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Features

6 11 14 24 true or April fool? By Brendan Casey

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Innovation, Automation, and Lubrication in

the Wood Processıng Industry By Tom Kreher, CFPPT, Applied Pneumatic Controls, Inc.

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Saving Energy By Advancing Fluid Power Technology

In 2010, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) teamed with the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and 23 industry partners to quantify the impact of fluid power on the U.S. energy consumption. The initiative for this study came from Lonnie Love of Oak Ridge National Laboratories, a member of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Scientific Advisory Board. The study was conducted by Eric Lanke and Pete Alles of NFPA. The goal was to quantify the amount of energy transmitted using fluid (hydraulics and pneumatics) and to predict potential energy savings from advancing fluid power technology. The study shows that there is a great potential to save energy in both industrial and mobile applications by using more efficient fluid power compoKim A. Stelson, nents and systems. Professor and Director, Center for Compact In 2008, fluid power systems consumed and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) between 4.446 and 5.127 Quads of energy University of Minnesota producing over 300 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2. To put this in perspective, the U.S. consumes approximately 100 Quads (1 Quad is 1015 BTUs) of energy each year. One Quad costs industry and consumers approximately $20B. The study revealed that fluid power system efficiencies range from 6% to 40%, depending upon the application, with an average efficiency of 21%. The large amount of energy used and the inefficiency of current systems make it clear that investing in more efficient hydraulics and pneumatics can reap significant savings in overall energy use. A survey of 23 leading fluid power manufacturers predicts that a 5% improvement in efficiency is easily achievable with best practices over the next five years. This near-term objective could save close to 0.86 Quads of energy per year, saving consumers and industry over $17B per year in energy costs and reducing emissions by over 60 MMT of CO2 per year. A longer term goal, through a strategic R&D program focusing on new controls, manufacturing, and materials, could result in a 15% improvement in efficiency over the next 15 years. Realizing this ambitious goal could save more than 1.85 Quads of energy per year, saving industry and consumers more than $37B per year in energy costs and reducing emissions by more than 140 MMT of CO2 per year. Just as important, an ambitious program to develop energy efficient fluid power could invigorate the fluid power industry, increasing our manufacturing capabilities and competitiveness in the growing world market. For more information on CCEFP visit www.ccefp.org.

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Associate Publisher: Marc Mitchell Art Director: Quynh Vo Editor: Kristine Coblitz VP Operations: Lisa Prass Account Executive: Bob McKinney Accounting: Donna Bachman, Debbie Clune Operations Assistant: Tammy DeLong Circulation Manager: Andrea Karges International Fluid Power Society 1930 East Marlton Pike, Suite A-2, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2141 Tel: 856-489-8983 | Fax: 856-424-9248 Email: AskUs@ifps.org www.ifps.org 2011 Board of Directors President & Chairperson Jon Jensen, CFPPS, CFPECS, CFPAI SMC Corporation of America Immediate Past President Rickey L. Rodeffer, CFPMT, CFPS, CFPMIH, CFPAI The Boeing Company First Vice President Patrick J. Maluso, CFPMHM, CFPS, CFPAI Western Hydrostatics, Inc. Vice President Education James F. Simpson, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPAI Nusim Assoc. Fluid Power Consultant Treasurer Tom Blansett, CFPS, CFPAI Eaton Corporation Vice President Membership & Chapter Support George Bufink, CFPMMH, CFPAI American Electric Power - retired Vice President Certification Wayne C. Farley, CFPMMH, CFPAI American Electric Power Vice President Marketing & Public Relations Mark Perry, CFPHS - Fitzsimmons Hydraulics Directors-at-Large Justin Sergeant, CFPS - Open Loop Energy, Inc. Bismarck (Bill) Castaneda, CFPHS - Automation Tech, Inc. Jeremiah Johnson, CFPHS - Caterpillar, Inc. Samuel Skelton, CFPPS, CFPAI - SMC Corporation of America Jean Knowles, CFPS, CFPE - Spencer Fluid Power, Inc. A subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies Marti Wendel, CFPS, CFPE - The Paquin Company, Inc. L. David Ruffus, CFPAI, CFPMHM, CFPMHT Georgia Power Company Richard Bullers, CFPPS - SMC Corporation of America Michael Anderson, CFPS - Motion Industries Bill Jordan, CFPMHM, CFPAI - Altec Industries Dan Helgerson, CFPS, CFPPMT, CFPAI Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. Rance Herren, CFPS, CFPCC - National Oilwell Varco Honorary Directors Robert Firth John Groot, CFPPS Raymond Hanley, CFPE/AI-Emeritus Robert Sheaf, CFPAI, CFPE, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIT, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPECS IFPS Staff Executive Director: Donna Pollander Certification Manager: Sue Tesauro Communications Manager: Adele Kayser Membership Coordinator: Sue Dyson Certification Coordinator: Connie Graham Certification Coordinator: Diane McMahon Administrative Assistant: Beth Borodziuk Bookkeeper: Diane McMahon Fluid Power Journal (ISSN# 1073-7898) is the official publication of the International Fluid Power Society published bi-monthly with four supplemental issues, including a Systems Integrator Directory, Off Highway Suppliers Directory, Tech Directory, and Manufacturers Directory, by Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc., 3245 Freemansburg Avenue, Palmer, PA 18045-7118. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any material in this publication is acceptable with credit. Publishers assume no liability for any information published. We reserve the right to accept or reject all advertising material and will not guarantee the return or safety of unsolicited art, photographs or manuscripts.

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By Brendan Casey

True or April Fool?

Since April Fool’s day isn’t too far away, here are a couple of trick questions to test and entertain you— and perhaps, for you to spring on your unsuspecting colleagues at work.

Fig. 1: Circuit with drifting hydraulic cylinder

Fig. 2: Circuit with ball valve (3) installed

Fig. 3: Circuit simulated with valves (1) and (2) closed and (3) open

Fig. 4: Double-acting cylinder becomes a displacement cylinder

A small shrimp-like animal has a “hammer,” and it uses this hammer to break the shells of the crustaceans it eats. The hammer does not exert enough force to break the shell on its own, so it creates a small air bubble on the end of the hammer. When the hammer hits its victim’s shell, this air bubble implodes and breaks the shell. True or April Fool? Leonardo da Vinci, the genius painter, sculptor, scientist, and inventor urged his fellow artists and scientists to “go straight to nature” in the search for knowledge and understanding. Taking da Vinci’s advice, if you wish to understand why cavitation eats away the innards of hydraulic components, look no further than the cavitating shrimp. If a tiny shrimp can use an imploding gas bubble to destroy the otherwise impenetrable defenses of its prey, it’s little wonder air or vapor bubbles, which implode under high pressure in a hydraulic system, can erode case-hardened steel and even softer yellow metals. The cavitating shrimp is TRUE. 6

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The cylinder in the circuit shown in Fig. 1 is drifting. In an effort to isolate the problem, the technician has installed ball valves (1) and (2). When both these ball valves are closed, the piston-rod stops drifting. This proves to the technician that the cylinder’s piston seal is not leaking, and therefore he should replace the directional control valve. True or April Fool? This conclusion assumes that if the piston seal were leaking, the piston rod would continue to drift with the ball valves closed. But with ball valves (1) and (2) closed, the cylinder’s piston seal could be missing completely and the piston-rod would still NOT drift. In other words, it is wrong to conclude the piston seal is not leaking. Our unsuspecting technician is an APRIL FOOL.

Of course, it’s important to consider that because of the loss in effective area (due to loadinduced pressure now acting on the annulus area), the static pressure in the cylinder-come-ram must increase to support the same load. And if you grasp the theory at work here, you’ll realize there are two exceptions to this load-holding-without-a-piston-seal party trick. The first is a double-rod cylinder, where volume is equal on both sides of the piston. And the second is when a load is hanging on a double-acting, single-rod cylinder. In this latter arrangement, the volume of pressurized fluid in the rod-end of the cylinder can be easily accommodated in the cap-end.

About the Author Brendan Casey is the founder of HydraulicSupermarket.com and the author of Insider Secrets to Hydraulics, Preventing Hydraulic Failures, Hydraulics Made Easy and Advanced Hydraulic Control. A fluid power specialist with an MBA, he has more than 20 years experience in the design, maintenance, and repair of mobile and industrial hydraulic equipment. Visit his Web site: www.HydraulicSupermarket.com.

Note that I said:

“…with ball valves (1) and (2) closed, the cylinder’s piston seal could be missing completely and the piston-rod would still NOT drift.” This statement is a great conversation starter— not at a cocktail party perhaps, but whenever I teach a basic hydraulics class it certainly is. Because there’s always at least one student, and usually several, who refuse to accept that the cylinder will hold its load without a piston seal. But it’s easy to prove it to them with a simple simulation. The first thing I tell my students is that we don’t need to remove the piston seal to prove the point. Installing a third ball valve across the cylinder ports and leaving it open will achieve the same result (Fig. 2). So now the question can be rephrased: With ball valves (1) and (2) closed and ball valve (3) open, will the piston rod drift? Raise you hand if you think the answer is yes—the piston-rod will drift. Okay. Raise your hand if you think the answer is no—the piston-rod will not drift. (Relax, I can’t see your hands, and besides, I’ve already told you the answer!) As the simulation in Fig. 3 shows, the cylinder does not (and cannot) drift. Notice cylinder velocity, v = 0 in/s. In other words, the piston rod isn’t going anywhere. The reason for this is that the fluid volume in the cap-end of the cylinder cannot be accommodated in the rod-end, and so once pressure equalizes on both sides of the piston, the cylinder becomes hydraulically locked. Once this occurs, the only way the piston rod can move is if fluid escapes from the cylinder externally—via the rod seal, for example. Simply said, the double-acting cylinder becomes a displacement cylinder, a.k.a. a ram. To illustrate this point, the circuit could be re-drawn as shown in Fig. 4.

