What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?

Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%

Consolidation into multinational companies 22%

Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%

More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%

Spurring of more R&D 13%

No effect 3%

Flow diffusers

Flow diffusers are used on hydraulic high-speed return lines to slow down fluid returning to the reservoir. They can cure foaming problems at the pump inlet. They are made of all-steel welded construction, and come with male or female thread connections. Perforated holes are arranged 240° around the circumference of the diffuser. Pipe sizes available range from to 3 in. NPT.

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