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%
Miniature FRLs
NL1 modular FRLs feature transparent polycarbonate
and solid metal bowls and 1⁄8 or 1⁄4 in. NPT ports. Line
offers filtration of 5, 0.3, or 0.01 m, plus carbon filters
for odor and vapor removal. Filter drain options include
semi-automatic, float drain-normally closed, and float
drain with overnight function. Regulators come in
single and manifoldable designs. They atomize
lubricant for effective lubrication in complex piping
arrangements.
Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics, (859) 254-8031, www.boschrexroth-us.com