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I RESOLVE ….To Be Safe In 2011

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It’s that time of year when everyone seems to make new resolutions. It’s a good idea to make a resolution for change any time that you notice the need to improve. Let’s go ahead and talk about what you can do to change your behavior so you can be injury-free at home, work, and anywhere in 2011. Consider these seven resolutions to be safe in 2011: 1. I resolve…to accept responsibility for my safety and to help others around me do the same. Take time to examine your attitude about safety. Do you recognize that you must take responsibility for your own safety, or are you one of those who think, “stuff just happens?” You have a lot of control over what happens to you. 2. I resolve…to take time for safety every day. Have you ever thought about how much time it takes to be safe? Sometimes, it can take quite a bit of time to maintain equipment, review the job to understand the hazards that must be controlled or abated, gather the proper protective equipment, and ensure that everyone is trained for the work. If you recognize that these tasks are part of the overall job and not just “safety add-ons,” you’ll find that you will make the time to be safe. There’s not time for short-cuts when it comes to safety. 3. I resolve…to make safety a team effort. Even if you work alone, as many field workers do, safety requires a team of

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people to make it happen. Think about the people who design your work. Do they understand what the hazards are? Maybe not. What can you do to help them gain greater understanding? What about others who do the same type of work and also work alone? Consider finding ways to share your ideas about safety with them every week or even every day. If you work with a team of people on a regular basis, discuss safety aspects of the work before the job ever starts. This can be done during the job briefing or tail gate session. 4. I resolve…to recognize and control all hazards I encounter on the job and at home. Hazard recognition and control is the foundation of a safe workplace and a safe home. Train your mind to recognize hazards that you may have walked by day after day or even year after year. Then control the hazards you see by guarding them then fixing them. OSHA is emphasizing a “find and fix” approach in the workplace to eliminate injury. You can do the same at your home. 5. I resolve…to adapt to changes in technology, training, and techniques to be a safer worker. You may have done your job for many, many years without injury. Past success isn’t always an indicator of future safety. Situations change, times change, you change. Think about the technology that you use in all aspects of your lives. What new technology is available to help you do your job in a safe manner? Are you still learning everything you can to do a better job? By being willing to consider new ideas and implement appropriate change, you may be able to virtually eliminate injury in your workplace. 6. I resolve…to get involved in the safety process. One of the hallmarks of a safe workplace is employee involvement. You know your job better than anyone else. You understand the hazards and how to protect yourself. What are you doing to share this information with others? You can get involved by conducting a vehicle or equipment inspection, inspecting your work facility, taking a training course, reporting a hazard, leading a safety meeting, or any number of other activities. Consider the contributions you can make so your workplace will continue to be a safe one. 7. I resolve…to be a safety champion. Think about whom you know that is a true champion for workplace safety? What are the qualities this person exhibits? A champion is one who does all that he or she can to ensure successful outcome of the goal. If you focus on the goal of zero injuries in your workplace and do what you can toward that goal, you are a safety champion. You can make a real difference. Safety is a never-ending process. While we can set numeric goals and track statistics, we never “arrive.” The safety goal starts over every day, every job. You have what it takes to make a difference in the safety of yourself, your family, and your coworkers. What do you resolve to do in 2011 to reach the goal that nobody gets hurt? www.fluidpowerjournal.com | www.ifps.org

The Effects of Fluid Injection Accidents

Safety Focus

An Employee’s Own Story This story is a reminder to all people who work in our industry that we must be vigilant at all times when working on fluid power systems. It is far too easy for both management and employees to become complacent in our everyday working lives to the safety hazards that surround our workplace. Failure to remain informed and vigilant may result in you having a similar story to the one below.

work for a company that carries out aircraft

maintenance. In 1985 I got transferred to the maintenance part of the company and was retrained in aircraft structural maintenance. After a few years, I was trained to be the hydraulic bay operators deputy. One of the jobs included pressure testing hydraulic pipes. The training consisted of being shown how the equipment worked and the procedures involved. Health and safety instruction consisted of making sure the Perspex cage was closed when raising pressure, and I also was assured that if a pipe split when pressure testing with oil, the pressure would drop to zero and there would be no harmful effects. The test rig was a steel framed Perspex box on a stand with a hinged lid and front cover. Pressure was supplied by a low-volume, high-pressure pump powered by compressed air. Controls for the pump were at the outside end of the cage and the pressure-release valve was at the same end but on the inside. Apart from the pump, the test rig was constructed from scrapped components salvaged from aircraft and old hydraulic test benches. Maintenance of the test rig consisted of cleaning and testing the oil for contamination and the test medium was OM15 hydraulic oil as used on various aircraft. On retirement of the previous operator, I got the job on a full-time basis. At the time, the company started to take health and safety a bit more seriously and had employed a health and safety manager who asked me to do a risk assessment of my work process. After training in the method of carrying out risk assessment, I carried out the assessment as requested. What I had not had was any training in the dangers of high-pressure hydraulics. At 9:00 a.m. on the day of my accident, I was testing a pipe at 415 bar (6019 psi). As I reached into the cage to operate the pressure release valve, my hand brushed against a pipe leading to a gauge. I felt a thump against the side of my hand, and looking at my hand, there was a 6-mm (0.24-in.) long slot with a 12-mm (0.48-in.) ring around it where the top skin layer had been lifted. As I squeezed my hand, oil came out, however, there was no pain at this time. The company nurse sent me to the local hospital in the company security truck. At the hospital, I was seen by a consultant who told me I would be operated on as soon as possible. As time went by, the pain was increasing. Pain controls started with a pill and within two hours, they were going in intravenously, all with little effect. At 2:00 p.m., I went for the operation to try and get the oil out. The next day in the ward, the pain was so intense that even with morphine, I was sitting on the floor in a corner of my single room rocking backwards and forwards, or just walking around the hospital trying to distract myself from the pain. The only relief from the pain was when the surgeons came in and injected local anesthetic into my hand, undid the stitches, and tried to flush out more of the oil. On day three, I had another operation, after which I was told it was likely I would lose my finger or at the very least would need extensive skin grafts on the hand as the skin was black on most of the little fingers. The rest of my hand was not looking so good, either. They had opened up the carpal tunnel to try and relieve the pressure, as the swelling was massive and the nerves and tendons in the tunnel were being crushed, and cut away part of the side of my hand where the oil was burning the flesh away. On day five, I had another operation. The surgeons cut away more damaged flesh but started putting split skin grafts on the large wound on the side of my hand.

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Day six was the first time since the accident that I was relatively pain-free. Or at least the drugs were having some effect. I was released from the hospital after a total of 14 days but had to come back every week for medical checks and physiotherapy. Three months later, I had another operation to try and release the little finger that had curled up almost to the palm, stopping me from using the hand properly. So up to now, I have had five operations, three skin grafts with corresponding scars on my inner thigh and forearm. Two years of physiotherapy and I still have a hand that does not function properly and can hardly hold a pen. Following my accident, the company immediately stopped pressure testing and after investigating the whole system decided it would be best to contract out pressure testing to firms properly set up to execute the task. My company has also used the accident as an example in training of what happens when health and safety systems go wrong or are nonexistent. I think my accident shocked the company quite a lot and since then it has worked very hard to prevent accidents within the workplace. Excerpt reprinted with permission from Fluid Talk—The Official Newsletter of the International Fluid Power Society of Australia

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New Problem: Pneumatic Flow Rate Please determine the flow rate in SCFM through a pneumatic valve that has a flow coefficient of 2.3 if the pressure drop across the valve is 15 psi and the outlet pressure is 80 psia with a temperature of 750ºF. Remember to use 22.48 to help solve the problem.

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A pump is delivering a flow rate of 125 lpm (liters per-minute). If the flow rate in the pressure line must not exceed 8 m/s (meters/second), what would be the smallest acceptable ID allowed?

Solution Flow rate: = Q = 125 lpm With Professor P.V. Btfsplk

The teaser is posted on the IFPS Web site (www.ifps.org) and also printed in the Fluid Power Journal. Submit your information via the Web site, or fax it to 856-424-9248 attn: Donna Pollander. Anyone who submits the correct answer before the deadline date will have his/her name printed in the Society Page newsletter and in Fluid Power Journal. The winner will also be entered into a drawing for a special gift.

