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06/04/2026

📅 Planning training for 2027 already?

If you work in fluid power, you know training calendars can fill up fast, especially when trying to coordinate teams, production schedules, and travel.

Right now, IFPS is scheduling training sessions 6–9 months in advance, so if training is on your radar for 2027, now is the time to start the conversation.

Whether your team needs a basic fundamentals course, certification review training, or more specialized fluid power education, we can help build training around your needs.

Email BJ Wagner, CFPAI at [email protected] or start planning here: https://buff.ly/QzbFfGc

06/02/2026

🦺 Test Prep Tuesday: Support Associate (Safety Edition)

Working toward your IFPS Support Associate Certification? During Fluid Power Safety Month, it’s a great time to brush up on one of the most important topics in fluid power: safety.

For Support Associates, understanding safe practices matters. From recognizing hydraulic and pneumatic hazards to proper PPE, pressure awareness, and safe system handling, safety knowledge helps build confidence on the job.

Take some time this week to strengthen your safety fundamentals and explore IFPS safety resources:
https://buff.ly/4FxaClK

06/01/2026

🦺 June 1st marks the start of Fluid Power Safety Month!

In fluid power, we all know that safety is not something to take lightly. From stored energy and high pressures to proper lockout/tagout and PPE, taking the extra step to work safely matters.

As we kick off Fluid Power Safety Month, we encourage everyone to take a moment to refresh their safety knowledge and keep safety top of mind in the shop, in the field, and in the classroom.

Stay safe out there and explore IFPS safety resources here:
https://buff.ly/4FxaClK

05/29/2026

💧 In fluid power, we all know hydraulic fluid can make or break system performance.

Contamination, viscosity, filtration, and fluid condition all play a major role in keeping systems running efficiently. Our “Hydraulic Fluid – The Life Blood of Hydraulic Systems” training module helps break down the fundamentals and strengthen real-world troubleshooting knowledge.

Whether you’re building your skills or refreshing the basics, this is a great resource to have.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/Dcof2nV

05/28/2026

Can you read a schematic and instantly know what the system is doing?

Fluid power symbology can feel overwhelming at first. We’ve all stared at a diagram wondering, “Wait… is that a relief valve or a reducing valve?”

The good news? Practice makes it easier. Our Learning Symbology section helps you build confidence identifying and understanding hydraulic and pneumatic symbols through interactive learning tools designed for real-world application.

Whether you're preparing for certification, troubleshooting systems, or just sharpening your skills, this is a great place to start or refresh your knowledge.

📘 Explore the Learning Symbology section:
https://buff.ly/spKmlLx

05/27/2026

Looking to add to your toolbox, refresh your training materials, or grab some IFPS gear? 👀

The IFPS Store has a little bit of everything for fluid power professionals, instructors, technicians, and enthusiasts alike. From training resources and bolt templates to tumblers, safety glasses, patches, apparel, and gift cards, there’s something worth checking out.

Take a look and see what catches your eye:
https://buff.ly/ZPYge3H

What’s your favorite IFPS item or resource? 👇

05/26/2026

🛠️ Test Prep Tuesday: Connector & Conductor Certification

Anyone who has worked around fluid power systems knows that the right hose, fitting, or connection can make all the difference. A small mismatch can quickly become a big problem in the field.

Preparing for the IFPS C&C certification? Focus your study time on:
✔️ Hose and tube identification
✔️ Couplings, fittings, and end connections
✔️ Proper selection and application of connectors and conductors
✔️ Best practices for installation and system reliability

The more familiar you are with components and how they work together, the more confident you will feel on test day and on the job.

Get started with prep resources here: https://buff.ly/RCL3yqZ

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at IFPS, we wish everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day as we remember those who gave so much.

05/22/2026

🎥 Missed Rowan Leehue’s recent webinar? Good news, IFPS members can now watch it on demand in the Webinar Library.

On-Machine Hydraulic System and Component Testing dives into practical testing methods and real-world hydraulic troubleshooting insights that fluid power professionals can put to use right away.

Whether you joined live and want a refresher or couldn’t make it, it’s now ready when you are.

👉 Watch here: https://buff.ly/O4TMBGn

Not a member? Get access to this webinar and our full members-only webinar library: https://buff.ly/CO24Gs0

05/19/2026

🔧 Test Prep Tuesday – Electronic Controls Specialist

The ECS certification challenges your understanding of electronic controls used in fluid power systems, from sensors and PLCs to troubleshooting and system operation.

This week, focus your prep on:
• Understanding electronic control components and their functions
• Reading and interpreting electrical and fluid power schematics
• Troubleshooting control circuits and system responses
• Reviewing sensors, relays, switches, and control logic

The more confident you become with controls and diagnostics, the more valuable you become in the field.

Prepare here: https://buff.ly/avCAMVs

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