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Features

06 Six Ways Utility Monitoring Advances Sustainable Packaging Goals

Real-time compressed air and energy monitoring gives packaging plants greater control.

10 Evaluating Alternatives to Fluoropolymer Sealing Solutions

Industry challenges arise as alternatives to fluoropolymer sealing solutions emerge.

» TEST YOUR SKILLS

22 Understanding the Characteristics and Applications of Single & Three-Phase Power

Stay sharp with this monthly lesson from the IFPS's study guide.

24 Fluid Power Industry Ready For Center Stage at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Get a sneak peak at CON/AGG 2026.

26 How Rotomation Customized a Solution for Custom Packaging

Utilizing an innovative special gripper-rotator to fill unique bottles with caustic cleaning material.

» COVER STORY

28 The Critical Role of Hydraulic Components

The hidden backbone of heavy industry.

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Winning the Game WHY AND HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY

By Muhammad Irfan Khan, Senior Director of Safety, Environment, Health & Quality, Hydrostatics, Danfoss Power Solutions

» BACK IN MY university days in Beijing, I enjoyed playing badminton. One day at the market, an impressive racket caught my eye. The racket was inexpensive, so I bought it. On the court, the racket broke — and, no, I didn’t hit a wall or another player. I chalked it up to bad luck and purchased another, thinking I’d simply gotten a defective racket. The new racket also broke. The third time, I made the wise decision to invest in a premium Yonex-brand racket, which gave me the durability I was looking for. I don’t know why those cheap rackets kept breaking. Perhaps the material was brittle, or the design was flawed. They looked the same as high-quality rackets, but appearances can be deceiving.

My experience echoes a challenge I observe in the hydraulics industry: the proliferation of copycat and counterfeit parts and products. Two products may look identical, but this doesn’t make them the same. Copycats and counterfeits suffer from a lack of quality. In other words, they’re not designed and tested to be durable and reliable. They intend to replicate the look, dimensions, and

other visible characteristics of an existing product. However, they miss the invisible robustness characteristics and hidden capabilities. These attributes are built through the processes and the machinery used to manufacture the components.

All OEMs want to source high-quality components. It’s a standard expectation, even table stakes these days. They don’t want the risk, the expense, and the reputational damage that can result from product failures in the field. Many suppliers boast about their high-quality products, but discerning true quality requires looking beneath the surface.

There are different aspects to assessing quality. The first is identifying a quality supplier by evaluating their quality processes and certifications. What kind of organizational methods do they use? How are they set up? What systems do they use? These insights can indicate the caliber of the products they deliver. Suppliers should also share the standards they are compliant with and the certifications their processes and facilities hold. ISO 9001 is a common certification, but OEMs are increasingly expecting IATF 16949 compliance, or certification, if they supply automotive customers.

Another part of identifying quality suppliers is understanding their sourcing and supply chain. Ask what kind of sub-suppliers are involved in making their components. What criteria are used to qualify them? What expectations are held for these relationships? What does their interaction look like? Gain an understanding of the supplier’s suppliers and what their work processes are. Ask for a site visit. This may not always be possible, but the supplier should at least arrange visits to see internally manufactured components. This will give you an idea of what you’re

buying into and how things will be handled if something goes wrong.

One of the most critical aspects of assessing quality is supplier product validation and verification testing. Request product qualification data to understand how they qualify their products. Typical qualification covers three main testing categories: performance, robustness, and endurance. Each category includes different types of tests. Suppliers may offer additional testing based on customer discussions, particularly if product usage or the application is atypical. It’s also important to ask about the product’s compliance with industry standards such as SAE or EN, if applicable.

The final, most important step of assessing quality is the OEM's product validation. OEMs often conduct exhaustive bench and field testing to ensure reliability. Crucial to this step is opening the product and observing internal surfaces and parts after it has been running for a certain interval of time. Engineers look for signs of impact between the different components, wear patterns, and seal condition, among other characteristics. Long-term application validation is also part of many OEM programs to ensure sustained product performance.

25 years later, I still have my Yonex badminton racket. It has endured countless games and cross-continent moves. My investment paid off. Similarly, in choosing quality, OEMs don’t just acquire robust products; they align their values and their reputation with lasting performance and reliability. Despite the temptation posed by lower-cost copycats and counterfeits, I believe true quality will prevail in the hydraulics industry.

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NEW PROBLEM Cargo Ship’s Cylinders Drifted

Robert Sheaf, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPE, CFPS, CFPECS, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPMM, CFC Industrial Training

» A CARGO SHIP uses a hydraulic power unit to open and close several hatch doors in the grain storage areas. There are eight cylinders and valves located close to eight doors with the HPU on a lower deck. The circuit they attached was the only one they had. All the cylinders were 5-inch bore with 3½-inch diameter rods. Extending the cylinder would open the door. Originally, pressing a button for any solenoid energized the solenoid on the unloading valve on top of the main relief and turned on the electric motor. However, someone had rewired the electric motor to run continuously and changed the pump to a pressure-compensated 20-gpm piston. We found the relief unloading solenoid was energized when the electric motor ran. The pump compensator was set to 2,000 psi while the relief was set to 2,250 psi. They’re now experiencing a new problem with cylinders drifting out and causing hatch doors to open.

What could be causing the problem?

For the solution, see page 34.

Robert Sheaf has more than 45 years troubleshooting, training, and consulting in the fluid power field. Email rsheaf@cfcind.com or visit his website at www.cfcindustrialtraining.com. Visit fluidpowerjournal.com/figure-it-out to view previous problems.

SIX WAYS UTILITY MONITORING ADVANCES SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING GOALS

By Eugenio F. da Silva Neto, Product Manager, Intelligent Automation at Emerson

Eugenio is the Product Manager for Intelligent Automation at Emerson. In this role, he leads the development, management, and global launch of industrial automation solutions. His work is based on a comprehensive portfolio that includes intelligent devices, edge computing, and software and hardware automation platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the State University of São Paulo. He has also completed executive education programs focused on leadership, strategy, product management, and innovation. Additionally, he holds patents in the fields of fieldbus technology, process automation, and software development.

