http://news.prlog.org/tag/nfpa/nfpa - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12140983-new-technical-standard-on-pneumatic-fluid-power-flow-rates-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlA new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/12116997-new-technical-specification-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlA new ISO Technical Specification has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/12111261-new-technical-standard-for-cylinders-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlA new technical document has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association... http://www.prlog.org/12096484-new-technical-standard-is-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlISO 7790:2013 (supersedes ISO 7790-1997) Hydraulic fluid power – Four-port modular stack valves and four-port directional control valves, sizes 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 and 10 – Clamping dimensions Scope:  This International Standard specifies... http://www.prlog.org/12086663-three-new-technical-standards-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlThree new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/12085316-fluid-power-industry-leaders-set-to-gather-for-nfpa-annual-conference.htmlIndustry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Scottsdale, Arizona, March 6-8, 2013 for the 2013 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/12085284-new-technical-standards-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlTwo new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/12084758-learn-how-to-select-route-fabricate-install-replace-maintain-store-hydraulic-hose-assemblies.htmlDesigners and users of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to select, route, fabricate, install, replace, maintain and store hydraulic hose and hose assemblies from a leading expert at the next NFPA Educational webinar. http://www.prlog.org/12067096-electric-vehicle-charging-stationwhere-does-safety-fit-in.htmlEV Charging Station Safety has now been set as a top priority in some states because of the program offered by Greenstar Safety Solutions LLC. Greenstar has spent the last 3 years committed to the EV Program and charging station safety. http://www.prlog.org/11994991-2012-energy-efficient-hydraulics-and-pneumatics-conference.htmlSaving energy and money with fluid power. Registration is now open for the 2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference (EEHPC) scheduled for November 27-29, 2012 at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. http://www.prlog.org/11960725-ieoc-illustrated-the-importance-of-economics-industry-and-networking-in-the-fluid-power-industry.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2012 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) illustrated the importance of economics, industry, and networking with a record-breaking attendance of 316 individuals at this fluid power industry event. http://www.prlog.org/11942870-fluid-power-industry-leaders-set-to-gather-for-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference.htmlA record-breaking number of National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies, invited guests, and other fluid power-related professionals to converge on Oak Brook, IL 8/20-22 for the 2012 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). http://www.prlog.org/11940589-nfpas-2012-fluid-power-workforce-summit-and-ccefp-annual-meeting.htmlRegistration continues for the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Workforce Summit and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Annual Meeting - working together to connect students and industry. http://www.prlog.org/11894697-nfpas-2012-fluid-power-workforce-summit-and-ccefp-annual-meeting-registration-now-open.htmlRegistration is now open for the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Workforce Summit and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Annual Meeting. http://www.prlog.org/11863580-learn-about-designing-safe-reliable-and-efficient-hydraulic-systems-for-local-and-global-markets.htmlDesigners of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to design safe, reliable and efficient hydraulics from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar on May 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm Central http://www.prlog.org/11812025-learn-how-to-select-and-apply-hydraulic-filters-for-more-reliable-system-at-nfpa-march-webinar.htmlDesigners of hydraulic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to select and apply hydraulic filters from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar, to be held on March 29, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11798770-new-technical-standards-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlTwo new technical documents and a new technical report have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/11747419-caterpillar-global-product-manager-to-address-members-at-nfpas-2012-annual-conference.htmlCaterpillar’s Global Product Manager, Kenneth Gray, will be one of the featured speakers at the 2012 National Fluid Power Association Annual Conference. He will address more than 100 industry leaders and member companies, March 6 - 10, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11724918-nfpa-innovation-award-recognizes-gen-tech-globals-erling-skaar-and-dr-odd-arild-olsen-phd.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to recognize Erling Skaar and Dr. Odd Arild Olsen, PhD as the recipients of the first-ever NFPA Innovation Award, given to individuals for using fluid power technology in innovative ways. http://www.prlog.org/11709145-the-top-causes-of-house-fires-protect-your-home-family.htmlAccording to the NFPA, there are between 350,000 and 400,000 house fires in the U.S. every year and this results in almost $8 billion in annual damages. Those are some scary statistics especially for those of us with families to protect. http://www.prlog.org/11635450-2011-ieoc-illustrated-importance-of-economics-market-forecasts-workforce-development-networking.htmlA RECORD-BREAKING attendance of 304 individuals attended the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2011 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). http://www.prlog.org/11619618-fluid-power-industry-leaders-set-to-gather-for-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference.htmlA record-breaking number of National Fluid Power Association member companies, invited guests and fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Schaumburg, IL for the 2011 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). http://www.prlog.org/11571842-nfpa-education-and-technology-foundation-launches-challenge-grant-program.htmlThe NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has launched a new Challenge Grant Program to award grants to schools and educational institutions. http://www.prlog.org/11545685-arc-flash-calculations-program.htmlARCAD announces the release of new DC Arc Flash Analytic (DCAFA V1.0) software program for arc flash and shock hazard analysis in DC power systems. http://www.prlog.org/11541061-ncfp-technical-proceedings-available-from-nfpa.htmlThe Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/11482759-nfpas-2011-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference-registration-now-open.htmlJoin NFPA at the intersection of marketing and strategy for the highly-acclaimed Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC), August 15-17, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumberg, Illinois. http://www.prlog.org/11381625-nfpa-launches-2011-fluid-power-innovation-awards.