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7 16 20 28 IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 are a Resounding Success

THE MANUFACTURING PREDICAMENT Sector Primed to Surge, Yet Skilled Labor Shortage an Obstacle

Don’t Follow The Crowd, Mount Your Hydraulic Pumps…For Life

By Brendan Casey

By Gerald Shankel, President and CEO Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International

Departments 04 Notable Words

22 Product Spotlight

06 Math Teasers

27 Calendar of Events

11 All About Air

31 Web Marketplace

14 Safety Focus

39 Association News

19 People in the

45 Industry News

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Energy Saving in Pneumatic Systems

By Jon Jensen, CFPAI, CFPPS, CFPECS, SMC Corporation of America, and 2011 IFPS President

36 38 Vacuum Measurement

By Daniel Pascoe Vacuforce, Inc.

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NotableWords Publisher Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc. 3245 Freemansburg Avenue, Palmer, PA 18045-7118 Tel: 800-730-5904 or 610-923-0380 Fax: 610-923-0390 | Email: AskUs@ifps.org www.FluidPowerJournal.com

Value-Added Employees are the Future I recently contacted

a CPA at a major accounting firm regarding the recent tax extensions. There is a part of the extension I did not fully understand, and I wanted some clarification. Her response was, "I do not work in this area of tax, and I do not know the answer." I responded, "Have you read about it in the paper and could you give me some idea?" She said, "If it is not relevant to my area of tax, I pay no attention to it. But, I will find out and respond to you in 3 to 5 days." I hung up and called a small versatile accounting firm and received an immediate response.

After this adventure, I began to wonder if employees working in our industry are extending themselves by seeking knowledge in areas for which they are not directly responsible.

Are employees knowledgeable about all of their company's products? Do they know how

By David E. Thun, and where the company's products are used?

Power Systems Do they know the company's advantages in the marketplace, and can they intelligently speak about those advantages? Can they help a customer in an area in which they are not familiar? Would they try? In other words, are our employees adding value to the company beyond their job description?

Employees should seek knowledge about their company in all areas. It is especially important that all employees are familiar with their company's products, key customers, and approach to marketing. As employers, we should be encouraging our employees to go beyond their comfort zones and ask questions to increase their personal databases of information. We need to provide mentors to employees to help them with their questions. The employee who seeks knowledge and is mentored may be the person who comes up with the next great idea to help a company flourish. And quite possibly, that great idea might save jobs when the next recession occurs. After the last recession, employers continue to be reluctant about hiring additional employees.

Labor is costly and companies are looking for ways to increase productivity with new approaches to production. We know that we all have to become more creative in the face of global competition.

Employers are learning that outsourcing to countries with low labor cost is not the long-term solution. Products are delayed, and in many cases, companies encounter quality and logistic problems.

Because of layoffs in many companies, remaining employees have additional opportunities to further their careers. We should encourage them to branch out and seek new knowledge outside of their area of expertise and responsibility. Provide encouragement and help them become "valueadded assets" to our companies.

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New Problem: Heat Transfer Rate A hydraulic reservoir is mounted so that the air will circulate freely around the reservoir.

The reservoir has the following measurements: • Hydraulic fluid is 1.5-ft deep in the reservoir, 1-ft by 2-ft.

• Hydraulic system temperature is 1300°F. • Air temperature is 700°F. Remember: You need to determine the reservoir surface area that is contacting the hydraulic oil.

Find the maximum heat transfer rate from the reservoir in Btu/Hr. In this example, for steel tank with a natural airflow directed toward it but not forced, use the number 10.

Illustration: John Spisak

previous problem: Pneumatic Flow Rate (From March/April 2011 Issue)

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 750°F. Remember to use 22.48 to help solve the problem.

Q = 22.48 Cv√∆p x P2 / T1 x G 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.

The pressure has to be given as absolute; therefore, we must convert the temperature to degrees R.

Temperature = 75°F + 460 = 535°R Q = 22.48 x 2.3 x √ 15-psia x 80-psia / 535°R x 1 = Q= 77.44 scfm

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IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 are

a Resounding Success The mood was overwhelmingly positive at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions held March 22-26 in Las Vegas. Despite continued uncertainty in U.S. construction markets and the overall economy, industry professionals expressed hopeful optimism for a sustained U.S. upturn in the coming months, while global sales continue to be strong.

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ONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 registered attendees; the shows were the global industry gathering place for the year and the largest gathering in North America since 2008 for the construction, construction materials, and fluid power/ power transmission/motion control industries. The shows were held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Attendees said they were at the shows to examine the newest equipment and product technologies and innovations to help them prepare for future business; exhibitors cited the high quality of customers and reported strong purchases and sales leads to new as well as existing customers.

“The construction industry has been through some very tough times, with record unemployment, since the last CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE in March 2008. With these positive numbers and the industry support of the shows, we’re optimistic about the future and looking forward to seeing these new sales orders fulfilled,” stated Megan Tanel, AEM vice president of exhibitions and events.

“There was such a tremendous upbeat feeling at the shows; it was really great to see our industry looking ahead with some enthusiasm after the recession,” stated Mike Haberman, chairman of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 management committee and president of Gradall Industries.

A record number of more than 860 co-located events, educational programs, and pre-planned meetings were held with the shows, plus dozens more meetings scheduled onsite. Co-locations included ICON Expo for the concrete products industry and several annual conferences of national industry associations.

Quality Attendance, International Scope

International registrations accounted for a record 24 percent of the total, representing more than 150 countries. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 and IFPE 2011 were among a select group invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program, which facilitates the participation of international visitors. The shows hosted 42 official international customer delegations

from 37 countries, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as well as in-country associations and related groups.

The majority of show attendees were key company decision-makers, including 44 percent with the top titles of president/owner and vice president/general manager/chief financial officer.

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sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology. Numerous industry training and certification programs were also held.

New for 2011 were a Crane and Rigging Conference and the Green Roads Summit.

At IFPE 2011, the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power featured a record 114 presentations, and the Innovations Theater offered 14 sessions developed from abstract submissions for the conference. New for 2011 were national conference keynote presentations from leading industry and university researchers, and sessions from the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). IFPE also offered new collegelevel courses.

More than 80 allied associations and groups were official show supporting organizations, coming from the U.S., Canada, and more than a dozen countries worldwide. They promoted the shows’ value and brought qualified buyer groups to the events, and many helped develop direction and content of the shows’ education programs to ensure they met industry needs.

Safety, Training, Workforce Initiatives

A Lift Safety Zone focused on cranes and other aerial lift equipment and ensuring adequate ground

Test the best: The market leader from Europe – now in the USA! and exhibitors underscores the importance of world markets to our industry. The U.S. economy is slowly improving and we have a ways to go, especially in construction, but after 18 to 24 months there is more pent-up demand for equipment to be ready for the upturn,” Tanel stated.

“IFPE-related markets have fared somewhat better than construction and there definitely was a lot of positive momentum and interaction on the show floor. At both shows, attendees told us this was the place they needed to be to check out what’s new and get up to speed on the latest industry trends,” stated Melissa Magestro, IFPE show director.

