The National Fluid Power Assn. is making two
new documents - one for hydraulics and one for pneumatics - available for FREE download on the NFPA's website at www.nfpa.com. In response to feedback from NFPA members and their
customers, the NFPA has developed these guides to help system designers and
manufacturers select the right components for a particular application. These
documents are not intended to be a comprehensive, definitive guide for every
application, but rather are intended to provide a general set of application
platforms.
The guides, "NFPA classification of
system and environmental characteristics related to hydraulic/pneumatic systems
and components, and relationship with application platforms," consist of
two parts:
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A list and
classification of typical system and environmental characteristics,
supplemented by a number of options for each; and
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A matrix that
relates these characteristics to the most common hydraulic and pneumatic
systems applications.
"Marketers can use the lists to help system
designers narrow in on an application's characteristics and then use that
information in communications with manufacturers to specify component
requirements," says John Berninger, a key member of the NFPA technical
committee that developed the pneumatic document.
Jerry Carlin of Eaton and chairman of the
NFPA technical committee that developed the hydraulic document adds, "Component
manufacturers and system designers or integrators will find the documents
useful as checklists and basic guidelines for identification of design
characteristics."
Of course, every system is unique. System
designers should consult with potential component suppliers and other experts
to investigate applicable standards and regulations to ensure that the
components they select meet the system's needs.
Those using these documents are encouraged to
offer improvements for future upgrades.
For further information or to suggest
improvements, contact Karen Boehme at 414-778-3345 or
kboehme@nfpa.com.
Design
Engineers Can't Miss IFPE 2011
March 22 - 26, 2011 - Las Vegas, USA
IFPE is the leading international
exposition and technical conference dedicated to the integration of fluid power
with other technologies for power transmission and motion control applications.
Held every three years, the exposition showcases the newest innovations and
expertise from more than 500 exhibitors. Product concentration areas make it
easy for visitors to locate specific products, services and exhibitors of
interest. Register at
www.IFPE.com
IFPE 2011 is also filled with educational opportunities
for design engineers - from free presentations on the show floor to new
in-depth courses led by industry experts. Learn the "next thing coming"
solutions that you can integrate now and drive leaps in the market. Events
include:
Technical Courses
March 21-22, 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center
These new IFPE college-level courses offer hands-on technical knowledge on
fluid power with a focus on hydraulic fluids and their applications; design,
modeling and control of hybrid vehicles; noise in hydraulic fluid power
systems; and basic lubrication. These sessions will benefit practicing
engineers and others involved in design and manufacturing processes.
Monday,
March 21
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Basic Lubrication
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Hydraulic Fluids and Their Application Tuesday,
March 22
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Noise in Hydraulic Fluid Power Systems
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Design, Modeling and Control of Hybrid Vehicles
Upon completion of these courses,
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. Course descriptions can be
found at
http://www.ifpe.com/Education/General/Courses/.
Innovations Theater
March 23-25, 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center
The IFPE 2011 Innovations Center will feature 15 sessions that are
free for all registered IFPE and
CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees. Experts in the field will present real-world
solutions for current and future design applications. The sessions will run
Tuesday through Friday during regular exhibit hall hours. Sessions include:
Fluids and Lubricants
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Environmental Lubricants in Industry
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Oil Condition Monitoring by Using
the OCM01
Hydraulic Hybrids
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Evolution in Diagnostics and
Maintenance of Vehicle Hydraulic Systems: Integrating External Functionality
On-Line
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Development of Hydraulic Hybrid
Powered Energy Efficient Palm Oil Processing Plant
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Hydraulic Assist Drive,
Electronically Controlled for Trailer
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Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle Energy
Management System
Tier IV
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Tier IV Impact and Solutions for the
Vehicle Designer
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Performance Requirements of
Electrically Heated Hose for Use in Tier IV and EPA 10 Emission Systems
Sensors and Monitoring
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Electronic Position Sensing for
Hydraulic Cylinders - A New Approach
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Where and/or How to Use Flow Meters
to Safely Check a Fluid Power System
52nd National Conference on Fluid
Power
March 23-25, 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center
The 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power is the no. 1 resource for
information on the latest research for the design engineering community.
Wednesday and Thursday presentations will include keynote addresses from
leading industry experts on pumps and hydraulic hybrids.
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