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VOLUME 30 • ISSUE 10

Features 6 Cover Story Utilizing Pressure Sensors to Enhance Pneumatic Pressure Control in Robotics

Discover how pressure sensors are powering precision in pneumatic systems.

14 NFPA 2023 Industry Economic Opportunity Conference Recap Over 275 Fluid Power professionals gathered to explore global economic trends

16 Space for Business: NASA chooses Lynch Fluid Controls for Hydraulic Motion Control Solutions

Explore Lynch Fluid Controls' significant role in NASA's supply chain.

20 Test Your Skills Replacing and Aligning a Hydraulic Cylinder

Learn the crucial steps for proper hydraulic cylinder replacement and installation

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Enhancing Sustainability by Maximizing Fluid Power Efficiency

By John Sander, Vice President of Research & Development, Lubrication Engineers, Inc.

IT IS COMMON for organizations today to try to maintain a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social responsibility through business sustainability initiatives. They are implementing practices associated with environmental, social, and governance metrics, often called the three pillars of sustainability. The governance pillar requires businesses to conscientiously reduce risk by operating ethically, complying with regulations, and being financially stable. The social pillar involves providing fair pay and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment, and equal opportunity to all employees, while forging strong relationships with suppliers and their community. The focus of this article will be on the third pillar – environmental. Organizations that depend on fluid-powered machinery can address their environmental impact in many ways, including lowering greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and energy consumption. These reductions, along with increased operating efficiency, can help decrease an organization’s carbon footprint – a key environmental pillar metric. Operating

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efficiency can be measured in several ways including fuel and electricity consumption, operating temperatures, and productivity. Recent equipment engineering research has largely been focused on improving mechanical designs to reduce carbon footprint and improve sustainability. A similar approach in mobile equipment has been to move from internal combustion engines that use petroleum fuel to battery-powered electrification. Significant advances have been made in this area, but growth, acceptance, and infrastructure availability continue to provide challenges. In the interim, fluid-powered systems provide a great opportunity to improve efficiency until new mechanical advances become available, such as battery power, improved pumps, and use of advanced materials. While most organizations look to upgrading their equipment to hit sustainability goals, gains also can be made with existing fluid-powered equipment. Perhaps you’ve heard the outdated adage, “Oil is oil … it’s all the same.” It’s not true. Hydraulic power efficiency can be measurably improved through fluid selection. Certain hydraulic fluid ingredients can affect longevity of the fluid in the system, as well as improve fluid dynamics while flowing from the sump to the pump and back. By changing to higher performance fluids, volumetric efficiency is improved as fluid is pushed by the pump without leaking backwards into the pump. Another sustainability approach that should not be overlooked is reliability-centered maintenance. Even if a high-performance fluid is used in a hydraulic system, it is all for naught if poor maintenance practices are employed. The fluid needs to be treated like it is an important component of the asset, not simply as disposable. For example, volumetric efficiency

gains can be quickly lost if there are leaks in hoses or other pressurized components of the fluid power system. Contamination from the environment or with other lubricants can also negatively affect the performance of any fluid, which in turn affects the performance of the system. Proper storage, transfer, and filtration of the fluid is therefore critical for optimal sustainable performance. Proper fluid fill levels must be monitored as well, as low fluid levels can result in reduced fluid lifespan. The final fluid consideration is what happens to the fluid when it is time to change it or if it accidentally escapes from the system. Certain applications required the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs), such as marine applications where there is a chance of lubricants leaking into navigable waters. In these cases, regulatory pressures may dictate that a biodegradable, low toxicity, non-bioaccumulation fluid be used. Early on, most of these hydraulic fluids were based on vegetable oils. Operators were often disappointed with the shortened life of the fluids as well as the resultant performance challenges and increased maintenance these required. New synthetic fluids – derived from biobased sources – have been introduced that allow fluid formulators to create high-performance EALs. Sustainable business activities are becoming increasingly prominent. Fortunately, hydro-powered equipment provides an excellent opportunity to positively affect all three pillars of sustainability. Reduced carbon emissions are good for the environment, and efficient equipment is good for employees and society. Improved system efficiency means increased productivity and additional profits, which is good for the organization and those who run it.

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Calculate the minimum gas pressure inside the gas shocks when full extended and full retracted By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE

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Hatch door on a car may weigh 889.6 N (200 lb.) uniformly loaded. 2 cylinders support the weight of the hatch back door. The gas shocks have a 19.05 mm (3/4") inside diameter bore & 304.8 mm (12") stroke.

The gas shocks retract 152.4 mm (6 inches). • Calculate the minimum gas pressure inside the gas shocks when fully extended and fully retracted. Calculate the minimum gas pressure inside the gas shocks when full extended and full retracted. For the solution, see page 30.

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ROBOTICS By Carly Thompson, Marketing Communications Specialist, Merit Sensor Systems

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continued from page 7 Any malfunctioning sensor within the network can lead to erroneous robotic movements, potentially causing disruptions or even physical damage to the robot's articulated components. In conjunction with the heightened automation and data utilization in manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0's trajectory places greater emphasis on sustainability. Mobile robot arms are expected to minimize power consumption to extend operational lifespans between charges. Efficient sensor power management not only reduces operational costs but also contributes to reduced energy waste. Among the fundamental tasks of a robotic arm is object manipulation, including picking up delicate items. Pneumatic actuators, which convert the energy in compressed air into motion, form the bedrock of various mobile robots. Ensuring the right amount of force is exerted on an object involves precise control of the compressed air pressure supplied to the actuator. In vacuum applications, this is typically achieved by monitoring the vacuum pressure within the evacuated region, where pressure sensors play a pivotal role.

Beyond the initial force required to grasp an object using the actuator, pressure sensors continuously monitor the vacuum pressure during the holding phase to ensure a consistent force is maintained. Pressure sensors embedded in pneumatic actuators must exhibit rapid response times to sudden pressure changes, especially in robots requiring swift physical motions. These sensors also need to be highly sensitive and capable of measuring within the vacuum pressure range. The significance of pressure sensors in robotic arms is evident when developing robots capable of dynamically responding to a wider spectrum of sophisticated tasks. The challenge lies in selecting the appropriate pressure sensor for the specific task at hand. Merit Sensors, a trailblazer in MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor development, offers an array of compact, low-power sensors, including their CMS Series tailored for smart robotics. Built upon a piezoresistive pressure sensor augmented with an ASIC for thermal and non-linearity calibration, the CMS Series excels as a fully compensated pressure sensor package. Boasting a footprint of a mere 6.8 mm x 6.8 mm (0.27” x 0.27”), these compact sensors seamlessly integrate into pneumatic robot systems, enabling the incorporation of multiple sensors. The sensors facilitate easy integration into smart feedback systems via digital I2C and SPI output options, contributing to the creation of responsive robotics. Moreover, the ability to generate other I2C addresses upon request enhances versatility. The incorporation of Sentium® technology empowers the Series to thrive across a broad compensated temperature range: [(0 to 50 °C or -15 to 85 °C) (32° to 122° F or 5° to 185° F)] while maintaining unparalleled stability. With an expansive operating pressure range of 14 kPa to 1035 kPa (2 to 150 psi), complemented by burst pressures up to 100 times the maximum operating pressure, the Series caters to a diverse array of pneumatic robotic applications. Options such as absolute and gauge variations, along with autozero and output averaging functions, further amplify the ease of integration and usability of these sensors. These sensors feature SMD solder pads with a 1.27 mm (0.05”) standard spacing for electrical connections, accommodating a 2.7 to 5.5 V supply voltage range. Low-power operation modes optimize energy efficiency. All products adhere to RoHS compliance standards. The sensors' reliability and accuracy are underpinned by a piezoresistive Wheatstone bridge that anodically bonds the glass to a chemically etched silicon diaphragm. • (1) Sartal, A., Bellas, R., Mejías, A. M., & García-Collado, A. (2020). The sustainable manufacturing concept, evolution and opportunities within Industry 4.0: A literature review. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 12(5). https://doi.org/10.1177/1687814020925232

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(2) Girão, P. S., Ramos, P. M. P., Postolache, O., & Miguel Dias Pereira, J. (2013). Tactile sensors for robotic applications. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 46(3), pp. 1257–1271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2012.11.015

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Fluid Power Industry Growth Trend

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows the 12 month moving average of shipments for hydraulic and total fluid power plateau while pneumatic continues to increase. The year-to-date % change (2032 vs. 2022) for total fluid power shipments in May 2023 is 8.7%. Mobile hydraulic orders received from June 2022 to May 2023 are currently 93.5% of the orders received from July 2021 to June 2022. When looking at raw index data, pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments decreased when compared to last month. These charts are drawn from data collected from more than 70 manufacturers of fluid power products by NFPA’s Confidential Shipment Statistics (CSS) program.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments Raw Index Data, Index: 2018=100

SHIPMENTS MONTH

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Apr 2023

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14.6

7.4

May 2023

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14.6

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June 2023*

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12.1

7.7

*Preliminary data subject to revision.

Shipments – Cumulative year‐to‐ date % change (2023 vs. 2022)

This graph of raw index data is generated by the total dollar volume reported to NFPA by CSS participants and compared to the average monthly dollar volume in 2018. For example, the June 2023 total dollar volume for pneumatic shipments is 123.0% of the average monthly dollar volume in 2018. (Base Year 2018 = 100)

The table above is expressed in terms of cumulative percent changes. These changes refer to the percent difference between the relevant cumulative total for 2023 and the total for the same months in 2022. For example, June 2023 pneumatic shipments figure of 7.7 means that for the calendar year through June 2023, pneumatic shipments increased 7.7% compared to the same time-period in 2022.

Pneumatic, Mobile, and Industrial Hydraulic Orders 12/12 Ratio

Each point on this graph represents the most recent 12 months of orders compared to the previous 12 months of orders. Each point can be read as a percentage. For example, 109.9 (the June 2023 level of the industrial hydraulic series) indicates that industrial hydraulic orders received from July 2022 to June 2023 were 109.9% of the orders received from July 2021 to June 2022. (Base Year 2018 = 100)

Total - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments 12 Month Moving Average

Each point in this graph represents the average index for the 12 most recent months of shipments. Moving averages help clearly identify trends. (Base Year 2018 = 100)

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I F P S U P D AT E

The IFPS is looking for Web Presenters to Conduct a 45-minute (+15 minute Q&A) Online Presentation(s) Why should you consider conducting a presentation?

• You’ll receive recertification points. • You’ll receive a free thank you golf shirt. • It's great promotion for you and for your company. • We'll email you a template to use. • We’ll rehearse before going live. Simply email Victoria Piro at vpiro@ifps.org with your topic and a short description and she will contact you to set up the presentation. It’s that easy!

The International Fluid Power Society Has Unveiled Innovative Hybrid Training Programs!

THE INTERNATIONAL FLUID Power Society (IFPS) has recently revealed the success of a new hybrid certification review training program. This program is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills required to obtain an IFPS certification. We’ve reengineered traditional technical training by incorporating a blended learning approach, combining 42 hours of online instructor-led sessions with hands-on labs facilitated by instructors. The labs utilize a specially designed custom training kit to enhance the learning experience. The pilot program was launched through a collaborative effort with three fluid power distributors in Ohio. Together, they joined forces to equip and empower 11 candidates with the essential tools for effective training to obtain the Connector and Conductor Certification. IFPS facilitated weekly online training sessions and collaborated with designated personnel onsite to facilitate practical laboratory sessions within their respective companies. IFPS now independently delivers this training to individuals and companies aiming to offer their employees a thorough review of the essential knowledge and skills needed to pass a designated certification exam. One of the key benefits of the new program is its flexibility. Companies can offer both the online and in-person training at a time of day that is convenient to them and either appoint specific individuals within their company who have the best experience to provide in-person labs/ training sessions or opt to have Accredited Instructor supported virtual hands-on labs, allowing participants to reinforce what they’ve learned in a practical scenario. Other highlights include: • Comprehensive 42-Hour Training: The program offers an in-depth curriculum that covers essential aspects of fluid power mechanics, ensuring a strong foundation of skills and understanding. • Tailored Training Kit: IFPS has meticulously developed a specialized training kit tailored exclusively for this program. This kit, which will be shipped to you, includes state-of-the-art tools and equipment carefully selected to facilitate hands-on learning and practical skill mastery. 10

