An introduction to fluid power components and systems. The course includes component selection, circuit design, electrical interfaces, and system troubleshooting and maintenance. A laboratory exposes ...

Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...

Modern vehicles rely on a host of fluids to send us down the road. Some, like engine oil and coolant, are well-known, while others, like differential fluid, are less-familiar to average motorists.

Fluid-power systems: almost as fast as a speeding bullet,definitely more powerful than a locomotive, and possiblyable to leap tall buildings in a single bound. They shouldsport a Superman logo. This ...

Have you ever stopped and wondered why it’s so effortless to turn a 5,822-pound Cadillac Escalade using a single finger? It’s not the result of your semester stint as a high school athlete, it’s the ...

Power steering fluid is one of the most unassuming parts of your vehicle, and you'll appreciate it more once it's gone or depleted. It's then that you realize its importance and role in keeping ...

Power steering has been a common automotive feature for decades now. Available in electric and hydraulic forms, power steering eases turning the steering wheel when driving the vehicle. It is a ...

Develop skills and competencies in fluid power, electro-hydraulics, dynamics, and kinematics of robotic platforms. Apply holistic safety to mechatronic systems. Join a rapidly growing industry of ...

Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...