2005, The International Exposition for Power Transmission (March 15-19, 2005, Las Vegas). This [...]

Paperwork can become increasingly difficult if a system for organization and filing is not established. Papers that file up in the in-basket should be sorted and handled immediately. Separate files should be maintained for current projects, reading materials and personal items. A space on the desk should be provided for in-process work. Items that need longer time to read should be filed separately and could be read while commuting or traveling. Having a system for organizing paperwork can lead to a better personal organization., You know that your system of dealing with paperwork isn't running smoothly enough if the entire top of your desk is the in-basket, or if your co-workers know the only [...]

A web-guiding system operates entirely on plant compressed air to automatically and accurately guide a moving web of material on a wide variety of processing lines. Materials such as paper, [...]

The article invites engineers, researchers and educators to submit papers for the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) and announces the submission deadline for the online entry form.

The article evaluates a 2-in-1 mobile waste shredder from mechanical contractor Camec Srl.

The article presents a question on troubleshooting a problem involving the hydraulic hoses of a paper mill that continue to pull loose from their end fittings.

The article presents a problem associated with pump-house cracking in the hydraulic power unit (HPU) in the basement of a paper mill, which asks engineers about the causes and solution to the issue.

The article discusses the use of pneumatics in putting caps to re-closable cartons at Swiss-based SIG Combibloc Inc. It is stated that SIG Combibloc is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aseptic cartons and a supplier of the corresponding filling machines. The company has developed combiLift, a packaging that can be opened by simply pulling the flap and combiTwist, a packaging that can be opened with a single twist of hand. Information about the packaging process in SIG is discussed.

The article offers brief information on the several products including the HTA honing system from Sunnen Products Co., the Oil Eater Natural absorbent pads from Kafko International Ltd. and the catalog "Managing Maintenance through Fluid Analysis" from Polaris Laboratories LLC.

GM Nameplate Inc and 3M Co have developed an optical bonding touch screen which offers enhanced clarity, is unique and enables products to be identified or corporate logos to be displayed. Unlike conventional touch screens, the Optically Bonded Analog Touchscreen uses water-clear adhesive in place of the typical particulate spacer layer, thus removing air gaps and eliminating the multi-colored halo rings generated by traditional touch screens., GM Nameplate (GMN), of Seattle, offers the Optically Bonded Analog Touchscreen, one of the clearest touch screens on the market today. Working in conjunction with the 3M Co., GMN has [...]

A call for papers on integrating fluid power with other technologies for power transmission and motion control applications that will be part of IFPE 2014 is presented.

The article invites papers from its readers, regarding the new technologies and methods related to fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets, for the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) set for March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center.

The article discusses the inclusion of a new Electronic Controls Symposium. The IFPE 2008 Technical Conference plans to add this symposium to support its Technology and Design Program which centers on power transmission and motion control. The conference is slated on March 12 to 14, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This event is organized by the National Conference on Fluid Paper.

The article evaluates the aluminum air cylinders from Fabro-Air Inc.

Introduces the Digital Interfaces valves, a digital electrohydraulic valves from Moog Inc. Industrial applications; Functions; Technical features.

The article focuses on a self-sequencing pneumatic system described in an article in the December 1964 issue of the periodical "Hydraulics & Pneumatics." It states that the author Alfred Jacobs explained how to integrate a photoelectric switch and solenoid to make the circuit suitable for factory automation. It adds that the self-sequencing air circuit are used for cutting paper filters by replacing a hammer and circular punch.

The article discusess the potential changes that have been brought in the aspects of fluid power and design practices over a period of time. Topics discussed include reliable forms of power transmission; hydraulic control systems; and learning technology basics by fluid power engineers for addressing the same.

PC makes packager independent of mechanical cycle Novel use of compressed air, vacuum, electronic control frees bag production from timing of physical cam/shaft rotation Use of an onboard programmable controller [...]

The article offers the author's insights regarding fluid power research and the need for universal simulation tool. He mentions that there are few applications engineers that would be interested in research papers in spite of the essential aspects of the content of "International Journal of Fluid Power." He notes that the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) could help in the standardization of simulation language and interfaces as well as component mathematical models.

The article reports on the move of AmeriPride Services Inc., a uniform and linen supplier, to select car dealer Lightning Hybrids to provide the hybrid systems for the 2014 Ford F59 automobile. Topics include the statement of Brian Keegan of AmeriPride on an initiative to test hydraulic hybrid for reduction of energy consumption, replacing cargo vans with sedans, and the comment of David Brosky of Lightning Hybrids on their commitment to hybrid technology.

Reports developments in the machinery industry in the U.S. as of September 2004. Rank of the Milwaukee School of Engineering among the top colleges in the Engineering Programs and Engineering Specialties categories; Quality of the vacuum conveyor laboratory of PIAB Vacuum Conveyors; Progress of the preparation made for the 2005 International Exposition for Power Transmission exhibit.

The article offers guidelines on how to improve the efficiency of air compressors. The benefits of pre-emptive control of air compressors are outlined. The importance of monitoring air pressure and air flow is emphasized. The PL4000 Series of pneumatic controllers from Pneu-Logic Corp. is highlighted. INSET: Benefits of pre-emptive control.

The article reports on the availability of the technical proceedings of the 51st National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It mentions about presentation of proceedings' papers at IFPE technical conference, "The International Exposition for Power Transmission," hosted by NFPA in 2008. It cites costs of the presentations such as on power transmission practices, in several formats like compact disc and individual papers.

The article offers information on single-stage and multi-stage vacuum pumps have been around for quite some time, but some designers and engineers remain unsure about when to use one versus the other. Topics include the best choices depend on variables such as dirt tolerance and costs to reduce clogging.

The article discusses a meeting on 12th International Fluid Power Conference, to be held in Dresden, Germany on March 9-11, 2020, which focuses on research and development projects surrounding hydraulic and pneumatic drives and control systems.