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Dakota Fluid Power expands to new location in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Dakota Fluid Power, a Singer Industrial Company, announced earlier this year, that they have opened a new storefront in Council Bluffs, Iowa, that services the Council Bluffs, Omaha, and surrounding areas, to better meet the needs of their customers. With this addition, Dakota Fluid Power will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 100+…Introducing our blockbuster issues by examining leakage
If you noticed a theme throughout Fluid Power World this month, you’re not imagining things. With our April issue, we are introducing a new concept to our readers — blockbuster issues that take a trend in fluid power and examine it from several angles. A few years ago, Paul Heney, our VP, Editorial Director, mentioned…Fossil-free worksite significantly cuts emissions
At the halfway point of Sweden’s largest fossil-free job site, productivity and emissions-reduction goals have exceeded expectations. The 100-year-old “Slakthusområdet” area of Stockholm city center, also known as the meat-packing district, is being transformed to provide 3,000 new homes as well as retail and office spaces. As a testbed for innovation and emission-free construction equipment, […]
Troubleshooting challenge: new valve locks up on rod threading machine
By Robert J. Sheaf, Founder, CFC Industrial A customer of mine has a machine that threads both ends of a straight piece of rod stock which then is fed into a second machine to bend it in a “U” shape. This creates a clamp for various round pipe sizes. They had a problem with…Kurt Hydraulics continues growth with new hose warehouse in Minnesota
Kurt Hydraulics last month announced the opening of its new, centrally-located hydraulic hose warehouse in Fridley, Minnesota, approximately 3 miles from its headquarters. This allows for enhanced customer service, optimized logistics, and the ability to provide a more extensive range of hydraulic hose. The new location, strategically chosen for its accessibility and proximity to major […]
12 tips for leakage prevention through proper sealing design and selection
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Seals used for fluid power applications are highly varied and specific to each component and application. From simply sealing pressurized air from atmospheric air for pneumatic valves to preventing hydraulic oil from leaking into waterways from the rudder cylinder on watercraft, there are few conditions in which a fluid power […]
Compressed air fail: Outlet pipe size
A compressed air auditor was assessing a compressor and dryer installation within a compressor room and noticed something strange. On a large air dryer, the outlet flange was of 6-in. size, yet the piping used to connect the compressors and filters to the air dryer was only 4-in. Further to this, the long piping link […]
Creating a compressed air leak management plan
Measuring and repairing compressed air leaks can easily reduce energy costs by 10 to 20%. Compressed air is used in factories all over the world to control machines, processes, and pneumatic equipment. It is a safe and easily available medium and can be used in all possible places via hoses and pipes. However, compressed air […]
Will AI soon predict internal cylinder leakage?
Electrohydraulic actuators are standalone, self-contained systems that perform powerful tasks without external piping. They typically include an electric servomotor driving a hydraulic pump — often an axial-piston unit. Other components include a hydraulic cylinder, tank, valving and charging circuits. Because they are fitted with their own closed fluid circuit, they require only a small amount […]
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Fossil-free worksite significantly cuts emissions
At the halfway point of Sweden’s largest fossil-free job site, productivity and emissions-reduction goals have exceeded expectations. The 100-year-old “Slakthusområdet” area of Stockholm city center, also known as the meat-packing district, is being transformed to provide 3,000 new homes as well as retail and office spaces. As a testbed for innovation and emission-free construction equipment, […]
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Compressed air fail: Outlet pipe size
A compressed air auditor was assessing a compressor and dryer installation within a compressor room and noticed something strange. On a large air dryer, the outlet flange was of 6-in. size, yet the piping used to connect the compressors and filters to the air dryer was only 4-in. Further to this, the long piping link […]
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12 tips for leakage prevention through proper sealing design and selection
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Seals used for fluid power applications are highly varied and specific to each component and application. From simply sealing pressurized air from atmospheric air for pneumatic valves to preventing hydraulic oil from leaking into waterways from the rudder cylinder on watercraft, there are few conditions in which a fluid power […]
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Kurt Hydraulics continues growth with new hose warehouse in Minnesota
Kurt Hydraulics last month announced the opening of its new, centrally-located hydraulic hose warehouse in Fridley, Minnesota, approximately 3 miles from its headquarters. This allows for enhanced customer service, optimized logistics, and the ability to provide a more extensive range of hydraulic hose. The new location, strategically chosen for its accessibility and proximity to major […]
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Kundinger expands team in Wisconsin with internal promotion and new hires
Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering products and solutions in fluid power, automation and process control to a wide range of industries, announces the promotion of Stacey Burns to purchasing team leader at its Neenah location as well as the addition of three new team members — John Blahnik, Herman Mohr and Kenneth Root.…