Applications for the FPDA Tom D. Ralls Memorial Scholarship to attend UID in March are now online. The meeting is an excellent opportunity for a YES member to gain a great deal of knowledge on the wholesale distribution industry. The scholarship was created to create the opportunity to connect with other like-minded colleagues in the […]
IFPS to hold annual meeting in September
The IFPS 2017 annual meeting will be held September 25-28 at The Alexander in Indianapolis. In addition to committee and board meetings, optional events are planned throughout the week. A Technical Workshop, “International Standard IEC 61131 for Programmable Logic Controllers” will be presented on Monday. This workshop will present complete coverage of the syntax, operands, […]
NFPA’s economic update webinar
Chris Steele, an economist with ITR Economics, will help listeners gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organization during these uncertain economic conditions. This webinar will provide insights into the latest economic developments and future trends for the U.S. and global economy and their effects on the fluid power industry. The […]
Increase in awareness of industrial distribution as career path
A recent survey of “right fit” 16-24-year-olds found a 6.7% increase in their awareness of industrial distribution as a career field, compared to a similar survey commissioned three years ago by Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP). The November 2016 survey targeted young people who are not planning on attending a four-year college and self-identified as having […]
NFPA: Registration for 2017 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is the National Fluid Power Association’s highly anticipated economic event for everyone in the fluid power supply chain – NFPA members and non-members alike are all invited to attend. The 2017 event will take place August 14 – 16, 2017 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, […]
NAHAD to launch Hose Safety Institute Mobile App
NAHAD is introducing the new Hose Safety Institute Mobile App for use on iPads and tablets. The Institute App has been designed to provide easy access to Hose Safety Institute resources, including: the Institute Handbook; the five Hose Assembly Fabrication Guides; Institute Whitepapers; hose safety resources; and, the Glossary of Terms. With the Hose Safety […]
Finn-Power crimpers open new opportunities
Garrett Mine Supply recently changed its name to Garrett Industrial Supply. The company had decided the change was needed to reflect its product line and services to industries other than mining. “We started out with just mining products; today we serve paper manufacturing, timber industry, drilling industry, and repair shops with hose being a fairly […]
Hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses
Safeplast Safe-Spiral hose protectors provide safe and economic protection of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses by reducing the possibility of hose failure and machine down time. In some cases, this added protection extends the life of the equipment itself. Safeplast protective spirals are produced from high grade HDPE; the polyethylene is extruded into is final form […]
CCEFP Webcast: Lean times, but bright future, ahead
Lately, it seems, to talk about the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is to talk specifically about the dollars and cents of the Center’s future. Their research and education programs or their impact on the fluid power industry are all worthy, but ultimately, supplemental conversation points. With the National Science Foundation’s funding […]
What are hydraulic fittings used for?
Hydraulic fittings connect conductors such as hoses, pipes and tubes in a hydraulic system. Most fittings have a male and female component that join to form a connection. These connections help contain and direct the flow of hydraulic fluid in the conductor while preventing leaks and maintaining pressure. Different fittings allow designers to change flow […]