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Virtual Instructor-Led Sessions: Participants will engage in 12 virtual sessions, each spanning 3.5 hours, conducted twice weekly. These interactive online sessions will be led by an IFPS Accredited Instructor who will provide guidance, address questions, and offer valuable insights to enhance the learning experience. • Hands-On Learning Labs: Part of the virtual sessions include Accredited Instructor supported hands-on labs, allowing participants to reinforce what they’ve learned in a practical scenario. These labs enable hydraulic mechanics to refine their skills, build confidence, and develop proficiency. • Session Recordings: All sessions are recorded for convenient review and reinforcement for the duration of the program and two weeks beyond. The IFPS has reported that the hybrid certification review training program has been a great success. Participants have praised the program for its comprehensive content, flexible delivery, and the high level of support provided by the IFPS. In fact, the pilot program was so successful, the distributors decided to have these 11 individuals participate in another program, being held this fall, for the candidates to obtain their mechanic certification. The IFPS's new hybrid certification review training program is an excellent option for individuals and companies looking to improve their employee’s knowledge and skills, increase safety, enhance productivity, improve work quality, provide a competitive advantage, and potentially reduce costs. The program provides a flexible and convenient way to learn while still providing the practical, hands-on training essential for success in this field. For more information on the program visit https://www.ifps.org/news. With this program’s success, and other training programs in the works, the IFPS continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing the fluid power industry and the professionals who work in it! Interested in providing this or any type of fluid power training for you or your employees? Contact Donna Pollander (dpollander@ifps.org). •

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Newly Certified Professionals

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Connector and Conductor (CC) Brett Taylor, The Boeing Company Clinton Mochizuki, The Boeing Company Danny Tran, The Boeing Company Jonathan Goulet, The Boeing Company William Staley, The Boeing Company Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) William Long, Gerdau Jeff Curlee Max Lepper Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) Tyler Miknis, RG Group Tony McClellan, RG Group Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM) Markus Jernigan, AEP Kaine Dominguez, Altec Industries, Inc. David Ibarra, Southern California Edison Gabriel Cisneros, Southern California Edison Michael Acero, Southern California Edison Alex Reilly, Virginia Department of Transportation Brett Dillard, Virginia Department of Transportation Justin Rogers, Virginia Department of Transportation Louis Farmer, Virginia Department of Transportation W. Lee Smith, Virginia Department of Transportation Brice Fuentes Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Gage Ward, Engineered Sales Mike Claxton, Engineered Sales Inc Sage Delahoussaye, Hydraquip, Inc Jonathan Randich, IMI Precision Engineering Calin Bondariu, Milwaukee Cylinder Chris Preston, Motion Industries, Inc. Ryan Bumgarner, SMC Corporation of America Jeff Placek Timothy Murray Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Michael van Damme Specialist (S) Jonathan Randich, IMI Precision Engineering Ryan Bumgarner, SMC Corporation of America Michael van Damme

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Mark Your Calendar For more information, visit www.ifps.org/web-seminars. Upcoming Web Seminars: Calculating the Useable Amount of Oil from a Pneumatic Accumulator When: Nov. 2, 12 p.m [ET] Upcoming Training: NEW! | Hybrid Hydraulic Mechanic Certification Review Program The Hybrid Hydraulic Mechanic Certification Review Program comprehensively covers both mobile and Industrial applications. This reengineered technical training program incorporates a blended learning approach, combining 42 hours of online instructor-led sessions with hands-on labs facilitated by instructors. Online classes are 12:30p - 4:00p ET on: November 28 & 30; December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 & 27; January 3, 4, & 9 (session recordings will be available if you miss a class) Key Highlights of the blended learning Mechanic Certification Review Program: • Comprehensive 42-Hour Training: The program offers an in-depth curriculum that covers essential aspects of fluid power mechanics, ensuring a strong foundation of skills and understanding. • Tailored Training Kit: IFPS has meticulously developed a specialized training kit tailored exclusively for this program. This kit, which will be shipped to you, includes state-of-the-art tools and equipment carefully selected to facilitate hands-on learning and practical skill mastery. • Virtual Instructor-Led Sessions: Participants will engage in 12 virtual sessions, each spanning 3.5 hours, conducted twice weekly. These interactive online sessions will be led by an IFPS Accredited Instructor who will provide guidance, address questions, and offer valuable insights to enhance the learning experience. • Hands-On Learning Labs: Part of the virtual sessions include Accredited Instructor supported hands-on labs, allowing participants to reinforce what they’ve learned in a practical scenario. These labs enable hydraulic mechanics to refine their skills, build confidence, and develop proficiency. • Session Recordings: All sessions are recorded for convenient review and reinforcement for the duration of the program and two weeks beyond. This all-inclusive bundle includes a 1-year IFPS membership, training, testing fees, an IFPS Fluid Power Math Book, an IFPS Fluid Power Symbology Guide, (for mechanic) training kit rental, kit rental shipping, and hands-on labs training for $1,445.

Newly Released Spanish Test Option for the Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Test!

THE INTERNATIONAL FLUID POWER SOCIETY (IFPS) has officially released a Spanish test option for their Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic test. The Spanish version of the test has been developed to provide greater accessibility to the certification program and to ensure a more equitable opportunity for Spanish-speaking individuals to obtain certification.

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Written Certification Test Locations Individuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests can select from convenient locations across the United States and Canada. IFPS is able to offer these locations through its affiliation with the Consortium of College Testing Centers provided by National College Testing Association. Contact Kyle Pollander at Kpollander@ifps.org if you do not see a location near you. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

TENTATIVE TESTING DATES FOR ALL LOCATIONS: September 2023 Tuesday 9/12 • Thursday 9/21 October 2023 Monday 10/2 • Thursday 10/26 November 2023 Tuesday 11/7 • Thursday 11/30 December 2023 Tuesday 12/5 • Thursday 12/14

ALABAMA Auburn, AL Birmingham, AL Calera, AL Decatur, AL Huntsville, AL Jacksonville, AL Mobile, AL Montgomery, AL Normal, AL Tuscaloosa, AL ALASKA Anchorage, AK Fairbanks, AK ARIZONA Flagstaff, AZ Glendale, AZ Mesa, AZ Phoenix, AZ Prescott, AZ Scottsdale, AZ Sierra Vista, AZ Tempe, AZ Thatcher, AZ Tucson, AZ Yuma, AZ ARKANSAS Bentonville, AR Hot Springs, AR Little Rock, AR CALIFORNIA Aptos, CA Arcata, CA Bakersfield, CA Dixon, CA Encinitas, CA Fresno, CA Irvine, CA Marysville, CA Riverside, CA Salinas, CA San Diego, CA San Jose, CA San Luis Obispo, CA Santa Ana, CA Santa Maria, CA Santa Rosa, CA Tustin, CA Yucaipa, CA COLORADO Aurora, CO Boulder, CO Springs, CO Denver, CO Durango, CO Ft. Collins, CO Greeley, CO Lakewood, CO Littleton, CO Pueblo, CO

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he NFPA 2023 Industry Economic Opportunity Conference took place on August 15th and 16th at the Westin Hotel in Itasca, IL. Drawing over 275 professionals from the Fluid Power industry, the event aimed to provide insights into both global and national economic trends. The conference kicked off with a presentation by Jeremy Bess from ITR Economics. Bess highlighted a key development: the gradual easing of supply chain bottlenecks. While this may appear positive, it's accompanied by a decrease in demand, resulting in a slowdown of global economic growth. As a likely consequence, a mild recession is expected to emerge by late 2024 and extend into 2025. Particularly for the Fluid Power industry, the next three quarters (Q4 2023, Q1 2024, and Q2 2024) could be challenging. However, there's an optimistic outlook as the industry is predicted to rebound by mid-2025 in alignment with the global economy. Sean Metcalfe from Oxford Economics delved into global industry dynamics and the transition within the Energy Markets toward Artificial

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points toward a shift in decision-making: 50% of decisions will be made by machines and 50% by humans, a significant shift from the current 10% machines and 90% humans. Taylor St. Germain from ITR Economics provided an overview of Global Markets across Key Sectors. Anticipating a downturn in Industrial Production for most economies in 2024, St. Germain attributed this contraction to higher interest rates experienced in 2023. However, a turnaround is predicted for the latter half of 2024, driving robust growth from 2025 to 2029. Both the Hydraulic and Pneumatic sectors within the Fluid Power industry are poised to benefit from this upswing, as Manufacturing stands to gain from the repatriation of Semiconductors and Electric Vehicles. Adrian Lloyd from Interact Analysis elucidated how Manufacturing Industry Output is determined, focusing on their approach to gathering and processing information for a comprehensive overview of the Global Manufacturing Economy. The company specializes in Industry

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Automation, encompassing Mobile Hydraulics markets, Robotics/Warehouse Automation, and Commercial Vehicles, including Off-Highway markets. Looking ahead, Lloyd foresees a "down cycle" in 2024 without a global recession, particularly in North America and Europe, while Asia maintains its growth trajectory. The conference concluded with Jim Meil of ACT Research offering a distinct perspective on the Fluid Power industry. Contrary to the prevailing sentiment, Meil anticipates a slow economy rather than a recession. His outlook for 2023 is cautiously optimistic, characterizing it as fair but not exceptional. Meil expects the Fluid Power industry to gain momentum starting from the fourth quarter of 2023, with an improved outlook for 2024. A primary driver of this positive shift is the release of pent-up demand stemming from the supply chain disruptions observed in 2021 and 2022. •

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r fo e c Spainess Bus NASA chooses Lynch Fluid Controls for Hydraulic Motion Control Solutions By Kenward Mah

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n the space market, collaboration with innovative and reliable partners are crucial for Supply Chain Management (SCM) success. The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) has been working with Lynch Fluid Controls Inc. for more than a decade now. This partnership highlights Lynch's exceptional capabilities in the design, modeling, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of hydraulic motion-control solutions for NASA's Project Artemis Exploration Ground Systems (EGS). This Small Medium Enterprise (SME) manufacturer has carved a unique niche in the "Space for Business" market and established itself as a trusted partner within NASA’s supply chain. Lynch Fluid Controls brings value to NASA through its ability to transform ideas, concepts, schematics, and 3D models into reality. The company boasts engineering expertise and possesses Intellectual Property (IP) that allows them to handle all the iterations of the NASA Project Artemis I Mobile-Launcher Projects. This capability is highly appreciated by NASA engineers who understand the complexity involved in translating engineering drawings into real world activities such as metal cutting, machining, production, assembly, and testing. Communication plays a vital role in Lynch's partnership with NASA, as project timelines are constantly fluctuating due to internal and geopolitical circumstances. The ability to adapt and respond promptly to these changes is crucial for the success of any space project. NASA values the stability and reliability that Lynch brings to the table, as the company has a remarkable track record of over 30 years in the industry and a global reputation for excellence. Furthermore, Lynch holds certifications such as ISO/AS9100/Controlled Goods and Defense Logistics Agency, ensuring compliance with quality management systems (QMS) and continuous improvement (CI) programs. To thrive in the competitive “Space for Business” market, SME organizations must identify niches that bring value to the customer. Lynch Fluid Controls has successfully achieved this by offering hydraulic motion-control solutions and sub-assemblies tailored specifically for NASA's Space Launch System Umbilical Arms Mobile-Launcher Projects. The company's commitment to design validation, modeling, manufacturing, assembly, testing, documentation and timely delivery has earned the trust of NASA's technical architects. continued on page 18

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REPLACING + ALIGNING A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER W

hen installing a replacement cylinder, confirm that it matches the original part. Inspect the linkages and connection points for wear, such as cracked or oval-shaped brackets or worn clevis pins. Installing a new cylinder into damaged or worn connections may cause short-term failure by misalignment or side-loading. Ensure the cylinder is positioned correctly in the mounts. The cylinder barrel is mounted to the stationary member of the machine, and that the cylinder rod is mounted to the moving member of the machine. This is done so that the hoses will not be torn loose as the cylinder extends. Notice in Fig. 3.31 that if Cylinder A were installed backwards (with the ends reversed), the cylinder rod would move the cylinder farther away from the tractor and take the slack out of the hose, potentially stretching the hoses enough to cause failure. Cylinder misalignment means that the load is not applied along the centerline of the cylinder as the rod extends and retracts. Misalignment is associated with rod cocking, a bent cylinder rod, galling on one side of the rod, and uneven wear at the opposite edges of the rod or cylinder bushing and rod pins. Fig. 3.31 Mobile Hydraulic Cylinder Installation CYLINDER A

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Engineering problems and misapplication account for some cylinder misalignment problems, but most are caused by operator error and abuse. If a slight misalignment cannot be avoided then the use of a spherical rod eye attachment (Fig. 3.32) may be required to compensate. Side loads can be caused by bent or twisted structures, which result in the pivot points of the cylinder no longer being on a parallel plane. As the cylinder extends, the misaligned pivot points will induce enough of a side-load that the rod seal may begin to leak and also cause excessive wear on the rod-bearing surface.

Safety Tip: Please make sure to observe all safety precautions including use of personal protective equipment and suitable fluid containment.