Reducing energy use, improving utility usage efficiency, and meeting net-zero targets are all essential to most corporate sustainability programs. To achieve these interrelated goals, CPGs and packaging producers are incorporating intelligent monitoring solutions for compressed air and energy that allow them to accurately track consumption and effectively identify and address inefficiencies.

Digital compressed air and energy monitoring solutions provide manufacturers with visibility into how their machines, lines, and plants consume energy. These readyto-use solutions measure critical metrics in real time, presenting valuable insights that

operations managers and operators can use to inform decision-making, utility efficiency, and energy-saving initiatives.

There are many use cases manufacturers can leverage to reduce energy waste and carbon emissions while improving operational efficiency. Here are six primary ways CPGs and packaging producers can use realtime digital monitoring to advance their sustainability goals.

1. DETECT EARLY-STAGE COMPRESSED AIR LEAKS

Pneumatic systems are prevalent in packaging plants. On average, 20-30% of a facility’s total energy consumption goes toward generating compressed air. However,

once compressed air is produced, most manufacturers don't know how efficiently they use compressed air or how much they waste once it’s produced. Real-time compressed air monitoring provides visibility and identifies areas for improvement.

According to industry averages, around 30% or more of the compressed air a plant generates goes to waste, and much of that is due to leakage. By monitoring pneumatic systems in real time, operators can quickly receive information that helps them detect and address early-stage leaks. Repairing leaks before they can grow significantly reduces energy waste and related carbon emissions. In addition to these benefits, preventing leaks

To optimize energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operational efficiency, CPGs and packaging producers are incorporating intelligent monitoring solutions for compressed air and energy.

(image courtesy of Emerson)

can improve equipment availability and performance, as well as operational efficiency.

With pneumatic leakage, energy waste is not the only concern. Checking for leaks can also be expensive. On average, 76% of businesses still manually test for compressed air leaks across their facility. Manual leak checks can cost an average of $46,000 per machine due to service equipment and wasted utilities, and leaks can go undetected and grow between the periodic checks. Continuous digital monitoring, with leak detection as an add-on, replaces periodic checks along with their inadequacies and costs.

2. BALANCE PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

Monitoring compressed air can help optimize its use in packaging applications by ensuring pneumatic pressure lines operate at the optimal pressure. Pneumatic equipment operates within an optimal pressure range. When the pressure line is well tuned, processes run effectively and efficiently. However, if this level fluctuates, inefficiencies can occur. For instance, if an actuator receives more pressure than necessary, energy is wasted. If an actuator receives too little pressure,

processes won’t run effectively, and product quality issues may occur.

A reduction of 140 kPa (20 pounds per square inch (psi)) in compressor discharge pressure can reduce compressor energy use by 10%. As services teams identify the optimum pressure level for equipment across the floor, the total savings can add up. Balancing pneumatic devices in this way can reduce energy, as well as maximize performance and availability by extending equipment life and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) values.

3. ADDRESS IDLE POWER USAGE

In packaging plants, machine tools are energy-intensive and make up about 53% of electricity consumption by end use. Although they only run 15-40% of the time, they still consume significant power when idle. An idling compressor, for example, consumes about 40% of its full load. Energy monitoring makes it possible for manufacturers to locate and address idle power usage. This can be achieved by either turning machines off completely or investing in more energy-efficient equipment.

Digital energy monitoring enables teams to access energy measurements in real time. Teams can quickly generate dashboards with detailed visualizations of consumption costs and associated carbon footprints, along with related monitored power and energy parameters. They can then use this information to identify areas where they can improve efficiency, such as reducing idle consumption, managing peak loads, and lowering energy use intensity, energy costs, and CO2 emissions of specific assets.

By analyzing monitored and collected data, idle equipment that consumes energy during idle time can be identified, and machine power usage can be optimized. This can reduce energy consumption by 10-25%. The benefits of energy optimization extend beyond merely reaching energy targets. Most manufacturers can also improve operational efficiency by 5-10% using a data-driven approach to energy efficiency programs based on energy monitoring and power consumption insights.

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4. IDENTIFY AND REDUCE PEAK LOADS

Peak loads represent the highest electricity consumption periods in processing and packaging plants. These periods strain internal resources, including utilities such as water, gas, and compressed air. Equipment and labor areas are also strained, impacting the broader electrical grid. Peak loads are critical because they determine demand surcharges on electricity bills, which directly affect overall energy costs.

Using energy monitoring to visualize equipment consumption patterns allows facility and operations teams, as well as energy managers, to identify when simultaneous operations during peak hours lead to spikes in energy consumption. They can then pinpoint areas of underperformance, appropriately adjust shifts, and optimize machine schedules for maximum productivity and efficiency, such as during off-peak hours.

Reducing the baseload by optimizing the highest consumers can significantly reduce overall energy consumption. In addition to reducing energy use, operations teams that successfully identify and reduce peak loads can also reduce demand charges on plant utility bills, saving additional costs.

5. INFORM ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND DECISION-MAKING

Energy management and ESG teams drive environmental and sustainability initiatives across multiple product lines. Real-time compressed air and energy monitoring solutions provide accurate consolidated data on unified dashboards. This enables teams to generate reports and validate corporate strategies. Real-time digital monitoring enhances consumption transparency and improves data granularity.

Energy consumption visualization allows sustainability teams to track comprehensive key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive initiatives. Using consumption data and asset-specific parameters, teams can calculate energy costs and CO2 emissions at the facility or asset level. This streamlines utility management, improves the accuracy of data analysis, and helps organizations meet their energy goals. It also aids in ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing costs.

