International Fluid Power Society

International Fluid Power Society Through our multifaceted work in education, training, and certification, the International Fluid Power Society strengthens and advances careers. Have questions?

Chat with us! https://tawk.to/chat/62bdb34bb0d10b6f3e7a29a6/1g6qg8o11

🚀 Build a strong foundation in fluid power!The IFPS Fluid Power Support Associate (SA) Certification provides an opportu...
09/04/2026

🚀 Build a strong foundation in fluid power!

The IFPS Fluid Power Support Associate (SA) Certification provides an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of essential fluid power knowledge and industry fundamentals.

Whether you’re entering the industry, supporting fluid power customers, or strengthening your existing knowledge, IFPS offers resources to help you prepare—including study materials, interactive training modules, review materials, technical references, pretests, videos, Web seminars, and more.

Explore the preparation resources and take your next step toward certification:

đź”— https://www.ifps.org/sa-prep-resources

09/03/2026

🎤 Have fluid power knowledge worth sharing?

IFPS welcomes technical professionals who are interested in presenting an educational Web seminar for the fluid power community.

Potential subjects include hydraulics, pneumatics, controls, system design, troubleshooting, maintenance, component selection, emerging technologies, and more. Presentations should be educational and non-sales-related.

To be considered, email your proposed presentation title, and description to Donna Pollander at [email protected].

Need a topic idea? Explore our list of suggestions:

đź”— https://www.ifps.org/web-seminar-topic-suggestions

Share your experience and help strengthen fluid power knowledge throughout the industry!

09/02/2026

đź“– Looking for practical fluid power knowledge?

The IFPS Blog brings together technical insights, safety guidance, webinar recaps, training takeaways, troubleshooting topics, and fluid power education—all in one convenient place.

Whether you’re learning the fundamentals, preparing for certification, or expanding years of industry experience, there is always something new to discover.

Check out the latest articles and explore the archive:

đź”— https://ifps.org/blog

09/01/2026

🔩 Test Prep Tuesday | Connector & Conductor

Correctly identifying a fitting or end connection requires more than recognizing its general appearance.

Using the proper measurement sequence helps prevent mismatched connections, leaks, damaged components, unnecessary downtime, and potentially unsafe assemblies.

Do you know which measurements should be taken—and in what order? Review today’s graphic and choose your answer!

Explore the official IFPS study manuals, technical references, preparation materials, and certification resources:

https://buff.ly/G6t691d

08/31/2026

đź’§ Build a Stronger Foundation in Fluid Power!

Registration is open for IFPS Fluid Power Fundamentals, an 8-session virtual course designed for anyone who works with hydraulics and wants a better understanding of fluid power principles and hydraulic system components.

Whether you’re a customer service representative, engineer, maintenance technician, or industry professional, this course will help strengthen your hydraulic knowledge—from fundamentals and symbology to pumps, valves, actuators, fluid conveyance, and contamination control.

📅 February 15–25, 2027
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern
đź’» Live Online
đź’˛ IFPS Members: $299 | Non-Members: $399

Topics include:
🔹 Basic Hydraulic Fundamentals
🔹 Hydraulic Symbology
🔹 Pumps & Valves
🔹 Actuators & Accumulators
🔹 Fluid Conveyance
🔹 Fluids, Filtration & Contamination

Participants will receive an IFPS Certificate of Completion and the IFPS Basic Hydraulics Foundation Principles Student Workbook.

⚠️ Limited to just 30 participants! This class has historically sold out, so REGISTER EARLY!

đź“Ś Registration deadline: February 10, 2027

Ready to strengthen your fluid power fundamentals? Reserve your spot today https://ifps.org/fluid-power-fundamentals!

08/28/2026

🏆 Who has made a lasting impact on the fluid power industry?

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Fluid Power Hall of Fame! Help us recognize the innovators, educators, engineers, mentors, and industry leaders whose dedication has helped advance fluid power technology and strengthen our profession.

Eligible nominees must have at least 25 years of verifiable fluid power experience. You may nominate one living individual and one posthumous candidate.

đź“… Deadline for 2027 consideration: April 15, 2027
👉 Submit your nomination: https://buff.ly/B4CUIOX

Don’t let an extraordinary career go unrecognized—nominate a deserving fluid power professional today!

08/27/2026

🚨 NEW FROM IFPS!

We’re excited to release the Fluid Power Aptitude Assessment – Hydraulics Level 1 & Hydraulics Level 2, developed in response to an industry need for a better way to measure mechanical and fluid power aptitude.

âś… 50 questions
⏱️ 1-hour time limit
đź“Š Detailed results by competency area
🎯 Identify strengths and training opportunities

Give employers greater insight to make informed decisions about hiring, placement, and workforce development.

Measure aptitude. Identify potential. Build a stronger fluid power workforce.

Learn more at IFPS.org

08/26/2026

đź“Ł Get Ready for Your IFPS Support Associate Certification!

Preparing for the Support Associate Certification Test? Strengthen your preparation with IFPS’s Instructor-Led Online Support Associate Review Training.

📅 November 9–12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET
đź’» Live Online via Microsoft Teams
đź‘Ą Limited to 15 participants

This instructor-led review gives you the opportunity to reinforce key concepts, learn alongside an experienced instructor, and head into your certification test with greater confidence.

Your $599 registration includes membership, training, testing, and a PDF study manual.

⚡ Space is limited—register early!

👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.ifps.org/instructor-led-online-support-associate-review-training

08/25/2026

⚡ Test Prep Tuesday | Electronic Controls Specialist

Understanding the relationship between electrical waveforms is essential when analyzing alternating-current circuits and electronic control systems.

These relationships can affect circuit behavior, power calculations, component performance, and how voltage and current interact within a system.

Do you recognize the term described in today’s graphic? Make your selection before checking the answer!

Continue preparing with the official ECS study manual, online training modules, review materials, and technical references:

https://buff.ly/WAXx29H

08/24/2026

🎒 Back to School with IFPS!

As classrooms and training programs get back into full swing, IFPS is here to support the next generation of fluid power professionals—and the educators guiding them.

Our School Resources hub brings together dedicated resources for students and instructors, making it easier to support fluid power learning, strengthen technical knowledge, and introduce students to opportunities within the industry.

Start the school year with resources created for fluid power education:

đź”— https://ifps.org/school-resources-instructors-and-students-2

Address

1930 E. Marlton Pike A-2
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+18564248998

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when International Fluid Power Society posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to International Fluid Power Society:

Shortcuts

Share

Category