All the mounting bolts should be torqued to the value specified in the service manual. All the pivot points should be greased upon completion of assembly and periodically as per the machine's recommended maintenance schedule. When a hydraulic cylinder is replaced, it must be bled to get the air out of the cylinder. Remember that air is compressible, and there is a potential safety hazard present if the cylinder is extended or retracted against a load. The safest method of removing the air is to cycle the unmounted cylinder, cap the ports, and then install it. This method will not work if the oil will drain out of either of the cylinder ports when connecting the lines after the cylinder is mounted. Other methods include using automatic air bleeds or temporarily connecting bleed hoses to pressure test points on the cylinder. Do not fully extend or retract cylinders until air is bled out of a system. If large or very long return lines are in the system, the air WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM • WWW.IFPS.ORG

in these lines will, if allowed, aerate the fluid in the reservoir. Aerated fluid will cause the pump to aerate and the system to operate erratically. Careful analysis and preparation must be made before and during the air-bleeding process. It may be possible to connect the cap-end of the

Fig. 3.32 Spherical Rod Eye

cylinder to the stationary mounting and cycle the cylinder under no load conditions, but there is the possibility that the rod-end will be rammed into another machine member as it extends unless it is supported and allowed to move freely. Before mounting one end of a hydraulic cylinder and then cycling it to bleed it, be sure that the rod eye will not be forced into another member of the machine when the rod extends. Once the air has been suitably bled and the cylinder properly attached, cycle the function with no load to inspect for any indication of misalignment or side-load. If either condition is observed, take corrective action before operating under load or putting the machine back in service. •

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After bleeding the cylinder of any air and before placing the cylinder back into service, it is observed that while the cylinder is cycling under no load, it seems to be binding up as it extends. What should be done?

Increase the pressure with the cylinder extended and retracted to twist the frame back into position.

Increase the speed to give it the momentum to pass through the tight spot.

Increase the pressure to force it through the tight spot.

Stop and take action to determine and correct the cause.

Increase the load to get all the pivots back into position.

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What is the reason behind bleeding a hydraulic cylinder when it is installed?

Safety.

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Hose rupture.

Fluid contamination.

Cylinder seal damage.

Crack a pressurized fitting.

Cycle a mounted cylinder under load.

Cycle unmounted cylinder with hoses connected.

Operate the system in neutral until it warms up.

Cycle the cylinder by hand with the hoses connected.

See page 30 for the solution.

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Almo Manifold & Tool Co. PO Box 112 East Tawas, MI 48730 P: 989-984-0800 F: 989-984-0830 E: sales@almomanifold.com W: almomanifold.com Alumi-Tec, Inc. P.O. Box 753 Grand Haven, MI 49417 P: 616-846-1990 F: 616-846-1984 W: alumitecmanifolds.com American Aerospace Controls, Inc. 570 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 P: 631-694-5100 F: 631-694-6739 E: greg@a-a-c.com W: a-a-c.com American Chemical Technologies, Inc. 485 E. Van Riper Road Fowlerville, MI 48836 P: 800-938-0101 F: 517-223-1703 E: info@americanchemtech.com W: americanchemtech.com American Cylinder Co., Inc. 481 S. Governors Hwy Peotone, IL 60468 P: 708-258-3935 F: 708-258-3980 E: amcyl@americancylinder.com W: americancylinder.com American High Performance Seals 408 High Tech Drive Imperial Business Park Oakdale, PA 15071 P: 412-788-8815 Toll Free: 800-283-7140 F: 412-788-8816 E: ahpseals@ahpseals.com W: ahpseals.com American Sensor Technologies 450 Clark Drive Mount Olive, NJ 07828 P: 973-448-1901 F: 973-448-1905 E: info@astsensors.com W: astsensors.com AMETEK Factory Automation & Process Technologies 1080 N. Crooks Rd. Clawson, MI 48017 P: 248-435-0700 F: 248-435-8120 E: apt.sales@ametek.com W: ametekfactoryautomation.com Anchor Fluid Power 5553 Murray Rd Cincinnati, OH 45227 P: 513-527-4444 F: 513-527-4449 E: sales@anchorfluidpower.com W: anchorfluidpower.com Anderson Metals Corporation, Inc. PO Box 34200 Kansas City, MO 64120 P: 800-821-5672 F: 816-472-8700 E: info@andersonmetals.com W: andersonmetals.com

Anfield Sensors Inc. 8831 Keele Street Concord, ON L4K 2N1 Canada P: 905-303-8700 F: 905-303-7130 E: sales@anfieldsensors.com W: anfieldsensors.com Anyseals, Inc. 10391 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141 P: 866-676-9934 F: 216-676-9935 E: info@anyseals.com W: anyseals.com APM Hexseal Corp. 44 Honeck Street Englewood, NJ 07631 P: 201-569-5700 F: 201-569-4106 E: info@apmhexseal.com W: apmhexseal.com Applied Industrial Technologies 1 Applied Plaza Cleveland, OH 44115 P: 216-426-4000 F: 216-426-4808 E: questions@applied.com W: Applied.com Applied Motion Technologies, Inc. 1368 Santee Mill Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 Industrial Technology Training Center (ITTC) 625 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 P: 800-597-6577 610-333-5689 E: Lisa.walker@amthydraulics.com W: amthydraulics.com ARGO-HYTOS, Inc. 1835 N. Research Drive P.O. Box 28 Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 419-353-6070 F: 419-354-3496 E: info.us@argo-hytos.com W: argo-hytos.com Arizona Sealing Devices, Inc. 150 E. Alamo Drive, Ste. 4 Chandler, AZ 85225 P: 480-892-7325 F: 480-892-7388 E: liisah@msn.com W: azseal.com ASCO Numatics 50 Hanover Road Florham Park, NJ 07932 P: 973-966-2000 F: 973-966-2448 W: asconumatics.com Ashcroft Inc. 250 East Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 P: 800-328-8258 F: 203-385-0408 E: info@ashcroft.com W: ashcroft.com ASI, Inc. PO Box 1340 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 P: 877-650-5160 F: 717-249-5542 E: info@asi-ez.com W: asi-ez.com ASP, Inc. 51 Beach Avenue Lancaster, NY 14086 P: 716-683-0435 F: 716-683-7128 W: airsyspro.com

Assured Automation 263 Cox St Roselle, NJ 07203 P: 800-899-0553 F: 732-381-2328 E: info@assuredautomation.com W: assuredautomation.com/ Astrodyne Corporation 375 Forbes Boulevard Mansfield, MA 02048 P: 800-823-8082 F: 508-339-0375 E: sales@astrodyne.com W: astrodyne.com Atlantic Hydraulics LLC PO Box 787 (Mail) 1911 Hwy. 902 (Shipping) Pittsboro, NC 27312 P: 800-682-8848 F: 919-542-2985 W: atlantic-hydraulics.com ATOS North America 1670 Toronita St York, PA 17402 P: 717-840-7814 F: 717-840-7396 E: sales@atosna.com W: atos.com Automation Products, Inc. – Dynatrol® Div. 3030 Maxroy Street Houston, TX 77018 P: 713-869-0361 F: 713-869-7332 E: sales@dynatrolusa.com W: DynatrolUSA.com Automatic Valve 41144 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 P: 248-474-6700 F: 248-474-6732 W: automaticvalve.com Automation Services Inc. 400 N. 10th St. Lake City, MN 55041 P: 651-345-5753 F: 651-345-5835 E: info@asi-hydraulics.com W: asi-hydraulics.com Automation Systems Interconnect 4700 West Port Dr. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 P: 877-650-5160 F: 717-249-5542 E: info@asi-ez.com W: asi-ez.com AutomationDirect 3505 Hutchinson Road Cumming, GA 30040 P: 800-633-0405 E: customersupport@ automationdirect.com W: automationdirect.com Aventics Corporation 1953 Mercer Road Lexington, KY 40511 P: 859-254-8031 F: 800-489-4188 E: info.us@aventics.com W: aventics.com/us AW-Lake Company 2440 W. Corporate Preserve Dr. #600 Oak Creek, WI 53154 P: 262-884-9800 F: 262-884-9810 E: info@aw-lake.com W: aw-lake.com

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Axiomatic Technologies Corp. 5915 Wallace Street Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Z8 CANADA P: 905-602-9270 F: 905-602-9279 E: sales@axiomatic.com W: axiomatic.com

B Bal Seal Engineering 19650 Pauling Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 P: 949-460-2100 F: 949-460-2300 E: sales@balseal.com W: balseal.com Balluff, Inc. 8125 Holton Drive Florence, KY 41042 P: 1-800-543-8390 F: 859-727-4823 E: balluff@balluff.com W: balluff.com Beach Filter Products, Inc. 555 Centennial Avenue P.O. Box 505 Hanover, PA 17331 P: 717-698-1403 F: 717-698-1610 E: sales@beachfilters.com W: beachfilters.com Beswick Engineering Co., Inc. 284 Ocean Road Greenland, NH 03840 P: 603-433-1188 F: 603-433-3313 E: besales@beswick.com W: beswick.com

Bimba Manufacturing 25150 S. Governors Highway University Park, IL 60484 P: 708-534-8544 E: cs@bimba.com W: bimba.com Birmingham Hydraulics Inc. 1675 East Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 P: 248-689-2400 F: 248-689-2403 E: sales@Birmingham-Hydraulics. com W: Birmingham-Hydraulics.com Bondioli & Pavesi, Inc. 10252 Sycamore Drive Ashland, VA 23005 P: 804-550-2224 F: 804-550-2837 E: info@bypyusa.com W: Bondioli-Pavesi.com

Brennan Industries Inc. 6701 Cochran Road Solon, OH 44139 P: 440-248-1880 F: 440-248-7282 E: bjarrell@brennaninc.com W: brennaninc.com Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. 2545 Northwest Parkway Elgin, IL 60124 P: 847-429-0700 F: 847-429-0777 E: info.us@bucherhydraulics.com W: bucherhydraulics.com Buckeye Rubber & Packing Co. 23940 Mercantile Road Cleveland, OH 44122 P: 216-464-8900 F: 216-831-0254 E: sales@buckeyerubber.com buckeyerubber.com Burkert Fluid Control Systems 11425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road Huntersville, NC 28078 P: 704-504-4440 E: marketing-usa@burkert.com W: burkert-usa.com BuyFittingsOnline.com 4388 Broadway Depew, NY 14043 P: 800-569-0810 F: 716-681-0881 E: sales@qmctechnologies.com W: buyfittingsonline.com

C CADSYM 55 Ridge Road Picton, Ontario CANADA K0K 2T0 P: 613-476-5537 F: 613-476-3984 E: pdav@cadsym.com W: cadsym.com Camozzi Automation, Inc 2160 Redbud Blvd., Suite 101 McKinney, TX 75069 P: 972-548-8885 E: sales@camozzi-usa.com W: camozzi-usa.com Canfield Connector 8510 Foxwood Ct Youngstown, OH 44514 P: 330-758-8299 E: customerservice@ canfieldconnector.com W: canfieldconnector.com

Bosch Rexroth 14001 S Lakes Dr. Charlotte, NC 28273 P: 1-800-739-7684 E: info@boschrexroth-us.com W: boschrexroth-us.com

Canimex Inc. 285 St-Georges Drummondville, Quebec CANADA, J2C 4H3 P: 819-477-1335 F: 819-477-2908 E: lavoier@canimex.com W: canimex.com

Bourdon USA 3295 Cobb International Blvd. Kennesaw, GA 30152 P: 888-650-6924 F: 770-429-0795 E: sales@bourdonusa.com W: bourdonusa.com

CAPLUGS 2150 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14207 P: 716-876-9855 F: 716-874-1680 E: sales@caplugs.com W: caplugs.com

Brand Hydraulics Co. 2332 S. 25th Street Omaha, NE 68105 P: 402-344-4434 F: 402-341-5480 E: sales@brand-hyd.com W: brand-hyd.com

C-Change Inc. 11165 Monte Flat Ct. Gold River, CA 95670 P: 916-752-2984 E: sales@c-changeinc.com W: c-changeinc.com

Branham W.C., Inc. 398 Troy Street River Falls, WI 54022 P: 715-426-2000 F: 715-426-1400 E: AskWCB@WCBranham.com W: WCBranham.com

Certified Power, Inc. 970 Campus Drive Mundelein, IL 60060 P: 847-573-3818 F: 847-573-3836 E: cpi_il@certifiedpower.com W: certifiedpower.com

Concentric Rockford Inc. 2222 15th Street Rockford, IL 61104 P: 815-398-4400 F: 815-398-5977 E: info.usro@concentricab.com W: concentricab.com

CRS Service, Inc. 1986 Rochester Industrial Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 P: 248-652-9940 F: 248-652-9946 E: csolgan@crsservice.com W: crsservice.com

CFI 2220 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77701 P: 800-772-2630 F: 409-833-7722 E: isales@confluids.com W: confluids.com

Continental Contitech 703 W. Cleveland Massillon Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333 P: 800-235-4632 F: 330-664-7145 E: industrialhose@contitech.us W: contitech.us

CS Unitec, Inc. 22 Harbor Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850 P: 203-853-9522 E: info@csunitec.com W: csunitec.com

Checkfluid Inc. 4096 Meadowbrook Dr. #116 London, ON CANADA, N6L 1G4 P: 866-652-8728 F: 519-652-0392 E: info@checkfluid.com W: checkfluid.com

Continental Hydraulics 4895 12th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379 – USA P: 952-895-6400 F: 952-895-6444 E: vonnb@conthyd.com W: continentalhydraulics.com

