The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has announced that Marti Wendel, CFPE, CFPS, CFPCC Curtiss-Wright Sprague Products, was elected the 55th president of IFPS during its annual meeting in Charleston, S.C. Wendel will take office in January 2015. Wendel has served as IFPS vice president of education, as the Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF)’s chair […]
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NFPA shows fluid power shipments rose in February
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for February 2014 increased 6.0% compared to February 2013, and decreased 5.1% compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in February 2014 when compared to February 2013. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic […]
Clean air is crucial for optimal pneumatics
Removing moisture and contaminants ensure that the pneumatic systems do not experience premature wear or damage.
Check Valve Assembly For Full-Power Brake Systems
NORTH MANKATO, MN — MICO, Incorporated introduces a Check Valve Assembly for Full Power Brake Systems. It is a compact manifold assembly that includes a check valve and an inverted shuttle valve. The assembly supplies fluid for two separate accumulator circuits while reducing the necessary number of system components and limiting plumbing and hardware requirements. […]