Velocity: = V = 8 m/s Area: = A = Q/ V = A = 2.0604 cm2

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Innovatıon, Automatıon, and Lubrıcatıon ın theWood Processıng Industry

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Fig. 1

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amount and sophistication of electronic controls in the forest products industry is surprising. Automation and innovation help keep these industries viable. Better lubrication for pneumatic devices also produces dramatically improved results. The veneer stacker (Fig. 1) is an impressive example of automation with electronic controls, vacuum, hydraulics, and pneumatic valves and cylinders. The stacker has multiple bins, and electronic scanning and controls review and grade the incoming sheets of veneer. Each sheet is assigned a bin address, which is carried in the equivalent of an electronic shift register. When each sheet arrives at the designated bin address, pneumatic (knock down) cylinders thrust the sheet of veneer downward into that bin. Additional cylinders (even end) on each end push the veneer to center it and keep the ends of the stack even. If the sheet of veneer being deposited in bin 3 is closely followed by a sheet going to bin 4, cylinder cycle time is critical. The knock down cylinder mechanism must get down and clear before the following sheet of veneer crashes into it. For a green stacker possibly operating at a conveyer speed of 800 feet per minute, the knock down cycle must not be longer than 0.3 seconds or less. That is not the world record for a 9-in. stroke, but it is fast. 12

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For this application, there are several drawbacks to conventional in-line aerosol lubricators. As the conveyor feed rate of the veneer is increased for more production, drawbacks become failures. In many instances, the pneumatic failure rate on veneer stackers had become epidemic. Cylinders advertised to operate without added lubrication were not intended to endure high cycle rates at extreme stroke speed. Injector lubrication systems were an expensive challenge of installation, programming complexity adjustment, and maintenance. In Webster’s Encyclopedia Dictionary, Colloid is defined as “A liquid mixture or gas with very fine suspended particles of liquid or solid that will not pass through a semi-permeable membrane and having a high ratio of surface area to volume that results in an extremely slow rate of sedimentation or settling out; the suspended particles are too small to be visible under an ordinary light microscope but can be studied through their reflected light and by the electron microscope.” (Fig. 2) Epidemic cylinder failure on veneer stackers demanded a change. In most cases, new bulletproof cylinders did not live up to expectations. New lubrication technology did. (See the March/April 2007 issue of Fluid Power Journal for a case history titled “Lubrication and Trouble-Free Pneumatic Cylinders.”)

In the danger zone, large pneumatic cylinders are extended downward to force and hold the wood onto the spikes in the sharp chain (Fig. 3). This chain surface to wood attachment and the pressure applied to hold them together keeps the wood in place as the wood is conveyed against the saws. To refill conventional inline aerosol lubricators, these cylinder operations must be stopped and the air and saws “locked out.” Then it is safe for the lubrication specialist to climb up into the area above the chain and the cylinders to refill half-pint reservoirs at multiple locations. The choices were to shut down production or wait until after hours of weekends. With a colloidal dispersion of lubricant, like smoke, the lubrication unit is located in the stairwell below floor level. The lubricant is ingested into the air supply as an ingredient that travels up, over, around, and through, and lubricates the valves and cylinders. After several weeks, the millwright who installed the new lubrication system worried that it only used about 25% as much oil. Now after a few years, there are no worries. Less oil gives better lubrication, yet there is no danger www.fluidpowerjournal.com | www.ifps.org

Fig. 2

while refilling or servicing the lubrication system. In addition to safety and using less oil, far fewer man hours are required to pull a plug and pour. The plywood hot press (Fig. 4) is a vertical tower with slots or cavities that fit sheets of plywood. An open-air elevator, man lift, carries a cart of “fresh” plywood to be loaded into slots. When loading is complete, pneumatic cylinders top and bottom close the mechanism to move each sheet of plywood into the proper position and prepare the cavity for steam heat. When the operator starts the hot press cycle, a large ram driven by hydraulics rises up from below and pushes the multiple cavities with plywood up against a strong back and holds them with 50,000 pounds of force. Steam heats the cavities containing the plywood to dry the wood and cure the glue. If the hot press is not working, that plywood line is soon backed up and shut down, and the top (way up) four cylinders and three valves are difficult to lubricate. The air flow to the top cylinders is good but not ample to carry liquid oil that far up hill. After a cylinder failure that shut down production of that plywood line, the millwright agreed to try better lubrication, a colloidal dispersion, of OIL SMOKE®. Within a couple of months, all three hot presses had lubrication conversions. After about six months, the millwright said, "Before we converted our lubrication, we had to replace either a valve or a cylinder once a month. Since the conversion, we have not replaced any valves or cylinders."

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March 22-26, 2011 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Show Hours Tuesday, March 22.......................Opening Ceremony  ......................................................... 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. ...................................................................... Exhibits  ...........................................................9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.................................... Exhibits  ...........................................................9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 24....................................... Exhibits  ...........................................................9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 25............................................ Exhibits  ...........................................................9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26........................................ Exhibits  ...........................................................9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* Times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 will be the global industry gathering place in 2011. The co-located shows will be held March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, with a focus on construction, construction materials, and fluid power/ power transmission/motion control. 14

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Industry customers say key reasons for attending are new products and access to industry experts, and they’ll find both at the 2011 shows, with the leading U.S. and global manufacturers exhibiting and more targeted industry education and training opportunities onsite. Attendees will also have access to the co-located ICON Expo, which is sponsored in part by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NRMCA) and brings a stronger concrete products segment to the shows. Both attendees and exhibitors will benefit from the shows’ continued commitment to provide maximum value and a positive show experience for all participants. CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE are industry-run shows, with direction from industry companies and associations, to assure that attendee and exhibitor needs come first. Attendees will find more focused industry education at the shows than ever before, and industry organizations will also conduct certification and examination programs.

On the Show Floor  An expected 2,000-plus exhibitors taking 2.2 million net square feet of exhibit space will showcase their latest innovations and technologies. They’ll be ready to discuss product features and applications to help attendees increase their productivity and their companies’ profitability. “Product concentration areas” will make it easier for show visitors to locate the specific products and exhibitors of most interest to them. IFPE 2011 will feature exhibit pavilions from the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), as well as an exhibit pavilion that highlights the expanded presence of sensors manufacturers at the show. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 will feature the IT & Business Solutions pavilion, sponsored by AGC. This “show within a show” pavilion offers attendees a focused environment for business discussions and product demonstrations. AGC has sponsored the pavilion as an industry service for more than a decade. The CONEXPO-CON/AGG Safety Zone exhibit area will again include the International Powered

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 will offer a comprehensive education program with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management, and applied technology. More than 125 sessions are scheduled, to be presented by industry experts, with education divided into nine program tracks to help attendees locate topics of most interest to them: aggregates, asphalt, concrete, earthmoving and site development, equipment asset management, management best practices, recycling and sustainability, safety and workforce development/competitive edge. New for 2011 is the co-located Crane and Rigging Conference by Maximum Capacity Media to strengthen the presence of the crane and rigging industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011. And, a Green Roads Summit will provide attendees with a look at what green roads programs are all about, plus how these programs may grow and develop in the future. CONEXPO-CON/AGG has joined with the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) to put on the summit. At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power is the cornerstone of expanded education. The conference focus is on new technologies and methodologies within the fluid power industry related to improved analysis, design, manufacture, and performance of fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets. Proceedings will be published and available at the conference. The conference includes new sessions from the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, and additional education sessions are being provided by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. IFPE 2011 will also feature an Innovations Theater on the show floor, where experts in the field will present real-world solutions for current and future design applications. And, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is also co-locating its annual meeting with IFPE 2011.

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Global Industry Support

International groups also lend their support by organizing show exhibit pavilions. There are currently 10 such pavilions - IFPE 2011 has pavilions from China, Italy, and Taiwan, and CONEXPO-CON/ AGG has pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, and United Kingdom. These

pavilions offer attendees a wider range of business solutions and help them develop more global industry contacts, while participating exhibitors gain access to customers outside their home countries. More than 80 allied associations and groups are official show supporting organizations, coming from the U.S., Canada, and 13 other countries worldwide. They promote the shows’ value and bring qualified buyer groups to the events, and many help develop direction and content of the shows’ education programs to ensure they meet industry needs. Besides the U.S. and

Canada, these groups represent Brazil, Chile, China, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 are among a select group invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program, which assists with bringing international visitors to the shows. Show management encourages all international show participants who need visas to initiate the application process well in advance of the show dates. International visitors can go online to find information about the U.S. visa application process, official show delegations, and official letters of invitation. Selected show information will be available in a variety of world languages. For the convenience of international show visitors onsite, a comprehensive International Trade Center will be available to provide additional assistance. Services include multi-lingual interpreters, a message center, phone/fax/e-mail access, and private meeting rooms. The shows will also produce a special Export Opportunities Guide (print and electronic) with information on exhibitors interested in doing business globally through export sales, agency relationships, distributor investment, and joint ventures. The guide will be available at the shows and also distributed to U.S. Department of Commerce international posts.

Getting Around at the Shows

Prior to the shows, attendees can go online to preplan their visit using an interactive “show planner,” which includes show maps searchable by hall/lot location, booth number, company name, and type of product. Attendees can assemble a personalized list of companies and products they most want to see as well as education sessions and meetings, thus maximizing their time onsite. They can edit and update their personalized schedule preshow and onsite. The show planner will also be available as a free smartphone mobile application, powered by Cummins, for additional convenience.

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Enrange™ Flex Pro Tethered CAN-bus Controller new Flex Pro Tethered  Magnetek’s CAN-bus Controller offers the latest in proportional control technology. It provides “one-handed operation,” useful for applications that require the operator to assist in machine operation. It is ideal for situations when RF cannot be used because of jamming restrictions, or proportional control is needed but RF is not. Keep this controller on hand as a low-cost backup to prevent delays. It can be easily integrated into a variety of mobile applications. Contact Magnetek to find out more about our entire range of rugged radio controls for hydraulic equipment. Magnetek

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Power Valve U.S.A. represents, as factory warehouse and sales office, a Taiwan manufacturer of D03, D05, D08, and their Modular stack valves product line. With inventory in the Houston warehouse, all products are competitively priced, and machine tool quality. In fact the parent company, Tai Huei Oil Industry Co., Ltd. has been selling valves for over 25 years to the machine tool industry in Taiwan. All standard AC and DC voltages are available, and all standard spool configurations are in stock. Special spools are available. Pressures to 5000psi and flows from 16gpm (D03) to 132gpm (D08) are standard. With inventory on the shelf and very competitive pricing, we invite your inquiry.

