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%
Pneumatic valves
4-way, 2- or 3-position operations. They are available in ⅛ to 1/2 in. NPFT ports and are designed for automation projects as well as high production machines. They come with optional voltages to fit any application. Single or double solenoid valves come with manual override buttons with no lubrication required.
4-way, 2- or 3-position operations. They are available in ⅛ to 1/2 in. NPFT ports and are designed for automation projects as well as high production machines. They come with optional voltages to fit any application. Single or double solenoid valves come with manual override buttons with no lubrication required.
MFD Pneumatics, Div. of Mead Fluid Dynamics Inc., (866) 264-9560, www.mfdpneumatics.com
