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 […]
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Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for 2014 NFPA Annual Conference
Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Manalapan, Florida February 3-5, 2014 for the 2014 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The conference is widely regarded as one of the best opportunities for industry decision-makers to come together for education and networking. According to NFPA CEO, Eric […]
New ISO Standard (ISO 3320:2013) Now Available from NFPA
A new ISO Standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 3320:2013 (supersedes ISO 3320:1987 and ISO 7181:1991) Fluid power systems and components – Cylinder bores and piston rod diameters and area ratios – Metric series (third edition) ISO 3320:2013 establishes a metric series of cylinder […]
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6358-1:2013, Pneumatic fluid power — Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components using compressible fluids — Part 1: General rules and test methods for steady-state flow. This part of ISO 6358, which supersedes ISO 6358:1989, specifies […]
The IFPE Fluid Power Zone is back at IMTS in 2014
Be part of the “IFPE Fluid Power Zone” a unique tradeshow designed to assist you in reaching your industrial automation customer market. The 2014 IFPE Fluid Power Zone will be hosted by NFPA within the Motion, Drive & Automation North America (MDA NA), alongside IMTS and the Industrial Automation North America (IANA). The dedicated display […]
2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference Keynote Speaker Annouced
Gary W. Rogers, President and CEO, FEV, Inc. will deliver the keynote address, Reducing Energy and Expenses Utilizing Hydraulic Hybrid Waste Trucks, Transit Buses and Delivery Vehicles, at the 2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference scheduled for November 19-21, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. During his address, Mr. Rogers, who currently sits on the National […]
New Technical Standard Now Available From NFPA
A new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6358-2:2013 (supersedes ISO 6358:1989) Pneumatic fluid power – Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components – Part 2: Alternative test methods Scope: This part of ISO 6358 specifies a discharge test and a charge test as […]
Registration Opens Soon for 2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference
Registration is opening soon for the 2013 Fluid Power Systems Conference, formerly known as the Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference, scheduled for November 19-21, 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. Hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), this two day educational […]
Presenters Sought for Cutting-Edge Technology Zone at PTC Asia 2013
NFPA industry and university members planning to attend PTC Asia, October 28-31, 2013, in Shanghai, China, should know that they are invited to submit presentation ideas for the Cutting-Edge Technology Zone that will be hosted there by the China Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Seals Association (CHPSA). According to CHPSA: “The Cutting-Edge Technology Zone was successfully organized […]
NFPA Releases Updated Pre-Competitive Research Agenda
In August 2009, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) published the Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. The purpose of the Roadmap was to provide NFPA member companies and their research partners with an industry-wide consensus regarding the research and development needs of the fluid power industry. Since its publication, the Roadmap has been […]