IT-ready monitoring solutions include standard northbound connectors. These enable seamless data transfer to manufacturers' data lakes or cloud dashboards. This affords manufacturers the capability to integrate

energy and utility consumption data across multiple sites.

6. REDUCE PER-UNIT ENERGY COSTS AND EMISSIONS

Many factors drive the increased adoption of sustainability goals, including customer demand. 79% of consumers modify purchase preferences based on sustainability. And nearly 70% of U.S. consumers place the responsibility of sustainability in packaging on brand owners and packaging producers.

Monitoring and managing compressed air and energy helps CPG companies and packaging producers reduce environmental impact and costs. For instance, consider the energy required to package a specific product. If a manufacturer successfully optimizes energy use through sustainability initiatives supported by compressed air and energy monitoring, then it can reduce the unit energy requirement and, in turn, production cost and emissions per unit.

SMART SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY IS SMART BUSINESS STRATEGY

CPGs and other manufacturers can further advance sustainable packaging goals with greater insight and control over every aspect

of production. To start monitoring quickly and maximize the value of the investment, it's important to select a monitoring solution that is easy to install, use, and scale.

Look for a scalable, plug-and-play, integrated solution that monitors both compressed air and energy. This will simplify integration and minimize production disruption. For instance, Emerson offers pre-engineered solutions that include an enclosure with edge hardware, airflow sensors, and a power supply. These solutions incorporate two monitoring applications: one for compressed air and the other for energy monitoring on the same edge hardware.

Both software applications offer advanced monitoring capabilities ranging from individual energy-intensive assets to lines or facilities. Their intuitive interfaces and automatically generated dashboards provide easy-to-understand visual insights and alerts that are easy to understand, empowering operators of all skill levels without the need for customization. The energy dashboards display asset-specific energy consumption, power demand, and voltage- and frequency-related charts.

Furthermore, they show associated energy costs and CO2 emissions. The compressed air monitoring solution can identify leaks with an add-on and automatically optimize air pressure levels in production lines during idle time. KPIs such as total energy/utility costs, energy/utility consumption per production line/machine, and metrics such as airflow, pressure, energy costs, and CO2 emissions can also be displayed.

Manufacturers that are currently using a compressed air monitoring solution are seeing a 20-30% reduction in compressed air consumption and are typically realizing ROI in less than two years. Those who pair initiatives with proactive energy management can reduce energy waste by 10-30% and carbon emissions by 15-30%, all while improving operational efficiency by 5-10%.

By tracking compressed air and energy use simultaneously, CPGs and packaging producers can gain a better understanding of how their plants utilize energy and utilities. This allows them to identify and address energy and operational inefficiencies more effectively. In this way, they can optimize energy use, reduce emissions, and accelerate their progress toward sustainability and business goals. •

The Compressed Air Manager and Energy Manager from Emerson are scalable, plug-and-play solutions that can be used stand-alone or run together on the same edge hardware. (image courtesy of Emerson)

Intuitive, comprehensive dashboards present compressed air and energy KPIs in real time, providing manufacturers with valuable information to reduce energy costs and decrease their carbon footprint. (image courtesy of Emerson)

Come see Emerson at PACK EXPO 2025!

» Emerson will exhibit its Floor to CloudTM packaging solutions at PACK EXPO. The event will be held in Las Vegas from September 29 to October 1. Visitors to South Lower Hall, Booth 15009 can view highlights from the comprehensive Emerson portfolio and product demonstrations from Emerson’s packaging automation experts.

Product highlights at the booth will include:

AVENTICS™ XV Valve Series

» The AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders in the food and packaging industry with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The valves provide higher flow rates in a compact valve package that enables more efficient and flexible pneumatic system performance for factory automation and food and packaging applications. This helps manufacturers boost productivity and allows them to offer products customized for specific markets and customer preferences. For more information, visit https://www.emerson.com/en-us/catalog/aventics-xv03.

EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES TO FLUOROPOLYMER SEALING SOLUTIONS

By Andrew Iddeson, Product Technology Director, Advanced Sealing Technologies (a Michelin Group Company)

Industrial material handling equipment, such as forklifts, stackers, and industrial trucks, must perform reliably through long, repetitive cycles. Operators depend on high-performance seals, bearings, and components to lift, tilt, and steer heavy loads safely and efficiently.

Traditionally, fluoropolymer seals have been favored for their low friction and wear durability. Low friction minimizes stick-slip, and the seal is capable of high-speed applications due to its temperature resistance. However, fluoropolymer sealing solutions risk facing three challenges amid growing global uncertainty.

1. Pressures and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Fluoropolymers are under increasing regulatory scrutiny due to their environmental persistence and potential health risks. In the EU, the U.S., and other regions, future regulations may restrict the production, use, or disposal of these materials. This could lead to higher compliance costs and a potential decline in demand. Production often relies on specialized, geographically concentrated supply chains. These are susceptible to

geopolitical tensions, export restrictions, and price volatility. These factors can disrupt availability and increase costs.

2. Emergence of Non-Fluorinated Alternatives

As investment in R&D grows, efforts are intensifying to develop non-fluorinated polymers and elastomers that can provide comparable performance. While this wave of innovation holds promise, it also introduces a degree of uncertainty for many industries navigating the transition away from fluoropolymers.

3. Economic Sensitivity

As key players across the fluoropolymer supply chain work to define strategies that prioritize safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, they are also positioning themselves for long-term resilience. However, ongoing uncertainties in supply and demand dynamics are expected to continue affecting the availability of fluoropolymers, potentially leading to further price volatility.

