International Fluid Power Society

10/09/2026

🔧 Get Ready for the Hands-On Side of IFPS Certification!

Preparing for a Connector & Conductor, Mechanic, or Technician Job Performance Test? Knowing what to expect at each station can help you focus your practice before test day.

IFPS job performance resources help you:
✔️ Review the skills evaluated at each station
✔️ Familiarize yourself with the tools and reference charts used
✔️ Identify areas where you need more hands-on practice

From identifying fasteners and fittings to taking precise measurements and bending tubing, explore the stations that apply to your certification.

🔗 Connector & Conductor:
https://buff.ly/nG2TGVs

🔗 Mechanics & Technicians:
https://buff.ly/rXXKOPB

💡 IFPS members can also access the fastener and fitting identification video linked on these pages—just log in!

Review the resources, practice your skills, and take your next step toward certification.

10/08/2026

💡 Did You Know? You Can Earn a Certified Fluid Power Engineer Designation Through IFPS!

Your next professional milestone could build on certifications you already hold.

The IFPS Engineer pathway brings together:
✔️ Hydraulic Specialist certification
✔️ Pneumatic Specialist certification
✔️ Electronic Controls Specialist certification
✔️ Connector & Conductor written test

Additional requirements—including professional credentials or qualifying education, industry experience, references, and application approval—must also be met.

Want to see how your certifications connect? Log in to your IFPS account and select “Certification Pathways” to explore your options and plan your next step.

👉 https://buff.ly/08TnLxl

Interested in obtaining the Certified Fluid Power Engineer Certification?
👉 https://buff.ly/5ozpGd2

10/07/2026

🔧 Put Your Hydraulic Knowledge Into Practice!

Registration is open for Part 3 of the IFPS Basic Hydraulic Web Seminar series!

Join Jerry McLain, CFPMHM, CFPAI, of Altec Industries, Inc., to explore how hydraulic fundamentals apply to real-world system performance, common operating issues, and basic troubleshooting.

Whether you’re building your foundation or refreshing your knowledge, this session will help connect hydraulic principles to efficiency, reliability, and safety.

📅 October 23, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern
💻 Online

Haven’t attended the earlier sessions? Each seminar can also be attended individually.

👉 Register today:
https://buff.ly/gqMiPaV

10/06/2026

🔧 It’s Test Prep Tuesday!

This week, we’re highlighting the Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic certification and a skill that matters on the job: systematic troubleshooting.

Understanding how a hydraulic system responds under load helps mechanics connect symptoms to possible causes and determine the next step in diagnosis.

Put your troubleshooting knowledge to work with today’s graphic, and share your answer in the comments! 👇

Preparing for certification? Explore the MHM study manual, training modules, and review resources:
👉 https://buff.ly/g1OLNZX

10/05/2026

🚨 Bring IFPS Fluid Power Training Into the LMS Your Team Already Uses!

Make technical training easier to access and scale across your organization. If your Learning Management System supports LTI, select IFPS training modules can be integrated directly into your existing learning environment.

This gives your organization the ability to:
✔️ Assign modules to individual learners
✔️ Provide up to one year of access from the assignment date
✔️ Deliver consistent training across teams and locations
✔️ Support onboarding, workforce development, and certification preparation
✔️ Keep employees within your organization’s existing LMS

Available topics include certification preparation, Fluid Power Math, Fluid Power Fundamentals, Hydraulic Fluids, Troubleshooting, Proportional Controls, and more.

IFPS will work with your team through integration, initial deployment, and testing. Volume pricing is available, and discounted training options may be offered when paired with corresponding IFPS certification exams.

Does your LMS support LTI? Contact Donna Pollander at [email protected] to discuss compatibility, licensing options, and your organization’s training goals.
👉 https://buff.ly/3T851jq

10/02/2026

💡 Did You Know?

IFPS Review Training PowerPoint presentations are available for purchase!

These downloadable presentations help instructors, companies, and training providers lead effective certification review sessions. They incorporate illustrations from the corresponding IFPS study manuals and instructor notes. Presentations feature animations, animated circuits, review questions, and solutions.

Explore the available presentations and find the right resource for your training needs:
https://www.ifps.org/review-training-powerpoint-presentations

10/01/2026

⚡ Prepare for the IFPS Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) Certification

Strengthen your understanding of electronic controls and their role in modern fluid power systems.

Whether you’re beginning your study plan or reviewing before test day, IFPS offers resources to help you prepare with confidence—including the ECS study manual, online training modules, review training options, technical references, pretests, and more.

Explore the available resources and take the next step toward certification:
https://www.ifps.org/ecs-prep-resources

09/30/2026

🏆 Help Shape the 2027 Fluid Power Hall of Fame

Following a careful review of the 2026 nominations, the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Committee determined that no nominees will be inducted this year. We sincerely appreciate every submission and recognize the accomplishments and industry contributions of each nominee. Induction reflects an exceptional standard of significant lifetime contribution to fluid power.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Fluid Power Hall of Fame and are accepted year-round. To be considered for 2027, submit your nomination by April 15, 2027.

Previous nominees may be resubmitted, and nominators are encouraged to include additional supporting documentation that demonstrates the candidate’s lasting impact.

🏆 Nominate a deserving fluid power leader:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V5S65GD

Questions? Contact [email protected].

09/29/2026

🔧 It’s Test Prep Tuesday!

This week, we’re testing your Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic knowledge.

Air can exist in hydraulic fluid under different conditions. Knowing what is normal—and recognizing when air may indicate a developing problem—is important when maintaining equipment, troubleshooting performance issues, and protecting hydraulic components.

Study today’s graphic, choose your answer, and see how well you understand this important maintenance concept! 👇

Preparing for the IFPS Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic Certification? Explore study materials, hydraulic mechanic training modules, Job Performance Test information, technical references, pretests, and more:

🔗 https://www.ifps.org/ihm-prep-resources

Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic

09/28/2026

🛍️ Explore the IFPS Store!

Whether you’re expanding your technical library, equipping your team, or looking for a way to show your IFPS pride, the IFPS Store has something for you.

Explore:
👕 Patches and apparel
📚 Training and technical resources
🔩 Bolt templates
🥤 Tumblers and mugs
🎁 IFPS gift cards
🥽 Safety glasses

Active IFPS members: Be sure to log in before shopping to receive available member discounts.

Start exploring:
👉 https://www.ifps.org/shop-our-store