CIM-TEK Filtration (Central Illinois Mfg. Co.) 201 N. Champaign St. Bement, IL 61813 P: 217-693-6555 F: 217-693-6673 E: info@cim-tek.com W: cim-tek.com Clinton Industries 6435 Gulfton Drive Houston, TX 77081 P: 713-523-5521 F: 713-523-0920 E: sales@clintonindustries.com W: clintonindustries.com Clippard 7390 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45239 P: 877-245-6247 E: sales@clippard.com W: clippard.com CMC Marine, Inc. 3920 S. 13th Street Duncan, OK 73533 P: 800-654-3697 F: 580-252-2970 E: rpresley@cook-mfg.com W: cmcmarineproducts.com Co-ax Valves Inc. 1518 Grundy’s Lane Bristol, PA 19007 P: 215-757-3725 F: 215-757-4060 E: info@coaxvalves.com W: coaxvalves.com Coilhose Pneumatics 19 Kimberly Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 P: 732-390-8480 F: 732-390-9693 E: info@coilhose.com W: coilhose.com Colonial Seal Company 1114 Crown Point Rd. Westville, NJ 08093 P: 800-564-2201 F: 856-456-5020 E: sales@colonialseal.com W: colonialseal.com Comatrol 1407 Pelzer Highway Easley, SC 29642 P: 864-644-0055 E: marketing@comatrol.com W: comatrol.com Command Controls Corp. 1455 Davis Rd Elgin, IL 60123 P: 847-429-0700 F: 847-429-0777 E: jamesi@commandcontrols.com W: commandcontrols.com

CEI 40124 Highway 49 Oakhurst, CA 93644 P: 559-683-2044 F: 559-683-8666 W: jetpipevalves.com

Compact Automation Products 105 Commerce Way Westminster, SC 29693 P: 864-647-9521 F: 864-647-9574 E: cap_customerservice@ compactautomation.com W: compactautomation.com

CEJN Industrial Corporation 212 Ambrogio Drive Gurnee, IL 60031 P: 847-263-7200 F: 847-263-7207 E: customer.service@cejnusa.com W: cejn.com

Component Sourcing International LLC 1575 Boston Post Rd., Suite 7 Guilford, CT 06437 P: 203-453-6000 F: 203-453-9757 E: hydraulics@componentsourcing.com W: componentsourcing.com

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Control Air Inc. 8 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031 P: 603-886-9400 F: 603-889-1844 E: sales@controlair.com W: controlair.com Control Enterprises, Inc. (C.E.I.) 40124 Highway 49 Oakhurst, CA 93644 P: 559-683-2044 F: 559-683-8666 E: ceiinc-ken@sti.net W: ceivalve.com Control Techniques 12005 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 P: 800-893-2321 F: 952-995-8020 E: info.cta@emerson.com W: emersonct.com Controlled Fluids, Inc. 7725 South Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 P: 800-722-2630 E: isales@confluids.com W: confluids.com Controlled Motion Solutions 4000 E. Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307 P: 800-696-6165 F: 661-324-9124 E: sales@comoso.com W: comoso.com Copper State Fluid Power 4195 S Contractors Way Tucson, AZ 85714 P: 520-777-3867 F: 520-777-4647 E: sales@copperstatefluidpwr.com W: copperstatefluidpwr.com Cotta Transmission Company 1301 Prince Hall Drive Beloit, WI 53511-4439 P: 608-368-5600 F: 608-368-5605 E: sales@cotta.com W: cotta.com COX Instruments 15555 N. 79th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85260 P: 480-922-7446 F: 480-948-3610 E: sales@cox-instruments.com W: cox-instruments.com CPV Manufacturing, Inc. 851 N. Preston St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 P: 215-386-6508 215-387-9043 E: sales@cpvmfg.com W: cpvmfg.com

Curtiss-Wright Sprague 10195 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 P: 440-838-7690 F: 440-838-7528 W: cw-industrial.com Custom Control Sensors, Inc. 21111 Plummer St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 P: 818-341-4610 x134 F: 818-709-0426 E: stajbakhsh@ccsdualsnap.com W: ccsdualsnap.com Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) 14501 Princeton Ave. Moorpark, CA 93021 P: 805-552-3599 F: 805-552-3577 E: info@cstsensors.com W: cstsensors.com Cyber-Tech, Inc. 7943 S.W. Cirrus Dr. Beaverton, OR 97008 P: 503-620-2285 F: 503-968-8882 E: sales@cyber-tech.net W: cyber-tech.net

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BETE Fog Nozzle, Inc. 50 Greenfield Street Greenfield, MA 01301 P: 413-772-0846 F: 413-772-6729 E: sales@bete.com W: bete.com

Bray Controls Div. of Bray Int’l. Inc. 1333 Westland East Blvd. Houston, TX 77041 P: 281-894-5454 F: 281-894-0077 E: bob.bloem@bray.com W: braycontrols.com

Cyclone Hydraulics 1175 Cottonwood Ave. Hartland, WI 53029 P: 262-709-7400 E: info@cyclonehydraulics.com W: cyclonehydraulics.com Czero, Inc 1306 Blue Spruce Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 P: (970) 825-5735 E: info@czero-solutions.com W: czero-solutions.com

D Danfoss Power Solutions 2800 East 18th Street Ames, IA 50010 P: 515-239-6000 F: 515-239-6318 E: ssepich@danfoss.com W: danfoss.com Data Panel Corporation 181 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 300 Plymouth, MN 55441 P: 952-941-3511 F: 952-941-3931 E: sales@datapanel.com W: datapanel.com Datum-A-Industries 1410 County Rd 90 Maple Plain, MN 55359 P: 763-479-1133 F: 763-479-3667 E: info@datum-manifolds.com W: datum-manifolds.com Davies Molding 350 Kehoe Blvd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 P: 800-554-9208 F: 630-510-9944 E: info@daviesmolding.com W: daviesmolding.com

Cross Fluid Power 4400 Piedmont Pkwy Greensboro, NC 27419-8508 P: 336-856-6985 F: 336-856-6999 E: info@crossfluidpower.com W: crossco.com

Del Equipment Limited 139 Laird Drive Toronto, Ont M4G 3V6 Canada P: 416-921-5851 F: 416-421-7663 E: jmenezes@delequipment.com W: delequipment.com

Cross Mfg. Inc. 100 James H. Cros Blvd. Lewis, KS 67552 P: 620-324-5525 F: 620-324-5737 E: info@crossmfg.com W: crossmfg.com

DEL Hydraulics, Inc. 571 Howard Street Buffalo, NY 14206 P: 716-853-7996 F: 716-853-8003 E: markz@delhydraulics.com W: del.us.com

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Elite Manifolds 440 Hancock Street Middlesex, NJ 08846 P: 732-648-9129 F: 732-424-1262 E: info@elitemanifolds.com W: elitemanifolds.com

EXAIR Corporation 11510 Goldcoast Drive Cincinnati, OH 45249-1621 P: 513-671-3322 F: 513-671-3363 E: techelp@exair.com W: exair.com

Ellison Sensors, Inc. 6560 W. Rogers Cir. #22 Boca Raton, FL 33487 P: 561-989-8540 F: 561-989-8816 E: sales@esi-transducer.com W: esi-transducer.com

Exor Electronic R & D, Inc. 10150 International Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 45246 P: 513-874-0900 F: 513-874-2707 E: info@exor-rd.com W: exor-rd.com

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Elma Electronic 760 Veterans Circle Warminster, PA 18974 P: 800-445-6194 F: 215-956-1201 E: Valerie.andrew@elma.com W: elma.com Delta Computer Systems, Inc. 1818 SE 17th St Battle Ground, WA 98604 P: 360-254-8688 F: 360-254-5435 E: sales@deltamotion.com W: deltamotion.com

Dwyer Instruments, Inc. 102 Indiana Hwy 212, PO box 373 Michigan City, IN 46361 P: 219-879-8868 F: 219-872-9057 E: lit@dwyer-inst.com W: dwyer-inst.com

Delta Q Ltd. 14233 West Road Houston, TX 77041 P: 281-807-1840 F: 281-807-4457 E: info@deltaq.com W: deltaq.com

Dylix Corporation 347 Lang Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072 P: 716-773-2985 F: 716-773-2786 E: sales@Dylixcorp.com W: Dylixcorp.com

Deschner Corporation 3211 West Harvard Street Santa Ana, CA 92704 P: 714-557-1261 E: info@deschner.com W: deschner.com

Dynamic Fluid Components, Inc. P.O. Box 100 West Union, SC 29696 P: 864-638-5544 F: 864-638-0005 E: salesj@dynamicfc.com W: dynamicfc.com

Diamond Hydraulics, Inc. 6776 FM 2004 Hitchcock, TX 77563 P: 409-986-3957 F: 409-986-7437 E: sales@diamondhydraulicsinc.com W: diamondhydraulics.com Differential Pressure Plus, Inc. 67 North Branford Road Branford, CT 06405 P: 203-481-2545 F: 203-483-7169 E: info@dpgaugeusa.com W: differentialpressure.com Digital Instruments, Inc. 580 Ensminger Road Tonawanda, NY 14150 P: 716-874-5848 E: sales@digitalinstruments.com W: digitalinstruments.com DMIC 3776 Commerce Ct Wheatfield, NY 14120 P: 716-743-4360 F: 716-743-4370 E: sales@dmic.com W: dmic.com Doering Company 6343 River Road. SE Clear Lake, MN 55319 P: 320-743-2276 F: 320-743-3723 E: info@doering.com W: doering.com Donaldson Company Inc. PO Box 1299 Minneapolis, MN 55440 P: 800-846-1846 F: 952-703-4652 E: grphydfilters@donaldson.com W: donaldson.com/en/ih Duff-Norton PO Box 7010 Charlotte, NC 28273 P: 800-477-5002 F: 704-588-1994 E: DuffNorton@cmworks.com W: duffnorton.com Duplomatic Motion Solutions 9337 Ravenna Road, #G Twinsburg, OH 44087 P: 330-405-1800 F: 330-405-1801 E: sales@uhiltd.com W: duplomatic.com

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DynaQuip Controls 10 Harris Industrial Park St. Clair, MO 63077 P: 636-364-4657 E: ted@dynaquip.com W: dynaquip.com

E Eagle Hydraulic 12055 Arthur-Sicard Mirabel, Qc J7J0E9 P: 877-382-2850 E: sales@eagle-hydraulic.com W: eagle-hydraulic.com EAO Corporation One Parrott Drive Shelton, CT 06468 P: 203-951-4600 F: 203-951-4601 E: sales.eus@eao.com W: eao.com Eaton - Hydraulics Business 14615 Lone Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 P: 952-937-9800 F: 952-937-7105 E: eatonhydpmcmarketing@eaton.com W: eaton.com/hydraulics Echo Engineering and Production Supplies, Inc. 5406 W. 78th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 P: 888-324-6365 F: 317-875-0035 E: info@echosupply.com W: echosupply.com Electric Solenoid Valves 85 B Hoffman Lane Islandia, NY 11749 P: 800-983-8230 E: sales@electricsolenoidvalves.com W: electricsolenoidvalves.com Electro-Sensors, Inc. 6111 Blue Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 P: 952-930-0100 F: 952-930-0130 E: sales@electro-sensors.com W: electro-sensors.com Electroswitch 180 King Avenue Weymouth, MA 02188 P: 800-366-2459 F: 781-335-4253 E: info@electroswitch.com W: electroswitch.com

Embassy Global, LLC P.O. Box 924 Hamburg, NY 14075 P: 1-800-309-6150 E: inquiries@embassyglobalpr.com W: embassyglobalpr.com Emmegi Heat Exchangers, Inc. 3606 East Southern Ave #2 Phoenix, AZ 85040 P: 602-438-7101 F: 602-438-7127 E: melarent@emmegi-heatexchangers.com W: emmegi-heat-exchangers.com Enfield Technologies 35 Nutmeg Drive Trumbull, CT 06611 P: 203-375-3100 F: 203-286-2414 E: sales@enfieldtech.com W: enfieldtech.com Engineered Sales 18 Progress Pkwy. Maryland Hts., MO 63043 P: 314-878-4500 F: 314-878-7022 E: bkroupa@engineeredsales.com W: engineeredsales.com Engineered Specialty Products 3295 Cobb International Blvd Kennesaw, GA 30152 P: 800-367-1377 F: 770-429-0795 E: sales@espgauges.com W: espgauges.com Engineering Technology Services, LLC 3861 Delp Street Memphis, TN 38118 P: 901-369-5404 E: rborowski@etshydro.com W: etshydro.com Entwistle Co., Kenett Hydraulic Distribution Div. 6 Bigelow St. Hudson, MA 01749 P: 508-481-4000 F: 508-481-4004 E: jkendall@entwistleco.com W: entwistleco.com Epicor 807 Las Cimas Parkway Austin, TX 78746 Phone : 512-328-2300 Email : info@epicor.com Web : epicor.com/distribution Eurotech 1150 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Brooksville, FL 34601 P: 352-799-5253 F: 352-799-4662 E: info@eurotechelite.com W: eurotechelite.com Evonik Oil Additives 723 Electronic Drive Horsham, PA 19044-4050 P: 215-706-5800 F: 215-706-5801 E: oil-additives@evonik.com W: evonik.com/oil-additives Ewellix 3800 Sierra Circle – Suite 310 Center Valley, PA 18034 P: 800-313-4753 E: us@ewellix.com W: ewellix.com

