Fluid Power Journal April 2019 Issue

April 2019

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Features 6

Preparing for Success: The Pneumatic Specialist Certification Study Manual Update

10 Last Call to Enter 2019 Photo and Video Contest 12 2019 Salary Survey Visit Fluidpowerjournal.com in April to Participate

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13 2019 OTC To Celebrate 50 Years 14 Theme Park Thrills Owe Much to Hydraulics and Accumulators 22 The Importance of Fluid Cleanliness In Today's Heavy Machinery 42 Calculating the Hydraulic Pressure To Support Jib Boom Loads

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New Ideas Take Shape in the Industry

By Jeff Herrin, Vice President of R&D, Danfoss Power Solutions

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CHANGE IS THE only constant. While this statement rings true for every industry, those of us in off-highway equipment may be better acquainted with that fact than most.

We’re coming out of a phase of fairly steady, consistent evolution of our core fluid power technology. But up until recently, this technology was always based within the core nature of hydraulics and pneumatics to transform power — it evolved steadily over the last 50 years or so.

increasing levels of regulation to machine builders. Whether it’s noise levels, efficiency standards, or strict limits on carbon emissions, the designers of off-highway machines must meet new requirements.

In some cases, these strict regulations open the door to advances in technology, like electric solutions, as they operate quieter, with more control, and in some cases, emissions-free. While fluid power systems on these machines are still present, they’re no longer the only end-use power transformer present.

It is clear now that electriHow do you stay increasingly relevant fication is here to stay and looking at the next 20 years, knowing will be a pillar in our industhat fluid power is not going to be the try. And while its market only option for OEM designers? penetration is still small, it's growing quickly every year.

For companies that are triedA SUNSET ON FLUID POWER? and-true fluid power specialists, it poses an interesting challenge: How do you stay Today, we see an explosion in the use of electronics and software to not only con- increasingly relevant looking at the next 20 trol the fluid power on our machines, but years, knowing that fluid power is not going also enabling new levels of automation to be the only option for OEM designers? and advanced integrated solutions. Companies in our industry that specialize also EVOLUTION STRATEGIES in these digital competencies — rather than We see many companies in the industry in fluid power alone — are gaining market taking one of two approaches. One is to share, as they work to make machines more join the technology party. This can look modern in regard to full engine integration like acquisitions, partnerships or mergand functionality. ers, or building in-house competency in To make matters even more complex, emerging and transforming technologies, we’re also experiencing change through like electrification. Alternatively, we also

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see companies that are doubling down and truly becoming best-in-industry specialists in fluid power components. The goal here is to extend their usefulness of core products through software controls and integration.

However, I believe it will be the multi-technology leaders that have the best long-term strategy to win the future. And as other companies become more targeted and niche, multi-technology businesses will also continue to drive consolidation in our industry.

The different forces that are shaping our industry today are coming at a faster pace than ever before. However, this doesn’t mean that our marketplace is going to be unrecognizable in a mere 12 months. There will always be space for those companies who are the absolute best at what they do — whether that be implementing software solutions or producing the best valve technology on the market. Companies who will continue to be set apart from the rest are those who focus on providing value adding solutions in a simple way. Speed and simplicity are always valued.

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GOOD IDEAS WILL STAND APART The technology transformation we’re in will be measured in decades. What that means for all of us is that there’s still time to get a sustainable, long-term business plan in place to prepare for the technology shift.

Honestly, there’s never been a more interesting time to be in this industry. The pace at which we do business and the solutions we’re developing are transforming. And while this can create some uncertainty for some, it also means that new ideas and solutions are valued more than ever. Plus, with societal impacts like eliminating harmful emissions and increasing overall well-being to our citizens, there are a lot of compelling reasons to be excited about what’s happening right now.

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Like the Hydraulic Specialist certification, the first resource enhancement for Pneumatic Specialist certification is the creation of animated pneumatic circuits. In this offering, every circuit in the Pneumatic Specialist Study Manual is displayed in color. Each schematic is animated showing the path of fluid flow. (These aren’t narrated. They contain explicit notes or bullet points.) The schematics can be purchased as one complete package and used in conjunction with the Pneumatic Specialist Study Manual to enrich the learning experience by bringing the schematics to life.

The Pneumatic Specialist Certification Study Manual Update

By Denis Poirier, Jr., CFPAI/AJPP, CFPS, CFPCC, CFPHS, CFPIHM, Vice President of Certification, The Eaton Corporation – Hydraulics Group If you received the January 2019 edition of the Fluid Power Journal, you might have read the article “Preparing for Success: The Hydraulic Specialist Certification Study Manual Update.” In that article, I explained how using a single source delivery method to prepare for certification, as an International Fluid Power Society Hydraulic Specialist, may not be the best method for everyone.

Understanding that people respond differently, when using the same single source delivery method, the IFPS developed additional products to enhance the learning process for everyone.

But did you know those same learning resources will be available for the IFPS Pneumatic Specialist Certification by early 2019?

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The last option would be to attend an instructor-led review session. This environment appeals to the maximum number of senses and works well for the majority of all learners as it uses visual, textile and audio stimulation. Additionally, you work with an Accredited Instructor, can ask questions, work through practice exams, and interact with others who may share the same experiences and challenges that you do. This is typically the most effective method for knowledge transfer, and in many instances, this is also the most expensive option, as it can require both travel and time away from work. 

