Fluid Power Forum Discusses the Lasting Impact of the Fluid Power Action Challenge

Episode 55 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Heidi Kent of Ashby Public School in Minnesota. Listen below to hear about the process for competing in an NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge and learn how companies in the industry can participate. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…

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Fluid Power Forum Examines New ISO Standard Set to Save Time and Money on Hydraulic Systems

Episode 54 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jason Nicholson, the TC 131/SC 8/WG 13 convenor for the International Standards Organization. Listen below to hear about the improved standard for calculating the derived displacement of hydraulic pumps and motors and the impact this advancement will have on time…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores How Hydraulics Stop Terrorist Vehicles Dead in Their Tracks

Episode 53 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Dan Turner of GPM Controls. Listen below to hear about the hydraulic technology used to deploy anti-terrorist vehicle barriers in high-security areas. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Intelligent Sensors Used to Increase Pneumatic Systems’ Efficiency

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Episode 52 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeremy King of Norgren. Listen below to hear about advancements in pneumatic sensor technology and the various industrial systems they improve. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Advancements in Motor Grading Technology

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Episode 51 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeff Kuehn of Caterpillar. Listen below to hear about the latest in motor grading technology and how advanced features are making machine operation more accessible. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Influence of Contamination Standards on Hydraulic Systems

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Episode 49 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Ivan Sheffield of Des-Case and Barry Verdegan of 11171 Solutions LLC. Listen below to hear about the influence of ISO particle-counting contamination standards on the performance and longevity of hydraulic systems. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Innovative Hydraulic Solutions at Sports Stadiums

Episode 47 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Danny Pickard of SCX Special Projects, an innovative engineering firm based in the U.K. Listen below to hear about their unique hydraulic solutions for sports venues including a moveable football pitch and horse track. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Capabilities of Agricultural Cobot Designed with Hydraulic Harvesting System

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Episode 46 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Stavros Vougioukas and Dennis Sadowski of UC Davis. Listen below to hear about their hydraulically actuated agricultural cobot which improves fruit harvesting efficiency by automatically raising and lowering human pickers. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique…

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