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Precision Regulators Feature Metric Ports regulators feature excellent  The repeatability, a sensitive 20-turn adjustment, and miniature size. The unique dovetail porting system offers push-in fittings for 4mm, 6mm, 1/4”, 5/32”, 3/16”, and 5/16” O.D. tubing. Threaded ports are available with M5, 10-32 UNF, 1/8-27 NPT, 1/4-18 NPT threads.

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flange patterns. These ball valves, and other Inserta® products, can be installed on or between other components such as pumps, motors, actuators, filters, valves, and manifolds by simply bolting them together. Inserta® Rotational Retainers, or Adaconn® Flange Adapters may be used to retain these valves for a compact and leak resistant assembly. 283 Inserta® Products

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connections that can meet most hydraulic system pressure requirements. ‘Jump Size’ JIC adapters are available in most sizes to closely match adapter flow porting with the mating flange port. Select reducing JIC adapter sizes are also now being made available as standard. Very compact manifold and component porting can be made with simple drill and tap operations, eliminating the need for cavity form tools. They are an ideal solution to retain Code 61 sandwiched flange type connectors and valves. ADACONN®

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Peninsular’s model HP, MH and LM cylinder Configurators accessible through Peninsular’s website at www.Peninsularcylinders.com make cylinder ordering easier because customers answer questions from drop down menus eliminating the need for confusing cylinder catalogs and complex engineering data. “Helpful hints” answer all user questions that may arise. A solid model and corresponding part number appear once configured. Instant solid model and 2D flatline drawings with dimensions may be instantly downloaded and instant quote requests included.

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Feroy Co. Model DSP40 Selector Valve. Rated at 6000 PSI and 40 GPM, this valve is available in two versions. The double selector version allows the control of two motors in a hydrostatic circuit. The series parallel version allows two motors to operate in either low speed/high torque or high speed/low torque mode. Spool can be shifted manually or by pilot. Feroy valves are in use on directional drilling equipment, augers, winches, and mobile equipment attachments.

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different mounting options, is JIC-NFPA interchangeable, and can be customized with nearly limitless combinations of rod ends, cushions, couplers, seals, and ports – all backed by our legendary warranty and repair capabilities. Yates Industries

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Galvanizing equipment manufactured by Fontaine Engineering uses a hotdip coating method. The strip passes through a molten metal bath, leaving a layer of molten material. After dipping, a 3-roll system guides the strip vertically upwards and corrects any sagging of the material. During this vertical movement, the metal layer is solidified. At high system speeds of up to 240 m/min, there is excess molten metal that remains on the strip. After hot-dip galvanizing, the strips pass through an air knife to accurately adjust the metal coating weight and to smooth the surface, at which point the excess metal returns into the galvanizing bath. The air knife rigs developed by Fontaine Engineering feature a slit gap in front and behind the strip. Air or nitrogen is forced through the nozzles and directed towards the metal coating, whereby the strip moves upwards in front of the air knife. The controlled air pressure wipes off its excessive material from the strip and achieves a uniform metal coating of 30-300 g/m2 on each side. The position of the air knives must be maintained with precise alignment to the center line of the running strip during coating. Rather than adjusting the running strip position, the air knives automatically follow the horizontal movements of the strip. Independent of the strip width, the alignment of the center position of the strip to the air knives is controlled with an accuracy of 1 mm. This precise alignment is ensured through continuous measurement of the strip position during coating. To achieve this, two rod-style linear magnetostrictive position sensors are mounted in the edge coating control system above the air knife and provide feedback to the positioning system. The sensor rods are positioned in parallel to the air knives over their full length. The sensor rods point towards each other and are oriented to the center line of the air knives. The two sliders of the edge control system are driven towards the strip pneumatically or electrically so that their ceramic rolls touch the edges of the coated strip. Each slider is fitted with a U-shaped position magnet that surrounds the sensor rod without touching it. If the strip moves to the left or to the right during coating, it shifts the sliders with the position magnets. The magnets indicate the position change to the sensors, which measure the deviation of the strip from the center line. Output signals are fed to an electric motor that adjusts the air knives by the measured difference and eliminates the deviation. Thus, the position of air knives is continuously adapted to the movements of the strip. Without this, the air knives would have to be re-adjusted manually again and again. To ensure uniform coating of the metal strip with minimum tolerances, the MTS sensors in the edge coating control system have a compact, modular design that is easily integrated into the machine design with a maximum size of 105 x 49 x 44 mm. Also, despite difficult environmental conditions, the sensors have a resolution of 1 micrometer and a linearity deviation of 0.01% of the measuring length to measure even the smallest displacements. Additionally, the sensors are temperature-resistant in a range of -40 °C (-40 °F) to +75 °C (167 °F). With a measuring interval of 0.5 to 3.1 ms (dependent on the measuring length), the sensors can match the scanning cycle of the control system. Since position measurement does not require direct contact between the position magnet and the sensing element, the operation of the sensors is free of wear and maintenance. Position measurement is absolute, i.e. no reference run is necessary after machine downtimes. MTS linear displacement sensors meet all of the requirements for Fontaine Engineering. Even when working with the thinnest metal coatings, the sensors’ precise displacement signals ensure center alignment of the strip to the air knives, resulting in a uniform coating weight.

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ExecutiveProfile

profile data Samuel D. Skelton, CFPPS, CFPAI, is a regional trainer and technical representative for SMC Corporation of America. He is a member of the 2011 IFPS Board of Directors.

Samuel D. Skelton

When and where did your career in the fluid power industry start, and how was it a stepping stone to where you are today? My career in the fluid power industry began in 1979 with Detroit Coil Company. It was at Detroit Coil where I progressed from the inside sales order desk, to cost component analysis, to outside sales, and finally to a regional sales manager working with manufacturer’s representatives. I owe a great debt of thanks to the owners of DECCO, the Jencks family, for their guidance and continuous opportunities for knowledge and advancement. Through the sale of specialty designed solenoid actuators, I was given the unique opportunity to work with hydraulic and pneumatic valve manufacturers. Wet pin solenoids were common as methods of valve actuation for companies I worked with like Parker Hannifin, Abex Dennison, Continental, Hunt, and Double A. Pneumatically I had the pleasure of working with Numatics, Ross Operating Valve, ARO, C.A. Norgren, ISI, and many others. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about directional control valves that few people are fortunate enough to experience. Extensive knowledge in the area of directional control valves led me easily into many other areas of the fluid power industry.

What is your current job and responsibilities? I am a regional trainer and technical representative located at the SMC metropolitan Detroit office in Rochester Hills, Mich. SMC regional trainers offer a wide variety of pneumatic training classes to SMC customers across the United States in their designated regions. All areas of pneumatic concepts, applications, and design are covered in our classes. Our corporate goal is to be the leader in our industry for pneumatic education. I also serve, as do other SMC trainers, as a technical representative for customers, distributors, and SMC employees. This requires many a day of application and product review, along with a

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vast number of machine evaluations. It is an extremely interesting job and results in a very busy schedule throughout the entire year.

What is the most memorable moment in your fluid power career and what did it teach you? One of the most memorable moments in my career was the debugging of a very complicated air logic controlled fixture at an automotive assembly plant. The fixture applied body side moldings on vehicles. Though the fixture worked perfectly upon installation, after only a day, the plant was screaming that the tools did not work properly. I spent an entire weekend fixing the plant’s “modifications that made the tool better” while area managers kept walking up to me yelling at the top of their voices as blood vessels popped out of their foreheads. In the end the tools worked extremely well, and production was better than ever. However, the intensity of the experience is almost impossible to put into words. Stress? Oh yes! I was stressed, let me tell you! The lessons learned were threefold: (1) How to handle machine down control situations in the most stressful environment imaginable, (2) How to determine the proper way to systematically, realistically, and efficiently troubleshoot a machine down situation, and (3) finding the best practices for a successful air logic control circuit.

What do you feel is the most important achievement in the fluid power industry? Hydraulically, I would have to vote for proportional directional control valve technology development with closed loop circuit integration as the most important achievement in the fluid power industry. This continues to develop even today. The technology is now prevalent in some form on machine designs across the world. Technology of this type simplifies complicated mechanical actuator problems in too many ways to number. It is hard to imagine a hydraulic system without this technology today. Pneumatically, I would vote for the development of serial interface technologies that have now been integrated to directional control valves. This technology continues to develop even today as well. It appears to have no end of innovation in sight. With new serial interface protocols coming out every few years, the face of machine control design is entering a very exciting and dynamic period. It is this technology that has helped reduce machine build costs tremendously in terms of control panel sizes and machine wiring. There is no other technology that has more significantly affected the design of pneumatic directional control valves and the machines they are utilized on.

How and why did you get involved in the IFPS? My first involvement was at SMC Corporation of America. It began with SMC requesting the certification of its employees as betterment for its employees.

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Why do you feel the IFPS is important? IFPS is a gateway to many improvements in an individual’s professional career and personal life. It offers a community of experts willing to exchange highly technical information with no strings or egos attached. Certifications provided are vital to improving your career with an employer and your general knowledge base. The business relationships forged through IFPS last a lifetime and continuously enrich your personal life. All of the above are significant reasons to join the IFPS community.