F Fabco-Air, Inc. 3716 NE 49 Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609 P: 352-373-3578 F: 352-375-8024 E: service@fabco-air.com W: fabco-air.com Falcon Surplus 21425 Aurora Road Cleveland, OH 44146 P: 1-888-930-4673 F: 330-294-1045 E: sales@falconsurplus.com W: falconsurplus.com Famic Technologies Inc. 9999 Cavendish Blvd., Suite 350 St. Laurent, Quebec Canada, H4M 2X5 P:+1 514-748-8050 F: +1 514-748-7169 E: sales@famictech.com W: automationstudio.com Faster Inc. 6560 Weatherfield Court Maumee, OH 43537 P: 800-231-2501 F: 888-316-2695 E: info@fasterinc.com W: faster.it FCI Automation 3720 Hagen Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49548 P: 616-456-7222 F: 616-456-1306 E: sales@FCIautomation.com W: fciautomation.com FEMA Corporation 1716 Vanderbilt Ave. Portage, MI 49024 P: 269-323-1369 F: 269-323-0108 E: sales@fema-corp.com W: fema-corp.com Feroy Company, Inc. 3220 B Street SE Auburn, WA 98002 P: 253-939-1363 F: 253-939-0810 E: glenn@feroy.com W: feroy.com Festo Corporation 1377 Motor Parkway Islandia, NY 11749 P: 800-993-3786 F: 800-963-3786 E: customer.service@us.festo.com W: festo.us FlangeLock, LLC 57 Old Post Road #2 Greenwich, CT 06830 P: 203-861-9400 F: 203-622-1238 E: sales@flangelock.com W: flangelock.com Flaretite, Inc. 4036 Shadow Oak Fenton, MI 48430 P: 810-750-4140 E: sales@flaretite.com W: flaretite.com Flint Hydraulics, Inc. 4099 B. F. Goodrich Blvd. Memphis, TN 38118 P: 901-794-4884 F: 901-794-1618 E: sales@flinthyd.com W: flinthyd.com

Flodraulic Group 45 Sinclair Ave. Georgetown, Ontario CANADA, L7G-4X4 P: 905-702-9456 F: 905-702-9457 E: info@flodraulic.com W: flodraulic.com Flodyne Controls, Inc. 48 Commerce Drive Murray Hill, NJ 07974-1142 P: 908-464-6200 F: 908-464-1553 E: sales@flodynecontrols.com W: flodynecontrols.com Flo-Torq Hydraulic Motors 3620 W 11th Houston, TX 77008 P: 832-742-9625 E: sales@flo-torq.com W: flo-torq.com Flow Ezy Filters, Inc. P.O. Box 1749 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 P: 734-665-8777 F: 734-665-4332 E: flowezy@flowezyfilters.com W: flowezyfilters.com Flow Technology 8930 South Beck Ave. Tempe, AZ 85284 P: 480-240-3400 F: 480-240-3401 E: ftimarket@ftimeters.com W: ftimeters.com Flowmetrics, Inc. 9201 Independence Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 P: 818-407-3420 F: 818-700-1961 E: sales@flowmetrics.com W: flowmetrics.com Flow-Tek, A Subsidiary of Bray Int’l Inc. 8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Houston, TX 77041 P: 832-912-2300 F: 832-912-2301 E: steve.johnston@flow-tek.com W: flow-tek.com Fluid Energy Controls 6431 Flotilla Street Los Angeles, CA 90040 P: 323-721-0588 F: 323-721-8368 E:jc@fecintl.com W: fecintl.com Fluid Line Products, Inc. PO Box 1000 Willoughby, OH 44096 P: 440-946-9470 F: 440-946-9472 E: flp@fluidline.com W: fluidline.com Fluid Motion Sales, Inc. 11220 Grader St., Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75238 P: 972-437-1333 F: 972-437-6288 E: sales@fluidmotionsales.com W: fluidmotionsales.com Fluid Power Associates, Inc. 50 Aberdeen Road York, PA 17406 P: 717-840-7814 F: 717-840-7396 E: g.rosenberger@ fluidpowerassociates.com W: fluidpowerassociates.com Fluid Power Connections P.O. Box 475 Englishtown, NJ 07726 P: 732-792-0411 E: craig@usa-4u.com W: fluidpowerconnections.com

Fluid Power Inc. 534 Township Line Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 P: 215-643-0350 F: 215-643-4017 E: sales@fluidpowerinc.com W: fluidpowerinc.com

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Fluid Power Products, Inc. 302 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 P: 508-481-8881 F: 508-485-4346 E: info@fppinc.com W: fppinc.com

Gefran, Inc. 400 Willow Street North Andover, MA 01845 P: 888-888-4474 F: 781-729-1468 E: sales.us@gefran.com W: gefran.com

Fluid Tech Solutions Inc. 4602 Batten Way San Jose, CA 95135 P: 408-475-1946 E: ramani@fluidtechsolutions.com W: fluidtechsolutions.com

Gems Sensors & Controls One Cowles Road Plainville, CT 06062 P: 800-747-3000 F: 860-793-4520 E: bneale-siemon@gemssensors.com W: gemssensors.com

Fluid Technologies, Inc. 1016 E. Airport Road Stillwater, OK 74075 P: 405-624-0400 F: 405-624-0401 E: ftiinfo@filtranllc.com W: fluidtechnologies.com Fluidtechnik USA, Inc. PO Box 715 Uwchland, PA 19480 P: 610-321-2407 F: 610-321-2409 E: sales@fluidtechnikusa.com W: fluidtechnikusa.com

FluiDyne Fluid Power 31915 Groesbeck Hwy Fraser, MI 48026 P: 586-296-7200 F: 586-296-7210 E: sales@fluidynefp.com W: fluidynefp.com

FTI Flow Technology Inc. 8930 S. Beck Ave., Ste. 107 Tempe, AZ 85284 P: 480-240-3400 F: 480-240-3401 E: ftimarket@ftimeters.com W: ftimeters.com Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. 10 Thomas Irvine, CA 92618 P: 949-465-0900 F: 949-465-0905 E: futek@futek.com W: futek.com FW Murphy PO Box 470248 Tulsa, OK 74147 P: 918-317-4100 F: 918-317-4266 E: sales@fwmurphy.com W: fwmurphy.com

G Galland Henning Nopak, Inc. 10179 S. 57th Street Franklin, WI 53132 P: 414-645-6000 F: 414-645-6048 E: info@nopak.com W: nopak.com Galtech Canada Inc. 3140 Joseph Monier – 102 Terrebonne QC Canada, J6X 4R1 P: 450-477-1076 F: 450-477-8784 E: MMalo@GaltechCanada.com W: GaltechCanada.com Garlock Sealing Technologies 1666 Division St. Palmyra, NY 14522 P: 1-800-448-6688 F: 1-800-543-0598 E: MaryAnn.Novosel@Garlock.com W: garlock.com Geartek 1506 S. Fulton Dr. Corinth, MS 38834 P: 662-286-2252 F: 662-287-6580 E: haisales@geartek.com W: geartek.com

Global Servo Hydraulics, Inc. 609 Corry A. Edwards Dr. Kennedale, TX 76060 P: 817-478-4968 F: 817-478-4958 E: servovalve@yahoo.com W: globalservo.com GPM Controls 1607 Industrial Dr. Carlisle, PA 17013 P: 717-218-6565 E: info@gpmcontrols.com W: gpmcontrols.com Granzow 2300 Crownpoint Exec. Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 P: 704-845-2300 F: 704-845-2301 E: sales@granzow.com W: granzow.com Great Bend Industries 8701 6th Street Great Bend, KS 67530 P: 620-792-4368 F: 620-792-3935 E: tvandermeer@hamptonhydraulics.com W: hampton-hydraulics.com Green Hydraulic Power, Inc. 15401 Assembly Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 P: 714-333-7367 E: sales@greenhydraulicpower.com W: greenhydraulicpower.com Gripnail 97 Dexter Road East Providence, RI 02914 P: 800-474-7624 F: 401-438-8520 E: lterlizzi@gripnail.com W: gripnail.com GS Global Resources 926 Perkins Dr. Mukwonago, WI 53149 P: 262-378-5200 F: 262-378-5400 E: sales@gsgr.com W: gsglobalresources.com

H Hach Flow Meter Products & Services 4539 Metropolitan Ct. Frederick, MD 21704 P: 301-874-5599 F: 301-874-8459 E: hachflowsales@hach.com W: hachflow.com Harrison Hydra-Gen, LTD 14233 West Road Houston, TX 77388 P: 281-807-4420 F: 281-807-4815 E: sales@harrisonhydragen.com W: harrisonhydragen.com HAWE Hydraulik 9009-K Perimeter Woods Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216 P: 704-509-1599 F: 704-509-6302 E: info@HAWEusa.com W: HAWE.com Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. 1500 Meriden Road Waterbury, CT 06705 P: 203-756-7441 F: 203-756-8724 E: info@haydonkerk.com W: haydonkerk.com

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HDM Hydraulics, LLC 125 Fire Tower Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 P: 716-694-8004 F: 716-694-4164 W: hdmco.com

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Heavy Motions Inc. 2134 S Green Privado Ontario, CA 91761 P: 866-865-8889 F: 909-498-0468 E: info@heavymotions.com W: heavymotions.com HED (Hydro Electronic Devices) 2120 Constitution Ave. Hartford, WI 53027 P: 262-673-9450 F: 262-673-9455 W: hedonline.com

Hoffer Flow Controls 107 Kitty Hawk Lane Elizabeth City, NC 27909 P: 252-331-1997 E: gtyson@hofferflow.com W: hofferflow.com

Helac Corporation 225 Battersby Ave. Enumclaw, WA 98022 P: 360-825-1601 F: 360-825-1603 E: jhowisey@helac.com W: Helac.com

Honor Pumps 6114 Schuler Street Houston, TX 77007 P: 800-984-9727 F: 7134619631 E: service@honorpumps.com W: honorpumps.com

Hengli America 580 W. Crossroads Parkway Bolingbrook, IL 60440 P: 630-995-3674 E: sales@hengliamerica.com W: HengliAmerica.com

Huade-USA 1152 Marsh Street, Suite D Valparaiso, IN 46385 P: 219-548-2211 F: 219-462-0774 E: info@huade-usa.com W: huade-usa.com

Hercules Sealing Products 1016 North Belcher Road Clearwater, FL 33765 P: 727-796-1300 F: 727-797-8849 E: sales@herculesus.com W: herculesus.com Heypac Inc. 1098 E. Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 P: 248-652-3500 F: 248-652-1717 E: answers@heypac.com W: heypac.com High Country Tek, Inc. 208 Gold Flat Court Nevada City, CA 95959 P: 530-265-3236 F: 530-265-3275 E: info@hctcontrols.com W: hctcontrols.com Himmelstein, S. & Co. 2490 Pembroke Ave. Hoffman Est., IL 60169 P: 847-843-3300 F: 847-843-8488 E: sales@himmelstein.com W: himmelstein.com Hirschmann 1665 Orchard Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 P: 717-217-2200 F: 717-217-2279 W: hirschmann-usa.com HKX, Inc. 16761 146th St. SE, Ste. 115 Monroe, WA 98272 P: 800-493-5487 F: 360-805-0718 E: sales@hkx.com W: hkx.com HL Hydraulic, Inc. P.O. Box 450 Seneca, PA 16346 P: 814-677-4086 F: 814-677-4087 E: kkirk@hlhydraulic.com W: hlhydraulic.com HMI Systems 1955 West State Road 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 P: 407-359-8171 ext.101 F: 407-359-8170 E: sales@hmisystems.net W: hmisystems.net

Hudson Extrusions, Inc. 1255 Norton Rd. P. O. Box 255 Hudson, OH 44236 P: 330-653-6015 F: 330-653-6551 E: sales@hudsonextrusions.com W: hudsonextrusions.com Humphrey Automation Inc. 570 Alden Road, Unit #10 Markham, Ont L3R 8N5 CANADA P: 905-479-3633 F: 905-479-3755 E: Humphrey@pneumation.ca W: humphreyautomation.ca Humphrey Products Company 5070 East N Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49003 P: 269-381-5500 F: 269-381-4113 E: Websales@humphrey-products.com W: humphrey-products.com Hunger Hydraulics, C. C. Ltd. 63 Dixie Hwy. Rossford, OH 43460 P: 1-800-248-9232 F: 1-419-666-9834 E: k.hunger@hunger-hydraulics.com W: hunger-hydraulics.com HUSCO International 2339 Pewaukee Road Waukesha, WI 53188 P: 262-513-4200 F: 262-513-4427 E: hussales@huscointl.com W: huscointl.com HYDAC Technology Corp. 2260 City Line Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 P: 610-266-0100 E: gretchen.walters@hydacusa.com W: hydac-na.com Hydradyne, LLC 15050 FAA Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76155 P: 817-391-1547 F: 817-391-1589 E: ssmith@rfallc.com W: hydradynellc.com

