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Issue: December 2006 - 12/1/2006

Accumulators: The unsung heroes of hydraulic mot...

Developing a model for motor leakage

Eaton receives environmental award

Efficient Vacuum

Environmentally conscious manufacturing

Forums keep the dialog going

Hydraulics takes off with new light Jets

Magnetic oil filtration can extend component lif...

Magnetostrictive sensors complement self-contain...

Make pressure spikes Take a hike

Now arriving at the port: hydraulic hybrids

Pneumatics Integral to Medical Advances

Pump clutches save energy, wear & tear

Scandinavian fluid power conference

Technical conference scheduled during IFPE 2008

University Develops Dew Point Graph

Worldwide standards versus company standards

Issue: November 2006 - 11/1/2006

As Big as it gets

Clean Air at the Right Pressure

Developing a model for motor leakage

Edger Speed Problems

Electrohydraulic control mixes it up

Electrohydraulics in Parison control

How low can your cylinders go?

It's all in the cards

Jules Kendall, fluid power innovator

Learn to ride the PID seesaw

Make the right connections

More reliable fluid power components?

PTO valves prevent accidents

Scissor Lift Achieves Perfect Heights

Issue: October 2006 - 10/1/2006

Motor leakage variations

Quick and easy system diagnostics

Air compressors:

All quiet on the set

Buoy oh buoy, it's a friendly fluid

Crane combines power, size, safety

Hydraulic hybrid promises big savings for UPS

More oil? Whoopee.

Pretty, precise plumbing

Proper mounting is key to cylinder operation

X marks the pump in machine automation applicati...

Issue: September 2006 - 9/1/2006

Oilgear goes private with purchase

Engineers eager for Education

A certified pioneer

A safety boost in OSB manufacturing

Air valve simplifies solutions for packaging ind...

Closed-loop tuning secrets revealed!

Compact LSHT motor incorporates fail-safe brake

For a gourd time, call ...

Modular automation system means quick setup

New software version has more power, more symbol...

Press brake combines best of motion control tech...

Rugged Breathers Offer Multi-layer Filtration

Sensors measure off-highway vehicle dynamics

Sweat the small stuff

These are great times for fluid power

When your space is at a premium

Working toward "Automotive Control"

Issue: August 2006 - 8/1/2006

IFPE 2008 issues call for papers

Identifying errors in motion-control servoloops

Ready for some e-learning?

Air valves ensure safe fuel transfers

Efficient use of compressed air makes sense and ...

Hybrids make a move to the plant floor

Hydraulic fluid: Pay now or pay later

LSHT motor tests show impressive performance

Mobile valves do double duty

New Cat tool carrier follows the trends

Simulating the simulators

Issue: July 2006 - 7/1/2006

New ISO standard for air valves

Fluid power shoots, fluid power scores!

An expedition into Technology

Anti-corrosion additive shields components from ...

Closed-loop speed control of hydraulic motors

Formula One racers go with ultralight hydraulics...

Getting your system in Sync PART 2

H&P to launch electronic book

HPUs keep mobile machinery running along

Locking cylinder a good fit for applications whe...

Mini power unit makes roughing it luxurious

Pneumatics On The Upswing

The ultimate in safety: Air valves help test Arm...

Issue: June 2006 - 6/1/2006

NFPA hosts economic forecast

Engineering Research Center now a fluid power re...

FPDA elects new leaders

Closed-loop speed control of hydraulic motors

Endless options for ag equipment

Fine resolution provides Precise positioning

Fluids and filter compatibility

Getting your system in Sync PART 1

Hit that delete button, and you may pay millions...

How clean does your system need to be?

Keeping it clean

Let's keep in touch - and we'll keep you informe...

Load sensing proves its mettle

Planter reaps benefits from hydraulics

The center of it all

Issue: May 2006 - 5/1/2006

Hybrid vehicle technology conserves energy with ...

FILTRATION: It's the little things that get you ...

Cat upgrades hydraulics in multi-terrain loaders...

Dealing with the Pressure

Dual-ratio drive shifts on-the-fly

Hydraulic hybrids on the horizon

Intensification circuit uses rotary flow divider...