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Where do you see the fluid power industry heading in the next 10 years? The next ten years will be a time of turmoil and technology resolution for our industry. Both hydraulics and pneumatics will have to deal with the misinformation that is rampant in industry today that fluid power is “old technology.” Hydraulics is “noneco friendly” technology many say. Compressed air is too expensive to generate many say. All of the above is sincerely misinformation without looking at the specific details of any application. The laws of physics still apply today, and it is very difficult for alternate technologies to provide the cost-effective muscle of fluid power for automation. The notion that “everything can be done with electric motors” is being incorrectly promoted today, even at the high school level of education in America. It must be our mission at IFPS to accurately promote the new levels of fluid power’s innovation and the sincere benefits of a proper machine design utilizing fluid power. I expect machine designs to continue to advance in the areas of decentralized controls through serial interface technology with directional control valves. Hydraulic fluids will continue to be improved in their compositions and eco-friendly capabilities. In greenfield plant construction, I expect to see a trial of an all-electric plant by some manufacturer. I also expect the all-electric plant to not succeed as an entity to itself, long term, without the use of fluid power. The cost of eliminating fluid power in many machine designs will result in a huge rise in initial component costs for all electric applications. I expect this component cost reduction mania will increase to the point that paying more for an all electric machine will cease to be a viable alternative to management purchasing equipment. I believe industry as a whole will return to the intelligent use of fluid power and only utilize all electric concepts where it truly makes economic sense. The “rush to all electric” will peak and then balance itself out with the correct usage of fluid power in the next 10 years.

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What have you personally gained by being a part of IFPS? I have gained many benefits from being a member of IFPS such as industry knowledge, industry certifications, business contacts and opportunities throughout the world, as well as many personal friendships that I highly value. The IFPS has also helped my career in terms of recognition by our industry, my employer, and my friends.

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Swivel Fittings with Captured O-ring Seals

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Air Logic  Circle 294 The Swivel Fittings alleviate the problem of tube alignment and rotation commonly found when using fixed barb fittings. The unique design, Patent # 4,496,204, allows for 360° rotation of the barb and incorporates captured double o-ring seals to prevent leakage. Black nylon or clear polypropylene fittings are offered. Four o-ring compounds are available: Buna-N, Ethylene Propylene, Silicone, and Viton. Air Logic Tele: (800)558-5950 Email: airlogic@air-logic.com

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Benchmark Check Valves

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We have a heritage of more than 130 years designing and delivering world-class heat transfer products for nearly every market. API Heat Transfer understands that performance is everything.

Attica is proud to introduce the Benchmark line of hydraulic check valves. These In-Line, Right Angle, and Manifold mounted valves are direct operated and allow free flow of fluid in one direction only. This is in line with Attica’s continued commitment to serve customers with high quality products from stock that provides the highest value available.

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NEW Clippard Pneumatic Control Devices Catalog

Industrial Control Solutions

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.  Circle 297

Cyber-Tech, Inc.  Circle 298

Clippard, a manufacturer of the most complete line of miniature pneumatic products, offers a 356-page full product line catalog with technical information, product applications, and more. It includes features, specifications, photographs, and technical drawings for over 5,000 standard products. It's your complete source for miniature fluid power products. Request your free copy today!

Cyber-Tech, Inc. designs and manufactures custom industrial grade control handles, control pendants, mechanical and proportional joysticks with a consistent reputation for being rugged and reliable, while delivering a level of customer service that is superior in the industry. Visit our website and give us a call so we can assist you in your control needs.

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2011 Kit Catalog

New! KuriKrimp™ Crimpers & Accessories Catalog

Hercules Sealing Products  Circle 299

Kuriyama of America, Inc.  Circle 300

The Hercules® 2011 Kit Catalog contains 1000 pages of hydraulic and pneumatic seal kit information for both in-plant and mobile applications. Complete cylinder repair kits are listed from over 100 different brands of equipment for construction, logging, refuse equipment, forklifts, cranes and dump bodies. Popular kits include Caterpillar®, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo and many more. Online ordering is now available.

• New improved Die Kages for protection and storage of dies for the KD100 series crimpers. • New KD4-600 and KD4-1000 series crimpers for crimping larger ID industrial hoses. • New line-up of KuriSaws™ cutting equipment. • A new 10 ton fitting pusher is now offered.

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Compressed Air Filtration

Demanding applications demand Lehigh Fluid Power

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Brochure offers a comprehensive overview of the company’s complete line of compressed air filtration products. Highlighted is the patented family of Extractor/Dryers. These two-stage, point of use filters remove contaminates to a 5-micron rating with flow ranges of 15 to 2,000 scfm. Additional products available include the SuperStar Membrane Dryer, .01 Micron Filter, Refrigerated Extractor/ Dryer, and much more.

For over 65 years, Lehigh Fluid Power has manufactured pneumatic & hydraulic cylinders for use in the most demanding applications. If you need a cylinder that will outlast and outperform the competition, we invite you to contact us to learn more about Lehigh cylinders. Standard NFPA sizes and mounts + custom engineered designs to meet your toughest specifications. Download this valuable information at www.lehighfluidpower.com/fp or contact Lehigh for more information.

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Hydraulic Flanges and Components

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Lightweight High Pressure Bladder Accumulators BENEFITS Our high pressure composite bladder accumulators for hydraulic and other energy

Lightning Hybrids Inc. (LHI) is

storage applications are the same price and

dedicated to providing

one-third the weight of standard steel

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accumulators and have the following bene-

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Lightning Hybrids accumulators are: Full peripheral impact and abuse testing including sidewall region Tested to over 500,000 cycles, currently testing up to 3 million cycles Burst tested to a safety factor greater than 3.4 times operating pressure Compliant with applicable standards of USDOT

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The bladder accumulator has a fluid section

LHI’s accumulators consist of a spun carbon

and a gas section, with the bladder acting as

fiber wrapped vessel with an aluminum lining,

a screen between the two. The fluid around

a nitrogen gas compression bladder and ports

the bladder is part of the hydraulic circuit, as

for fluid flow. The gas and fluid sides are sepa-

the accumulator draws in fluid, the pressure

rated by a bladder. LHI’s carbon fiber pressure

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gas. When the pressure drops, the com-

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Lightweight high pressure bladder accumulators Lightning Hybrids Inc. (LHI) is dedicated to providing enhanced hydraulic system performance and efficiency without compromising safety and reliability. Our high pressure composite bladder accumulators for hydraulic and other energy storage applications are one-third the weight of standard steel accumulators and are safer, more efficient and priced comparable to steel accumulators. For more information or to place an order contact:

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Catalog includes the popular styles of MAIN Manufacturing’s extensive offering of Hydraulic Flanges and Components – ready for immediate shipment. Dimensional drawings, part numbers, metric and weld specifications included. The “Quick Reference Guide” helps specify less popular items often stocked or quickly manufactured at our US plant. MAIN Manufacturing Products, Inc. Grand Blanc, MI (800) 521-7918; FAX: (810) 953-1385 E-mail: info@mainmfg.com Web: www. mainmfg.com/fpj

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PROTECTION FOR CONNECTIONS, PORTS AND FITTINGS

PRODUCT LINE OVERVIEW CATALOG OEM Controls, Inc.  Circle 306

MOCAP’s print catalog and website offer extensive lines of Caps, Plugs, Grips, Closures, Netting and Tapes for Product Protection, Product Finishing and Masking. Recent expansions include over 250 NEW Sizes and Styles of plastic Caps & Plugs specifically for Metric, NPT, BSP, JIC, & SAE Threaded Connections, Ports & Fittings. Most items stocked for immediate shipment. Visit MOCAP online or request a catalog & free samples today!

OEM Controls has been the leader in the development of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems for over 45 years. From our state-of-the-art hall effect controllers to our customized universal “grip” handles, we configure each product to individual customer specifications. Our catalog includes a company profile, descriptions of our product lines and core capabilities as well as individual product spec sheets.

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Complete Line of Equipment

Hydraulic Hose Business

Oil-Rite Corporation  Circle 307

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A NEW full color 104 page catalog is available on Oil-Rite’s Lubrication Equipment featuring PurgeX ® Centralized Lubrication Systems. Complete “turn key” systems are available for immediate delivery. Liquid or Grease delivery. Air or Electric Motor Operated. The catalog also features an entire line of level gauges, lubricators, valves, vent plugs and filters.

PIRTEK, the world's leading service provider for On-Site Hydraulic Hose Replacement. This Franchise Opportunity brochure is a must read for individuals in the fluid power industry who are thinking about starting their own business. Franchising is a proven business model and PIRTEK is the "McDonalds" of the hose and fittings industry with over 300 locations in 12 countries.

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For more information visit us at: www.pirtekusa.com or call 888-774-7835

Hydraulic Live Swivels Catalog

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Super Swivels  Circle 309

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Inline and 90˚ hydraulic live swivels. Available in sizes from 1/8" to 2-1/2", rated to 10,000 PSI, heat treated, superior quality alloy steel, chrome or stainless steel ball bearings, withstands heavy side loads, burnished (micro smooth) barrel bores, Viton®, Aflas®, or Teflon® encapsulated seals, zinc or nickel plated, available in 440 stainless steel, full flow - low pressure drop, rebuilding kits available.

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New 2011 Short Form Catalog

Western Fluidyne – A10V Piston Pumps

Webster Instruments  Circle 311

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New 2011 Short Form Catalog details the Webster Instruments line of hydraulic testers, diagnostic equipment and sensors and portable and turnkey hydraulic data acquisition for monitoring, troubleshooting and commissioning mobile and industrial hydraulic machinery. Flow rates up to 400 gpm and pressures to 10,000 psi. Also includes hard-to-find hydraulic flow control valves, directional control valves and remote control proportional flow dividers.

