Today's Fluid Power

Current Isssue: coming soon


Today's Fluid Power Today's Fluid Power is directed at the design and manufacturing functions of the latest equipment used in fluid and air power components and systems.

More of this issue

Industry Report

In 2005, fluid power product manufacturers, including aerospace, had shipments of $12,686.0 million, an increaes of 9.4% from $11,596.1 million reported in 2004.

Hydraulic and pneumatic valves increased 10.7% to $3,118.3 million in 2005, from $2,817.7 million in 2004. Fittings and assemblies for tubing and hose, excluding plumbers' brass goods, increased 9.2% to $2,818.2 million in 2005, from $2,580.9 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, actuators, accumulators, cushions and non-vehicular shock absorbers increased by 11.8% to $3,508.0 million in 2005, frm $3,137.0 million in 2004. Compressed air and gas dryers and lubricators decreased 3.9% to $67.4 million in 2005, from $70.2 million in 2004. Filters of hydraulic and pneumatic systems increased 0.8% to $550.1 million in 2005, from $545.6 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors and hydrostatic transmillion components increased 7.4% to $2,625.0 million in 2005, from $2,444.6 million in 2004.

For the complete details visit census.gov/mcd.

Tax Savings Calculator

Tax Savings for New Capital Equipment Calculator - learn how Exonomic Stimulus Act (HR5149) can benefit you.

Latest News

Parker Acquires Composites Technology Company to Enable Energy Saving Solutions
Combination of light weight carbon fiber composites technology and Parker's hydraulic expertise anticipated to yield new customer solutions

Parker Chosen to Develop Hydraulic and Fuel Systems for New Bombardier CSeries Aircraft
Parker Hannifin has announced that its Parker Aerospace segment has been chosen by Bombardier Aerospace to design and produce the fully integrated hydraulic and fuel systems for its new CSeries family of aircraft. The company estimates that the contracts will generate approximately $1.2 billion in revenues over the life of the program.

Baldor Electric Co. Acquires Maska Power Transmission Business
Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced that it has acquired Poulies Maska, Inc. of Ste-Claire, Quebec, Canada.

From the Google News Feed:
Study Profiles of the Major Companies Operating In the Oil and Gas ...
MarketWatch - 6 hours ago
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sep 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6fcf91/turkey_oil_and_gas) has announced ...
Orasure Technologies, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha, NY - 7 hours ago
Operating expenses, research and development expenses for Q2 were up 85% or approximately $2.8 million, representing approximately $0.04 per share after ... More News

Emerging Technologies

Shaft Motor Shaft Motor
Nippon Pulse Motor Co., Ltd

The Shaft Motor is a direct drive linear servomotor and is driven by using magnetic circuits consisting only of permanent magnets and coils. continue reading

Economical PS41 Pressure Switch Family Features Piston/Diaphragm Design Economical PS41 Pressure Switch Family Features Piston/Diaphragm Design
Gems Sensors

PS41 compact pressure switches are one of Gems' lowest cost pressure sensors. These miniature pressure switches ideal where space and/or price are strong concerns. Typical applications include monitoring coolants in machine tools, transmissions in off-highway vehicles, and as back up to transducer-based monitoring systems. continue reading

SQUIGGLE motor - MRI-safe miniature motor SQUIGGLE motor - MRI-safe miniature motor
New Scale Technologies, Inc.

Tiny, high-precision SQUIGGLE motor generates no magnetic fields and can be made of non-ferrous materials for use in and around MRI equipment. It enables a new class of micro research tools, valves, and implantable or wearable drug pumps. continue reading
Contribute Now!

With a free TFP account you can:

  • List Products
  • List Job Postings
  • List your Company Profile

sign in
create an account

Visit Today's Energy Solutions
Visit Today's Medical Developments
Visit Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
Visit Today's Fluid Power
Today's Fluid Power