Latest Pneumatics & Hydraulics Technical Articles

An Introduction to Air Quality Measurement and Sensors

This article introduces the role of air quality measurement in factories and manufacturing facilities. It also covers the different sensors available for air quality measurement systems.

January 13, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a better understanding of 3D printing part failures.

January 07, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.

December 20, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of a system breakdown. Also, see how airflow issues can be solved with a first-person account.

December 16, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Efficient Temperature Control with Liquid Cooling Systems

This article explores liquid cooling systems for accurate thermal management for high power and high-heat-generating equipment and systems.

December 16, 2020 by Greg Ducharme, Laird Thermal Systems

Proper Maintenance of a Boiler System

This article explains the importance of developing a maintenance schedule for boiler systems and the different parts of the systems that need to be included in the maintenance plan.

November 10, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Instruments and Solutions for Automatic Boiler Control

Explore the importance and solutions for automated boiler system controls that help to increase performance and efficiency.

November 08, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

How to Regulate Pressure in Fluid Systems

Regulating the pressure in a fluid system is the purpose of the appropriately-named pressure regulator. In this article, learn more about pressure regulators.

October 09, 2020 by David Peterson

Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Learn about orifice plates and specifically how to size orifice plates for flow measurements and the different flow rates associated with them.

September 11, 2020 by David Peterson

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.

September 07, 2020 by David Peterson

Motion Control Systems: Velocity and Acceleration Feedforward

Learn the strategy called feedforward which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.

August 14, 2020 by David Peterson

What is Proportional Gain?

This article discusses the meaning and effects of proportional gain in a controlled system.

July 26, 2020 by David Peterson

Understanding Thermal and Pressure Safety Valves

Safety is a concern within any sort of system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, gravitational, or fluid. Each of these has special methods of protection, and for the fluid systems, certain safety valves are used in situations when excess pressure can be a problem.

July 11, 2020 by David Peterson

Measuring Flow Rate: An Introduction to Flow Gauges

For many manufacturing processes, it is extremely important to measure the exact rate at which fluid is moving or flowing. We turn to flow gauges to provide these measurements, and there is a great diversity in operating principle as well as proper application to the fluid that is being measured.

June 05, 2020 by David Peterson

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Pneumatic Vacuums

Vacuum pressures are not uncommon, but they can be more complicated than standard air systems. This article explores pneumatic vacuums, exploring applications, uses, and types.

May 27, 2020 by David Peterson

Absolute vs. Gauge Pressure: Understanding the Difference

A common difference of terms arises when referring to air or pneumatic pressure, and those are gauge (BarG) pressure and absolute (BarA) pressure. Both can accurately describe a system, but when performing calculations and tests, it’s important to distinguish the difference.