Hydramation, Inc. 9329 M. Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 P: 330-405-5544 F: 330-405-5552 E: Dave@hydramation.com W: hydramation.com Hydratech LLC 1331 S. West Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 P: 559-233-0876 F: 559-233-1754 E: dogden@mvphydratech.com W: mvphydratech.com Hydraulex 47995 Gratiot Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 P: 800-422-4279 F: 586-949-5302 E: sales@hydraulex.com W: hydraulex.com Hydraulic Management Group, LLC 1910 Buckthorn Ct. Troy, MI 48098 P: 248-804-2350 E: sales@hydraulicmanagement.com W: hydraulicmanagement.com Hydraulic Parts Source 41350 Production Drive Harrison Twp., MI 48045 P: 586-463-3166 F: 586-463-3398 E: sales@hydparts.com W: hydparts.com Hydraulic Resources Inc. 567 Pine Hill Rd. White, PA 15490 P: 724-455-6060 F: 724-455-6349 E: sales@hydraulicresourcesinc.com W: hydraulicresourcesinc.com Hydraulic Specialists, Inc. 12100 N. Santa Fe Oklahoma City, OK 73114 P: 405-752-7980 F: 405-936-3248 E: lmacdonald@hsi-usa.com W: hsi-usa.com Hydraulic Supply Company 300 International Parkway Sunrise, FL 33325 P: 800-507-9651 F: 954-845-9113 E: sales@hydraulic-supply.com W: hydraulic-supply.com Hydraulics, Inc. 2935 St. Louis Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76110 P: 817-923-1965 F: 817-927-8002 E: sales@hydraulicsinc.com W: hydraulicsinc.com

Hydraulics International, Inc. 9201 Independence Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 P: 818-407-3400 F: 818-407-3428 E: lturner@hiipumps.com W: hiigroup.com

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FORCE America 501 East Cliff Road Burnsville, MN 55337 P: 952-707-1300 E: marketing@forceamerica.com W: forceamerica.com

Gemü Valves 3800 Camp Creek Parkway Bldg. 2600, Ste. 120 Atlanta, GA 30331 P: 678-553-3400 F: 404-344-9350 E: info@gemu.com W: gemu.com

HBC-Radiomatic, Inc. 1017 Petersburg Road Hebron, KY 41048 P: 800-410-4562 F: 866-266-7227 E: sales@hbc-usa.com W: hbc-usa.com

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Hydrauliques Continental 11385 boul. Marc-Aurele-Fortin Montreal, Quebec Canada H1E 3C6 P: 800-226-1601 F: 866-648-6322 E: info@hydrauliquescontinental.ca W: hydrauliquescontinental.ca Hydra-Zorb Company 2450 Commercial Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48371 P: 248-373-5151 F: 248-373-0711 E: sales@hydra-zorb.com W: hydra-zorb.com HyFlow Controls Inc. 2134 S Green Privado Ontario, CA 91761 P: 909-628-9866 F: 909-614-7233 E: sales@hyflow-controls.com W: hyflow-controls.com Hy-Pro Filtration 12955 Ford Drive Fishers, IN 46038 P: 317-849-3535 F: 317-849-9201 E: info@hyprofiltration.com W: hyprofiltration Hyspeco, Inc. 1729 S. Sabin St. Wichita, KS 67209 P: 316-943-0254 F: 316-943-2546 E: quotes@hyspeco.com W: hyspeco.com

I IBR Laboratories 11599 Morrissey Rd. Grass Lake, MI 49240 P: 517-522-8453 W: IBR-USA.com IC-Fluid Power, Inc. 63 Dixie Hwy. Northwood, OH 43619 P: 419-661-8811 F: 419-661-8844 E: us@icfluid.com W: icfluid.com IEE, Inc. 7740 Lemona Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91409 P: 818-787-0311 F: 818-901-9046 E: smotter@ieeinc.com W: ieeinc.com IFM Efector Inc. 782 Springdale Dr. Exton, PA 19341 P: 800-441-8246 F: 610-524-2745 E: info@ifm.com W: ifm.com/us

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Industrial Nut Corp. 1425 Tiffin Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 P: 419-625-8543 F: 419-625-5517 E: sales@industrialnut.com W: industrialnut.com Industrial Servo Hydraulics, Inc. 17650 Malyn Blvd. Fraser, MI 48026 P: 586-296-0960 F: 586-296-0375 E: klamberti@indservo.com W: indservo.com Industrial Specialties Mfg. 4091 So. Eliot Street Englewood, CO 80110 P: 303-781-8486 F: 303-761-7939 E: sales@industrialspec.com W: industrialspec.com Innotek Corporation 9140 Zachary Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 P: 763-488-9910 F: 763-493-2809 E: lhughes@Innotek-ep.com W: Innotek-ep.com Inserta Products, Inc. 538 Township Line Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 P: 215-643-0192 F: 215-643-4017 E: sales@inserta.com W: inserta.com Integrated Hydraulics,Inc. 7047 Spinach Drive Mentor, OH 44060 P: 440-974-3171 F: 440-974-3170 E: usinfo@inthyd.com W: integratedhydraulics.com International fpa 43105 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 P: 951-676-2155 F: 951-676-2156 E: info@intlfpa.com W: intlfpa.com Inventive Resources Inc. 5038 Salida Blvd / PO Box 1316 Salida, CA 95368 P: 209-545-1663 F: 209-545-3533 E: info@jpce.com W: oiln2.com IQ Valves 425 West Drive Melbourne, FL 32904 P: 321-729-9634 F: 321-768-8732 E: sales@IQValves.com W: IQValves.com

ITT Residential & Commercial Water 8200 North Austin Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 P: 847-966-3700 F: 847-965-8379 E: RCW.Webmaster@itt.com W: bellgossett.com

J J.R. Merritt Controls, Inc. 55 Sperry Avenue Stratford, CT 06615 P: 800-333-5762 F: 203-381-0400 E: info@jrmerritt.com W: jrmerritt.com Jarp Ind. P.O. Box 923 Wausau, WI 54402 P: 715-359-4241 F: 715-355-4960 E: ernieb@jarpind.com W: jarpind.com Jason Industrial 221 S. Westgate Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188 P: 630-752-0600 F: 630-752-0662 E: miguel.velazquez@ammega.com W: jasonindustrial.com JH Technology, Inc. 4233 Clark Road, Unit 9 Sarasota, FL 34233-2432 P: 941-927-0300 F: 941-925-8774 E: jhtek@jhtechnology.com W: jhtechnology.com John Guest USA Inc. 180 Passaic Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 P: 973-808-5600 F: 973-808-5036 E: info@johnguest.com W: johnguest.com JWF Technologies 6820 Fairfield Dr. Fairfield, OH 45014 P: 513-769-9611 F: 513-769-0109 E: info@jwftechnologies.com W: jwftech.com

K K & S Services 15677 Noecker Way Southgate, MI 48195 P: 734-374-0400 F: 734-374-8629 E: sales@k-and-s.com W: k-and-s.com Kanamak Hydraulics Inc. 2218 W. Mary St. Garden City, KS 67846 P: 620-275-6055 F: 620-275-0120 E: sales@kanamak.com W: kanamak.com

Keystone Fluid Power, Inc. 120 Unico Drive Valmont Industrial Park West Hazelton, PA 18202 P: 570-454-9759 F: 570-454-9789 E: slaes@keystonefluid.com W: keystonefluidpower.com Kingston Valves 23201 Normandie Avenue Torrance, CA 90501 P: 800-210-2525 E: customercare@stormmfg.com W: kingstonvalves.com KNF Neuberger, Inc. 2 Black Forest Road Trenton, NJ 08691-1810 P: 609-890-8600 F: 609-890-8323 E: knfusa@knf.com W: knf.com Kraft Fluid Systems, Inc. 14300 Foltz Parkway Cleveland, OH 44149-4798 P: 800-257-1155 F: 440-238-5266 E: csdept@kraftfluid.com W: kraftfluid.com KTR Corporation 122 Anchor Road Michigan City, IN 46360 P: 219-872-9100 F: 219-872-9150 E: ktr-us@ktr.com W: ktr.com Kuriyama of America, Inc. 360 E. State Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173 P: 847-755-0360 F: 847-885-0996 E: sales@kuriyama.com W: kuriyama.com Kurz Instruments, Inc. 2411 Garden Road Monterey, CA 93940 P: 831-646-5911 F: 831-646-8901 E: salesadmin@kurzinstruments.com W: kurzinstruments.com

Kytola Instruments Inc 900 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway Suite 120 Roswell, GA 30076 P: 1-678-701-3569 F: 1-514-448-5151 E: flow@kytola.com W: kytola.com

L La-Man Corp. P.O. Box 328 Mazeppa, MN 55956 P: 507-843-4413 F: 507-843-4953 E: sales@laman.com W: laman.com LCR Electronics 9 South Forest Ave. Norristown, PA 19401 P: 610-278-0840 F: 610-278-0935 E: sales@lcr-inc.com W: lcr-inc.com

Legris Inc. 7205 E. Hampton Ave. Mesa, AZ 85208-3301 P: 480-830-0216 F: 480-830-7556 W: legris.com Lehigh Fluid Power, Inc. 1413 Route 179 Lambertville, NJ 08530 P: 800-257-9515 F: 609-397-0932 E: sales@lehighfluidpower.com W: lehighfluidpower.com Lillbacka Powerco, USA Finn-Power 1629 Prime Court, Suite 400 Orlando, FL 32809 P: 847-301-1300 F: 847-301-2562 E: sales@lillbackausa.com W: lillbackausa.com Linde Hydraulics Corporation 5089 W Western Reserve Road Canfield, Ohio 44406 P: 330-533-6801 F: 330-286-0741 E: info@linde-hydraulics.us W: linde-hydraulic.us Lodar USA 549 U.S. Hwy. 287 S. Henrietta, TX 76365 P: 940-538-5643 F: 940-538-4382 E: wade@lodar.com W: lodarusa.com Lovejoy Hydraulics 2655 Wisconsin Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 P: 630-852-0500 F: 630-852-2120 E: hydraulicsinfo@lovejoy-inc.com W: lovejoyhydraulics.com Lynch Fluid Controls Inc. 1799 Argentia Road Mississauga, ON CANADA, L5N 3A2 P: 905-363-2400 F: 1- 905-363-1191 E: marketing@lynch.ca W: Lynch.ca

M M & M Rogness Equipment Co. 1941 West County Rd. C2 Roseville, MN 55113 P: 651-633-0550 F: 651-633-6797 E: sales@mmrogness.com W: mmrogness.com Macro Sensors 7300 US Route 130 North Pennsauken, NJ 08110 P: 856-662-8000 E: positionsensors@macrosensors.com W: macrosensors.com Madison Company 27 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405 P: 800-466-5383 F: 203-481-5036 E: salesinfo@madisonco.com W: madisonco.com Magnetek N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 P: 262-783-3500 F: 262-783-3510 E: sales@magnetek.com W: columbusmckinnon.com/magnetek Main Manufacturing Products 3181 Tri-Park Avenue Grand Blanc, MI 48439 P: 800-521-7918 F: 810-953-1385 E: info@mainmfg.com W: mainmanufacturingproducts.com Maradyne Corp. Marion Fluid Power Div. 4540 West 160th Street Cleveland, OH 44135 P: 216-362-0755 ext.121 F: 216-362-0799 E: mwalsh@maradyne.com W: maradyne.com March Manufacturing, Inc. 1819 Pickwick Ave. Glenview, IL 60026-1306 P: 847-729-5300 F: 847-729-7062 W: marchpump.com

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Mark Hydraulic Company Inc. 4771 “G” Street Omaha, NE 68117 P: 402-734-6734 F: 402-734-0227 E: dhanry@markhydraulicomaha.com W: markhydraulicomaha.com

Milwaukee Cylinder 5877 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Cudahy, WI 53110 P: 414-769-9700 F: 414-769-0157 E: sales@milwaukeecylinder.com W: milwaukeecylinder.com

Marmon/Keystone LLC PO Box 992 Butler, PA 16003 P: 724-283-3000 F: 724-283-0558 E: sales@marmonkeystone.com W: marmonkeystone.com

Milwaukee School of Engineering Fluid Power Institute™ (MSOE) 1025 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 P: 414-277-7191 F: 414-277-7470 E: wanke@msoe.edu W: msoe.edu/fpi