On the Show Floor

Altogether on the show floor there were more than 2,400 exhibitors taking more than 2.34 million net square feet of exhibit space. IFPE was the largest ever, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s exhibit space was the second largest in the show’s history.

Reinforcing the global scope of the shows were 10 international exhibit pavilions - IFPE with pavilions from China, Italy, and Taiwan, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG with pavilions from China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, and United Kingdom.

IFPE 2011 featured exhibit pavilions from the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), as well as an exhibit pavilion that highlighted the expanded presence of sensors manufacturers at the show. CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2011 featured the IT & Business Solutions pavilion, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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support for the machine and load carried. In conjunction with the Crane and Rigging Conference, a Crane Rodeo promoted education and safety at the same time as providing a hands-on operational experience. These and the many certification and training programs held at the shows help ensure a properly trained workforce of equipment operators and other jobsite personnel.

The International Mixer Driver Championship

by NRMCA recognized driver skills and inspection expertise. The AEM teen-focused Construction Challenge competition presented by Volvo Construction Equipment generated interest in construction careers.

The “I Make America” national grassroots campaign had a substantial presence to promote job-creation policies for manufacturing and construction that improve the economy and keep the U.S. globally competitive.

VIP Guests

The shows welcomed visits from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as well as U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Suresh Kumar and numerous other government officials.

Looking Ahead

The next edition of the triennial CONEXPOCON/AGG and IFPE expositions will be held in 2014 (March 18-22) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas USA.

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Part 4 Green Air: Paradigm Shift The cost of components is secondary to the Energy Consumed.

1. Polled Management View Bob Vavra, editor of Plant Engineering, reports in the Jan/Feb issue that his polls show that only 19% of industrial plant managers saw maintenance as a core principle (of primary importance).

2. The Committee Review A. Fluid Power Efficiency Estimate In the March/April 2011 issue of Fluid Power Journal, Kim Stelson, director of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), wrote that the average efficiency of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is 21%.

B. Plans by Manufacturers of Fluid Power Equipment Kim also wrote, “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.”

C. Thinking Fast Forward What we do now is current practice and the best is yet to come. The idea of Kiazen, continuous improvement, has helped Japanese manufacturers do wonders. The term “best practice” promotes complacency and “stinking thinking.” With the government demanding that automobile makers achieve about double the current fuel economy, a 5% improvement within five years seems to be a complacent improvement goal.

necessary. An ITT Pneumotive (Bell & Gossett) AIR DATA BOOK states: “Up to 300 ft. of ½” pipe (internally clean, no elbows) will handle 10 cfm at 100 psi with no appreciable pressure loss.” Review and replace sizing references for plumbing and components.

Make sure all contractors do also.

• Save energy by spending more time on larger plumbing and hardware to improve flow continuously • Currently some engineers, architects, mechanical contractors, maintenance managers, etc. are working with old references for sizing pneumatic systems.

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4. SUMMARY Fluid power systems are only part of the cost of manufacturing and maintenance responsibility.

At an average 21% efficiency, fluid power systems are a good place to emphasize and start improving.

When less than 20% of plant managers “get it,” there is little hope for the resources and approval from the top. Extensive effort and evidence may be required to help the main manager see the light.

Tax incentives could help encourage and involve top management in more energy-efficient systems.

With the maintenance superintendent as department head of that Profit Center with adequate budget, manpower, and resources, expect increased production, efficiency, quality, and “uptime “with lower total cost. A large component of the saving would be less energy consumption.

3. What to Do • Stopping leaks in compressed air systems is like mowing grass. It needs to be done on a regular basis rewarded by significant savings.

• Turn the compressor pressure down for instant savings on loss from air leaks.

Compressing higher than needed is

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we conduct seminars and workshops around the country, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “What are the barriers to a zero-injury job?”

We have asked many groups of people to answer the question individually and in groups. We get many different answers, yet the one that is the most common and that everyone tends to agree on is attitude. Exploring that answer further, we often hear that a professional attitude is what makes the true difference when it comes to creating a safe workplace.

What is professionalism? MerriamWebster’s dictionary defines it as “the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person.” Having a specific job title, holding a certification to do certain types of work, or attending train-

ing does not make you a professional.

In other words, being professionally skilled and having a professional attitude is not the same thing. Having both of these traits—being skilled and behaving professionally—are highly desirable traits. Some would call you a “top hand.”

On the Other Hand

Perhaps the best way to recognize a top hand is to think about the ideal worker, the one you want to work with every day. On the other hand, we often work with people who don’t have a professional approach to their work life. We’ve identified three attitudes that you may recognize that may help you understand what a professional attitude is not. Do what you can to dodge these attitudes in yourself and others:

• Avoid the “Know-it-All” Attitude

Most workers are skilled and trained to do their jobs. Confidence is an important trait when you are working

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in your field of expertise, but being arrogant to the point of not listening to reason from other qualified, trained professionals around you can lead to a poor attitude. It’s difficult to teach someone when they just say, “I know” anytime you point out something that could be done differently or better.

Each of us can get into the habit of becoming a “know-it-all” if we don’t stop and listen. Then there’s the person who thinks just being on the planet should be enough.

• Run from the “I’m Glad You Got to Work with Me” Attitude

Work, by definition, is the use of energy in some form to produce something. We are created to produce and work; building things takes our energy.

When we work with someone who seems to have just shown up for a paycheck, it wears us down faster than the work itself. The person with the “I’m glad you get to work with me” attitude comes across as if we should just be grateful for their presence!

• Give up the “Is Anyone Watching Me” Attitude

We all know people who seem to work hard when the boss is watching yet manage to “slum” when no one in authority is around. Working with a person with this attitude can be exasperating, as you never know what to expect; it all depends on who they think is watching.

As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “It’s always the right time to do the right thing.” Behaving professionally includes being skilled in the job and having the right attitude.

Really Show Up for Success

A professional shows up with the right equipment and the right attitude, ready to get on with work. With a professional mindset that includes quality, productivity, and safety, the likelihood that everyone will work safe is high.

Isn’t that what we all want, a work place where nobody gets hurt?

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Tips to Be a Top Hand Doing the right thing might mean different things to different people and has a lot to do with your particular role in the organization. Regardless of your assigned job, the following three tips will help you to be known as a professional: 1. Always do high-quality work.

What defines quality in your area of work? Is it a completed job with no rework required? Is it a neatly organized worksite?

Understand what quality is and what it looks like in your work, and then always make that your goal.

2. Be known as a productive contributor. Whether you are a field worker, mechanic, or you serve customers directly in your business, make productive work one of your goals.

What wastes time or causes work to be redone? Find ways to smooth out the work processes so you, your coworkers, and customers are treated to efficiently deliver products and services.

3. Focus on safety. Not the least of the three, safety is on the top of every professional’s mind. If the work is to be done productively and with high quality, it must be done safely.

In some industries, safety processes may take more time than the actual work. Yet, the work itself may be hazardous and lead to injury if the proper precautions are not in place. A professional is always concerned about the safety of everyone involved.

