{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Leak Prevention: Protecting Performance, Reliability, and Reputation","description":"Fluid Power Forum host Eric Lanke interviews Paul Michael, director of the Fluid Power Institute at Milwaukee School of Engineering, about NFPA\u2019s whitepaper \u201cPreventing Leaks in Fluid Power Systems.\u201d Michael shares his background in lubricant formulation and hydraulic testing and describes MSOE\u2019s hands-on fluid power education. The discussion explains why leak prevention is critical to hydraulics because pressurized fluid stresses connectors, hoses, tubes, and seals, affecting reputation and sustainability.  &amp;nbsp;  A committee of about 25 contributors developed the report and conducted a voice-of-the-customer survey, with 75% reporting leakage problems tied to customer satisfaction, downtime, and warranty costs. Adapters and connectors were cited as the largest component-related leakage source, with 31 causes identified across design, installation, mounting, selection, and material compatibility. Michael emphasizes application-driven design to minimize maintenance, the importance of standards (including SAE hose and performance tests), and avoiding tapered pipe threads in favor of modern straight-thread and O-ring sealing approaches.  &amp;nbsp;  Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.  &amp;nbsp;  Read the full whitepaper at the  NFPA Technology Reports website.  &amp;nbsp;  Connect with our host, Eric Lanke, at elanke@nfpa.com.  &amp;nbsp;  Connect with our guest, Paul Michael, at michael@msoe.edu.  &amp;nbsp;  Learn more about MSOE, at www.msoe.edu.  &amp;nbsp;  Find and share more interesting fluid power technologies and unique applications using #onlyfluidpowercan and follow podcast and other fluid power industry-related updates at @TheNFPA.  &amp;nbsp; #Hydraulics #Sealing #LeakPrevention #Innovation #NFPAWhitepaper ","author_name":"Fluid Power Forum","author_url":"http:\/\/fluidpowerforum.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42197815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204411190"}