Alternative Solutions

In many fluid power applications, which do not require the highest performance

characteristics of fluoropolymers, a few non PTFE alternatives exist and include the Hallite 520 wiper, a single lip snap-in rod wiper designed to fit North American D-style housings. The proportions of the wiping lip ensure that contact is maintained with the surface of the rod to remove heavily deposited contaminants such as mud and ice. The standard Hallite 520 is molded from Thermoplastic Polyurethane to maximize wear resistance and performance. For heavy-duty, complex applications, it is offered in a wide range of Hythane® polyurethane and polyester materials to offer optimal ingression protection. The Hallite 38 single-lip wiper/scraper is another fluoropolymer-free option for material handling applications. It is designed to fit metric housings, including those of ISO 6195A. Once again, the proportions of the

Hallite 520 wiper

wiping lip ensure that contact is maintained on the surface of the rod to remove heavily deposited contaminants such as mud and ice.

Making informed Decisions

For fluid power sealing equipment OEMs, especially those serving demanding applications, including material handling, informed decisions about sealing solutions are critical. Seals can make or break operations. For example, if a lift or tilt cylinder seal fails in a forklift application, it can halt operations, pose safety risks, and compromise load stability.

Best practices encompass design, safety, efficiency, compliance, and lifecycle management, including the following considerations.

1. Robust and Efficient Design

• Prioritize durability in high-wear applications.

• Design for maintainability, allowing for easy access to serviceable seals.

2. Hydraulic System Optimization

• Collaborate proactively with seal manufacturers to confirm component longevity.

• Ensure compatibility with hydraulic fluids, including environmental or fire-resistant formulations.

3. Testing and Quality Assurance

• Validate designs with real-world simulation, fatigue testing, and accelerated lifecycle testing.

• Ensure friction, wear, and lubrication performance in dynamic seals.

4. Technical Support and Service

• Seek product partnerships with manufacturers that provide custom-engineered solutions for OEM-specific geometry or operating conditions.

• Ensure support for application engineering and failure analysis.

Conclusion

The fluid power sealing industry encounters various challenges in developing innovative fluoropolymer-free alternatives for sealing solutions. Whilst uncertainty exists in the regulatory and supply chain

CONTAMINATION CONTROL

Hallite 38 wiper

challenges ahead, customers embarking on a road-map to replacing fluoropolymers can rely on robust assessments and recommen dations for seal and wiper functionality by working in partnership with seal manufacturers who adhere to best practice in design, hydraulic optimisation, rigorous testing and technical support. In doing so, OEMs and cylinder builders can ensure their equipment continues to meet industry requirements. Staying informed about trends and technological advancements will be vital for making decisions that promote progress and success as the industry evolves.•

Routine and scheduled maintenance of hydraulic systems are vital to getting the most out of

Excavator. While maintenance plays the largest role in the prevention of unnecessary machine downtime, it can

to high levels of contamination rapidly decreasing component longevity. The importance of contamination control is sometimes overlooked when performing maintenance due to incorrect practices being used.

THE FLANGELOCK™ TOOL AND CIRCUIT BLANKING CAPS

The FlangeLock™ tool and caps are the ultimate contamination control tools for protecting your hydraulic system. The FlangeLock™ allows for the simple sealing of open hydraulic flanges without tools while the caps can be bolted in place of a flange connection. Easy on, easy off, they offer a leak-proof solution to hydraulic systems and environmental cleanliness. FlangeLock™ tools and caps stop the mess.

HITACHI MAKING CONTAMINATION CONTROL EASY

Hitachi have packaged FlangeLock™ tool and caps specifically for Hitachi mining excavators. The Hitachi customised kits make sure no matter which component routine maintenance is being performed on, you will always have the exact number of FlangeLocks™* and caps to help reduce contamination.

*Note: FlangeLocks are not to be used under pressure

The FlangeLock™ Tool is the ultimate contamination control tool for protecting your hydraulic systems. It allows for the simple sealing of open SAE code 61, 62 & CAT-Style hydraulic flanges without tools. Constructed from lightweight aluminum. Easy on, easy off. Offers a leakproof solution to hydraulic system and environmental cleanliness. FlangeLock™ Tools stop the mess!

CLARIFICATION STATEMENT »

On “Overheating Closed Loop Hydraulic System” and “Cylinders Unscathed in the Storm” A LETTER FROM THE FLUIDPOWERJOURNALAND INTERNATIONAL FLUID POWER SOCIETY (IFPS) TEAMS

» OUR TEAM PERFORMED a careful review of the responses and technical assessments provided by industry professionals via LinkedIn concerning the articles we published, “Overheating Closed Loop Hydraulic System” in our June 2025 issue on pp. 6-8 and “Cylinders Unscathed in the Storm” in our August 2025 issue on pp. 24-25.

We also gleaned additional feedback from Fluid Power Journal readers and certified professionals. As a result, we would like to provide the following clarification regarding certain aspects of these articles.

CLARIFICATION OF ARTICLE INTENT

We wish to thank the author for these articles and the firsthand experience. We also acknowledge that they were published as a summary of the events and diagnostic steps as reported by the team involved. The procedures and choices described reflect the authors’ experience with a specific case and were never intended to represent best practices endorsed by Fluid Power Journal the IFPS, or our editorial team.

SAFETY CONCERNS AND RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES

On reviewing the critiques, we fully concur that several actions described in the original article do not align with established safety guidelines for diagnosing and servicing hydraulic systems. For example:

Manual Temperature Checks: As highlighted by industry professional who brought this to our attention and the IFPS study manuals, physically touching components to check for heat is hazardous and should not be practiced. Operators should always utilize appropriate tools such as thermometers, infrared temperature guns, or thermal imaging cameras to assess temperature safely.

“Open Port” Flow Checks: Directing flow “over the reservoir” to verify fluid movement, instead of utilizing a calibrated flow meter, is an outdated and unsafe practice. All observations of flow should be conducted with appropriate instrumentation to protect both personnel and equipment.

Reservoir Drawdown to Observe Return Flow: Lowering reservoir levels to inspect return flow visually can result in dangerous aeration, contamination, or worse. Industry best practice is to use a flowmeter. If observation is essential, extreme care must be taken, and this method should never replace recommended diagnostic approaches.

