What effect do you think competition from foreign companies and suppliers will have on the U.S. fluid power industry?
Mass loss of domestic manufacturing of components 30%
Consolidation into multinational companies 22%
Gradual decrease in U.S. market share 18%
More visibility for fluid power as a design choice 14%
Spurring of more R&D 13%
No effect 3%
High-strength wear rings
Powerbands are made from a blend of premium
nylon, glass fiber, and PTFE. Their cross-section
tolerances of ±0.001 in. improve alignment and
concentric operation of cylinder rods and pistons.
Chamfered corners accommodate cylinder housing
grooves, improving piston and rod alignment.
Scarf-cut end gap reduces loss of bearing support
during cylinder side loading.
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