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Manufacturing.

It’s been America’s “signature” since the days of the Industrial Revolution when machinery, factories and, eventually, mass production became our hallmarks, and inventiveness, innovation, and ingenuity were our trademarks.

A 2010 national study of Americans sponsored by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte revealed more than three quarters of respondents (78%) believe the manufacturing industry is very important to our economic prosperity. Similarly, 76% view manufacturing as critical to our standard of living and nearly two-thirds (65%) said the sector is important to national security.

Despite such value placed on U.S. manufacturing, its influential “signature” currently is not a bold flourish, but a shaky, subdued script. Yes, the worst economy since the Depression and years of job losses to low-wage countries have been devastating. But the economy already shows signs of a comeback, it is manufacturing that has led the way in the rebound, and there is a growing recognition that outsourcing of jobs overseas will decrease as these formerly “low-wage” countries build their own middle-class populations.

Although these are positive trends, many are not ready to predict that a vibrant U.S. industrial environment is on the horizon, and a number of experts are far from optimistic. The reason?

Manufacturers simply cannot find the skilled labor needed today to handle the kinds of sophisticated production processes and tasks required on the manufacturing shop floor.

It is a remarkable contradiction. Companies cannot find workers in an economy still reeling from months of double-digit unemployment rates.

Yet, research and real-life scenarios support what for many is counter-intuitive.

Did This Happen?

A confluence of factors is at work: Manufacturing’s Image Problem There’s no doubt that manufacturing has an image problem – especially among today’s youth.

Unfortunately, the old stereotypes of backbreaking labor and grimy working conditions persist. Of course, this is totally inaccurate.

Today’s manufacturing jobs are “cool” and appealing. Workers are now required to be experts and operate the most advanced, sophisticated equipment and automated apparatus in the world.

They can cut steel with laser lights, water jets, and plasma cutters, and program robots to paint, package, and palletize products. Computer program-

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ming and other high-tech skills are needed, which dovetails precisely with what younger people love these days; these jobs can be more fun than many service sector jobs.

For now, youth remain unconvinced. A national poll of teenagers underscored in a major way teens’ disinterest in manufacturing and working with their hands. The poll, sponsored by Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), showed a majority of teens (52%) have little or no interest in a manufacturing career and another 21% are ambivalent. When asked why, 61% said they seek a professional career, far surpassing other issues such as pay (17%), career growth (15%), and physical work (14%).

A Nation of ‘Non-Tinkerers’ Reinforcing this mindset is American adults’ disinterest in the manual arts. Another NBT poll revealed that America has become a nation of “non-tinkerers,” with 60% of adults avoiding major household repairs, opting to hire a handyman, enlist their spouse, ask a relative, or contact a property manager. Some 58% said they never have made or built a toy, and 57% state they have average or below average skills at fixing things around the house.

These rather startling findings tell us most Americans simply do not work with their hands anymore, whether it’s to tackle a hobby for pleasure or to handle a necessary household repair. This means young people essentially have no role models when it comes to repairing things themselves or taking pride in building something useful. It’s no wonder that so many teens today dismiss the idea of a career in manufacturing.

Education System Falls Short Two dynamics are primarily responsible for this shortcoming. First, without question, in recent years many cost-conscious school districts dropped vocational programs and shop classes to better balance their stretched budgets. These actions were happening even before the current economic crisis.

A NBT poll of teens underscored this unfortunate trend. Only 28% said they have taken an industrial arts or shop class. It’s interesting to note that more than double that number (58%) of teens completed a home economics course. In addition, the poll revealed 61% of the teens never have visited or toured a factory or other type of manufacturing facility.

The second factor that contributes to the problem is, ironically, the high school counselors responsible for directing students to fulfilling careers. High school principals and counselors often fail to realize that manufacturing is a viable career option for students, opting instead to direct them to the typical four-year university program and degree.

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These perspectives were reinforced in a significant way in late 2010 via a national survey of FMA members. When asked how to best improve the skill sets of new employees, the leading answer, cited by 66% of the respondents, is “more focus on careers in manufacturing in traditional school systems via curricula, school counselors, and other means.” This is the same response FMA members gave in 2007 when asked a similar question.

And, when asked to rank the academic preparation future workers should have, more than two-thirds of these manufacturing executives (68%) cited the need for a technical certificate (earned at a community or technical college), followed by high school diploma or GED (52%) and specialized industry certification (41%). Ranked significantly lower were associates and bachelors degrees.

Manufacturers’ Role The manufacturing sector is not entirely blameless here. For reasons attributable to their own financial challenges and need for some to focus exclusively on business survival, many companies have not been proactive to any great extent to help combat the skilled labor shortage issue.

Some industry executives also have acknowledged that extremely beneficial tactics that fostered skills – in-house apprenticeships, training programs, and internships – have diminished during the economic downturn.

Must Be Done Industry trade groups, manufacturers, educators, and the media each can contribute to meeting the challenge.

Fortunately, significant inroads have been made to: • Increase Young People’s Interest in Manufacturing • Partner with Educators in Effort • Revive Apprenticeships and In-House Training • Foster a Positive Image Campaigns and programs, plus showcasing the career opportunities and wage potential, can help change young people’s minds about manufacturing – if they hear about them. That’s why the industry must constantly inform the editorial media – and this includes the vast and growing social media universe – about these initiatives and available career paths. These media outlets can help tell the story to the younger population, as well as influentials such as educators and parents, that dreams jobs are there for the taking.

The message is clear. The goals are attainable. The economic climate is warming in a positive way. Many in the industry are encouraged by the progress being made. For example, in the NBT poll cited earlier,

parents were asked if they would support having a young factory worker in their family. More than half (56%) actually would recommend their child pursue a career in manufacturing or another kind of industrial trade. Knowing so many parents will back their children in this career path is truly welcome news.

However, a significant amount of work remains to be done – as, conversely, 44% of parents currently are not supportive. The industry needs to convince them, their children and others in this great country that manufacturing is an honorable and fulfilling career.

About the author: Gerald Shankel is president and chief executive officer of Rockford, Ill.-based Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), a professional organization with more than 2,100 members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry.

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By Brendan Casey HydraulicSupermarket.com

Don’t Follow The Crowd, Mount Your Hydraulic Pumps…

For Life

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essential requirement for the optimum performance and service life of a hydraulic pump is that its pumping chambers fill freely and completely during intake. So if getting maximum pump life is your primary concern—and it should be—then anything that makes the free and complete filling of the pump’s chambers more difficult to achieve ought to be avoided.

Suction strainers and most other forms of inlet filtration is a common culprit. With rare exceptions, a suction strainer has no place in a properly designed and properly maintained hydraulic system.

But when you take a position against the majority, there will by many who disagree with you. And so I regularly hear from folks who feel they need to explain to me why their hydraulic system is different and why they have no alternative but to use this pump-killing device.

I prefer not to debate the point with people who’ve convinced themselves of the merits of suction strainers—or in some cases, use them as a substitute for proper design and/or maintenance. I refer them to the pump manufacturer’s recommendation instead.