Western Fluidyne provides replacement A10V Piston pumps to distributors and OEMs all around the world. These high quality pumps come with a full range of options including seals, mountings, shafts, compensators, thru-drives, etc. Our customer service team provides what you want, when you need it. Most pumps ship same day or next. Give our Customer Service Team a call to assist you with your hydraulic needs! Western FluiDyne 31915 Groesbeck Hwy Fraser, MI 48026 800.842.5377

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Hydraulic Fittings and Tubings

YOUR CYLINDER SOURCE

World Wide Metric Inc.  Circle 313

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The 288-page General Catalog features a range of metric and industrial fittings and tubing. Provides information on DIN2353, SAE J514, BSI 5200 adaptors and nonreturn valves, as well as metric steel and stainless hydraulic tubes including DIN2391, DIN2445 and ASTM A269 Standards. All steel fitting and tubes are available with CR6Free (Tri-Valiant) Chromate finish. Stainless tubes are available with polished and unpolished finish. This catalog features the B4 ring, a six-point sealing compression ring interchangeable with DIN2353 fittings.

All Designs, All Sizes, One Result. Yates Cylinders – an ISO-9001:2008 company with facilities in Michigan and Alabama – is your top-quality supplier for all cylinder applications. Hydraulic, pneumatic, NFPA, millgrade, or custom engineering – you name it, Yates can handle it. Complete catalog available. We also maintain an unmatched repair program used by the biggest names in the American Industry. www.yatesind.com Yates Industries, Inc. 23050 Industrial Dr. E. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 ph 586.778.7680 fax 586.778.6565

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By Daniel Pascoe

Vacuum

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here are certain applications where traditional vacuum cups can’t be used in material handling because they are unable to seal against a rough or uneven surface. One of the few alternatives to rubber vacuum cups is vacuum “foam” as shown in Fig. 1. The foam sheet shown in Fig. 1 is comprised of a number of holes that replicate a vacuum cup with the foam “web” between each hole acting as the seal. Therefore, this foam plate is, in a sense, the same as an array of numerous vacuum cups demonstrated in Fig. 2 where the plenum is holding down a fabric surface for the purpose of providing a visual example of this.

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The term foam is misleading or misunderstood. The actual material is a closed cell foam rubber. This means that the construction of the material consists of a sheet of rubber that has been manufactured with a foaming agent trapping air bubbles within the material. Fig. 3 shows a typical cross section of this material with a pen used as scale. This foam is typical of the type used in vacuum lifting. The benefit of a closed cell foam rubber is its ability to deform to the product being handled. Fig. 4 demonstrates the foam deforming to a decorative stone surface. The seal is created as the foam is pressed against the stone. Vacuum is then applied, and with an air-tight seal, the stone is able to be lifted. Often a perfect seal is not achievable because of the coarseness of the product, but because foam “cups” are usually quite large in diameter, offering a significant surface area, only a low vacuum level is required. For example; a four-inch internal diameter cup (such as the one shown in Fig. 5) has a surface area of 12.57 in² (2 x 2 x π), which offers a lifting force of 184.8 lbs (12.57 x 14.7) at full vacuum. (14.7 psi is one atmosphere.) Consequently if a vacuum level of 10 “Hg is being created, an actual lifting force of 61.6 lbs is available. Vacuum foam is often used in these Fig.3 types of coarse product lifting applications. Another application is when the user is handling bags. One of the problems when picking up bags is the standard rubber vacuum cup, although being able to seal against the bag surface, is not able to withstand large inertia in machine movement, as the bag sways or peels away from the cup lip, because the contents of the bag tend to “sag” in the center. Therefore, using a foam perimeter seal, bag lifting is achieved with some ease. Fig. 6 demonstrates a foam seal holding a bag of coffee, which is particularly difficult because granular material inside a bag, such as coffee, gathers in the center. This vacuum foam seal offers incredibly strong and, more importantly, an evenly spread holding force across the bag area.

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So, what is the disadvantage of foam? When compared to standard rubber vacuum cups, the most obvious failure of foam is the life cycle. Foam, depending on the application, can wear extremely quickly compared with rubber vacuum cups. This has always been the downside of using a foam rubber. Of course there is good and bad foam available, but the trade off you get when using long-lasting foam is the inflexibility of the foam in sealing against a part. The lower the Durometer normally means the shorter the life. Many types of foam are available based on Durometer (hardness), density, and material compound, and in many cases, a “suck it and see” trial is often undertaken. Unfortunately for the user, the life and subsequent replacement cost is rarely a transparent cost in the initial system proposal. Good vacuum foam will offer a reasonable life as well as good performance. Another consideration when using vacuum foam is the cycle rate. One of the features of foam is what is referred to as memory–the condition where the foam “remembers” the shape or profile of the part being handled. This is not a good feature, because as the vacuum tool releases the product and returns to pick another part, the foam has yet to return to its original shape. Therefore, the compression rate of the foam has decreased and consequently has less of a chance to deform to the part profile in time. What’s normally experienced by foam with a short memory (good) is poor deformation against very coarse surfaces (bad). Over time, the foam will also flatten. This is due to the small air bubbles inside the foam bursting. In some extreme cases, especially when the foam is being used at a high vacuum level (which as explained before is not normally necessary), the foam resembles a flat rubber gasket where all the air bubbles have been destroyed.

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When considering a vacuum foam for handling parts, these benefits and disadvantages need to be taken into account. There are numerous manufacturers of foam, however very few of them are experts in its use for vacuum part handling. A good vacuum foam has a reasonable life, good sealing characteristics, and short memory—all of which offer the user a cost-effective and productive solution to their handling needs. Rubber vacuum cups are the preferred choice, due to longer life and consistent performance, but if they are unable to seal properly, vacuum foam is the second choice, and this article explains some of the basic considerations when foam selection is undertaken. This article is intended as a general guide and as with any industrial application involving machinery choice, independent professional advice should be sought to ensure correct selection and installation.

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So You Say You Want to Make a Difference ne of the most rewarding things that ever happened to me in the field of fluid power was when a high school student spoke to me after a two-hour pneumatic training session for FIRST robotics mentors. She told me that she had learned more about physics in those two hours than she had learned in all her classes in high school. Now, I am not saying that I am a particularly good teacher. I know of many that are much better than I am. What was exciting was that this girl had come to see the interaction between fluid power and one of the other physical sciences. This is something that has fascinated me for some timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how we, as fluid power professionals, have to be conversant, if not competent, in almost every field of science. Every year, here at the steel mill, we have some apprentices come in from local colleges to help out with some of the work. In the group there are usually a few who are studying some field of engineering. I tend to seek them out and try to spend some time talking to them about the advantages of fluid power. All of them have been environmentally conscious and, as the energy project manager as well as the resident fluid power specialist, I have had the opportunity to draw them into discussions about the impact of fluid power on energy transfer. I often elicit their help in solving some engineering problem and use the opportunity to talk about the various fields of science required to properly apply fluid power. Without exception, they have been surprised at all that is involved when applying a fluid power system. Those of you who have been following my articles know that I have a particular interest in energy, and we will talk about that a little bit later, but I also want to point out some of the other fields of science that are a requirement for the fluid power professional.

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Geometry:

We have to be able to understand the nature of energy in the way it is released as heat when not used for mechanical work. This in turn involves knowing about specific heat and the ability of various materials to capture, retain, transfer, and release heat energy.

Physics:

Chemistry: Some of us have learned the hard way that you should not mix

We build on the work of Boyle and Bernoulli every time we size an accumulator, specify an air receiver, establish a vacuum, or calculate the pressure drop through an orifice.

The most common prime mover for fluid power is the electric motor. There are issues of power factor that we have discussed at length in earlier articles. We may be confronted with AC or DC, single-phase or 3-phase, 50 hertz or 60 hertz. We deal with power from fractional Wattage to hundreds or even thousands of horsepower.

We deal with the acceleration and deceleration of loads. We calculate the velocity of fluid through valves and connectors. We recognize the frictional effect that produces pressure losses in dynamic systems. We partner with Blaise Pascal when using his formula of F = PA.

different types of hydraulic or lubricating fluid. The chemical reactions can create acids that can eat the chrome off valve spools. The wrong fluid can interact with seals and either cause them to disintegrate, stiffen, or expand.

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Following that last thought, we need to be aware of different materials that can be used for the different types of fluids. Do we use Nitrile, Teflon, Vitonâ&#x20AC;Ś? Our actuators and valves are made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and/or plastic, and we need to be aware of which is best for an application.

For those of you who may not be familiar with this term, it is the study of interacting moving surfaces. A fluid power professional has to know about dealing with the tight tolerances of parts that must be separated by a thin film of lubricant, sometimes very cold and sometimes very hot.

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a look at the latest certification from the International Fluid Power Society? It is the Electronic Specialist certification. Many thousands of dollars were put into developing this certification because the need was obvious.

Electronics: Have you taken

Pythagoras is an old friend. We could not work without him. His A2 + B2 = C2 is fundamental to our ability to determine angular forces, whether from a cylinder or within the workings of a piston pump or motor.

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This is a very exciting new field where fluid power can have a tremendous future. Those who are harvesting energy from solar, wind, ocean waves, geothermal, or process generated heat are all finding that hydraulics is the preferred method for capturing, storing, and releasing that energy. Check out the article in the January/February 2011 issue entitled “Use It or Lose It” for an idea of one of the opportunities before us.

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you say you want to make a difference? You want to protect the environment and save energy? You want to reduce operating costs? You want to do something challenging that requires many disciplines? You can begin and end with Fluid Power.