In addition, the published case did not adequately discuss the risks of contamination, along with the critical importance of verifying filter and pressure conditions during commissioning. The procedural requirements for diagnosing root causes in hydrostatic and closed-loop systems were not covered in detail, either. These oversights could be misconstrued as a tacit endorsement of unsafe and suboptimal troubleshooting methods.

Open Port Testing: This practice is extremely dangerous and can result in severe injury. This method does not align with accepted fluid power safety standards and should not be performed.

EDITORIAL COMMITMENT TO ACCURACY AND SAFETY

We don’t intend to convey that the original article’s outlined methods are recommended or safe within today’s fluid power industry. Going forward, our editorial policy will more clearly distinguish between anecdotal stories and those outlining educational content or recommended practices. This is especially the case for those stories related to technician safety and machine reliability.

IN CLOSING

We wish to thank all industry professionals for operating according to a high technical and ethical standard. Constructive feedback is essential to our mission of educating and protecting the fluid power community.

As always, we welcome continued discussion and collaboration around safety, diagnostics, and engineering excellence within our publication.

For readers seeking updated guidance, please reference the relevant IFPS certification manuals and always prioritize safety and industry consensus best practices and procedures.

MEMES TO MEMES TO

By Dan Helgerson,

» MERRIAM-WEBSTER DEFINES MEME

as a noun meaning “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.” It was originally coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976 in his errant attempt to explain everything within a framework of evolutionary processes, including changes in culture. Dawkins wrote, “Memes (discrete units of knowledge, gossip, jokes, and so on) are to culture what genes are to life. Just as biological evolution is driven by the survival of the fittest genes in the gene pool, cultural evolution may be driven by the most successful memes.”

Some ideas spread through a culture to such a degree that they are simply assumed to be true. An irony is that Dawkins’ concept of evolution is itself the result of a successful meme. His premise is assumed to be true even though both reason and observation deny its validity.

However, his concept of memes as they relate to culture may have some merit. I would like to introduce the word “meme” as a verb defined as “the introduction of an idea, behavior, style, or usage with the intent to spread the idea from person to person within a culture.” I plan to meme an idea in the fluid power community that will become so prevalent that it goes without saying.

This is the intent of “Raising the bar” – to look closely at our memes regarding fluid power, challenge our assumptions, and develop a new meme.

Fluid Power Journal published an article I wrote in August 2019 titled “Then and Now: Looking Back/Forward 25 Years.” In it, I quoted Peter Achten of the Dutch engineering firm Innas BV. In a 2014 presentation on innovation, he said, “Innovation starts with imagination: to imagine an ideal concept, without even knowing how this concept can be realized or materialized.” He also said, “Some of the best innovations are simple. But they should never be ordinary, trivial, and – most and for all – not asked for by the market.”

To some degree, “the market” is the product of successful memes. This is how it is done, and we only accept incremental improvements that will not disrupt our thinking or our processes. Innovations usually come in spite of memes not because of them. When we accept an axiom as truth, we are unlikely to explore contradictory ideas. In fact, we resist an idea that challenges what we think we know. We are often limited by our knowledge because we assume our knowledge is complete. What we assume we know may actually be a successful meme, that is, an idea that ought to be examined. I’m not saying all successful memes are wrong, but we need to be open

Technical Editor, Fluid Power Journal

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to the possibilities that may emerge as we challenge them.

Take a look at some memes that have been accepted in the fluid power community and are no longer questioned. Not all are wrong, and some are just incomplete. I hope to use “Raising the bar” as a place where we can think deeply and maybe even change our minds.

Successful memes include: Fluid power is inefficient. Hydraulic systems are messy. Hydraulic pumps are noisy. Air is free. Variable displacement pumps are more efficient than fixed displacement pumps. Flow means go. Pressure produces force, not speed. Accumulators save energy. Load-sensing pumps don’t waste energy. Pressure-reducing valves save energy. Pressure regulators save energy. I want to meme the idea that the transfer of energy by means of a fluid, whether hydraulic or pneumatic, does not have to be inefficient, messy, or noisy.

I really meme it!

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

KR Media Separated Valve Line Designed for Harsh Chemical Handling

Manufactured with all-stainless steel working components, the 4BKR and new 4DKR valves are engineered to be easily mounted on a machined manifold with one inlet and multiple outlets, requiring less labor by diminishing leak points and fittings needed. Perfect for medical, chemical washing, the food industry and more, to bring reliable solutions to valve systems in various applications.

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PSL-CAN is now Explosion-Proof!

HAWE’s proportional directional spool valve PSL-CAN is the ideal entry into CAN bus communication. This proven technology easily connects the valve bank into the CAN Bus along with other sensors and actuators on your machine. And now HAWE offers an explosionproof version of this valve for use in explosion hazardous areas. Benefits: Simple wiring; preset parameters; and more.

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FluiDyne Fluid Power Stocks V10/ V20/V2010/V2020 Pumps

FluiDyne’s V10(F)(NF)(P), V20(F)(NF)(P), V2010* and V2020* (F)(NF)(P) pumps are the same form, fit and function as Vickers/Eaton. The versatile flow, pressure and rpm speed capabilities enable the pumps to meet the needs of both industrial and mobile hydraulic circuits.

Call, email, chat... we’re ready to help!

Phone: (586) 296-7200

Email: Sales@FluiDyneFP.com www.fluidynefp.com

DIN Compression Fittings

World Wide Metric offers a wide selection of DIN 2353 compression fittings. These fittings are a high quality product used for fluid power systems joining tubes together. Available in carbon steel and stainless steel with sizes ranging from 4mm–42mm.

