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A Roadmap for Discovering the Latest Developments in Fluid Power Technology Tom Grasson, Associate Publisher/Editorial Director Earlier this year, at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2008 Annual Conference, one of the speakers commented that "if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." continue reading

Industry Report

In 2005, fluid power product manufacturers, including aerospace, had shipments of $12,686.0 million, an increaes of 9.4% from $11,596.1 million reported in 2004.

Hydraulic and pneumatic valves increased 10.7% to $3,118.3 million in 2005, from $2,817.7 million in 2004. Fittings and assemblies for tubing and hose, excluding plumbers' brass goods, increased 9.2% to $2,818.2 million in 2005, from $2,580.9 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, actuators, accumulators, cushions and non-vehicular shock absorbers increased by 11.8% to $3,508.0 million in 2005, frm $3,137.0 million in 2004. Compressed air and gas dryers and lubricators decreased 3.9% to $67.4 million in 2005, from $70.2 million in 2004. Filters of hydraulic and pneumatic systems increased 0.8% to $550.1 million in 2005, from $545.6 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors and hydrostatic transmillion components increased 7.4% to $2,625.0 million in 2005, from $2,444.6 million in 2004.

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Moog Buys Medical Pump Maker
Moog Inc., an Elma company best known for its aerospace industry products, has bolstered its medical device group with purchase of a European medical pump maker

ACE Controls Line of Hydraulic Dampers
ACE Controls' line of maintenance free, self-contained hydraulic dampers. Body diameters range from 15mm to 40mm with stroke lengths of up to 800mm.

Hose Guard Products
Kurt Hydraulics introduces a complete line of four styles of hose protection products for use with its complete line of hydraulic hose and coupling systems. Designed for use in rugged operating applications to stop premature failure due to wear, abrasion, and deep cuts.

Emerging Technologies

Micromoters MicroMo Electronics Inc. With an integrated encoder, the 2232...SR series dc micromotor's diameter measures 22 mm, and its length is 32 mm. Packing an NdFeB magnet, the motor boasts high constant torque of 10 mNm and a 9-W power output. continue reading

Miniature Ballscrews Steinmeyer Inc. Seven diameters make up Steinmeyer's line of miniature ballscrews from 3 to 16 mm. Other standard diameters are 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm. All have ground ball nuts and come with or without preload. continue reading