Writer Submission Guidelines

Please prepare a written proposal of 250 - 300 words as a preliminary query. The proposal should convince us that we should cover the subject and offer us an opportunity to judge your writing ability. Background information and writing credentials are helpful.

All unsolicited proposals are sent to us on speculation; replies should be received within eight weeks. You may send your submission via electronic mail to kcoblitz@fluidpowerjournal.com. If you have supporting material or clips of previously published work, you may prefer to send your proposal through the United States mail.

ADDRESS IT TO:
Editorial Staff • Fluid Power Journal
3245 Freemansburg Ave. • Easton, PA 18045

 
Editorial Calendar
Issue Closing Date Special Features Editorial Focus Product Release

Trade Shows

January/February
11-29-2011
Winter Literature Review Automation & Electronics Cylinders. Slides, Clamps,
and Vacuum Cups
ProMat 2012, Chicago, IL, February 6-9
Systems Integrator Directory
12-31-2011
Web Marketplace Mining, Military, and Utilities Power Units, Bell Housings, Clamps, Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Manifolds, Quick
Coupling & Tubing
Wood Technology Clinic and Show 2012, Portland, OR,
March 13-15
March/April
1-27-2012
Spring Literature Review Material Handling & Construction/
Mobile Market Q & A
Accumulators, Heat Exchangers, Grippers, Dampers, & Shock Absorbers
SAE 2012 World Congress, Detroit, Michigan, April 24-26
Off-Highway Directory
2-27-2012
Company Profiles Agriculture, Construction,
Utilities
Mobile Control Valves, Quick Connects, Cylinders, Gear Pumps, and Joysticks

OTC 2012, Houston, TX, April 30 – May 2

ATX Automation East, Philadelphia, PA, June 9-11

May/June
3-30-2012
Web Marketplace Power Units and Pneumatic
Assemblies & Sensors
Proportional & Servo Valves, Fluid Power Software
Sensors Expo & Conference 2012, Rosemont, IL,
June 6-7
July/August
5-28-2012
Summer Literature Review Marine and Offshore,
Gear Pumps in Off-highway/Mobile Applications
Pumps & Motors  
Manufacturers Directory
6-29-2012
Company Profiles Automotive & Aerospace Vacuum & Medical Components
International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012,
Chicago, IL, September 10-15
September/October
7-30-2012
Fall Literature Review Wind Power and Green Initiatives Filtration, Fluids & Seals
Pack Expo 2012, Chicago, IL, October 26-28
Tech Directory
8-29-2012
Web Marketplace Trends in Fluid Power Electronic
Technology
Gauges, Flow-meters,
Instrumentation, and Electronic Controls
ISA EXPO, Houston, TX, October 6-8
November/December
9-28-2012
Web Marketplace Entertainment & Simulation Repair and Re-conditioning of Fluid Power Components, Conventional Valves  

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