The graphics in the article, “You Made The Mess, Now You Clean It Up” (Jan/Feb 20 are incorrect. In both figures, the check valves around the filter are upside down. In Ecology: SavingCorrection: and harvesting energy certainly have environmental implications. It is just plain good stewardship to wisely use the resources we have. It Loop Bulk Storage” figure, the motor/pump is plumbed incorrectly and does not m is also important to “stop the leaks.” Every year it is estimated that as much oil is leaked out from improperly designed hydraulic systems as was dumped during the Exxon Valdez oil spill. This not only should be stopped; it can be stopped when properly The graphics in the article, “You Made The Mess, Now You Clean It Up” (Jan/Feb 20 trained fluid power professionals use the correct connectors and conductors as well as the right sealing material. verbal description. are incorrect. In both figures, the check valves around the filter are upside down. In The corrected images are below. Loop Bulk Storage” figure, the motor/pump is plumbed incorrectly and does not m Economics: Much of what Correction: has been mentionedverbal description. above has a Here at the direct economic impact. The graphics in the article, “You Made The Mess, Now You Clean It Up” (Systems Integrator Directory steel mill, my predecessor helped save many thousands of dollars by stopping leaks, properly filtering our fluids, and helping to choose components that were properly suited for the work to be done. Many thousands more have been saved by making the existing systems more efficient. Often times the right question is not, “What will it cost to do this?” but, “What will it continue to cost if we don’t do it?”

2011 issue), are incorrect. In both figures, the check valves around the filter are upside down. In the

The corrected images are below. “Kidney Loop Bulk Storage” figure, the motor/pump is plumbed incorrectly and does not match the

verbal description.

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Math:

My Dad once asked me what I did as a fluid power professional. He had done a fair amount of carpentry in his life and so I gave him this illustration. I said, “What if someone came to you and asked you to build him a table? You would get an idea of what he needed, maybe from some good drawings or more likely from a pencil sketch on a piece of scratch paper. You would then take the information and go out to your workshop where you have your tools. You have various saws, chisels, sanders, and such, as well as some homemade tools that you had developed to make your work more efficient. You would set to work and would produce the table doing what the customer was not able to do on his own.” I said, “That is exactly what we do. Someone comes to us and asks for a fluid power solution to a problem. We are given an idea of what the need is and then we go off to the workshop where we have the tools to do the job. Only our tools are mathematical formulas that we use to meet the need.” As fluid power professionals, we apply the mathematics of the sciences listed above to properly implement fluid power solutions.

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Stars from the Entertainment, Literary, and Government Worlds Help to Kick the “Cool” Up a Notch at the 20th Annual FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff Event “Cool” was the operative word of the day – and possibly the year – at the 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Kickoff when this year’s robotics game “LOGO MOTION™” was launched January 8 before a crowd of 600 people at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. An estimated 50,000 people around the nation, Canada, Israel, and Mexico watched the 20th anniversary season Kickoff via live NASA-TV broadcast and webcast from 69 local sites. Grammy-award winning entertainer, will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, was on hand to lend his support because he thinks FIRST is cool. “I’m inspired by FIRST. I’m a big fan of FIRST and technology. You are cool. I’m just going to turn up the volume so everyone knows it.” Internationally acclaimed author Neal Bascomb agreed. That’s why he “wrote the book” on THE NEW COOL, which chronicles the challenges of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1717 “D’Penguineers” of Goleta, Calif. During his remarks to the crowd, Bascomb said, “It’s wonderful to be around so much cool. When I initially explored the subject matter, I realized FIRST was a dramatic sports story about teamwork, mentorship, and inspiration, as well as the ability to define for yourself what is cool. FIRST is about daring yourself to be exceptional. However, FIRST founder Dean Kamen said it’s not just about robots and the coolness factor. “It’s about building self-confidence, respect, and important relationships with the people who invent the technologies, run the utilities, and manage the businesses – the people who work to make the future better than the past,” said Kamen, who added that others are starting to take notice, including President Obama, government organizations, the media, and the world of entertainment. Local and state politicians were also in attendance to support the program. New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and U.S. Senator Jean Shaheen (former New Hampshire Governor) spoke about the critical role FIRST plays in the education of our future technologists, inventors, and scientists. “FIRST is important to this country. If we are going to compete in a global world we need innovation, which comes from the work you’re doing at FIRST. In support of that work, we plan to introduce legislation that will give every school and every student an opportunity to be a part of FIRST,” said Senator Shaheen. The event was sponsored by NASA and Needham, Massachusetts-based PTC. “We know the program works and the partnership between you and your Sponsors and Mentors is a key reason. Your Mentors are an invaluable resource…They invest in you with www.ifps.org | www.fluidpowerjournal.com

The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am helps his “hero” Dean Kamen inspire young people to get involved in science and technology through FIRST. Photo by Lipofsky.com

their time. Learn from them and don’t forget to thank them,” said Robin Saitz, senior vice president, Solutions Marketing, and FIRST Executive Sponsor, PTC. The event also included remarks by NASA Program Executive Dave Lavery; FIRST President Jon Dudas, FIRST Chairman Walt P. Havenstein; FIRST National Advisor Dr. Woodie Flowers; FIRST Robotics Competition Director Bill Miller; and MacArthur Foundation Fellow and Mentor of Team 1717, Amir Abo-Shaeer.   Recalling his former position as Undersecretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, recently-elected FIRST President Jon Dudas told the crowd, “I realize not everyone understands how important innovation and inspiration are, but FIRST gets it. As important as patents are, they’re not nearly as important as what you do. You are the leaders, innovators, and collaborators of the future. There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than learning the skills to change the world for the better.”

While they greatly appreciated the thoughts and support of the speakers, it was clear the 600 attendees were anxious to find out what was “behind the curtain” that concealed this year’s game. After a brief demonstration by Kamen and Flowers, the curtain opened and team members streamed onto the field to experience the “LOGO MOTION” game firsthand. This year’s challenge calls for two alliances of three teams to compete on a 27-by-54-foot field with poles, attempting to earn points by hanging as many triangle, circle, and square logo pieces as possible. The circle, triangle, square elements in the FIRST logo are based on ancient scientific theory by Archimedes. Bonus points will be earned for each robot that can position logo pieces to form the FIRST logo. Teams can earn extra points if they design, build, and deploy a Mini-Bot to climb vertical poles. For the first time in the history of the program, through collaboration with LEGO® Education, FRC will allow the use of the two robotic building systems from the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® and TETRIX®. As in the past, at the Kickoff, teams were provided with a Kit of Parts made up of motors, batteries, a control system, a PC, and a mix of automation components – but no instructions. Working with Mentors, the teams have six weeks to design, build, program, and assess their robots by participating in competitions that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and the determination of students. Approximately 340 teams will advance to the FIRST Robotics Competition Championship, which will be held April 27-30 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Miss.

FIRST LEGO League Seeks Kid Inventors Globally New Global Innovation Award Presented by the X PRIZE Foundation Helps Patent Process for the Best Ideas; United States Patent and Trademark Office to Recognize Winners in Awards Ceremony FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams across the globe can compete for the chance to win a cash award and recognition toward patenting a proposed invention in the newly created FLL Global Innovation Award. The award, which provides FLL teams an opportunity to submit ideas stemming from their current season’s FLL Challenge, will first be ranked online by public vote and later judged by an expert panel to determine the winning idea.  One winning team will be granted a cash award of up to $20,000 presented by the X PRIZE Foundation, and the top three teams will be invited to the United States Patent and Trademark Office just outside of Washington, D.C. to present to a panel and to participate in an awards ceremony.   The 2010 FLL Body Forward Challenge, still in progress, tasks FLL teams to explore the cutting-edge world of bio-engineering and discover innovative ways to repair human injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body’s potential with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives.   The Global Innovation Award competition is open to global FLL teams officially registered for the current FLL season. Deadline for submissions is March 4, 2011, at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The general public is invited to visit www.fllinnovationaward.firstlegoleague.org to vote. March/April 2011

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IFPS Newly Certified professionals Kent Campbell, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Lance Ibrahim, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Humberto Pacheco, MHM Southern California Edison

Kristen Caronia, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Scott Jackson, S, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Robert Parent, Jr., HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Barry Coleman, MHT

Andrew King, MHM Pennsylvania College of Technology

Vikram Patel, HS Atlantic Industrial Technologies

Renard Davis, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Kent Foreman, MHM Southern California Edison Brandon Fralick, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Greg Freeman, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Charles Fry, III, PS Southwestern Controls, Inc. Larry Gomez, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Charles Henley, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Thomas Hodges, HS Womack Machine Supply Co.

Certification Levels Available

Scott Hoover, MHM Pennsylvania College of Technology

Kenneth Kratz, IHT C.W.C.C./DCE Adult School Anthony Lawrence, MHM C.W.C.C./DCE Brad Manwaring, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Dean Martin, HS Wainbee Limited John Mason, HS Filtramax Inc. Anthony Mistretta, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Ka Shun (Jason) Ng, HS Atlantic Industrial Technology George Oliver, MHT CWCC - DCE

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CFPIHT Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician

Joaquin Vega, MHM Southern California Edison Luis Velasquez, MHM Southern California Edison Matthew Vinhateiro, MHM Southern California Edison

Brian Smith, HS SDSI

Lori Wessels, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Jerry Smith, S, HS C.W.C.C./DCE

Nathan Williams, HS Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

Joshua Smith, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation Carlos Soriano, MHM Southern California Edison

CFPPT Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician

CFPS Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS, CFPPS)

Peter Triantafylidis, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Lawrence Smeragliuolo, MHM Southern California Edison

CFPECS Electronic Controls Specialist

CFPMT Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT)

Paul Torres, MHM Southern California Edison

Cameron Setzepfandt, ECS SunSource

CFPAJPP Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor

CFPE Certified Fluid Power Engineer

Willard Thompson, IHM, MHM Motion Industries, Inc.