Contact them for more information www.worldwidemetric.com sales@worldwidemetric.com 732-247-2300 Think Yates Cylinders for ALL of your

Custom Welded Cylinders:

• 1.5” up to 50” bore, with strokes exceeding 300”

Heavy Duty Mill Cylinders:

• 1.5” up to 50” bore, with strokes exceeding 300”

NFPA/JIC Tie Rod Cylinders:

Pumps and Valves use a variety of Compression Spring sizes, depending on the application. Diamond Wire Spring has three US locations manufacturing pump and valve springs for over 85 years, we are ready to partner with your next project. Visit us at www.Diamondwire.com

Aladco® Pneumatic E-Stop Check Valves

We stop the motion and hold the vacuum Bubble tight pneumatic check valves with manual override

Nu-Check®

Dual-Check®

Clean-Check® • Equa-Check®

Trusted and proven with a reputation for quality and durability

Made in the USA www.Aladco.com

• 1.5” up to 24” bore; interchangeable with all brands

Newly Certified Professionals

JUNE 2025

AJPPCC

Guy Roberts, The Boeing Company

ECS

Conor Keenan, Donald Engineering

John Jensen, Engineered Sales, Inc.

Jonathan Schmidt, Neff Press Inc.

Sage Delahoussaye, Hydraquip, Inc

Adam Matthys, Motion

Barron Futral, Evolution Motion Solutions

Brooks Anderson, Evolution Motion Solutions

Conor Burton, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Dustin Hood, Evolution Motion Solutions

Ethan Bond, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Garrett Goshorn, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Garrett Hopkins, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Jared Demmel, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

John Fleming

Jordan Kopka, Custom Hydraulics & Design, Inc.

Lane Bye, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Leon Westendorf, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Mark Miller, Evolution Motion Solutions

Michael Gustafson, SunSource

Nick Olejnik, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Paul Donaldson, McElroy Manufacturing Inc.

Ryan Weis, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Sean Steel, Evolution Motion Solutions

Seth Ahrens, McElroy

Shrirang Anil Gandre, Lynch Fluid Controls Inc.

Thomas Wolff, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Tripp Spreckelmeyer, John Henry Foster Co. of St. Louis

Tyler Goodwin, HSSCO

William Livingston, Livingston Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Automation

IHM

Bryce Hughey, Hydradyne LLC.

Elisha Newsome, Hydradyne LLC.

IHT

Mason Lesak, Perfection Servo Hydraulics

MHM

Aaron Johnson, Washington EMC

Austin Arnett, Altec Industries, Inc.

Austin Asbra, Altec Industries, Inc.

Carson Whiteside, Altec Industries, Inc.

Christopher Runnels, Altec Industries, Inc.

Cory O'Callaghan, Altec Industries, Inc.

Donavin Jones, Altec Industries, Inc.

Gustavo Rodriguez-Cruz, SCE

Michael Feltner, Seco

Nathan Tanner, Altec Industries, Inc.

Ronald Rugg, Altec Industries, Inc.

Steven Will, Altec Industries, Inc.

Travis Hornak, Seco

Gene Han, Versa Products Co.

Jared Smith, Adams

Jensen Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

LaMar Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

Nick Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

Jensen Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

LaMar Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

Nick Ballinger, Ballinger Industries, LLC.

IFPS 2025 Annual Meeting & Hall of Fame Ceremony

» THE INTERNATIONAL FLUID Power Society (IFPS) is gearing up for its 2025 Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Ceremony, taking place September 29 – October 2 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This yearly gathering is the cornerstone of IFPS community engagement, bringing together industry leaders, educators, engineers, and certified professionals for several days of collaboration, innovation, and celebration.

The Annual Meeting offers dynamic committee sessions focused on advancing certifications, safety standards, workforce development, and educational resources. It’s an essential forum where members contribute to shaping the direction of the fluid power industry while networking with peers who are equally committed to technical excellence and professional growth.

A highlight of the event is the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Ceremony, honoring individuals whose careers have made a lasting impact on the field. This year’s inductees will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to innovation, education, and leadership in fluid power amongst many other contributions.

From strategic discussions to the celebration of excellence, the IFPS Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity to be part of the Society’s mission and the future of the fluid power community.

IFPS Support Associate Certification STRENGTHEN YOUR FOUNDATION IN FLUID POWER

» THE INTERNATIONAL FLUID Power Society (IFPS) offers the Support Associate Certification as a powerful entry point for professionals working in non-technical or support roles within the fluid power industry. Whether you're in customer service, inside sales, purchasing, or administration, this certification helps you build a solid understanding of the systems and terminology that drive fluid power operations.

The Support Associate Certification focuses on key concepts like hydraulic and pneumatic components, basic system functions, safety protocols, and industry-standard vocabulary. Earning this credential allows you to communicate more effectively with engineers, technicians, and customers ultimately contributing to smoother operations and better service.

The certification process is supported by a comprehensive study manual and resources developed by industry experts, ensuring you can build knowledge at your own pace while preparing for success. It's also a great stepping stone for those considering more advanced certifications in the future.

From enhancing personal confidence to boosting organizational efficiency, the IFPS Support Associate Certification is an excellent way to gain credibility, contribute more meaningfully in your role, and demonstrate your commitment to excellence in fluid power.

IFPS Membership & Renewal

KEEP YOUR ADVANTAGE ACTIVE

» THE INTERNATIONAL FLUID Power Society (IFPS) membership connects you to a global network of professionals committed to advancing fluid power excellence. The IFPS membership provides the tools, resources, and relationships that help you thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.

From day one, members gain access to exclusive discounts on certification exams, recertification fees, study materials, and educational products. Membership also includes professional development benefits like live and on-demand webinars, a full library of training videos, and downloadable manuals to support ongoing learning.

Most importantly, IFPS membership keeps you connected with access to industry events, networking opportunities, discussion boards and a chance to contribute to the future of fluid power through committee involvement and collaboration.

Renewing your membership ensures uninterrupted access to these benefits while reinforcing your professional credibility. An active membership keeps your resources available and your voice part of the conversation shaping the future of the industry.