Here’s an excerpt from a Rexroth Hydraulics manual1 that dates back to 1979: 20

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“The advantages of suction filtration are strongly outweighed by the disadvantage of the pressure drop created by the element… Any benefit the suction filter offers by keeping contamination out of the pump, is offset by the possibility of damaging the pump because of cavitation…

“Another major disadvantage of the suction strainer is that it is located inside the oil reservoir which makes it inconvenient to service. It is for this reason many suction strainers in hydraulic systems go unserviced until they starve the pump and cause cavitation damage.

“Due to these disadvantages… filtration at the inlet of the pump is specifically not recommended.”

(The use of italics is theirs.)

It speaks volumes about the hydraulics industry, that this 30-year-old advice from a leading hydraulic pump manufacturer is still widely ignored today.

Fig. 1: (Top) Flooded inlet – pump intake is below minimum oil level.

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Fig. 3: Pump submerged in the tank may be required to lift oil into its intake when oil level drops.

But a suction strainer isn’t the only “engineered-in” barrier to the free and complete filling of the pump.

Another is mounting the pump above the tank or more precisely, above minimum oil level. In other words, making the pump “lift” the oil into its intake.

According to most manufacturers, mounting the pump above minimum oil level is an “approved” mounting position for many pump designs.

“Approved” meaning, the manufacturer says it’s OK to do it. But “approved” does not mean it maximizes pump service life. Because making the pump lift its oil does the opposite. This is particularly true for piston and vane pumps, which due to their design do not cope well with vacuum-induced forces.

Pump inlet conditions also affect noise and heat load. When exposed to atmospheric pressure at room temperature, mineral hydraulic oil contains between 6% and 12% of dissolved air by volume. If the pressure on the oil is reduced to less than atmospheric pressure—due to a restriction in the pump intake or required lift—this air expands and becomes a higher percentage of the volume.

These expanding gas bubbles at the pump inlet collapse as the pumping chamber is exposed to system pressure (gaseous cavitation). The result is heat generation and noise. The larger the air bubble, the higher the noise level and heat generated. If the absolute pressure at the pump intake continues to fall (higher vacuum), the oil can start to change state from a liquid to a gas—known as vaporous cavitation.

For these reasons, the perfect pump inlet condition is 100 percent boost. Meaning, ideally, you want the pump inlet to be supercharged under all operating conditions.

While supercharging the pump inlet is not practical in most applications, there is virtually no excuse for not having a flooded inlet. A flooded inlet means there’s a head of oil above the pump. In other words, the pump is mounted in such a way that its intake is below minimum oil level (Fig. 1).

In the case of industrial power units, this rules out mounting the pump on top of the tank (Fig. 2). And in most cases, it will rule out mounting the pump inside the tank with the electric motor mounted vertically (Fig. 3), unless the pump is submerged to a depth where its inlet port is below minimum oil level (without the need to install a drop tube on the intake).

Besides making the pump lift its oil, both these mounting positions (Figs. 2 and 3) make maintenance extremely difficult. Pump inside the tank being the worst. But unfortunately (for the owners of this equipment), mounting the pump inside the tank has almost become standard practice for electric power units, because it’s a cheap and easy method of construction.

So if you design hydraulic equipment, mount the hydraulic pump for life. Think twice before installing a suction strainer and ensure the pump has a flooded inlet. You’ll be doing your customer—and your machine’s reliability—a big favor.

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.

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By Jon Jensen, CFPAI, CFPPS, CFPECS, SMC Corporation of America, and 2011 IFPS President

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in Pneumatic Systems

Energy conservation has been much talked about lately, in the media, the government, and at the water cooler. Lean manufacturing is also a popular topic these days, as are any ways to increase productivity, reduce costs, and increase profitability.

One topic that has historically been overlooked is the cost of compressed air in a facility. Studies conducted over the years by SMC Corporation of America have suggested that, of the energy consumed by a typical factory, 20% goes to the production of compressed air. Of that 20%, it’s often the case that at least 30% of that energy is wasted by leaks.

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etecting and correcting leakage would seem to be of significant benefit, both in reduced operational costs and in increasing environmental responsibility, so why does a typical factory still spend 30% of the energy used to compress air on leaks?

The answer is that leak detection is a costly and time consuming maintenance activity, both in labor costs and in equipment required. One method has been to employ an ultra-sonic leak detector, essentially pointing it at every component, and listening for leaks.

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be pinpointed. In a busy factory, this is difficult at best, and only effective if done on a regular basis. This method also calls for checking numerous components that are actually NOT leaking.

Other methods of detecting leaks include the installation of flow switches on each and every circuit, the addition of pigments or gases that would make the leak visible to the naked eye, or detectable through the use of “sniffers”, and the time-tested spray bottle of soapy water! The problem with any of these methods is that they take time, may be costly, and can only be done sporadically due to the shortage of resources. Furthermore, there are many machines or parts of machines that cannot be accessed during production, and, as such, cannot be accessed during a normal leakage investigation. For these reasons, large potential energy savings are disregarded.

What if there were a way for a machine’s control system to not only warn you if a leak developed, but also to provide a report that would indicate the total amount of leakage, the

number of leaks, and the part of the system actually leaking?

SMC’s Automatic Leakage Detection System (ALDS) is able to quantify the amount of leakage on a machine on a daily basis, even while the machine is in service. The system will report the exact value of the leak in liters per minute and provide maintenance personnel with a detailed report listing the location

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The Series ALDS (Automatic Leak Detection System)

of each leak. For example, the system can provide a report something like “Machine XX on line XY; Press cylinder XYZ leaks 12 liters per minute in the pressing position, and 3 liters per minute in the home position”.

This type of report eliminates the need to check components that are not leaking. Imagine the benefits if maintenance personnel can easily determine that there’s a leak to fix, and be directed to the component that requires attention. Not only will there be an increase in productivity, but leaks will also be addressed before they have a chance to eat up the profits!

How does this work? The Automatic Leakage Detection System is installed on the machine’s main air line and integrated with the machine’s control software (PLC), thus eliminating the need for costly System Control and Data Acquisition software (SCADA). When the machine is newly installed, the ALDS system will run the machine through a complete sequence, measuring the air consumption of each actuator, and recording the results for comparison later.

During an idle moment in the machine’s daily operation, the ALDS system will perform a “Leakage Detection Cycle,” operating each component in sequence again, recording the air consumption and comparing that data with the baseline. In this way, leakage can be detected and a report generated that will list the amount of each leak and its location. Maintenance personnel can then concentrate their activities only on the components that require repair, without having to check the entire machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions the bottling company and an unnecesSound good to you? It certainly sary waste of good beer! Imagine the does to me. Besides the reduction in increase in productivity if maintenance energy costs, there will be a marked personnel can repair issues before they improvement in productivity from escalate to the point of causing waste. implementing Automatic Leak DetecIn today’s competitive marketplace, tion Technology. any opportunity to increase proPicture this scenario: In a bottling machine where multiple bottles you are can:ductivity, reduce costs, and increase By adding an ALDS to a machine profitability is well worth exploring. filled simultaneously (think 100 bottles • detect leakages when they occur - evenSMC on a Corporation daily basis is extremely conof air beer), one of the valves is leaking, • confirm the exact value of the leak in l /m fident that the inclusion of a low cost causing 1 bottle out of 100 to only be • provide maintenance reportLeak on Detection where theSystem leakages Automatic in partially filled. This personnel bottle wouldwith later a detailed are located without thebottling need to detect individual components. manufacturing equipment will lead be rejected.

