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Optimizing Pulse Dust Filters
The IFPS Certification Challenge
2013 IFPS Spring Meeting Recap
Students of Compressed Air Challenge (CAC)’s Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems seminar learn of an innovative way to prevent these pulses from causing trouble in a system.
Are you as well rounded as you think you are? Experts must be knowledgeable in the many aspects of fluid power. Becoming a wellrounded fluid power expert is a continuing, career-long journey.
Special thanks to the 35 International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) professional members who recently met in San Antonio, Texas, to conduct the IFPS 2013 spring meeting.
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2013 Offshore Technology Conference The OTC showcases state-ofthe-art technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. This conference is a foremost world event for the development of offshore resources.
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On the Cover: PIRTEK USA has over 50 team members certified in Connector and Conductor (CC) and now has some members completing mechanic-level certifications. Back row, left to right: Wesley Brandt, CC; Matthew Kemper, CC; Richard Evans, CC; Michael Metcalf, CC/AJPPC; Brenda King, CC; Jamie Vokes, CC. Front row, left to right: Granville Dutlinger, CC/MHM; Gwyn O’Kane, AI/AJPP/ AJPPCC/CC/MHM/IHM/PM/MM; Derek Olson, CC.
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An Introduction to HydroMechanical Transmissions Hydro-mechanical transmission architecture allows smaller hydraulic components to provide cost-effective CVT functionality to larger machines. As a result, the number of hydromechanical transmissions in the marketplace is growing.
Departments 04 Notable Words 06 IFPS News 12 Economic Report 16 FIRST News 21 FPEF News 23 Air Teaser 24 Directory Listing
35 IFPS Certification Spotlight
36 Directory Matrix 52 Safety Focus 53 Calendar of Events 53 Classifieds
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