Posts Tagged ‘hydraulics’
Fluid Power Forum Explores Applications of External Gear Pumps
Episode 41 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Aldo Toscano, President of Marzocchi Pumps. Listen below to hear about the important role low-noise gear pumps play in automotive technology. Listen to the Podcast This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses New Servo Pump for Soft Robotics
Episode 40 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Dr. Eric Barth, an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Listen below to hear about his new servo pump, developed to advance hydraulically actuated soft robotics technology. Listen to the Podcast This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Examines the Electrification of Hydraulic Powertrains
Episode 34 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Simon Nielsen of Danfoss Power Solutions. Listen below to learn about the unique relationship between fluid power and electrification and its impact on the hydraulic powertrains of mobile equipment. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/electrifying-the-future-of-hydraulic-powertrains” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Capabilities of Pressure Intensifiers
Episode 32 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Brian Wheeless of IC Fluid Power. Listen below to learn about pressure intensifiers and their ability to adapt to evolving conditions and improve system efficiency. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-pressure-intensifiers-to-improve-hydraulic-system-output” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Examines the Impact of Hydraulic Assist for Vocational Trucks
Episode 28 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Scott Betzen of Poclain Hydraulics and Daniel Skelton of Terra Drive Systems (TDS). The duo provides insight into their work with hydraulic all-wheel-drive for on-highway vehicles and the impact it continues to make on the market. Here’s a sample of what…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Rod Seal Testing and Performance
Episode 16 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chuck White of Hallite Seals, who has been studying the performance of rod seals in a variety of conditions, and plans to present some of his findings at IFPE 2020. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/choosing-the-right-rod-seal-for-your-hydraulic-application-chuck-white” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…
Read MoreNFPA Staff Attends Hydraulics Overview Course Led by MSOE
The entire NFPA staff recently attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s “Introduction to Hydraulics for Industry Professionals” led by Dr. Medhat Khalil, the Director of Professional Education & Research Development. The course was held at NFPA member GS Global Resource’s headquarters in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. The one-day seminar introduced hydraulic systems from the basic concepts to…
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