If this machine tomachine the aforementioned cost savings, cycled 6 times perleakages minute, there would • operate and detect even when the is in operation as wellthe as need a significant be an entire six-pack wastedsoftware every without • be integrated in the machine’s for anyreduction external in energy consumption. minute.

This is a significant cost to supervision system - scad, etc.

Is machine complexity in terms of the number of actuators a problem for implementation of an ALDS? No. The only issue might be that, on larger machines, it would be necessary to divide the machine into sections that would be checked sequentially. In those situations it is recommended to use a number of ALDS blocks depending on the areas to be investigated. In any case, with good sectioning, any machine can be equipped with ALDS.

By adding an ALDS to a machine you can • detect air leakages when they occur—even on a daily basis • confirm the exact value of the leak in Nl/min • provide maintenance personnel with a detailed report on where the leakages are located without the need to detect individual components • operate and detect leakages even when the machine is in operation • detect leakage without the need for any external supervisory system - scada, etc.

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SMC Corporation of America www.smcusa.com Basic Operating Concept 800-762-7621

The A.L.D.S. is based on a manifold block consisting of a standard SMC series PFM flow meter plus the introduction of a diverting valve that is installed in the machine’s main air supply. The valve is operated using sequence instructions that are integrated in the machine’s operating software.

Using a pre-programmed “check leakage cycle,” each compressed air circuit on the machine can be individually monitored with the results checked against the previously stored records saved in a PLC. These records can then be issued as a report to the maintenance Basic Operating Concept: accordingly, ensuringairmaximum inindividually both The A.L.D.S. is baseddepartments on a manifold block consisting of a thereby machine can be compressed circuit on the efficiency standard SMC series PFM flow meter plus the introduction of monitored with the results checked against the previously air leakage detection and potential energy savings. a diverting valve which is installed in the machine’s main air stored records saved in a PLC. These records can then be

supply. The valve is operated usinig sequence instructions which are integrated in the machine’s operating software.

Using a pre-programmed “check leakage cycle,” each

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What is the ALDS flow range?

Current ALDS models range from 2 l/min up to 100 l/min. Other flow ranges are available as special-order products. However, the ALDS measures leakage directly, so the current size is consistent for the purpose in most applications.

issued as a report to the maintenance departments accordingly, therby ensuring maximum efficiency in both air leakage detection and potential energy savings.

• Input of measuring • Input of measuring • Output of leak level • Output of leak level

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• Cycle of production • Cycle of leak test • Cycle of production • Cycle of leak test

Can the speed and/or size of the cylinders be a problem for using the ALDS? No. The system does not operate during the machine’s normal cycle.

The system reads the leakage after the cylinder movement has stopped at the end of the stroke, so it is not influenced by the speed and size of the cylinders.

Can I use the ALDS for any machine regardless of its compressed air demand?

No. Despite not working during the machine’s production cycle, the ALDS must be able to deliver enough flow to allow the machine to work properly. ALDS with larger flow rates are available by special order.

Will devices that have physiological air leakage (e.g. precision regulators) distort the reading?

Devices of this type must be evaluated appropriately. For this reason it is important to note the compressed air demand when the machine is new.

Will the ALDS detect internal leakage (e.g. between cylinder’s chambers)?

Leakage management is usually aimed at external leakage, as it is statistically more likely and significant. Even though it is not possible to define whether the cylinder's leakage is internal or external, the system detects the total leakage in the machine. By process of elimination, it is possible to determine if a cylinder has internal leakage.

Is the ALDS affected by poor air quality?

Yes it is. The ALDS should be preceded by filters of the appropriate rating.

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Supply A.L.D.S. Block A.L.D.S. Block

If the ALDS should fail, will the machine keep on working?

Yes. The ALDS block is normally open, so the machine can keep on working even if power supply to the block is switched off.

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Key A.L.D.S. Product: Series FPM If an actuator has the same amount of leakage on the extend line as it does on the retract line, how will the ALDS behave?

It is unlikely to have identical amounts of leakage, considering that the ALDS is able to detect a 2 Nl/min difference. Even if the two leaks were exactly identical, they would still be detected and included in the total leakage reported. From a statistical point of view, two leaks that occur simultaneously with a differential of less than 2 liter / min is unlikely.

The PFM Digital Flow Switch utilizes a microelectromechanical system (MEMs) in its construction, and this latest microchip technology delivers accuracy and fast response speeds, especially when working with low-flow applications.

Suitable for use with dry air, N2, Ar, and CO2, the PFM product range is compact and lightweight, and its easy-to-see digital display provides visual performance at a glance. And, as the flow adjustment valve is integrated into the switch, piping installation is easier, and mounting flexibility is ensured.

How frequently should I conduct the ALDS test cycle?

There are no specific recommendations. Obviously, the more frequently the ALDS runs the test cycle, the greater the achievable savings.

Can I implement ALDS on an existing machine?

It is theoretically possible to implement the ALDS on an existing machine. If the machine leakage exceeds the maximum range of the ALDS, it may be necessary to fix most of the leaks prior to implementation of the ALDS. Is there specific software available for my PLC so that I can more easily implement the ALDS? There are many types of PLC, making it difficult to create universal software. Each machine also has specific mechanical criterion that affects implementation of the ALDS. It was therefore decided to provide a generic flow-chart which should be used to generate the ALDS routine.

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Digital gauges as shown in Fig. 2 are not commonly used as they are more expensive than the mass-produced bourdon tube type.

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shows the hysteresis adjustment screw. This type of switch is often used on a centralized vacuum pump system where the pump needs to turn on and off at specific vacuum levels.

Hysteresis or switching differential is the difference between the switch position change value. A normally closed switch could be adjusted to open at 24"Hg (-80kPa). When the vacuum level falls (decreases) to 21"Hg, the switch changes back to its original state (contacts close).

Therefore, this switch has a 3"Hg differential or hysteresis. This value, as with the switch in Fig. 7, is sometimes adjustable.

A vacuum system should contain all the correct components that are required to offer safe operation, long life of components, and reliability for the user. The system should also include, as explained in this overview article, instruments such as gauges and switches that offer the user known values for efficient production throughput and the fault finding tools that enable a quick prognosis for the maintenance engineer.

