What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?

Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%

Consolidation into multinational companies 22%

Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%

More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%

Spurring of more R&D 13%

No effect 3%

Fire-rated coupling

HKFR fire-rated coupling is a quick disconnect coupling for high temperature applications where safety is a concern. It comes in three sizes — , , and 1 in. in steel; 1 in. version is also available in stainless steel. It is rated for pressures to 3000 psi ( and in. models) and 4000 psi (1 in. model). Designed for blow-out preventer applications, it exceeds all API and EUB compliance requirements.

Tuthill Coupling Group, (440) 826-1115, www.tuthill.com