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August 7, 2025
 
 
Is there room for the little guy in hydraulics distribution?
Is there only just 20-25% of the $55 billion total fluid power market for the little guy? Yes, but rather than framing it as a David vs. Goliath scenario, like the tales of small-town shops closing their doors when a Walmart moves into town, we need to consider what value the smaller fluid power shops bring to customers.
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Dan Fernandes never looked back after his hydraulics internship

When I first actually met Dan Fernandes, I felt like I had already known him for ages already. He was about a decade into his career at Sun Hydraulics and was making his name known by publishing informative educational content about hydraulics on his LinkedIn page as part of his role in business development.

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Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
10 & 15 mm Miniature Electronic Solenoid Valves
All of the benefits of Clippard’s quality and reliability are available in these small, powerful valves. Offered in both 2-Way and 3-Way configurations, they are ideal when space is critical. Clippard has a large inventory with fast delivery and experienced technical support.
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O'Keefe Controls Company
Non-Electrical Level Sensing & Control
In industrial settings where risk of explosion is a factor, O’Keefe Controls Co. Pneumatic Float Valves & Level Controls are an excellent, reliable solution. These cost-saving devices operate with minimal air usage, and feature durable stainless-steel wetted construction. They are available in top or side-mounting configurations.
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The critical role of filtration in oil & gas operations

In the oil and gas industry, the integrity and performance of equipment are closely tied to the cleanliness of the fluids and gases that flow through them. From the wellhead to the refinery, contaminants can silently compromise components, shorten equipment lifespans, and lead to costly unplanned shutdowns. This is where filtration steps in.

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Gearing up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG by looking back to its roots

As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s largest event celebrates 117 years in the making as North America’s biggest platform for construction innovation. It all began in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000‑sq‑ft space.

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Veljan Hydrair Limited
Variable volume vane pumps by Veljan
For energy savings in a wide range of low-pressure power packs, Veljan offers its JPVR vane pumps in a variable volume configuration. These pumps have an in-built pressure compensator that provides significant power savings in a number of industrial machine tool applications.
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Main Manufacturing Products
Don't Compromise
That “special” hydraulic flange that you want can be a “stock” flange for MAIN Manufacturing Products. MAIN stocks 7000+ different parts and regularly manufactures parts in 3-4 days from our inventory of 200+ tons of mill special quality carbon steel or 50+ tons of stainless steel.
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Advanced multi-port air manifold for pneumatic efficiency

Advanced multi-port air manifold is engineered to transform service trucks and vans into highly efficient and organized pneumatic workstations. The VMAC Air Manifold accommodates multiple hose sizes with 3/8 and 1/2 in. quick-connect fittings, and a robust 1. in. Chicago fitting, ensuring compatibility with diverse air tools from impact wrenches to jackhammers.

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Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc
IMU F99: Inclination Boom Control for Agricultural Machinery
In agriculture, boom height must be precisely maintained. Longer booms increase coverage but amplify ground deviations. An inclination sensor ensures continuous tilt control based on vehicle level for accurate application.
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
 
Fluid power brings the fun to entertainment applications

There are few industries entirely devoid of fluid power actuation, but some could have never existed without it. Even if mechanical transmission could have created a similar result, the power, reliability and smoothness of fluid power have provided the top solution for entertainment machines for nearly a century.

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