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Linear-Position Sensor

Provides Accuracy, Reliability vital to the Sustainability of Alaska’s Fisheries

MTS

Systems Corp., Sensors Division, was hooked when Rick Towler of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration turned to its application engineers to help him solve a major equipment challenge. As part of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Towler needed a better method for measuring fish in the waters around Alaska that would be more cost-effective than the $15,000 to $20,000 solutions commercially available. Towler was looking for non-contact measurement technology that could be integrated right off the shelf. After extensive market research, he found a sensor that met his criteria for accuracy, durability and affordability: the MTS Systems non-contact EP2 series sensor.

Towler explained that accurate estimates of fish length are needed to help determine the biomass to set commercial fishing limits. Accuracy is important because he said, “In the end it comes down to people’s jobs.” Towler and his colleagues had been using a barcode reading wand and a laminated piece of paper that was marked with the bar codes for different

fish lengths. They would lay a fish on the laminated paper and use the wand to read the corresponding bar code for the length. Unfortunately, this method only allowed them to measure as small as centimeters, plus the wands and the laminated charts were often damaged by the extreme temperature changes, salt water, and harsh handling common in boats in arctic waters.

After specifying the EP2, Towler created a small circuit board to control the sensor as well as a magnet holder for the user to strap on his finger. The new fishboard measurement device can measure down to millimeters and has proven hearty in the rigorous, wet conditions. Right now the entire unit is being kept

dry with fiberglass, but Towler is considering moving to a molded plastic case.

Because the sensors are fast, accurate, and robust in the tough Alaskan environment, Towler said they have helped to streamline the fish measurement process. The government-designed fishboard measurement product is available to anyone who requests it and costs just a fraction of the commercially produced fish measuring devices, at little more than the price of the sensor itself.

The non-contact Model EP2 sensor provides nonlinearity less than 0.03% and repeatability within 0.005%. Since position measurement does not require direct contact between the position magnet and the sensing element, the operation of Temposonics sensors is free of wear and maintenance. Position measurement is absolute, i.e. no reference move is required to determine position.

For more information about Temposonics linearposition sensors and liquid-level measurement, please contact: MTS Systems Corp, Sensors Division, 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, NC 27513; tel: 919-677-0100; E-mail: sensorsinfo@mts.com; or www.mtssensors.com.

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National Fluid Power Association | NFPA

NFPA Launches 2011 Fluid Power Innovation Awards The National Fluid Power Association has launched a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address the needs of their customers.

Nominations are now being accepted for these NFPA Fluid Power Innovation Awards.

“As the trade association representing the entire fluid power supply chain, NFPA seeks to increase the visibility of hydraulics and pneumatics in our industry's end use markets,” said NFPA Executive Director Eric Lanke. “This program will provide cash awards and recognition for individuals using fluid power technology in innovative ways.”

Applicants must provide documentation of their innovation. An online application can be found at http://www.nfpa.com/misc/OurIndustry/InnovationAwardForm.aspx.

Encouraged to apply are engineers and technicians who have used fluid power to • increase energy efficiency, • improve reliability, • reduce system size while maintaining or increasing power output, • reduce environmental impact, and • improve and apply energy storage, recovery, and redeployment capabilities.

The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2011, and winners will be notified no later than July 31, 2011.

The winners will be selected by a judging committee consisting of members of the NFPA Marketing Committee. Membership in NFPA is not required. Full eligibility criteria and application materials are available online at http://www.nfpa.com/award/.

NFPA Regional Meeting set for May 19 The first of NFPA’s FREE Regional Meetings, the 2011 Detroit Area regional meeting, is set for Thursday, May 19. The meeting will begin at 8:00 am and will be held at The Somerset Inn, Troy, Mich. The Somerset Inn is easily accessible and convenient whether driving or flying into the Greater Detroit Area.

Associate Economist Martin Lavelle with the Detroit Branch of the Chicago Federal Reserve will again be the featured presenter. Martin’s knowledge of the Midwest economic climate along with his engaging presentation style was a hit for 2010, so it is a delight to have him back.

NFPA Regional Meetings are open to members and non-members alike. All are welcome.

Register Today at http://www.nfpa.com/Events/Events_RegionalMeetings_general.asp For more information, contact NFPA membership manager, Leslie Miller, at 414-778-3369 or lmiller@ nfpa.com.

Upcoming Events NFPA 2011 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference Including the biennial Student Poster Session August 16 - 17, 2011 Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, Schaumburg, IL Mark Your Calendars! Held every two years, NFPA’s Poster Sessions are designed to build a community of interest in fluid power among industry leaders, educators, and their students. They have become an important forum for sharing research and teaching ideas as well as in planning successful partnerships.

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

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FPDA | Motion & Control Network

FPDA Monthly Economic Indicators Report Shows Robust Sales Growth The FPDA Motion & Control Network, in conjunction with Cleveland Research Group, conducts a monthly survey of distributor and manufacturer members to assess business conditions. The March survey of members showed the following information: FPDA Index Down but Still Strong The February FPDA Index produced a reading of 77.6, down slightly from the January reading of 78.3.

This indicates the fluid power industry expanded albeit at a modestly slower pace compared to January.

The February results suggest the fluid power industry continues to grow at a faster pace than the broader manufacturing economy as measured by the ISM Purchasing Managersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; index. The ISM index posted a reading of 61.4 in February, up from the January reading of 60.8, marking the 19th consecutive month of growth.

2011 Outlook Improves for 3rd Consecutive Month Strong incoming orders are supporting healthy backlogs that appear to be driving increased confidence in the sustainability of the ongoing industrial recovery.

On average, participants are now anticipating full year growth of 18% for 2011 up from the prior view of up 15%. This marks the third straight monthly increase and is up sharply from the initial view calling for 10%.

FPDA is comprised of nearly 200 wholesale distributors and manufacturers of fluid power and motion technology products, as well as product and service vendors to the fluid power distribution services industry. Specific membership criteria and applications may be downloaded from www.fpda.org.

For more information, please contact FPDA at 410-940-6347, or visit www.fpda.org.

Sales Growth Accelerates Sales growth among fluid power participants remains surprisingly robust despite facing increasingly difficult comparisons. On average, participants reported sales growth of 29% in February, a modest deceleration from the robust 32% growth in January, against a 400 bps more difficult comparison.

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IFPS Newly Certified professionals Ronnie Adams, MHM Florida Power & Light Co. Paul Adelmann, PS Jaime Armas, CC The Boeing Company Robert Barbour, MHM TSE International Edward Bartlett, S, PS Princess Auto Ltd. Daniel Belford, HS James Bernas, E Eaton Corporation David Brickey, PE, S. PS. HS Frontier Kemper Constructors, Inc. Larry Brown, IHM Coastal Hydraulics Gerald Browning, PS Hydro Air Hughes, LLC

Nicholas Granger, HS Delaware Manufacturing Industries, Corp.

Alan Green, CC The Boeing Company Luther Halvorson, PS Hennepin Technical College Daniel Helgerson, ECS Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. Odd Holstead, MHT US Army - TACOM D. Dean Houdeshell, PE, E Sauer-Danfoss Company

Harold Dean, Jr., MM. PM C.W.C.C./DCE Adult School Dwight Faulkner, CC The Boeing Company Charlie Fowler, IHM Coastal Hydraulics Jeremy Gabor, HS JARP Industries, Inc.