Marsh Bellofram 8019 Ohio River Blvd. Newell, WV 26050 P: 304-387-1200 F: 304-387-1212 E: jgamble@marshbellofram.com W: marshbellofram.com Marsh-McBirney – A Hach Company Brand 4539 Metropolitan Court Frederick, MD 21704-9452 P: 800-368-2723 F: 240-358-0243 E: sales@marsh-mcbirney.com W: marsh-mcbirney.com Marvel Consultants Inc 28601 Chagrin Blvd #210 Cleveland, OH 44122 P: 216-292-2855 F: 216-292-7207 E: ebergsman@marvelconsultants.com W: marvelconsultants.com

Max Machinery Inc. 33A Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg, CA 95448 P: 707-433-2662 E: info@maxmachinery.com W: maxmachinery.com MB Dynamics, Inc. 25865 Richmond Road Cleveland, OH 44146 P: 216-292-5850 F: 216-292-5614 E: sales@mbdynamics.com W: mbdynamics.com Measurement Specialties 1000 Lucas Way Hampton, VA 23666 P: 800-678-7226 F: 757-766-4297 E: Denise.Topping@meas-spec.com W: meas-spec.com Med-Kas Hydraulics, Inc. 1419 John R Road Troy, MI 48083 P: 248-585-3220 F: 248-585-0646 E: tcrean@med-kas.com W: med-kas.com MFP Seals 84 Minnesota Troy, MI 48083 P: 248-585-8170 F: 248-585-4398 E: sales@mfpseals.com W: mfpseals.com Micheller and Son Hydraulics, Inc. 534 West First Ave. Roselle, NJ 07203 P: 908-687-1545 F: 908-241-0934 E: michellersonhyd@aol.com W: michellerandsonhydraulics.com

MKS Instruments, Inc. 2 Tech Drive, Suite 201 Andover, MA 01810 P: 978-645-5500 F: 978-557-5100 E: mks@mksinst.com W: mksinst.com Mobile Hose & Hydraulic Supply 11947 Florence Blvd., Suite 5 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 P: 562-921-0713 F: 562-921-0793 E: sales@comoso.com W: comoso.com MOCAP 409 Parkway Drive Park Hills, MO 63601 P: 800-633-6775 F: 314-543-4111 E: sales@mocap.com W: mocap.com Moog 300 Jamison Road East Aurora, NY 14052 P: 716-652-2000 F: 716-687-4989 E: info@moog.com W: moog.com/industrial Motion Industries, Inc. 1605 Alton Road Birmingham, AL 35210 P: 800-526-9328 F: 205-957-5290 E: MiMarketing@motionindustries.com W: motionindustries.com Motoman Inc 805 Liberty Lane West Carrollton, OH 45449 P: 937-847-6200 F: 937-847-3288 E: info@motoman.com W: motoman.com MP Filtri USA, Inc. 1181 Richland Commerce Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 P: 215-529-1300 F: 215-529-1902 E: sales@mpfiltri.com W: mpfiltri.com MP Pumps Inc. 34800 Bennett Fraser, MI 48026 P: 800-563-8006 F: 586-293-8469 E: info@mppumps.com W: mppumps.com MRO Stop LLC 11616-B Wilmar Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 P: 866-388-7558 E: info@mrostop.com W: MROStop.com

Mid-West Instrument 6500 Dobry Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 P: 586-254-6500 F: 586-254-6509 E: sales@midwestinstrument.com W: midwestinstrument.com

MTS Systems Corporation 14000 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2290 P: 952-937-4000 F: 952-937-4515 E: info@mts.com W: mts.com

Miller-Leaman,Inc. 800 Orange Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 P: 386-248-0500 F: 386-248-3033 E: sales@millerleaman.com W: millerleaman.com

Murrellektronik, Inc. 1400 Northbrook Parkway, Ste. 300 Suwanee, GA 30024 P: 770-497-9292 F: 770-497-9391 E: 2info@murrinc.com W: murrinc.com

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Nass Controls LP 51509 Birch Street New Baltimore, MI 48047 P: 586-725-6610 F: 586-725-5802 E: sales@nasscontrols.com W: nasscontrols.com

National Tube Supply 925 Central Avenue University Park, IL 60484 P: 800-229-6872 E: sales@nationaltubesupply.com W: nationaltubesupply.com NBB Controls, Inc. 5909 School Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 P: 804-262-4846 F: 804-497-8665 E: brian.downes@nbbcontrols.com W: nbbcontrols.com NC Servo Technology 38422 Webb Drive Westland, MI 48185 P: 734-326-6666 F: 734-326-6669 E: sales@ncservo.com W: ncservo.com New Pig One Pork Avenue Tipton, PA 16684-0304 P: 814-684-0101 F: 814-684-7690 E: hothogs@newpig.com W: newpig.com Norgren 5400 S. Delaware Littleton, CO 80120 P: 720-283-5720 E: jsteigerwald@usa.norgren.com W: norgren.com/us Norstat Inc. 300 Roundhill Dr. Rockaway, NJ 07866 P: 973-586-2500 F: 973-596-1590 E: breilly@norstat.com W: norstat.com

Oil-Rite Corporation PO Box 1207 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1207 P: 920-682-6173 F: 920-682-7699 E: sales@oilrite.com W: oilrite.com

Parker Hannifin Corp. – Finite 500 Glaspie Street Oxford, MI 48371 P: 248-628-6400 F: 248-628-1850 E: finitefilter@parker.com W: cleancompressedair.com

Ohio Fabricators Company 111 North 14th Street Coshocton, OH 43812 P: 888-354-0291 E: info@ohfab.com W: ohfab.com

Parker Hannifin Corp., Hydraulic Valve Division 520 Ternes Avenue Elyria, OH 44035 P: 440-366-5100 F: 440-366-5253 W: parker.com/hydraulicvalve

Oilsafe 930 Whitmore Drive Rockwall, TX 75087 P: 888-429-3135 F: 972-200-4246 E: pfasse@oilsafe.com W: oilsafe.com O’Keefe Controls Co. 4 Maple Drive Monroe, CT 06468 P: 203-261-6711 E: info@okeefecontrols.com W: okeefecontrols.com Omega Engineering 800 Connecticut Avenue Norwalk, CT Suite 5N01 P: 203-359-1660 F: 203-359-7700 E: sales@omega.com W: omega.com Optex FA c/o Ramco Innovations 1207 Maple Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 P: 515-225-6933 F: 515-225-0063 W: optex-ramco.com Orange Research 140 Cascade Boulevard Milford, CT 06460 P: 203-877-5657 F: 203-783-9546 E: info@orangeresearch.com W: orangeresearch.com Ortman Fluid Power, Inc. 1400 N. 30th St. Suite 20 Quincy, IL 62301 P: 844-759-4922 F: 217-222-1773 E: sales@ortmanfp.com W: ortmanfp.com OTTO Controls 2 E. Main St. Carpentersville, IL 60110 P: 847-428-7171 E: marketing@ottoexcellence.com W: otto-controls.com

Northlake Steel Corp. 5455 Wegman Dr. Valley City, OH 44280 P: 888-278-4682 F: 330-220-7718 E: info@northlakesteel.com W: northlakesteel.com

P.E.P. 50 Tannery Road Unit #3 Branchburg, NJ 08876 P: 908-534-6111 E: jmatonis@pep-plastic.com W: pep-plastic.com

NOSHOK, Inc. 1010 West Bagley Road Berea, OH 44017 P: 440-243-0888 F: 440-243-3472 E: noshok@noshok.com W: noshok.com

Packing & Seals, Inc. 2602K Transportation Avenue National City, CA 91950 P: 619-474-8281 F: 619-474-5911 E: packingandseals@gmail.com W: packingandseals.com

Nott Company 4480 Round Lake Road W Arden Hills, MN 55122 P: 800-634-3301 F: 651-415-3632 E: nottfp@nottco.com W: nottco.com

Palmer Wahl 234 Old Weaverville Road Asheville, NC 28804 P: 828-658-3131 F: 828-658-0728 E: info@palmerwahl.com W: palmerwahl.com

Novotechnik U.S., Inc. 155 Northboro Road Southborough, MA 01772 P: 508-485-2244 F: 508-485-2430 E: info@novotechnik.com W: novotechnik.com

Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America 629 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ 07974-1526 P: 908-464-3550 F: 908-464-4128 E: acsd@us.pewa.panasonic.com W: pewa.panasonic.com/acsd

O OEM Controls, Inc. 10 Controls Drive Shelton, CT 06484 P: 203-929-8431 E: kfried@oemcontrols.com W: oemcontrols.com

Parker Hannifin 6035 Parkland Blvd Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 P: 216-896-3000 E: cparker@support.parker.com W: parker.com

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. 3425 Walden Ave. Depew, NY 14043 P: 716-684-0001 F: 716-684-0987 E: info@pcb.com W: pcb.com Peninsular Cylinder Co. 27650 Groesbeck Hwy Roseville, MI 48066 P: 586-775-7211 F: 586-775-4545 E: sales@peninsularcylinders.com W: peninsularcylinders.com Peter Paul Electronics 480 John Downey Drive New Britain, CT 06050 P: 860-229-4884 F: 860-223-1734 E: info@peterpaul.com W: peterpaul.com PHD, Inc. 9009 Clubridge Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46809 P: 800-624-8511 E: phdinfo@phdinc.com W: phdinc.com

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MIM Hydraulics and Pneumatics 1920 Dunbar Street Charleston, SC 29407 P: 843-437-5311 E: jkenney@mimhydraulics.com W: mimhydraulics.com

N Nachi America 715 Pushville Road Greenwood, IN 46143 P: 800-622-4410 F: 317-530-1015 E: jschaefer@nachiamerica.com W: nachiamerica.com

Phelps Industrial Products, Inc. 6300 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD 21075 P: 800-876-7325 Alt. P: 410-796-2222 F: 410-796-1277 E: whp@phelpsweb.com W: phelpsweb.com Pico Electronics 143 Sparks Ave. Pelham, NY 10803 P: 800-431-1064 F: 914-738-8225 E: info@picoelectronics.com W: picoelectronics.com Pinnacle Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 100088 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 P: 412-262-3950 F: 412-262-4055 E: sales@pinnaclesystems.com W: pinnaclesystems.com Pirtek USA 501 Haverty Ct Rockledge, FL 32955 P: 321-504-4422 F: 321-504-4433 W: pirtekusa.com Pneumatic Cylinders & Couplers Inc. (PNEU C & C) 1214 Shappert Dr Machesney Park, IL 61115 P: 815-639-1000 F: 815-639-1001 E: info@pneumaticcylinders.net W: pneumaticcylinders.net Poclain Hydraulics Inc. 1300 Grandview Parkway Sturtevant, WI 53177 P: 262-321-0676 F: 262-321-0703 E: info-america@poclain-hydraulics.com W: poclain-hydraulics.com Precision Filtration Products P.O. Box 218 Pennsburg, PA 18073 P: 215-679-6645 F: 215-679-6648 E: info@precisionfiltration.com W: precisionfiltration.com Precision Instrument Company 3295 Cobb International Blvd. Kennesaw, GA 30152 P: 888-650-6923 F: 770-429-0795 E: sales@picgauges.com W: picgauges.com

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Premier Thermal Solutions 9955 80th Avenue Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 P: 262-947-0441 F: 262-947-0881 E: sales@premierthermal.com W: premierthermal.com Pressroom Electronics P.O. Box 99875 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 P: 412-262-1115 F: 412-262-1197 E: sales@pressroomelectronics.com W: pressroomelectronics.com Pressure Components Inc. 5101 Naiman Pkwy. Solon, OH 44139 P: 440-349-4020 F: 440-349-3653 E: sales@pressurecomponents.com W: pressurecomponents.com Pressure Connections Corp. 610 Claycraft Road Columbus, OH 43230 P: 614-863-6930 F: 614-864-1327 E: order.desk@pressureconnections.com W: pressureconnections.com

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Pressure Controls Inc. 406 Cortland Street Belleville, NJ 07109 P: 973-751-5002 F: 973-751-9653 E: pci.paul@verizon.net W: pressurecontrols.biz Pressure Systems, Inc. 34 Research Drive Hampton, VA 23666 P: 757-865-1243 ext 653 F: 757-865-8744 E: denise.topping@pressuresystems.com W: pressuresystems.com Progressive Hydraulics, Inc. 280 N. Midland Ave. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 P: 201-791-3400 F: 201-791-3582 E: sales@phionline.com W: phionline.com Promar International Mfg. Llc. P.O. Box 1721 Stafford, TX 77497 P: 713-272-7191 F: 713-773-4433 E: promarintl@promarintl.com W: promarintl.com Proportion-Air, Inc. 8250 N. 600 West McCordsville, IN 46055 P: 317-335-2602 F: 317-335-3853 E: wwhite@proportionair.com W: proportionair.com