Keep cool, save money

Made to measure

Optimal design for motor speed control

Research studies contamination in hydraulic valv...

Rotary actuator kicks the bucket into high gear

Sun, sand, and fluid power

To boost life and reliability, don't skimp on se...

Unconventional HPUs make machines energy misers ...

Valve coils handle abuse

Variety is their specialty

Issue: April 2006 - 4/1/2006

Hybrid hydraulics project aims at commercial veh...

Passion lives here

A primer on cylinder tubing

Avoiding The Bounce

Integrate control solutions using cartridge valv...

Seals get into hot water

Seawater as a hydraulic fluid?

Software aids drive design

Software captures Knowledge of experts

Speed control of hydraulic motors

Issue: March 2006 - 3/1/2006

Is air or water getting into your hydraulic flui...

Engineers vs. scientists

An Arm's Length In Front

Choosing the right Valve

Daimler Chrysler Vacuums Up The Savings

Don't let your hoses do the Twist

Earthmovers do more with less

Flow profiles in motion control applications

Hydraulics in it for the long haul

John Pippenger, P.E., was fluid power industry l...

Maintain Control of Brute Strength

New skid-steer is showcase of hydraulics

Pump ensures squeaky wheel gets the grease

Issue: February 2006 - 2/1/2006

How to handle a Hot situation

How much does that leak cost you?

Give that power unit a life sentenc

Hot hydraulic systems need to just chill out

Hydraulic Speed Regulators/Control Dynamic Loads...

Industrial strength provided by hydraulic power ...

Looking At Case Drain Monitoring: Part Of A Heal...

Modular system automates small-parts handling

Pneumatic bladder operates fast-moving clamp

Seeing the forest for the trees

The geometric approach to building motion profil...

Issue: January 2006 - 1/1/2006

50+ years of continuing education

Methods for designing the motion profile

Need to get rid of a car? Turn to hydraulics

Sensor tells machine where it's at

Software speeds PDF searches

Watching out for H2O

Wireless meter tracks pump running hours

Issue: June 2004 - 6/1/2004

Hybrid actuator sees action in prepress operatio...

Issue: June 2003 - 6/1/2003

Electrohydraulics automates asphalt application ...

Squeezing hose into cramped quarters

Issue: May 2003 - 5/1/2003

Rightsize your electric motors

Telescopic Cylinders: go the extra distance

Issue: April 2003 - 4/1/2003

Adapters extend pump life

HST contributes to award-winning design

Instructors learn of "boring" subject

No threads? No problem.

Issue: March 2003 - 3/1/2003

New hybrid actuator: pneumatic power, hydraulic ...

Air logic continuously reciprocates cylinder

Issue: February 2003 - 2/1/2003

Innovative ship relies on smart cylinders

Wind In Their Sails

Issue: January 2003 - 1/1/2003

Air-driven pumps increase flow — with safety

Issue: December 2002 - 12/1/2002

Shock treatment saves equipment

Issue: November 2002 - 11/1/2002

Arctic Exposure

Issue: October 2002 - 10/1/2002

The inside story on hydraulic flushing

Issue: September 2002 - 9/1/2002

Whats wrong with this picture?

Issue: August 2002 - 8/1/2002

All about cylinder cushioning

Issue: July 2002 - 7/1/2002

Designing with vacuum and suction cups

Precise vacuum control can be productive

Thoughts on applying pneumatic quick-acting coup...

Issue: June 2002 - 6/1/2002

Dredging up dirt on hydraulic systems down under...

Fluid power shines — down on the farm

Multiple HSTs run surface-mining equipment

Pneumatic milking robot gives dairy farmers a va...

Issue: May 2002 - 5/1/2002

Is air lubrication still practical?

When it comes fluid to performance Match charact...

Issue: April 2002 - 4/1/2002

All-hydraulic crusher offers high production

Tough, versatile, and operator-friendly

Issue: March 2006 - 3/1/2002

A systems approach to Electronic control

Issue: February 2002 - 2/1/2002

LSHT hydraulic motor nibbles concrete slabs

Issue: January 2002 - 1/1/2002

Cv — an essential design and diagnostic tool