Adam Moreland, IHM Coastal Hydraulics Alberto Mosconi, S, PS Gulf Controls Company, LLC Matthew Moss, MHM Florida Power & Light Co.

Michael Nagle, CC Pirtek-Red Oak

Nicholas Johnson, PS

Gordon Neatrour, PS Hydro Air Hughes, LLC

Aleksandr Karpich, PS

Jacob Corder, HS

Andrew Miller, HS Schroeder Industries, LLC

Daniel Johnson, CC The Boeing Company

Anthony Carestio, MHM Florida Power & Light Co.

Alex Chernin, HS Unitech LTD

Richard Mestieri, HS Delaware Manufacturing Industries, Corp.

Howard Muirhead, CC Pirtek USA

Bill Jordan, MHT Altec Industries, Inc.

Steven Cekov, MHM Florida Power & Light Co.

Brian McKenzie, CC The Boeing Company

Joe Jackan, HS JARP Industries, Inc.

Gary Cameron, MHT US Army - TACOM

Michael Carrier, MHM Florida Power & Light Co.

Andrew Long, PS

Jeff Kenney, IHM Coastal Hydraulics

Jason Niccolai, HS Haldex Hydraulics Corporation Daniel Nytes, PS

Ryan Rosenberg, CC Pirtek Lake Wright Mark Rudnik, CC Pirtek Avon Tony Santos, CC Hydraulic House, Inc. Dan Sarsland, PS Hennepin Technical College George Schreiber, III, PS Hughes-HiTech Inc. Ronald Seek, CC The Boeing Company Kingsley Smith, MHT Eric Stanczyk, HS DMIC Anthony Ubal, HS DMIC Bao Vo, HS Anthony Wiles, MHM Florida Power & Light Co. Colton Worm, PS Jun Xu, HS Tapco Enpro

Associationnews Calendar Web Seminars 1 hour Register by visiting www.ifps.org IFPS Members Free/ Non-members $40 “Vacuum Basic Concepts” Thursday, June 9, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) “PneuDraw Version 2.5” Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) “Load Sensing Valves in Mobile Hydraulic Systems” Thursday, October 6, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EST) Live Distance Learning Learn more by visiting www.ifps.org Hydraulic & Pneumatic Specialist Review Fall Dates: 10/3/11 – 10/20/11 AI Workshop Visit www.ifps.org to learn more Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN August 1- 2, 2011 Instructor Training Workshop August 3, 2011 Job Performance Training Workshop Upcoming Meetings IFPS 2011 Annual Meeting September 14-17, 2011 • Chicago, IL 2012 IFPS 2012 Spring Meeting February 29–March 3, 2012 • Tampa, FL

Keith Kimble, IHM Coastal Hydraulics

George Oliver, PM C.W.C.C./DCE Adult School

Jerome Knight, IHM Coastal Hydraulics

Jason Palmer, HS Comatrol

Robert Kollar, CC Pirtek - Southern

Jason Pelekakis, MHM TSE International

Scott Kolles, HS

Laurie Pepin, PS

Kenneth Kratz, MMH, MIH, CC C.W.C.C./DCE Adult School

Chad Pietrowski, HS Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Yonyalu Polinske, HS

Upcoming Trade Shows Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) May 2-5, 2011 • Houston, TX

Dan Lane, CC The Boeing Company

Nick Rodriguez, HS Warden Fluid Dynamics

WindPower Expo May 22-25, 2011 • Anaheim ,CA

Adam Lillich, MHM TSE International

Oliver Romano, CC Pirtek - Michigan

Greater Philadelphia Building & Facility Maintenance Show November 9 & 10, 2011 • Oaks, PA

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Valintine Yarmolich, PS Dale Young, MHT US Army - TACOM Stephen Zachman, HS Michael Ziegler, HS Vesuvius USA

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 | International Fluid Power Society

2011 Spring Meeting Recap

New IFPS Member Benefit

Special thanks to the 40 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) professional members who recently met in Florida to conduct the IFPS 2011 Spring Meeting. These dedicated members steer the Board of Directors meeting, committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions. These individuals are instrumental in driving the IFPS forward with its mission.

The IFPS Board of Directors added an exciting new member benefit at its recent Board of Directors Meeting. The ScriptSave® Prescription Drug Savings Card is available to IFPS Members at no cost. There are no monthly or ongoing fees, no limits on usage, and no income or age restrictions. Visit www.ifps.org to learn more.

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Outcome of Committee and Board Meetings IFPS will make a $15,000 donation to the Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF) to be used for scholarships to individuals being educated in fluid power at approved technical colleges and/or high schools.

IFPS and FPEF are in the final stages of an industry alliance that will benefit both organizations in the education and fund-raising arenas.

IFPS will continue to offer one-hour Web seminars. These seminars are free to IFPS members. There is a registration fee of $40 for non-members.

Two (2) sets of 50 question pre-tests for the IFPS Electronic Controls Specialists (CFPECS) certification will be developed and released by summer 2011.

New ScriptSave® Prescription Drug Savings Program has been added to the growing list of IFPS Member benefits. ScriptSave specializes in designing prescription drug benefits, which provide the most value to customers with no drug benefits, limited drug benefits, or prohibitively costly drug benefits.

A military discount for IFPS certifications and membership will be offered in 2011.

The development of a Fluid Power Boy Scout Merit Badge continues.

A new book titled Essential Practices Manual written by Raymond Hanley, CFPE/AI-Emeritus and a committee of subject matter experts, is scheduled to be released in 2011. Essential Practices Manual describes in-depth steps on how to build efficient fluid power solutions.

An Accredited Instructor Scholarship Program has been finalized; details will be available soon. This scholarship will help defray the cost of training that a current IFPS Accredited Instructor must participate in to become/maintain his/her accreditation.

IFPS will participate in a reciprocal collaboration with the PLASA’s certification program. PLASA is the leading international membership organization for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment, and installation industries.

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IFPS Now Offers Military Discount The IFPS Board of Directors recently approved a military discount for IFPS membership and certification fees. Applicants must present proof of active duty.

• Free Membership when applying for initial IFPS Certification • Discounted Membership fee of $35 for new and renewal of memberships • Discounted rate for all IFPS Certifications with Membership • Discounted $35 fee for membership when recertifying

IFPS and FPEF / FIRST Scholarships Available Through its work in education and training, the IFPS and the Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF) grow and advance the fluid power workforce.

IFPS and FPEF are strong supporters of the FIRST Robotics Competition (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), which encourages high school students to participate in a mammoth robotics competition through FIRST. Scholarship applications can be downloaded by visiting www.ifps.org, www.usfirst.org, or www.fpef.org

IFPS Board of Directors Nominations The IFPS Nomination Committee is soliciting new Board members. All IFPS members were e-mailed instructions to submit names for consideration. If you have not received the nomination ballot, please e-mail Donna Pollander at dpollander@ifps.org.

