I have been doing hydraulic motion control projects for 35 years. During this time, I have seen pundits predict the imminent demise of the hydraulic industry. So why hasn’t it

Hydraulic cylinders essentially convert fluid pressure and flow into force and linear motion. They are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, materials, and configurations. Many OEM engineers play

Hydraulic systems are often the first choice for opening and closing gigantic one-piece doors used on airplane hangars, agricultural buildings, and structures requiring large openings. Sometimes exceeding 100 ft. in

A research team from the Tokyo Institute of Technology has produced a hydraulic actuator that could enable robots to perform better in disaster response environments. Most hydraulic actuators developed today

Despite careful design and implementation of sophisticated control electronics, fluid power system performance can be degraded by the incorrect sizing or physical location of system components. A common design oversight

The linear motion and high force produced by cylinders are big reasons why designers specify hydraulic and pneumatic systems in the first place. One of the most basic of fluid

When hydraulic or pneumatic systems must produce linear motion, cylinders become their most important component by converting fluid pressure and flow to force and velocity. The linear motion and high

ISO Standards, technical specifications, and technical reports play a key role in fluid power technology. Designing, assembling and maintaining a hydraulic or pneumatic system typically involves putting together a variety

September fluid power shipments increased 4.6% in 2018, compared to 2017, according to the latest data from the National Fluid Power Association. September 2018 were down 9.7% from August, reflecting typical