PTI Technologies, Inc 501 Del Norte Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93030 P: 805-604-3700 F: 805-604-3701 E: fluidpower@ptitechnologies.com W: ptitechnologies.com Pulsafeeder, Inc. 2883 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 P: 585-292-8000 F: 585-424-5619 E: pulsa@idexcorp.com W: pulsafeeder.com PVS Sensors Inc. 2810 Blue Ridge Blvd., PO Box 100 West Union, SC 29696 P: 864-638-5544 F: 864-638-0005 E: sales@pvssensors.com W: pvssensors.com PWM Controls Inc. 185-911 Yates St. Victoria, BC CANADA, V8V4Y9 P: 866-719-2561 F: 866-591-3484 E: sales@pwmcontrols.com W: pwmcontrols.com

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Q Quaker Chemical 901 E. Hector St. Conshohocken, PA 19428 P: 610-832-4216 F: 610-832-4497 E: info@quakerchem.com W: quakerchem.com

R RAM Industries Inc. 33 York Road East PO BOX 5007 Yorkton, SK S3N 374 P: 1-877-799-1005 E: estimating@ramindustries.com W: ramindustries.com Reed Switch Development Corp. 2524 Norwood Court Racine, WI 53403 P: 262-883-9060 E: sales@reedswitchdevelopments.com W: reedswitchdevelopments.com Reelcraft Industries, Inc. 2842 E. Business Hwy 30 Columbia City, IN 46725 P: 260-248-8188 P: 800-444-3134 F: 260-248-2605 E: reelcraft@reelcraft.com W: reelcraft.com Rego Cryo-Flow Products 3181 Lear Drive Burlington, NC 27215 P: 336-226-3244 F: 336-227-6294 E: cflo@regoproducts.com W: regoproducts.com/cryoflow RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH Waltershofener Strasse 1 Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg 79111 Germany P: 49-7614-5130 F: 49-7614-452-74 E: info@rheintacho.com W: rheintacho.com Renco Inc. 6719 Alcoa Road Benton, AR 72015 P: 501-565-0404 F: 501-315-2395 E: rencousa@gmail.com W: rencocontrols.com Rite Pro, Inc., A Subsidiary of BRAY Int’l Inc. 12200 Albert Hudon Blvd. Montreal, Quebec H1G 3K7 CANADA P: 514-324-8900 F: 514-324-9525 E: strudel@bray.qc.ca W: ritepro.com Robeck Fluid Power Co. 350 Lena Drive Aurora, OH 44202 P: 800-541-4655 F: 330-562-1141 E: sales@robeckfluidpower.com W: robeckfluidpower.com Rockwell Automation, Inc. 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee, WI 53204-2496 P: 1-414-382-2000 1-888-382-1583 F: 1-414-382-4444 E: webmaster@rockwellautomation.com W: rockwellautomation.com Rosedale Products, Inc. 3730 W. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI 48103 P: 734-665-8201 F: 734-665-2214 E: filters@rosedaleproducts.com W: rosedaleproducts.com

Rota Engineering Ltd. Wellington Street Bury, Manchester BL8 2BD United Kingdom P: 011-44-161-764-0424 E: info@rota-eng.com W: rota-eng.com

Rota-Cyl Corporation 136 Stauffer Road BechPhonesville, PA 19505 P: 610-845-8001 F: 610-845-8178 E: sales@rotacyl.com W: rotacyl.com

Seal Master Corporation 368 Martinel Drive Kent, OH 44240 P: 330-673-8410 F: 330-673-8242 E: info@sealmaster.com W: sealmaster.com

Roth Hydraulics NA Inc. One General Motors Drive, PO Box 245 Syracuse, NY 13211 P: +1 (0) 315-475-0100 F: +1 (0) 315-475-0200 E: service@roth-hydraulics.com W: roth-hydraulics.com

Servi Fluid Power, Inc. 22240 Merchants Way, Suite 100 Katy, TX 77449 P: 281-347-8080 E: info@servi-inc.com W: servi-inc.com

Rotomation, Inc. 11 Sunshine Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 P: 386-676-6377 F: 386-676-6379 E: sales@rotomation.com W: rotomation.com RR-USA Inc 8 Creek Parkway Boothwyn, PA 19061 P: 610-497-0154 F: 610-497-6085 E: info@rrusainc.com W: rrusainc.com RT Dygert 5250 West 73rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55439 P: 952-835-1700 F: 952-835-1701 E: sales@rtdygert.com W: rtdygert.com Rupe’s Hydraulics Sales and Service 725 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92069 P: 760-744-9350 F: 760-744-7859 E: pat@rupeshydraulics.com W: rupeshydraulics.com RYCO Hydraulics, Inc. 1616 Greens Road Houston, TX 77032 P: 281-821-4100 F: 281-821-4300 E: sales@ryco.us W: ryco.com.au

S S.G. Morris Co., LLC 699 Miner Road Cleveland, OH 44143 P: 866-746-6774 F: 866-746-2556 E: sgmmail@sgmorris.com W: sgmorris.com Sang-A Pneumatic Corp. 377 Van Ness Way, Suite 1206 Torrance, CA 90501 P: 310-212-5568 F: 310-212-5583 Schmalz Inc. 5200 Atlantic Avenue Raleigh, NC 27616 P: 919-713-0880 F: 919-713-0883 E: schmalz@schmalz.us W: schmalz.com Schroeder Industries 580 W. Park Rd. Leetsdale, PA 15056 P: 724-318-1100 F: 724-318-1201 E: sisales@schroederindustries.com W: schroederindustries.com/ Schunk Inc. 211 Kitty Hawk Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 P: 919-572-2705 F: 919-572-2818 E: info@us.schunk.com W: us.schunk.com Scorpion Technologies Ltd. #10-953 Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC Canada, V2C 5P4 P: 250-377-4399 F: 250-377-4036 E: bill@controlgrips.com W: controlgrips.com SDSI, LLC 1201 W. Arbrook Blvd. Box 121-938 Arlington, TX 76015 P: 817-449-7642 E: brian@2plconline.com W: 2plconline.com

Servo Innovations LLC 2560 S Patterson Road Wayland, MI 49348 P: 269-792-9279 F: 269-792-3536 E: sales@servoinnovations.com W: servoinnovations.com Seventy-Three Mfg. Co. Inc. 136 Stauffer Rd., PO Box 269 BechPhonesville, PA 19505 F: 610-845-8178 E: sales@seventythreemfg.com SFC KOENIG LLC 73 Defco Park Road North Haven CT 06473 P: 203-245-1100 F: 203-245-3072 E: tom.ryan@sfckoenig.com W: sfckoenig.com Shelco Filters 100 Bradley St. Middletown, CT 06457 P: 860-854-6121 F: 860-854-6120 E: info@shelco.com W: shelco.com SICK, Inc. 6900 W. 110th Street Minneapolis, MN 55438 P: 800-325-7425 F: 952-941-9287 E: info@sick.com W: sickusa.com Sierra Instruments, Inc. 5 Harris Court, Bldg. L Monterey, CA 93940 Toll-Free: 800-866-0200 F: 831-373-4402 E: info@sierrainstruments.com W: sierrainstruments.com SIKA USA 1500 Sylvania Avenue, Suite 111 Sturtevant, WI 53177 P: 262-886-2695 F: 262-898-0101 E: info@sika-usa.com W: sika-usa.com Silicon Designs, Inc. 13905 NE 128th Street Kirkland, WA 98034 P: 425-391-8329 E: sales@silicondesigns.com W: silicondesigns.com

Smith Systems, Inc. 6 Mill Creek Center Brevard, NC 28712 P: 828-884-3490 E: info@smith-systems-inc.com W: smith-systems-inc.com Source Fluid Power 331 Lake Hazeltine Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 P: 952-368-3866 F: 952-448-3392 W: sourcefp.com Spartan Scientific 230 McClurg Rd Youngstown, Ohio 44512 P: 330-758-8446 E: customerservice@ spartanscientific.com W: spartanscientific.com Spectroline Industrial 956 Brush Hollow Road Westbury, NY 11590 P: 516-333-4840 F: 516-333-4859 E: info@spectroline.com W: spectroline.com Spencer Fluid Power 19308 68th Ave. South #103 Kent, WA 98032 P: 1-800-367-5646 F: 253-796-1100 E: Jknowles@spencerfluidpower.com W: spencerfluidpower.com Spirax Sarco 1150 Northpoint Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016 P: 803-714-2000 F: 803-714-2222 E: ssisales@spirax.com W: SpiraxSarco.com/us SSS Clutch Company, Inc. 610 West Basin Road New Castle, DE 19720 P: 302-322-8080 F: 302-322-8548 E: engineering@sssclutch.com W: sssclutch.com Stanley M. Proctor Company P.O. Box 446 2016 Midway Drive Twinsburg, OH 44087-0446 P: 800-352-0123 F: 330-425-3222 E: proctor@stanleyproctor.com W: stanleyproctor.com Stiebel Drive Technology, Inc. 319 Garlington Rd, Suite B-11 Greenville, SC 29615 P: 864-286-7152 E: info@stiebeldrivetechnology.com W: stiebeldrivetechnology.com

Simerics, Inc. 1750 112th Ave., NE, Ste C250 Bellevue, WA 98004 P: 425-502-9978 E: contact@simerics.com W: simerics.com

Suco ESI North America 6560 W. Rogers Circle, Suite 22 Boca Raton, FL 33487 P: 561-989-8499 E: marketing@sucoesi.com W: sucoesi.com

Sitron 1800 Prime Place Hauppauge, NY 11788 P: 516-935-8001 F: 800-516-1656 E: Info@Sitron.com W: sitron.com

Sun Hydraulics Corporation 1500 University Pkwy. West Sarasota, FL 34243 P: 941-362-1225 E: suninfo@sunhydraulics.com W: sunhydraulics.com

SIWI, Inc. P.O. Box 1415 Glendora, CA 91741-1415 P: 626-963-7643 F: 626-963-3612

Sunfab Hydraulics Inc. 6426 Hendry Road, Suite A Charlotte, NC 28269 P: 704-509-6435 E: sunfab-us@sunfab.com W: sunfab.com/us

SKF USA Inc. 890 Forty Foot Rd. Lansdale, PA 19446 P: 267-436-6000 F: 267-436-6019 E: skfusainfo@skf.com W: skfusa.com

Super Swivels 7917 Beech St NE Fridley, MN 55432 P: 736-784-5531 F: 763-784-7423 E: sales@superswivels.com W: superswivels.com

Smalley Steel Ring Co. 555 Oakwood Rd. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 P: 847-719-5900 F: 847-719-5999 E: info@smalley.com W: smalley.com

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Air Teaser Sept 2023 Metric Solution:

Air Teaser Sept 2023 US Customary Solution:

The lift cylinders have a 2:1 mechanical disadvantage. The weight pushing straight up on center of door will be 1779.2 N. Since there are 2 cylinders supporting the load, there will be an 889.6 N load on each side pushing straight down. Step 1: Determine the angle that the cylinders are pushing at. A triangle has 180°. 180°- 83°- 83°= 14° Step 2: 889.6 N / sine of 14°= 3677.22 N minimum push per cylinder to hold the door up Step 3: Calculate the area of a 19.05 mm bore cylinder. A = D² × .7854 19.05²× .7854 A = 285.02 mm² Step 4: F = p×A 3677.22 / 285.02 p = 12.9 MPa for extension Step 5: Calculate the pressure when the door is closed (retracted 152.4 mm) p1× V1= p₂ × V₂ Step 5a: Calculate the volume of the extended cylinder V₁ = A × Stroke V₁ = 285.02 mm²× 304.8 mm = 86,874.1 mm³ Step 5b: Calculate the volume of the retracted cylinder V₂ = A × Stroke V285.02 mm² × (304.8-152.4 mm) = 43,437.05 mm³ Solving for p₂ = (p1 × V1 )/V₂ p₂ = (12.9 × 86,874.1) / 43,437.05 = 25.8 MPa for retraction Proof 12.9 MPa × 145 = 1870.5 psi extension 25.8 MPa × 145 = 3741 psi retraction

The lift cylinders have a 2:1 mechanical disadvantage. The weight pushing straight up on center of door will be 400 lbs. Since there are 2 cylinders supporting the load, there will be a 200 lb. load on each side pushing straight down. Step 1: Determine the angle that the cylinders are pushing at. A triangle has 180°. 180°- 83°- 83°= 14° Step 2: 200 lbs. / sine of 14°= 826.71 minimum pounds of push per cylinder to hold the door up. Step 3: Calculate the area of a ¾” bore cylinder. A = D² × .7854 .75²× .7854 A = .4418 sq. inches Step 4: F = p×A 826.71 / .4418 p= 1871.23 psi for extension Step 5: Calculate the pressure when the door is closed (retracted 6”) p1 × V1= p₂ × V₂ Step 5a: Calculate the volume of the extended cylinder V₁ = A × Stroke V₁ = .4418 × 12” = 5.3 in³ Step 5b: Calculate the volume of the retracted cylinder V₂ = A × Stroke V₂= .4418 × (12-6)” = 2.65 in³ Solving for p₂ = (1871.23 × 5.3) / 2.65 = 3742.46 psi for retraction Note: To extend the life of your gas shocks in the winter, close your hatch door slowly.

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