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has launched a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address their needs of their customers. Nominations are now being accepted. http://www.prlog.org/11339688-national-fluid-power-association-will-host-the-52nd-national-conference-on-fluid-power-at-ifpe-2011.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will host the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) March 23 – 25, 2011 during IFPE 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. http://www.prlog.org/11328735-new-college-level-courses-being-offered-to-practicing-engineers-at-ifpe-2011.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is partnering with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) to host half-day, in-depth college level technical courses for practicing engineers at IFPE 2011 on March 21-22, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11287090-real-world-solutions-for-current-and-future-design-applications.htmlNational Fluid Power Association will host the Innovations Center at IFPE 2011 http://www.prlog.org/11286187-meeting-of-international-fluid-power-leaders.htmlNational Fluid Power Association will host a meeting of leaders from fluid power associations around the world at IFPE 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11274119-moving-innovation-forward-at-ifpe-2011.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association creates a forum for the fluid power industry and its customers at IFPE 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11267302-new-technical-standards-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlThree new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/11227053-fluid-power-industry-leaders-set-to-gather-for-nfpa-annual-conference.htmlIndustry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Bonita Springs, Florida, February 16 – 19 for the 2011 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/11206523-scalding-tap-water-and-serious-burns.htmlPreventing serious tap water scalds is relatively easy. You must realize the hazards of too hot tap water. You then need a basic knowledge of your water heater’s thermostat function. Finally, you must conduct a simple test to ensure 120°F water. http://www.prlog.org/11139162-enhancing-electrical-safety-in-the-workplace.htmlEnhancing electrical safety in the workplace. Check us out at www.arc-flash-training.com. http://www.prlog.org/11139086-purpose-of-an-electrical-safety-program.htmlThe complexity of your electrical safety program depends on the work environment and electrical related task you expect your employees to conduct. http://www.prlog.org/11119500-fluid-power-is-fun-with-new-educational-classroom-kits.htmlThree new fluid power classroom exercise kits—a lifter, rotational arm and clamp—are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation. http://www.prlog.org/11072613-nfpa-welcomes-two-new-members-to-board-of-directors.htmlNational Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has named two new members to the NFPA board of directors -- Marc A. Weston, Sauer-Danfoss Inc., and Phil McCluskey, Caterpillar Inc. http://www.prlog.org/11072588-nucor-coo-to-address-fluid-power-industry-leaders-at-nfpas-2011-annual-conference.htmlNational Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce that Nucor chief operating officer John Ferriola will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 NFPA Annual Conference. http://www.prlog.org/11013709-hydraulic-hybrids-offer-savings-of-30-50-on-fuel-consumption.htmlHydraulic hybrid vehicles with time-tested technology deliver better fuel economy than their battery operated hybrid cousins—saving companies that use them 30-50% on fuel consumption. Fluid power industry united on bringing efficiencies to market. http://www.prlog.org/10977719-electrical-arc-flash-deaths-occur-several-times-each-day-in-the-us.htmlAn arc flash is an electrical short that can create temperatures greater than 5,000 degrees fahrenheit, sending pieces of molten metal flying in all directions, and causing loss of sight, hearing, or even worse, life. http://www.prlog.org/10879579-nfpa-2010-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference-delivers-fluid-power-industry-economics-and-more.htmlWith an impressive attendance of 245 individuals, feedback identified diverse speakers, topic content and multiple networking opportunities as the highlights of this year’s IEOC. http://www.prlog.org/10832200-fluid-power-industry-leaders-set-to-gather-for-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference.htmlNational Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies, invited guests, and other fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Wheeling, IL August 16 - 18 for the 2010 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). http://www.prlog.org/10804541-national-fluid-power-association-announces-2010-11-board-of-directors.htmlOn July 1, 2010 the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) installed its 2010-11 Board of Directors. Gregory Willard, President & CEO of Quality Control Corporation, became NFPA’s 58th Chairman of the Board. http://www.prlog.org/10804521-new-technical-standards-now-available-from-nfpa.htmlFour new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). http://www.prlog.org/10714929-nfpa-fluid-power-challenge-goes-to-purdue-university.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA’s) Fluid Power Challenge was part of the inaugural Boiler Tech Challenge 2010 held recently at the Purdue College of Technology in Columbus, IN. http://www.prlog.org/10673119-registration-now-open-for-nfpas-2010-industry-and-economic-outlook-conference.htmlThe 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference will offer critical insight for professionals across the fluid power supply chain into — Economics, Market Forecasts, Supply Chain Advantage, and unparalleled Networking Opportunities. http://www.prlog.org/10673136-nfpa-foundation-awards-two-gifts-for-fall-2010-projects.htmlThe National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Foundation Board of Directors would like to congratulate Cleveland Community College and Marquette University for being awarded the Fall 2010 gifts. http://www.prlog.org/10667611-ace-electrical-and-plumbing-owner-wins-ambassador-of-the-year-award.htmlEaton Corporation Awards Florida’s Charlie DePari.