Scott Sabin, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

CFPMHT Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician

CFPIEC – in development Industrial Electronic Controls

Ben Thomas, HS Parker Hannifin Corporation

Timothy Rivezzi, MHT

CFPPS Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist

CFPAJPPCC Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor

Wes Tatton, HS

Robert Pfeiffer, PS Norgren Americas

CFPAI Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

CFPMEC – in development Mobile Electronic Controls

John Stahl, S, HS

CFPMIH Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)

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

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

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IFPS Announces Two NEW Web Seminars “Hydro-Mechanical vs. Electro-Hydraulic Solutions”

1-hour Web Seminar Monday, April 18, 2011, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) Presented by Dr. Khalil, Director of Professional Education & Research Development, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Register by visiting www.ifps.org Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40 Join Dr. Khalil, CPFAI, as he explores analogy of hydraulic system vs. electric systems, pressure control solutions, flow control solutions, power control solutions, deceleration system, synchronization system, accumulator charging, control of vertical load, sequence operation, and mobile equipment drives.

“Vacuum Basic Concepts”

1-hour Web Seminar Thursday, June 9, 2011, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) Presented by Richard Throop, CFPAI, Michigan Fluid Circuit Design Register by visiting www.ifps.org Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40 Join Richard as he covers vacuum basic concepts: definition of vacuum, uses for vacuum, how vacuum is measured, vacuum vs. absolute pressure, methods of creating vacuum, vacuum cups, material handling with vacuum, line sizing, and energy requirements at different vacuum levels.

IFPS Updates Certified Fluid Power Engineer (CFPE) The IFPS Board of Directors made a change to the CFPE requirements. It is no longer necessary for references, listed on the CFPE application, to hold the title of Professional Engineers (PE). Visit www.ifps.org and click on “Certifications” to read more about the Certified Fluid Power Engineer certification.

Updated IFPS Study Manuals In a continuing effort to keep IFPS certification offerings on the cutting edge with changing fluid power and motion control technologies, panels of certified subject matter experts have been hard at work updating many of the IFPS certification manuals. The following study manual updates are complete and available for download by visiting www.ifps.org. IFPS members can download all study manuals free of charge; non-members may purchase. • Pneumatic Technician • Industrial Hydraulic Technician • Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic

2011 Dates Visit www.ifps.org for registration information. IFPE - Las Vegas, NV March 22–26, 2011 March 24, 2011: Written and Job Performance Test Event “Hydro-Mechanical vs. Electro-Hydraulic Solutions” Web Seminar April 18, 2011 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) “Vacuum Basic Concepts” Web Seminar June 9, 2011 - 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) Accredited Instructor (AI) Workshop Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN August 1- 2, 2011- Instructor Training Workshop August 3, 2011 - Job Performance Training Workshop www.ifps.org | www.fluidpowerjournal.com

IFPS Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL September 14-17, 2011

2012 IFPS 2012 Spring Meeting February 29–March 3, 2012 • Tampa, FL IFPS 2012 Annual Meeting September 26–29, 2012 • Location TBD

2013 IFPS 2013 Spring Meeting February 27 - March 2, 2013 • Location TBD IFPS 2013 Annual Meeting September 25 - 28, 2013 • Location TBD

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IFPS Certification Testing Locations Individuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests are able to select from approximately 325 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). To register for an IFPS written certification test: 1. Fill out an IFPS Certification Test Application including your desired location by visiting www.ifps.org. 2. Submit your application with payment to IFPS Headquarters. 3. Upon receipt of your application, you will be e-mailed instructions. Testing dates for any locations listed below are as follows:  March 2011

 April 2011

 May 2011

 June 2011

Tuesday, 3/1 Thursday, 3/17

Tuesday, 4/5 Thursday, 4/21

Tuesday, 5/3 Thursday, 5/19

Tuesday, 6/7 Thursday, 6/16

 July 2011 Tuesday, 7/5 Thursday, 7/21

 August 2011 Tuesday, 8/2 Thursday, 8/18

 September 2011 Tuesday, 9/6 Thursday, 9/15

 October 2011 Tuesday, 10/4 Thursday, 10/20

If you have any questions, please call IFPS Headquarters at 800-308-6005 or e-mail Connie Graham at cgraham@ifps.org.

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Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA

University of AL in Huntsville Huntsville, AL University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL

Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

National Test Center San Diego, CA

Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers, FL

National University San Diego, CA Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA

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Northwest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR

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Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ Coconino Community College Flagstaff, AZ Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ

Skyline College San Bruno, CA The Taft University System Santa Ana, CA UC San Diego Extension San Diego, CA University of California Irvine, CA Yuba Community College Marysville, CA

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Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO

Community College of Denver Denver, CO Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Front Range Community College Larimer Campus | Ft. Collins, CO Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, CO

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Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA

University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO

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Yale University | New Haven, CT

California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA

Delaware State University Dover, DE

Chapman University Orange, CA

Delaware Technical and Community College | Georgetown, DE

Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA

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Brevard Community College Cocoa, FL Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL

La Sierra University Riverside, CA

Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ

Fullerton Community College Fullerton, CA

DELAWARE

University of Delaware Newark, DE

Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, IL

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA

Waubonsee Community College Grove, IL

Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

HAWAII

BYU-Hawaii Laie, HI

IOWA

Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA

Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL Miami Dade College Miami, FL

Western Iowa Community College Sioux City, IA

IDAHO

Brigham Young University Rexburg, ID

Polk State College Winter Haven, FL

College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID

Santa Fe Community College Gainesville, FL University of Florida Gainesville, FL

Eastern Idaho Technical College Idaho Falls, ID Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID

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NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Awards Two Gifts for Spring 2011 Projects

T Upcoming Events IFPE 2011 March 22 – 26, 2011 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Co-located with CONEXPO-Con/AGG. Visit www.ifpe.com for more details.

Hannover Fair 2011 April 4 - 8, 2011 Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA), Hannover, Germany

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2011 NFPA Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament August 15, 2011 Chevy Chase Country Club Wheeling, IL

2012 NFPA Annual Conference March 7-10, 2012 The Mauna Lani Bay Kohala Coast, Hawaii

March/April 2011

he NFPA Foundation Board of Directors would like to congratulate Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Marquette University for being awarded the Spring 2011 semester gifts. Each gift will help strengthen ties between individual researchers and industry, stimulate interest in fluid power on their campuses, and help the Foundation in its efforts to attract some of the best and brightest students to our field. The Foundation has awarded 19 gifts and 1 grant to 15 schools to date. These awards align with the Foundation's strategy to bring fluid power to as many students as possible through our growing list of educator members. Following are brief overviews of each project: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Introduction of Pneumatics into 2.007 - Design and Manufacturing

By Professor Daniel Frey

This gift will allow us to purchase pneumatic components for use in an undergraduate design course. The components include pneumatic cylinders, electronically actuated valves, tubing, fittings, and pressure gauges. We expect approximately 145 students to enroll and each will be furnished with a kit. In Spring 2008, we introduced pneumatic systems into the course 2.007. This effort, supported by NFPA, involved getting the appropriate components into the kits and structuring the course to provide incentives to use fluid power in their designs. Last year, we continued to deploy pneumatics in the machines and did more to connect the fluid power components to the foundations of mechanical design. We added homework and exam items on fluid power. We also added 3D printing to the course. This year, we have an opportunity to build upon this strong start by better documenting the instruction related to fluid power, connecting 3D printing with fluid power, and also creating additional homework and test items that emphasize fluid power. The goals of the project: 1. Maintain the quality and increase the variety of the machines students build in the course 2. Expose students to multiple actuators in multiple energy domains 3. Integrate the course better with core requirements in thermodynamics and fluids explicitly through lectures, homework, and exams and implicitly through the design project 4. Modernize the course with electronics, programming, and rapid prototyping technologies All of these goals will be interconnected as much as possible.

Marquette University, Teaching Fluid Dynamics Utilizing Fluid Power Applications: A Workshop for Secondary Science Teachers

By Professor Jack Samuelson

This gift will provide twenty 7-12th grade teachers each with materials to teach fluid dynamics and fluid power in their science classes. The teachers will each receive 1. Fizz Keeper pump w/thermometer (Arbor Scientific) 15 kits 2. Bridge Kit (Pathfinders Design) 3. Hydraulics Class Pack (materials for 15 hydraulic models) 4. Hydraulic Machines Kit (4 hydraulic models per kit) The goal of the 6-hour workshop on fluid dynamics and fluid power to science teachers is to 1. Enhance teachers’ knowledge of the nature of fluids, including the fluid properties of temperature, volume, states of matter, weight, and density 2. Enhance teachers’ understanding of buoyancy, and why things float or sink (positive, neutral, and negative buoyancy) 3. Provide teachers with practical applications of the Bernoulli Effect (lift on airplane wing, prairie dog mounds “air conditioning”) 4. Enhance teachers’ understanding of fluid pressure, how it changes with the depth in a fluid, and how it is calculated 5. Enhance teachers’ understanding of Pascal’s Law 6. Provide teachers with the opportunity to build Cartesian Divers and how to replicate the activity in their classrooms 7. Provide teaches with the opportunity to build hydraulic machines, learn the science principles involved, and how to replicate the activity in their classrooms 8. Provide teachers with an engineering challenge (an example of problem-based learning): How to apply the use of hydraulics in movable bridges (Bascule-style bridge) 9. Enhance teachers’ understanding of fluid power and its applications in daily life 10. Increase participation in the NFPA Fluid Power Challenge We believe that this could be a model for other locations in the country to increase participation in the NFPA Fluid Power Challenge. Additional information about the spring 2011 semester gifts and previously awarded gifts can be found at http://www.nfpafoundation.org/Grants/ CurrentProjects.aspx. If you would like to help support projects such as these in your community schools, please consider a donation to the NFPA Foundation. To learn more about the gift program, please contact Sue Chase at (414) 778-3376 or schase@nfpa.com. www.fluidpowerjournal.com | www.ifps.org

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