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Enhancing Hydraulic Reliability with Metal Finishing

Fluid Power Forum

Release Date: 05/05/2025

iVT Bites: Keith Simons from OEM Controls show art iVT Bites: Keith Simons from OEM Controls

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Closing out our iVT Bite Series is Keith Simons of OEM Controls. This is OEM Controls second year exhibiting at the event, and Keith is excited about the future of iVT and shares some about his experience there so far. He also talks about his company’s booth, new control products, as well as the customizability that OEM Controls provides. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #controls

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iVT Bites: Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power show art iVT Bites: Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power

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Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power is today’s iVT Bite Guest. This is IC Fluid Power’s second year exhibiting at iVT, join to hear about their experiences at the event. Hallie also walks us through the company’s booth, featuring rotary and linear actuators, a wide range of valves, and her company’s sourcing philosophy. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

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iVT Bites: James Oftelie from Aeration Measurement Technologies show art iVT Bites: James Oftelie from Aeration Measurement Technologies

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James Oftelie of Aeration Measurement Technologies LLC is joining us for this iVT Bite. This is the first year this company is visiting this event and has already committed to exhibiting next year. Listen to hear about James’ iVT experience, as well as the cutting edge acoustics analysis that he is bringing to the world of mobile hydraulics. You can contact James Oftelie on , or at [email protected] #iVTexpo #fluidpower #innovation

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iVT Bites: Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics show art iVT Bites: Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics

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Today’s iVT Bite features Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics. This is Vis Hydraulics second year participating at iVT and first year of exhibiting. Rick took the time to talk about his experience at iVT 2025. He also walks us through the wide range of hydraulic cartridge valves his company is showing, as well as upcoming operational updates. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

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Supply Chain Continuity in the Fluid Power Industry show art Supply Chain Continuity in the Fluid Power Industry

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On today’s show, our guest is David Price, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at QCC, LLC; a unique firm in the fluid power industry that focuses on long-term product management. With a mission to provide supply chain continuity, even after the original manufacturer has ceased component production. Join our conversation to learn more about what QCC does to keep fluid power systems running over the long-term. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and...

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iVT Bites: Peter Rombalski from CA Plugs show art iVT Bites: Peter Rombalski from CA Plugs

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Joining us on this iVT Bite is Peter Rombalski from CA Plugs. This is CA Plugs first time at iVT, and is excited to be attending and share more about their experience at this event. Peter also elaborates on CA Plug’s exhibit, namely a wide variety of caps and plugs, masking, and a wide variety of custom products. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #plugs

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iVT Bites: Kirk Fennel from Wandfluh of America show art iVT Bites: Kirk Fennel from Wandfluh of America

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Kirk Fennel from Wandfluh of America is today’s guest on iVT Bites. Exhibiting at iVT for the second time, listen to learn more about the iVT experience. Kirk also walks through some of Wandfluh of America’s exhibit, with a focus on quality valves, electronics manufacturing, and a electronic amplifier for solenoids. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #valves

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iVT Bites: Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco show art iVT Bites: Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco

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Today’s iVT Bite features Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco. This is Scanreco’s first year exhibiting at this event, join us to learn more about their iVT experience and things they are looking forward to. They also provide more information on their displays and how they improve the lives and efficiency of machine operators. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #displays

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iVT Bites: Ryan Mulvaney from Cim-Tek Filtration show art iVT Bites: Ryan Mulvaney from Cim-Tek Filtration

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Ryan Mulvaney from Cim-Tek Filtration is our iVT Bite guest today. This is Cim-Tek’s first year visiting the event, and they share the reasons they came out and their excitement to see the show. He also describes some of his company’s products, services, and the associated applications. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #filtration

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iVT Bites: Aaron Piper from Hydraulic Controls show art iVT Bites: Aaron Piper from Hydraulic Controls

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Joining us for this iVT Bite is Aaron Piper from Hydraulic Controls. This is his company’s first year exhibiting at this event. Listen to Aaron explain why his company committed this year. Additionally, he walks through his company’s booth, focusing on a custom vehicle demonstrating a wide range of Hydraulic Controls’ product lines. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

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On today’s show, our guest is Jim Phillips. Jim is the Outside Salesman at Saporito Finishing Company. Saporito Finishing Company is a leading metal finishing provider offering anodizing, plating, electroless nickel, and chemical film coatings for industries like aerospace, defense, and automotive.

Today, we’ve invited Jim into our forum to discuss how metal finishing processes play a critical role in protecting hydraulic components from corrosion and wear. With a wide range of finishes used across the fluid power industry, Saporito helps ensure the reliability and longevity of hydraulic systems operating in demanding environments.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected].

Connect with Jim at [email protected]