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Sealing considerations for mining applications

Mary Gannon — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:02:56 +0000

Keeping contamination at bay and protecting cylinders in mining applications requires careful selection of hydraulic seals. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s just cut to the chase; mining makes for a horrific environment for seals. From incessant contamination to pressure spikes, and from exotic fluids to environmental extremes, pretty much every cause of hydraulic seal…

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Using the 55:5 rule to reset and perform better

Mary Gannon — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:29 +0000

Since I’ve left the NFPA Annual Meeting back in mid-February, I’ve been going, going, and gone — between several project deadlines and event after event with my family and work, I’ve barely stopped moving. This has caused me to have a real tunnel vision the last few weeks, sitting at the desk and not looking…

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NAHAD mixes its annual meeting up in Indianapolis

Mary Gannon — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:32 +0000

For its 42nd annual meeting this year, NAHAD has switched things up, moving the event to JW Marriott Indianapolis, May 16-19. It appears this move to a more central location is attractive to members, as the 2026 Annual Convention is on track to be the largest event in NAHAD history, bringing together a record number…

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