If a self-paced program is more your style, then the Pneumatic Specialist Interactive Study Manual is for you.

This fully interactive learning system uses audio narration in conjunction with animated schematics to walk you through the Pneumatic Specialist Study Manual one outcome at a time. Developed with the e-learner in mind, this program appeals to the multisensory learner and can be used in conjunction with a printed study manual to expand on the information provided in text.

Interactive practice tests and quizzes are also included.

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Regardless of your learning style, the IFPS is here to support you every step of the way as you work toward your goal. Visit www.ifps.org for more details.

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his column will bring you the progress of the pre-competitive research being conducted at member universities that are part of the CCEFP network.

This research will help give insight into the future direction of fluid power.

The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) holds a monthly forum, highlighting research, workforce, and special topic presentations.

CCEFP is a network of fluid-power-research laboratories, academic faculty, graduate and undergraduate students at nine universities. It is also a National Science Foundation Research Center. For more information on CCEFP, visit www.ccefp.org.

Since 2014, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Foundation has supported and is helping to expand the pre-competitive fluid-power-research activities of the CCEFP, dramatically increasing the number of institutions and students impacted by its research program. For more on NFPA, visit www. nfpa.com/aboutnfpa/ missionfocus.aspx.

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Kickstarting Seamless Electric to Hydraulic Conversion Presented by: James Van de Ven, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, and Eric Severson, Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison Institutions: University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin-Madison

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PURPOSE Electric systems are taking over a lot of jobs that hydraulic systems have traditionally held. Despite this, the force and power density of hydraulics really make it the premier choice for energy solutions. James Van de Ven asserts that if his team analyzes both systems, they can create a strategy that will allow industries to move between electrical systems and hydraulic systems in a more compact and efficient manner than today. Additionally, Van de Ven’s team sought to reduce the number of intermittent hydraulic loads in an attempt to reduce energy loss.

The primary application where the team feels their project’s success would benefit is the aerospace industry. Robotics could also use a new development in this area as Van de Ven is convinced electro-hydraulic systems are a long-neglected area of exploration for roboticists. Further in the future, the team is also convinced the push toward zero-emission vehicles creates an opportunity to develop a more efficient hydroelectric fuel cell.

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PROGRESS With the goal of creating the linear electromagnetic piston pump, Van de Ven plans to reduce the current five-step electric to hydraulic conversion process to a three-step conversion process. His team estimates that a system of six piston pumps will effectively minimize slow ripple and improve overall efficiency.

The team’s approach states that the fewer components in a conversion process will not only reduce the weight and volume, but will also

improve the control bandwidth. By seamlessly integrating in both directions, they can also cool the electric motor and electric drive. This will lead to an increased power density. The team also decided to incorporate newly developed wide band gap MOSFETS which enables them to see a faster switching frequency and higher efficiency and power density in the pump.

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NEXT STEPS Although the project is in its infancy, the plan moving forward involves a two-year research strategy. In Year 1, the team will focus on model development and prototype design. The tasks include defining the design requirements, constructing the first-order models, increasing model details to inform that design, and selecting prototype parameters in order to optimize the design.

In Year 2, the focus will shift to creating a laboratory benchtop prototype. The tasks required to make this a reality include fabricating a prototype machine, conducting experiment testing, and testing the hardware-in-the-loop.

As the project develops and new findings affect changes to the research strategy, Van de Ven asserts that the team will relay their progress to the fluid power research community on a regular basis. He also invites industry researchers and fluid power SMEs with expertise in “drive cycle” data for HST charge circuits in various applications to contact him at vandeven@umn.edu if they’d like to weigh in and share their thoughts on how his team can adjust their strategy to optimize their model.  WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM • WWW.IFPS.ORG

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The IFPS and the Fluid Power Journal are excited to announce the addition of a video contest to its annual photo contest. Both contests will run January 1 through March 31, 2019. The winners will be announced on June 19th – Fluid Power Professionals’ Day!

Visit www.fluidpowerjournal.com to enter the contests.

DID SOMEONE SAY PRIZE MONEY? Absolutely! 1st place - $250, 2nd place - $100, 3rd place - $50, People’s Choice - $100 PHOTO CATEGORIES: 1. New Perspective: Photos that show fluid power used in novel ways and from views not everyone gets to see.

2. Teamwork: Photos of people working together using fluid power to get the job done.

3. Fun with Fluid Power: Photos that capture the joy of using, learning, or teaching about hydraulics and pneumatics.

4. The Muscle of Fluid Power: Photos that capture the might of fluid power in action.

VIDEO CATEGORIES: Contest submissions must be 90 seconds or less in length.

1. What Is Fluid Power? Explain fluid power to someone outside the industry.

2. Benefits of Certification: How has certification helped in your career?

3. Safety: Everyday safety solutions. 

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2019 SALARY SURVEY

In an effort to combat the skills gap in fluid power and other industries, Fluid Power Journal, in collaboration with the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), established an online salary survey in order to create a baseline resource for professionals. The survey will run from April 1 through June 30, 2019.