Whether you’re building your career or empowering your team, IFPS membership is a long-term investment in excellence. Stay connected, stay informed and renew today to keep your momentum going.

Valve Features:

BBall and seat style check provide bubble tight seal

Self-cleaning design is highly tolerant to dirt and debris

MTTF is over 100 million cycles for Buna-N seals and over 40 million cycles for Viton® seals, no lubrication needed

Standard 3-year warranty

Individuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests can select from convenient locations across the United States and Canada. IFPS is able to offer these locations through its affiliation with the Consortium of College Testing Centers provided by National College Testing Association. Contact Kyle Pollander at Kpollander@ifps.org if you do not see a location near you. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

Written Certification Test Locations

Alabama Auburn, AL Birmingham, AL Calera, AL Decatur, AL Huntsville, AL Jacksonville, AL Mobile, AL Montgomery, AL Normal, AL Tuscaloosa, AL

Alaska Anchorage, AK Fairbanks, AK

Arizona Flagstaff, AZ Glendale, AZ Mesa, AZ Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Sierra Vista, AZ Tempe, AZ Thatcher, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ

Arkansas Bentonville, AR Hot Springs, AR Little Rock, AR

Georgia

Albany, GA

Athens, GA

Atlanta, GA

Carrollton, GA

Columbus, GA

Dahlonega, GA

Dublin, GA

Dunwoody, GA

Forest Park, GA

Lawrenceville, GA

Morrow, GA

Oakwood, GA

Savannah, GA

Statesboro, GA

Tifton, GA

Valdosta, GA

Hawaii Laie, HI

Idaho

Boise, ID

Coeur d ‘Alene, ID

Idaho Falls, ID

Lewiston, ID

Moscow, ID

Nampa, ID

Rexburg, ID

Twin Falls, ID

Illinois

Carbondale, IL

Maryland

Arnold, MD

Bel Air, MD

College Park, MD

Frederick, MD

Hagerstown, MD

La Plata, MD

Westminster, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Wye Mills, MD

Massachusetts

Boston, MA

Bridgewater, MA

Danvers, MA

Haverhill, MA

Holyoke, MA

Shrewsbury, MA

Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Big Rapids, MI

Chesterfield, MI

Dearborn, MI

Dowagiac, MI

East Lansing, MI

Flint, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Kalamazoo, MI

Lansing, MI

Livonia, MI

Mount Pleasant, MI

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

New Mexico Albuquerque, NM

Clovis, NM

Farmington, NM

Portales, NM

Santa Fe, NM

New York

Alfred, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Buffalo, NY

Garden City, NY

New York, NY

Rochester, NY

Syracuse, NY

North Carolina Apex, NC

Asheville, NC

Boone, NC

Charlotte, NC

China Grove, NC

Durham, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Greenville, NC

Jamestown, NC

Misenheimer, NC

Mount Airy, NC

Pembroke, NC

Raleigh, NC

Wilmington, NC

North Dakota

Tennessee Blountville, TN

Clarksville, TN

Collegedale, TN

Gallatin, TN

Johnson City, TN

Knoxville, TN

Memphis, TN

Morristown, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

Nashville, TN

Texas

Abilene, TX

Arlington, TX

Austin, TX

Beaumont, TX

Brownsville, TX

Commerce, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Dallas, TX

Denison, TX

El Paso, TX

Houston, TX

Huntsville, TX

Laredo, TX

Lubbock, TX

Lufkin, TX

Mesquite, TX

San Antonio, TX

Victoria, TX

Waxahachie, TX

Weatherford, TX

British Columbia Abbotsford, BC

Burnaby, BC

Castlegar, BC

Delta, BC

Kamloops, BC

Nanaimo, BC

Prince George, BC Richmond, BC Surrey, BC

Vancouver, BC

Victoria, BC

Manitoba Brandon, MB

Winnipeg, MB

New Brunswick Bathurst, NB Moncton, NB

Newfoundland and Labrador

St. John’s, NL

Nova Scotia Halifax, NS

Ontario

TENTATIVE TESTING DATES FOR ALL LOCATIONS

SEPTEMBER 2025

Tuesday 9/9 • Thursday 9/25

OCTOBER 2025

Tuesday 10/7 • Thursday 10/23

NOVEMBER 2025

Tuesday 11/4 • Thursday 11/20

DECEMBER 2025

Tuesday 12/9 • Thursday 12/18

California Aptos, CA Arcata, CA Bakersfield, CA Dixon, CA Encinitas, CA Fresno, CA Irvine, CA

Marysville, CA Riverside, CA Salinas, CA San Diego, CA San Jose, CA San Luis Obispo, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Santa Rosa, CA Tustin, CA Yucaipa, CA Colorado Aurora, CO Boulder, CO Springs, CO Denver, CO Durango, CO Ft. Collins, CO Greeley, CO Lakewood, CO Littleton, CO Pueblo, CO

Carterville, IL

Champaign, IL

Decatur, IL

Edwardsville, IL

Glen Ellyn, IL

Joliet, IL

Malta, IL

Normal, IL

Peoria, IL

Schaumburg, IL

Springfield, IL

University Park, IL

Indiana

Bloomington, IN

Columbus, IN

Evansville, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Gary, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Kokomo, IN

Lafayette, IN

Lawrenceburg, IN

Madison, IN

Muncie, IN

New Albany, IN

Richmond, IN

Sellersburg, IN

South Bend, IN

Terre Haute, IN

Iowa Ames, IA

JOB PERFORMANCE TEST LOCATIONS

Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Maine Michigan Minnesota Montana New Jersey Nova Scotia Pennsylvania Texas Washington Wyoming Western Australia