CFPAI Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

CFPPS Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist

CFPMHT Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician

CFPAJPP Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor

CFPECS Electronic Controls Specialist

CFPPT Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician

CFPAJPPCC Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor CFPE Certified Fluid Power Engineer CFPS Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS, CFPPS) CFPHS Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist

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CFPMEC – in development Mobile Electronic Controls CFPIEC – in development Industrial Electronic Controls CFPMT Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT) CFPIHT Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician

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

CFPPM Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic

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International Fluid Power Society | IFPS

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:  May 2011

 June 2011

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

 November 2011 Tuesday, 11/1 Thursday, 11/17

 December 2011 Tuesday, 12/6 Thursday, 12/15

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

ALASKA

University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK

ALABAMA

Alabama A&M University Normal, AL

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

ARKANSAS

Northwest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR

ARIZONA

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

COLORADO

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

CALIFORNIA

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

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Chapman University Orange, CA

Delaware Technical and Community College | Georgetown, DE

Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA

CONNECTICUT DELAWARE

University of Delaware Newark, DE

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

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HAWAII

BYU-Hawaii Laie, HI

IOWA

Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA

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IDAHO

Brigham Young University Rexburg, ID

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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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GEORGIA

Clayton State University Morrow, GA Columbus State University Columbus, GA Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA Darton College Albany, GA Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA

Ivy Tech Community College/ Bloomington | Bloomington, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Columbus | Columbus, IN

Ivy Tech Community College/ Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Kokomo Kokomo, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Lafayette | Lafayette, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Lawrenceburg | Lawrenceburg, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Madison Madison, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Muncie Muncie, IN

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INDIANA

Ivy Tech Community College/Gary Gary, IN

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University of Georgia Athens, GA

ILLINOIS

Ivy Tech Community College/ Richmond | Richmond, IN Ivy Tech Community College/ Sellersburg | Sellersburg, IN

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Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL Northern Illinois University De Kalb, IL Parkland College Champaign, IL

Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA

Richland Community College Decatur, IL

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Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS Kansas State University Manhattan, KS University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Wichita State University Wichita, KS

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KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

LOUISIANA

Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA

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MISSOURI

Avila University Kansas City, MO

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Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Kansas City, MO

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MARYLAND

Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD

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Frederick Community College Frederick, MD

Webster University St. Louis, MO

Harford Community College Bel Air, MD Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD Howard Community College Columbia, MD University of Maryland College Park, MD

MASSACHUSETTS

North Shore Community College Danvers, MA University of Massachusetts Boston, MA

MICHIGAN

Baker College Online Flint, MI

MISSISSIPPI

University of Mississippi University, MS

MONTANA

Montana State University Bozeman, MT

The University of Montana Missoula, MT

NORTH CAROLINA

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI

North Carolina Central University Durham, NC

Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI

Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI

MINNESOTA

Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN

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Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, PA

College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus North Las Vegas, NV

SOUTH CAROLINA

College of Southern Nevada Green Valley Campus Henderson, NV

Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC

College of Southern Nevada Henderson Campus, NV

Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC

NEW YORK

Brooklyn College - CUNY Brooklyn, NY

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Central Ohio Tech College OSU-Newark | Newark, OH

OHIO

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC

NORTH DAKOTA

Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND

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NEW JERSEY

Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ Gloucester County College Sewell, NJ Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ

Midlands Technical College Columbia, SC Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC

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TENNESSEE

University of Akron Akron, OH

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Austin Community College Austin, TX Collin Community College - Spring Creek Campus | Plano, TX

University of Houston Houston, TX University of Texas Brownsville Brownsville, TX University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX University of Texas El Paso El Paso, TX Victoria College Victoria, TX

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UTAH

Weber State University Ogden, UT Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA

Western Washington University Bellingham, WA

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industrynews WorldWide Electric Reaches Agreement for Electric Motor Line

WorldWide Electric reached an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries to be the exclusive master distributor and representative for Hyundai’s low-voltage electric motor line for North America.

The product line includes premium efficient TEFC, IEEE-841, IEC aluminum frame, IEC cast iron, marine duty, and explosion-proof motors. www.worldwideelectric.net

Whayne Supply Teams Up with Magnom for Magnetic Filtration Units

Whayne Supply, a dealer for Caterpillar offroad vehicles, teamed up with Magnom in the UK to introduce magnetic filtration units that have been shown to increase operational efficiency and decrease downtime. Magnom engineers worked with Whayne Supply over a three-year period to develop custom units for the Caterpillar vehicles.

Wayne Supply focuses on the Kentucky and southern Indiana markets, and is marketing the new filters to other North American Caterpillar dealers. www.magnom.com

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Classifieds Hydraulic SyStemS engineer For over 45 years Wilson Company has been recognized as a leading innovative distributor of fluid power products. We have two HSE positions open in Texas.

We prefer IFPS certified candidates with over 5 years of systems and sales experience. These new associates will help drive continued market share growth with our broad base of products, systems and services. We offer a full benefit package that includes a compensation plan commensurate with experience and performance.

Email your resume to career@wilson-company.com.

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Marzocchi, known worldwide as the preMier Manufacturer of high perforMance gear puMps and Motors, seeks qualified candidates for:

PIRTEK Replaces Hose Assemblies on Airport Freight Loaders

PIRTEK O’Hare replaced 270 hose assemblies on freight loaders at the O’Hare International Airport. Each loader had 90 hose assemblies that needed to be removed and replaced. One requirement was the completion of one loader per day, bringing the completion of 270 hose assemblies in three days. After the re-hose project was finished, the freight loaders were then shipped to another location in Toronto. www.pirtekusa.com

regional sales representatiVe Responsibilities include development of new prospects and interaction with existing customers to increase Marzocchi product sales among distributors and OEM’s.

Position requires an associate’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of five years experience in Fluid Power Manufacturing Sales and/or Distribution Field Sales. custoMer serVice representatiVe chicago sales and distriBution center Successful candidate performs all duties required for the Customer Service department of a customer-centered organization.

Responsibilities include response to customer requests, sales of hydraulic gear pumps to OEM, Distributors, Reseller businesses and Industrial MRO organizations via telephone and by internet, and customer support with technical inquires. Position requires college four-year degree or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training. replY to: Email: kirbyc@marzocchipumpsusa.com Fax: 661-244-4456

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Fluid Power Executive Recruiters

As veteran recruiters who focus in the Fluid Power Industry, we need outstanding professionals to fill opportunities in: -Engineering -Design -Manufacturing -Sales -Marketing Contact: Eric C. Bergsman, Sales/Marketing Dave Sevel, Engineering William Radke, Manufacturing/Operations Marvel Consultants, Inc. 28601 Chagrin Blvd., #210, Cleveland, Ohio 44122 www.marvelconsultants.com recruiters@marvelconsultants.com Tel: 216-292-2855, Fax: 216-292-7207

HYDRAULIC FLANGES and COMPONENTS THE “SPECIAL” YOU WANT IS PROBABLY ON OUR SHELVES MAIN Mfg. Products, Inc. 800.521.7918 fax 810.953.1385 www.MAINMFG.com/fpj

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