Fluid power professionals from all ages, backgrounds, locations, experience, and skill levels will answer questions regarding compensation, benefits, job satisfaction, and how IFPS certifications influence their careers.

The results of the survey can assist employers and managers in ensuring that their employees’ salary rates and benefits are comparable to others in the industry, enabling them to attract and maintain top talent. Employees can view how their numbers rank against the averages set forth by their peers, using this information as a guide when seeking new career opportunities or advancing in their current positions.

Visit www.fluidpowerjournal.com to participate!

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2019 OTC To Celebrate 50 Years For four days in May, fluid power professionals from across the offshore industry will come together to share ideas, solutions, and more at the 2019 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas at NRG Park. OTC is the largest global event dedicated to highlighting technology in the oil and gas sector. An estimated 65,000 professionals are expected to attend this year’s event to interact with more than 2,500 exhibitors from 42 countries.

With everything from paper presentations to networking events to technical, panel and poster sessions to offer, fluid power experts will have the opportunity to exchange findings and feedback with offshore businesses from across the globe. In addition to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the OTC, attendees will help set the course for the next 50 years throughout the conference during the following highlights: OTC Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner: While recognizing the industry’s most distinguished individuals and organizations, the event will donate the net proceeds from the dinner to the 2019 beneficiary, Spindletop Charities, which spearheads successful programs targeting child abuse prevention, pediatric medical research, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and rehabilitation, education and scholarships, therapeutic services, and after-school programs.

Around the World Series: Global industry leaders will discuss new licensing and business opportunities, as well as recently introduced technologies. Hear the latest information from principals representing: Norway, Australia, Mexico, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Israel, Ghana, and Guyana.

Spotlight on New Technology Awards: Each year, the OTC recognizes innovation with the Spotlight on New Technology Award. This program is exclusively for OTC exhibitors and showcases the latest advancements. Join the presentation to see this year's winners who are leading the industry into the future.

OTC Energy Challenge: The OTC Energy Challenge is a high school competition that will culminate in an event within the formal OTC program on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Each team will work in solving a real-world energy challenge. All competing teams will present their findings to the broader OTC audience via an e-poster session and compete for a scholarship prize.

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Marine Renewables Technical Sessions: Join global experts, authors, and peers the first week of May at OTC 2019 to discuss the role renewable energy will play in the future of offshore.

Advancements in marine renewables have impacted the offshore sector on a global scale.

In response, OTC has expanded its program content and offers technical sessions on wind, hydrokinetic, and gas hydrate advancements.

OTC Night at the Ballpark: Join your fluid power colleagues for OTC Night at the Ballpark for an evening of Major League Baseball. Come out to watch the Houston Astros play the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park. 

To learn more about the conference, including how to register, visit the OTC official website at www.otcnet.org.

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THRILLS OWE MUCH TO HYDRAULICS AND ACCUMULATORS

By Jeffrey Sage, Product Sales Manager - Accumulator and Cooler Division, Parker Hannifin

Most people enjoy theme parks as a place to get away from work, but for those in the hydraulics industry, they are a place to demonstrate their expertise. Behind many of the rides that make your stomach drop or your eyes blink in amazement, accumulators are picking up the stresses and enhancing the performances of hydraulic technology.

Behind the scenes, there is complex machinery that must run precisely and smoothly to ensure safe and reliable operation. Whether you are splashing through water, sailing above the tree lines, or being wowed by animations and simulations, powerful equipment that depends on the science and engineering of hydraulics is enriching your activities. And many of these large, powerful hydraulic systems rely on accumulators, hidden from the public view, but critical in their roles.

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THE ROLE OF ACCUMULATORS Typically, accumulators installed in hydraulic systems store energy to either provide an extra boost of power, or absorb energy to smooth out pulsations. Accumulators used in theme parks are gas-charged, and are either bladder accumulators or piston accumulators.

Bladder accumulators are cylinders that contain a rubber bladder (See illustrations above).

Hydraulic oil is kept under pressure when the bladder is inflated with non-flammable compressed gas, often nitrogen. When a ride needs a quick burst of power, a valve opens and releases the pressurized hydraulic fluid. A video of this process can be viewed at https://youtu.be/RMDE5v3ouN8.

Piston accumulators are metal tubes with an enclosed piston. One side of the piston is charged with a pressurized gas and the other side with hydraulic oil. When the ride requires additional power, the pressurized gas pushes against the piston, which forces hydraulic oil back into the ride’s power unit. A video of this process can be viewed at https://youtu.be/1GBHtYqoznk.

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Accumulators often play valuable roles in hydraulic systems that power rides for a variety of reasons. As you can imagine, moving multi-ton cars, coasters and props, often times with rapid acceleration requiring extreme bursts of force. Delivering this concentrated force is taxing on hydraulic systems and can cause jerky movements.

Accumulators work to absorb these extreme pressures and movements, store energy, and keep performance consistent – delivering the extra “push” when a hydraulic system needs it.

Often there are many accumulators used on each ride. For example, on motion-simulator rides, which have become quite popular since the 1980s, many accumulators are used. These are amazing rides where people feel all the shakes, rattles, and rolls depicted in a movie shown on a large screen. A big surge of energy is needed to move the platform.

On one of these motion-simulator rides at a popular national theme park, there are 24 platforms, each with banks of 10-gallon bladder accumulators. Each time the platform moves, a quick burst of energy is needed. These accumulators provide the high acceleration needed to make the ride exciting and memorable.

SAFETY FACTORS

Safety, of course, must be at the forefront of manufacturing accumulators. A ride that breaks down can cause injuries or worse. Most bladder accumulator failures are from the bladder failing so many companies—like Parker Hannifin—go the extra mile to minimize that issue by making their own bladders for quality control reasons.

Knowing how important the chemical process is in the making of these bladders, companies often have their own chemist, who buys the rubber and mixes the bladder compounds. With everything controlled and created in-house, this helps them produce accumulator bladders that are of the highest quality and reliability.

And when a piston accumulator fails, it is typically a result of a leak in the rubber seal located on the outer circumference of the piston. A proper functioning seal separates the gas from the oil. Gas molecules are very small and can penetrate through the rubber seal. Companies, then, apply their expertise in rubber composition to develop seals that minimizes the gas permeation, thus extending the life of the piston accumulator.

The next time you’re at a theme park waiting to ride, we hope that the greatest energy is the energy of the moment. However, you might take a moment to appreciate the extreme amounts of force and energy required for your favorite ride to give you a hair-raising experience. 

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Newly Certified Professionals January 2019

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST (ECS) Abraham Bensend - OXBO International Corp.

Tyler Rhodes - Virginia Department of Transportation Andrew Ryan - Virginia Department of Transportation Evan Sandidge - Altec Industries, Inc. Ryan Stevenson - Virginia Department of Transportation Andrew Thompson - Virginia Department of Transportation James Watkins - Altec Industries, Inc.

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST (HS) Michael Deitrich - Danfoss Glen Hansen - KMX Fluid Power Nicholas Kersey - Sun Hydraulics Corporation Terry McCart - MSOE Fluid Power Institute MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC (MHM) Nathan Allbritton - Altec Industries, Inc. Scott Arbogast - Virginia Department of Transportation Andrew Beach - Virginia Department of Transportation Stephen Esposito - Teco Tampa Electric Co. Jon Gonzalez - Altec Industries, Inc. Matthew Green - Virginia Department of Transportation Chad Grimmer - Teco Tampa Electric Co.

John Hagarty - Virginia Department of Transportation James Hemp - Virginia Department of Transportation Chad Henkel - Altec Industries, Inc. Jimmy Hewlett - Georgia Power Company Nathanael Hoffman - Virginia Department of Transportation Steven Murphy - Teco Tampa Electric Co.

MOBILE HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN (MHT) Bradley Wagner - Manitowoc Crane Group MASTER MECHANIC (MM) – holds IHM, MHM and PM certifications David Gregush - Seattle City Light SPECIALIST (S) – holds HS, PS Certifications Teshale Bekele

February 2019 ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST (ECS) Thomas Patterson - Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST (HS) Abayomi Ajisola Steven Anderson - Air-Hydraulic Systems Ian Bates - Zemarc Adam Bissen - Vermeer Sengaloune Boualavong - Vermeer Allen Canzonieri - Eaton Corporation Travis Hardin - Suffix Darby Kramer Nathan McDaniel - Vermeer Ryan McDermott - Vermeer Jacob Meyer Manly Michaelson - SunSource Amith Nair - Motion Canada John O’Neill - Kundinger Inc. Justin Sears Daniel Soldan Eric Weirup - Vermeer Timothy Whitcomb - Vermeer

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MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC (MHM) Michael Andres - Altec Industries, Inc. Donnie Belcher - Virginia Department of Transportation Jeremy Blackford - Altec Industries, Inc. Bruce Bowe - Altec Industries, Inc. Gavin Campbell - Altec Industries, Inc. William Cashmer - Altec Industries, Inc. Eli Chandler - Altec Industries, Inc. Thomas Cole - Georgia Power Company James Conner - Altec Industries, Inc. Christopher Cox - Altec Industries, Inc. Adam Duensing - Altec Industries, Inc. Brantley Ford - Altec Industries, Inc. John Gardner - Virginia Department of Transportation Jared Geer - Altec Industries, Inc. Jamie Gribbon - Altec Industries, Inc. Gordon Harrison - Altec Industries, Inc. Greg Hermann - Altec Industries, Inc. Jason Jaros - Altec Industries, Inc. Marques King - Altec Industries, Inc. Drew King - Virginia Department of Transportation Kyle Klunk - Altec Industries, Inc. Steve Kotajarvi - Altec Industries, Inc.

Jeffrey Lizotte - Altec Industries, Inc. Thomas Marietta - Altec Industries, Inc. Thomas McCrerey - Altec Industries, Inc. Benjamin Niemann - Altec Industries, Inc. Christopher Puett - Altec Industries, Inc. Dustin Ramlow - Altec Industries, Inc. Nicolas Richilano - Altec Industries, Inc. Billy Rogers - Laclede Electric Cooperative Bryan Sageser - Frankfort Plant Board Aaron Schremp - Altec Industries, Inc. Cole Snyder - Altec Industries, Inc. Eric Stewardson - Virginia Department of Transportation Matthew Streit - Altec Industries, Inc. John Swanstrom - Altec Industries, Inc. Aaron Sweeney - Gulf Power Company PNEUMATIC SPECIALIST (PS) Michael Brown - Fluid System Components, Inc. Shannon Winkler - Compact Automation SPECIALIST (S) – holds HS - PS Certifications Collin Doyle - Hydro Air Hughes Michael Walter - Kundinger Fluid Power

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Last Call

Nomination Closing April 15

for the Inaugural Class of 2019

THE SUCCESS OF the fluid power industry, both in hydraulics and in pneumatics, is not in its hardware, pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses, but rather the success is through the efforts of our dedicated individuals: innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel. These people are the reasons that our industry continues to thrive.

A special award has been established to acknowledge those individuals who have dedicated their careers, and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. The International Fluid Power Society, 2019 Hall of Fame host, is accepting nominations for the 2019 Inaugural Class of the Fluid Power Hall of Fame. Nominees and award recipients will be announced on June 19, 2019 – Fluid Power Professionals’ Day. Any person can nominate an individual, living or deceased, who demonstrated excellence within their 25+ year fluid power career. Nominations accepted January 1 – April 15, 2019.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD • Verifiable

25 cumulative years in the fluid power industry.

• Those

nominated will be asked to complete a 13-question application.

SELECTION OF AWARD RECIPIENTS •A panel of judges will review and select the 2019 Inaugural Class of the Fluid Power Hall of Fame.

To nominate someone (other than yourself), visit ifps.org/hall-of-fame

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Certification Testing Locations ndividuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests can select from convenient locations across the United States and Canada.

The IFPS is able to offer these locations through its affiliation with The Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC) provided by National College Testing Association (NCTA).

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TESTING DATES FOR ALL LOCATIONS: May 2019 Tuesday 5/7 • Thursday 5/23 June 2019 Tuesday 6/4 • Thursday 6/20 July 2019 Tuesday 7/2 • Thursday 7/25 August 2019 Tuesday 8/6 • Thursday 8/22 September 2019 Tuesday 9/3 • Thursday 9/19

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AVAILABLE IFPS CERTIFICATIONS CFPAI Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

Certification Review Training

CFPAJPP Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor

In-house Review Training – an IFPS Accredited Instructor will come to your company (minimum 10 individuals)

CFPAJPPCC Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST (HS) CERTIFICATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details May 13-16, 2019 - Maumee, OH - Hydraulicstraining@eaton.com | Written test: May 17, 2019 June 18-20, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written test: June 21, 2019 September 16-19, 2019 - Maumee, OH - Hydraulicstraining@eaton.com | Written test: September 20, 2019 October 21-23, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written test: October 24, 2019 November 4-7, 2019 - Eden Prairie, MN - Hydraulicstraining@eaton.com | Written test: November 8, 2019

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS (ECS) CERTIFICATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details October 1-3, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written test: October 4, 2019

PNEUMATIC SPECIALIST (PS) CERTIFICATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details October 15-17, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written test: October 18, 2019

CONNECTOR & CONDUCTOR (CC) CERTIFICATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details June 10-11, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written and JP test: June 12, 2019 November 6-7, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written and JP test: November 8, 2019

CFPE Certified Fluid Power Engineer CFPS Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS, CFPPS) CFPHS Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist CFPPS Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist CFPECS Certified Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist CFPMT Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT) CFPIHT Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician CFPMHT Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician CFPPT Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician CFPMM Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM) CFPIHM Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic CFPMHM Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic CFPPM Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic CFPMIH Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC) CFPMMH Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC) CFPMIP Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC) CFPCC Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor CFPSD Fluid Power System Designer CFPMEC (In Development) Mobile Electronic Controls

MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC (MHM) CERTIFICATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details July 22-23, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com | Written and JP test: July 24-25, 2019 Online Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification Review (for written test) offered through Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. This course takes you through all chapters of the MHM Study Manual (6.5 hours) and every outcome to prepare you for the written MHM test. Members receive 20% off.

(Test fees are additional - separate registration required.)

INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC MECHANIC (IHM) CERTIFICATION Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details August 26-28, 2019 - Fairfield, OH - CFC Industrial Training | Written and JP test: August 29, 2019

INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN (IHT) CERTIFICATION REVIEW TRAINING Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details Call for dates. Phone: 513-874-3225 - CFC Industrial Training, Fairfield, Ohio

MOBILE HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN (MHT) CERTIFICATION REVIEW TRAINING Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details Call for dates. Phone: 513-874-3225 - CFC Industrial Training, Fairfield, Ohio

PNEUMATIC TECHNICIAN (PT) and PNEUMATIC MECHANIC CERTIFICATION REVIEW TRAINING Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details Call for dates. Phone: 513-874-3225 - CFC Industrial Training, Fairfield, Ohio

JOB PERFORMANCE (JP) TRAINING Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details Online Job Performance Review - CFC Industrial Training offers online JP Reviews which includes stations 1-6 of the IFPS mechanic and technician job performance tests. Members may e-mail askus@ifps.org for a 20% coupon code off the list price or get the code in our Members’ Only area for the entire IFPS Job Performance Review; test not included.

LIVE DISTANCE LEARNING JOB PERFORMANCE STATION REVIEW Onsite review training for small groups – contact kpollander@ifps.org for details E-mail Info@cfcindustrialtraining.com for information.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF

FLUID

By Robert Ihrig, Applications Engineer – Filter Systems, Hydac, Anthony Maiolo, Applications Engineer – Utility, and Timothy Rodman, Marketing Supervisor, Schroeder Industries

CLEANLINESS HEAVY MACHINERY? MORE LIKE HEAVYWEIGHT HYDRAULICS! In today’s modern equipment, simply maintaining fluid cleanliness in hydraulic systems can reduce the cost of operation by as much as two-thirds. This means improved uptime, higher performance levels, and reduction in cost of operation.

While operators rely on modern equipment to get the job done, what does modern equipment rely on? The answer: A highly efficient, reliable, and robust fluid power (hydraulic) system.

OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL Fluid power, as an energy source, can produce high power and higher forces in small volumes compared to electrically driven systems. Now, an average front loader can lift upwards of 2,000 lbs. at a time.

IN TODAY’S HEAVY MACHINERY

THE TIMES HAVE CHANGED Contemporary equipment like electrical controls are widespread in automated systems. The use of measuring, sensing, and controlling devices requires that the fluid be maintained at consistent cleanliness and temperature levels.

Manufacturers are keeping up with this demand by utilizing newer technology in machine parts.

This technology can help reduce material waste, promote improved production times, and the overall quality of work. With the demand for higher efficiency, tolerances have become tighter, and parts have become smaller. Tolerances as tight as .0001 of an inch are more frequently used. With that tight of a tolerance, contamination in fluids (even 10x smaller than a grain of table salt) can negatively affect critical system components.

Fluid power system repairs represent a significant portion of annual maintenance dollars spent

today. With electric controls and the tolerances becoming so tight, contamination becomes an enormous cause for system repairs. As a way to help combat these issues, we needed a system to measure contamination—which was universal—and readily adaptable across many industries and market sectors today.

To overcome this, industries now adhere to the ISO 4406 Cleanliness Standard.

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BUT MY FLUID LOOKS CLEAN

Often times, the contamination causing the most issues in your equipment is not of a size easy to view by the human eye. Most everyone’s fluid “looks clean,” but is in fact riddled with contamination.

Particulate contamination of all sizes can originate from many different sources, such as: • Oil containers delivering “new” oil • Original equipment delivered by the OEM • Poor cleanliness standards maintained during equipment operation (e.g., ingression of contaminant from damaged seals or dirty breathers)

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION? By using the ISO 4406 standard to understand fluid cleanliness for controlling contamination and wear in hydraulic systems, operators keep their systems running efficiently and operating “like-new.”

In most cases, the implementation of a cleanliness standard is a huge step in the right direction.

We’ve broken it down to 7 steps for adhering to this cleanliness standard on the next page.

Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

STEP 1 Determine the operating pressures of the system you are applying the cleanliness standards to. While determining the system’s pressure, you must keep in mind these three factors:

• The

environment the system is going to be operating in • Where

a filtration solution will be installed • The

duty cycles required

STEP 2 Determine the flow rates within the machine in question.

The questions you need to ask are: • What

are the max and nominal flow rates that my system sees?

• Is there any type of surge or back flow present in my system?

STEP 3 Define your most critical component. Identify what component is used the most, and requires the cleanest ISO code reading (refer to Fig. 3).

STEP 4 Use the ISO code defined in Step 3, and match it to a micronrated filter element. There is printed literature that best recommends the micron size needed and in direct relation to the ISO code found in Step 3: • 19/17/14

= Z10 filter media • 18/16/13

= Z5 filter media • 15/13/10

= Z3 filter media STEP 5 Recognize the fluid you are using. The type and viscosity of the fluid that runs in your system will help you determine the seal

type and media type needed in a filtration solution, as well as the contamination type (i.e., metal, rust, water, etc.) you are experiencing the most problems with.

STEP 6 Determine your maximum operating temperature. Temperature will affect the fluid viscosity. Viscosity will affect the differential pressure, which is important in selecting the proper filter housing size.

STEP 7 Piece it all together. With all the information gathered from Steps 1-6, you can calculate the overall system differential pressure.

Your solution should result in your clean element pressure drop being less than half of the overall bypass cracking pressure at normal operating temperature and flow.

Today’s modern equipment sure does have a lot to worry about. It’s best that OEM hydraulic designers and MRO fleet owners do not let contamination become a problem. 

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QUALITY HYDRAULIC HOSE & ACCESSORIES NEW

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Vehicle Challenge Mentors Connect with University Students and Help Them Succeed

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THE NFPA FLUID Power Vehicle Challenge is a competition that challenges college engineering students to redesign a traditional bicycle using hydraulics as the mode of power transmission. This is NFPA’s third year of organizing this competition, and during this time we have seen students’ discovery, energy, innovation, and frustration. We have seen great advice and great connections. We have seen generosity in the middle of a highly competitive race and team spirit that never dies. All of this while supporting learning and the growth of fluid power industry knowledge.

Each year we look to improve resources, so starting this year, each university Vehicle Challenge team was assigned an NFPA industry member mentor. The teams can get competition points for checking in with their mentor at least four times throughout the program and submitting a summary of their discussion. Mentors can help with things like vehicle bike design and schematics, component selection, assembly questions, and final adjustments before the competition. They can also be judges at the competition. We are seeing that this program is providing much-needed resources and advice to the teams while giving NFPA members access to very creative engineering students.

One of the students participating in the Vehicle Challenge said this about the program: “All in all, we see a lot of benefit in the Mentor Program and the new thoughts it will curate for this year’s competition. We have enjoyed our experience thus far and we look forward to new ones on the horizon.”

NFPA’s workforce strategy is to help increase the number of university students educated in fluid power and connect them to NFPA members and careers in the fluid power industry. Through the Vehicle Challenge, we are increasing the number of students learning about fluid power and connecting those The opportunity to mentor and/or judge a Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge students to our members. is reserved for Silver and Gold Pascal Many thanks to our Vehicle Challenge donors. For more information, please sponsors: Bimba, Eaton, Lube-Tech, Parker contact Lynn Beyer at lbeyer@nfpa.com Hannifin, and SunSource. We could not do or (414) 778-3364. this without you.

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Connect with Your Industrial Customers at the 2019 MPT Expo 2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo • Oct.15-17, 2019 Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan

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THE 2019 MOTION + Power Technology Expo is set to connect the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and experts in the fluid power, mechanical, and electrical industries. The biennial event will take place in Detroit, Michigan, October 15-17, 2019 at the Cobo Center.

Over three action-packed days, end-users will shop the latest technology, products, and services, while exhibitors will gain best practices and new ideas from like-minded colleagues and cross-sector collaboration. Prominent exhibitors will conduct demos and host information-rich seminars as well as offer-up technical expertise.

The event will also feature 30-minute presentation sessions with an additional 15-minute Q&A portion on topics like blockchain, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and more.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with customers and build Reserve your space today! Visit your expertise. NFPA memmotionpowerexpo.com bers receive a discounted to get started. price of $24/sq. ft. for space at the show.

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THE NEW U.S. Fluid Power Regional Demand Estimates Report delivers the geographic fluid power data members have long asked for. This Excel-based report is prepared for NFPA by Oxford Economics and profiles the geographic distribution of fluid power products to end-use industries by state, including fluid power sales dollars, fluid power sales percentage, and number of establishments for each industry in every state.

The data in this new resource can be used to: • Develop

marketing strategies and procedures. your compa • Benchmark

ny’s sales performance in a particular region against the Visit NFPAHub.com/stats industry total. to get started. sales targets and • Determine

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For more information about the Robotics Challenge or to become a reviewer of applications for the scholarship in May, please contact Lynn Beyer at lbeyer@nfpa.com or (414) 778-3364.

NFPA’s Robotics Challenge Scholarship Drives Students to Use Fluid Power

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THE NFPA ROBOTICS Challenge is a scholarship program that supports of the missions of FIRST® Robotics and the National Robotics League (NRL). NFPA offers one merit-based scholarship for $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) to a high school senior who participates as part of a 2019 FIRST® Robotics or NRL Competition Team. This scholarship may be used to study engineering at any accredited technical college or university in the United States.

The goal of this scholarship is to bring awareness of fluid power options in robotics to high school students and to stimulate increased use of fluid power products in these competitions. By getting more students working with fluid power at a young age and seeing all of its benefits, more students considering fluid power careers when they enter a tech school or university.

In its third year, the NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship gains more notability every year. In our first year, we received 85 applications, and last year we received 105 applications. Every year the number of teams using fluid power increases!

The FIRST® Robotics Competition kicked off their competition season on January 5 when they released the game/challenge information for this year. The theme, Destination: Deep Space, offers many opportunities for fluid power to be used in a winning robot!

How can you help? If you mentor a FIRST® Robotics or NRL team, work with them to incorporate fluid power into their robot and encourage them to apply for the NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The application is available at http://nfpahub.com/fpc/ robotics-challenge.

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CALCULATING THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO SUPPORT JIB BOOM LOADS

THE JIB BOOM IS AN EXAMPLE OF A THIRD CLASS LEVER. THAT IS, ONE END OF THE LEVER ROTATES ABOUT A STATIONARY PIVOT, THE CYLINDER ACTS AGAINST THE LEVER SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE TWO ENDS, AND THE FREE END OF THE LEVER E TEL CCOMP T SEL EC COMP TE ONEN CCOMP T ONEN COMP TONEN S TFOR ONEN S FOR T SHTFOR YSH DR YFOR DR AUL H YAUL DR H IC YAUL DR IC SMOVE YS AUL SIC T YS EMS S IC TYS EMS ST YS EMS T EMS IS USED TO THE LOAD.

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= F00 b.

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4,243 lb. = 4,243 lb. lb.

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Fcyl = / 0.7071 = 3,000 lb.

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Fcyl = 4,243 lb.

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1994-2019: 25 Years of Innovation

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THE GATES CORPORATION was founded 108 years ago in 1911, and today, it is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The hydraulic hose is just one product in Gates’ broad portfolio of industrial solutions, which are sold in 128 countries for diverse channels and applications. Hydraulic hoses are a critical component of machinery and equipment in industries with demanding performance requirements such as agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, and more.