Delaware Dover, DE Georgetown, DE Newark, DE

Florida

Avon Park, FL

Boca Raton, FL Cocoa, FL Davie, FL

Daytona Beach, FL Fort Pierce, FL Ft. Myers, FL Gainesville, FL Jacksonville, FL

Miami Gardens, FL Milton, FL

New Port Richey, FL Ocala, FL Orlando, FL

Panama City, FL

Pembroke Pines, FL

Pensacola, FL

Plant City, FL Riviera Beach, FL Sanford, FL

Tallahassee, FL Tampa, FL

West Palm Beach, FL

Wildwood, FL

Winter Haven, FL

Cedar Rapids, IA

Iowa City, IA

Ottumwa, IA

Sioux City, IA

Waterloo, IA

Kansas

Kansas City, KS

Lawrence, KS

Manhattan, KS

Wichita, KS

Kentucky Ashland, KY

Bowling Green, KY

Erlanger, KY

Highland Heights, KY

Louisville, KY

Morehead, KY

Louisiana

Bossier City, LA

Lafayette, LA

Monroe, LA

Natchitoches, LA

New Orleans, LA

Shreveport, LA

Thibodaux, LA

Troy, MI

University Center, MI

Warren, MI

Minnesota

Alexandria, MN

Brooklyn Park, MN

Duluth, MN

Eden Prairie, MN

Granite Falls, MN

Mankato, MN

Mississippi

Goodman, MS

Jackson, MS

Mississippi State, MS

Raymond, MS

University, MS

Missouri

Berkley, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO

Columbia, MO

Cottleville, MO

Joplin, MO

Kansas City, MO

Kirksville, MO

Park Hills, MO

Poplar Bluff, MO

Rolla, MO

Sedalia, MO

Springfield, MO

St. Joseph, MO

St. Louis, MO

Warrensburg, MO

Montana

Bozeman, MT

Missoula, MT

Nebraska Lincoln, NE

North Platte, NE

Omaha, NE

Nevada

Henderson, NV

Las Vegas, NV

North Las Vegas, NV

Winnemucca, NV

New Jersey

Branchburg, NJ

Cherry Hill, NJ

Lincroft, NJ

Sewell, NJ

Toms River, NJ

West Windsor, NJ

Bismarck, ND

Ohio Akron, OH

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Fairfield, OH

Findlay, OH

Kirtland, OH

Lima, OH

Maumee, OH

Newark, OH

North Royalton, OH

Rio Grande, OH

Toledo, OH

Warren, OH

Youngstown, OH

Oklahoma Altus, OK

Bethany, OK

Edmond, OK

Norman, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

Tonkawa, OK

Tulsa, OK

Oregon Bend, OR Coos Bay, OR Eugene, OR

Gresham, OR

Klamath Falls, OR

Medford, OR

Oregon City, OR

Portland, OR

White City, OR

Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA Blue Bell, PA

Gettysburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA

Lancaster, PA

Newtown, PA

Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA York, PA

South Carolina

Beaufort, SC

Charleston, SC

Columbia, SC

Conway, SC

Graniteville, SC

Greenville, SC Greenwood, SC Orangeburg, SC

Rock Hill, SC

Spartanburg, SC

Wichita Falls, TX

Utah Cedar City, UT

Kaysville, UT

Logan, UT

Ogden, UT

Orem, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

Virginia

Daleville, VA

Fredericksburg, VA

Lynchburg, VA

Manassas, VA

Norfolk, VA

Roanoke, VA

Salem, VA

Staunton, VA

Suffolk, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

Wytheville, VA

Washington

Auburn, WA

Bellingham, WA

Bremerton, WA

Ellensburg, WA

Ephrata, WA

Olympia, WA

Pasco, WA

Rockingham, WA

Seattle, WA

Shoreline, WA

Spokane, WA

West Virginia

Ona, WV

Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI

Milwaukee, WI

Mukwonago, WI

Wyoming

Casper, WY

Laramie, WY

Torrington, WY

CANADA

Alberta

Calgary, AB

Edmonton, AB

Fort McMurray, AB

Lethbridge, AB

Lloydminster, AB Olds, AB Red Deer, AB

Brockville, ON Hamilton, ON London, ON Milton, ON Mississauga, ON Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

North Bay, ON North York, ON Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON Welland, ON Windsor, ON

Quebec

Côte Saint-Luc, QB Montreal, QB

Saskatchewan Melfort, SK

Moose Jaw, SK

Nipawin, SK

Prince Albert, SK Saskatoon, SK

Yukon Territory Whitehorse, YU

UNITED KINGDOM

Elgin, UK

GHAZNI

Kingdom of Bahrain, GHA Thomasville, GHA

EGYPT Cairo, EG

JORDAN Amman, JOR

NEW ZEALAND Taradale, NZ

CFPAI

Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

CFPAJPP

Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor

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

CFPPS

Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist

CFPECS

Certified Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist

CFPMT

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

CFPIHT

Certified Fluid Power

Industrial Hydraulic Technician

CFPMHT

Certified Fluid Power

Mobile Hydraulic Technician

CFPPT

Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician

CFPMM

Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic

(Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM)

CFPIHM

Certified Fluid Power

Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic

CFPMHM

Certified Fluid Power

Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic

CFPPM

Certified Fluid Power

Pneumatic Mechanic

CFPMIH

Certified Fluid Power

Master of Industrial Hydraulics

(Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)

CFPMMH

Certified Fluid Power

Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)

CFPMIP

Certified Fluid Power

Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC)

CFPCC

Certified Fluid Power

Connector & Conductor

CFPSD

Fluid Power System Designer

CFPSA

Certified Fluid Power Support Associate

Tentative Certification Review Training

IFPS offers onsite review training for small groups of at least 10 persons. An IFPS accredited instructor visits your company to conduct the review. Contact kpollander@ifps.org for details of the scheduled onsite reviews listed below.

FLUID POWER SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

» CFC Industrial Training – Fairfield, Ohio | December 1–4, 2025

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST

For custom IFPS training inquiries, please contact Bj Wagner (bwagner@ifps.org)

» CFC Industrial Training – Fairfield, Ohio | October 20–24, 2025

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST