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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%

October, 2009

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My go-to guy is gone

MSOE completes fluid power trainer prototype

Partnership set to provide hybrid systems for fleet vehicles

Dual transmission captures best of both worlds

HPU raises unconventional wind energy converter

Laser coating helps rods stand up to harsh marine environments

Custom tanks find favor as hydraulic reservoirs in mobile equipment

Understanding unloading valves — Part 2

Drive keeps ships on the move

If an oceangoing vessel becomes disabled, an emergency drive can take it out of harm’s way to avert disaster to the environment and to a company’s bottom line.

Fluid power bolsters alternative energy production

Durable hydraulic and pneumatic systems help lower the cost of solar and wind power.

Increase hose life and safety with proper protection

Proper hose routing, abrasion-resistant covers, and protective guards or sleeves can extend hose life while increasing safety.

Rodless cylinder helps improve lift safety

Articulated arm uses a cable cylinder to lift, balance, and move payloads. It also simplifies design to reduce manufacturing costs.

Pneumatic cylinders go “green”

Incorporating dual-pressure regulators into pneumatic cylinders conserves compressed air energy and costs.

Electrostatic oil cleaners eliminate varnish

Air Cylinders

Mobile hydraulic valve

Pneumatic magnetic sensors

Pressure-control valve

Mini ball valves

Pneumatic safety valves

Exchange valves

Pneumatic cylinders

Plug-in air valves