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In This Issue
Best Practices and Beyond in Conserving Energy in Fluid Power System Designs
Why The Cylinder Moves Slowly
By Mikel Janitz, Muncie Power products
Contamination: How Its “Cure” Can Be Worse Than the Disease
By Brendan Casey
Low Vacuum High Flow
By Daniel Pascoe
Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference (EEHPC) Breaks New Ground
By Eric Lanke, CEO, National Fluid Power Association
Hydraulic Cylinders Reconditioned Quickly and Efficiently with Low-Cost Honing System
Noteworthy Items
Got a Tech Tip? We Want to Publish it!
Fluid Power Journal is starting a new column in 2012 called "Tech Tips," and we are looking for Fluid Power Professionals to submit small blurbs (2-3 paragraphs) to help readers troubleshoot common problems and challenges. Contact Kristine Coblitz at kcoblitz@fluidpowerjournal.com for more information.
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Association Buzz
New IFPS Certification: Certified Fluid Power System Designer
The IFPS Board of Directors recently approved a new fluid power certification designation called the Certified Fluid Power System Designer (CFPSD.) The CFPSD is an expanded credential focusing on advanced, system level hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic controls expertise along with verifiable industry experience. It is open to all qualifying individuals...Find out more.
Product Review
Contamination Control Tool
FlangeLock
The recently patented FlangeLock tool is an easy-to-use cap that slides onto the fitting and is sealed with one turn of the bottom plug, keeping oil in and contaminants out.
It is produced in sizes for 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 32 in codes 61, 62 and KAT-style hydraulic flanges. It is manufactured with lightweight anondized aluminum and color-coded for easy-to-identify sizes.
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