The G2 hose, a stalwart of the Gates Hydraulics portfolio for decades, was designed for use

in high-pressure hydraulic lines in applications across agriculture, energy, transportation, and other demanding industries, and met the historic SAE 100R2 specification. Building on the company’s expertise in materials science, the M2T hose was launched in the 1990s as a compact alternative to G2. M2T set a new standard for wire braid performance by using novel wire reinforcement designs to achieve high pressure performance in a smaller package. Since there was no formal industry standard at the time for this new compact hose construction, Gates collaborated with industry partners and the Society of Automotive Engineers to formalize

such a standard, and the SAE 100R16 specification was published in 1994.

Since then, mobile fluid power applications have become more complicated as power output requirements on these systems have increased. At the same time, the available space in engine compartments has shrunk for a number of reasons: industry regulations have limited the overall space available; both environmental considerations and performance needs have driven the introduction of more systems; and added system features like emissions controls, hydrostatic drive lines, and climate control systems compete for space in the drive

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compartment. These factors have led to more systems that require advanced technology, while also introducing increased complexity in a smaller space, all of which has driven Gates to further innovate its hose products throughout the last 25 years.

Gates introduced its next generation of premium hydraulics in 2018 with the Gates MegaSysTM MXT™ family of hoses that set a new standard for modern fluid power systems.

MXT is a shining example of Gates’ commitment to innovation, leveraging technology and materials science to push boundaries and solve problems for customers. Where M2T was a more compact version of G2, MXT is a more compact version of M2T, solving customer challenges such as space constraints, challenging hose routing issues, and system weight.

The patent-pending innovations that enable MXT include breakthrough design models for the hose reinforcement that enable wire reinforcements to work more efficiently. MXT also

leverages modern materials to meet or exceed a wide range of global industry standards. It is fully compliant with SAE 100R16, and also performs at other SAE, EN, and ISO standards to cover 90% of wire braid hydraulic applications.

MXT weighs up to 30% less, which improves fuel efficiency, allows for easier handling, and reduces shipping costs. MXT was also tested to exceed 600,000 impulse cycles — three times greater than industry standards. Additionally, it is 40% more flexible than legacy Gates products like G2 and M2T, which reduces the speed of installation because the hoses are easier to route — a benefit that also improves ergonomics for installation technicians.

Gates as an organization has also changed during the last 25 years. Gates’ materials science expertise has evolved its portfolio far beyond rubber compounds and have led to increased product performance. Additionally, innovations in manufacturing processes deliver reliable products that meet evolving market needs with a global manufacturing footprint.

Gates continues to accelerate the next 25 years of fluid power growth with innovations that address the needs of evolving systems.

From performance upgrades to operations improvements to green technologies, Gates is driven by possibility. 

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Given: A two-stage air compressor with an intercooler System Pressure: 120 PSIG. Each stage raises the pressure 60 PSI. Initial air temperature: 70° F Entering air temperature at second stage: 90° F First stage: 3” diameter x 4” stroke Neglect the volume of the intercooler. After the first revolution, the air is just passing through.

Find the required diameter for the second stage with the same 4” stroke.

olution to the Previous Problem: Car Hoist

This problem is to show the additional air consumption needed when the air over oil tank is low with oil that is used in car garages for the car hoist.

Solving with a full tank of oil: Area of cylinder: 10² x .7854 = 78.54 sq. in Stroke is 8’ 8’ x 12” = 96” Volume of cylinder: 78.54 in² x 96 in = 7,539.84 in³ Cubic feet = 7,539.84 / 1728 (cu. in. / cu. ft.) = 4.36 cu. ft.

Compression ratio (C.R.): 100 + 1 = 7.8 C.R. 14.7 SCF: 4.36 CF x 7.8 = 34 SCF when the tank of oil is full when starting to lift Air/Oil Tank is only half full of oil when starting. We now have to pressurize the air/oil tank before the hoist will start to lift Volume of cylinder is 4.36 CF Volume of air/oil tank is 4.36 x 1.5 (size of air/oil tank) = 6.54 CF Half full of oil means we need an additional volume of air that equals 6.54 /2 = 3.27 CF Volume of air needed is: 4.36 (cyl.) + 3.27 (tank) = 7.63 CF SCF = 7.63 x 7.8 C.R. = 59.51 SCF Note: If the tank of oil is only half full, 59.51 / 34 = 1.75 times as much air is needed every time the hoist is fully raised.

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ENDRESS+HAUSER ANNOUNCED IT plans to build a new 100,000+ square-foot Gulf Coast Regional Center Campus in Pearland, Texas, just outside of the Houston area. The campus will be located in Pearland’s lower Kirby District, in close proximity to the company’s oil and gas customer base. Construction is currently set to begin this year with completion by the end of 2020.

“Our recent investments and campus expansions in the U.S. demonstrates our commitment to support our customers,” said Todd Lucey, General Manager of Endress+Hauser, USA. “The new facilities enable us to improve our services, strategically develop and manage additional growth, as well as expand our competencies across the industries we serve.”

The project will include a design with emphasis on Regional Texas Architecture.

Responsiveness to the local climate, use of regionally authentic interior and exterior materials, and attention to scale are critical to the success of the project. The building will be designed under the guidelines of a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver project as stipulated by the U.S. Green Building Council, reflecting Endress+Hauser’s sustainability principles. www.us.endress.com

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