Contributed by Justin Fluegel An electro-pneumatic pressure regulator is an ideal option to control the force, tension, or torque within a system. The pressure within a system directly correlates to the amount of force available to the actuator β lower pressure results in a lower force and vice versa. For the controller to regulate the […]
Festo develops innovative aluminum pneumatic tubing for welding cells
Festo’s PM aluminum pneumatic tubing offers a weld-spatter resistant solution in welding cells that by every consideration outperforms both laminated and steel pneumatic tubing. Festo PM tubing is ideal for new welding cells as well as for cost-and-time efficient retrofit solutions for existing systems. PM aluminum tubing can be located closer to the welding process […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ clamps from JW Winco are long-lasting and exact
Winco regularly revises its range of standard parts to implement new technical features and respond to changing application requirements. The pneumatic clamps have now received a number of updates aimed primarily at a longer lifespan. ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ clamps are standard elements in jig construction, and Winco has carried these important fastening systems in its portfolio for […]
Global drinks manufacturer cuts air and inefficiencies
When a 40 bar turbo compressor situated within an internationally renowned British-based producer of soft drinks broke down, it was faced with two choices: repair or reconfigure. Choosing the latter, the producer found that the old proverb βas one door closes, another opensβ proved true. Founded in the late 1930s by an entrepreneurial chemist, Britvic […]
Kundinger recognized with Parker ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Technology Distributor of the Year Award
Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering fluid power, automation, process control and product solutions to a wide range of industries, has been honored by Parker Hannifin as its 2021 ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Technology Distributor of the Year. Kundinger received this recognition for exceeding overall sales goals by double digits, while bringing the latest products and technologies […]
Programmable proximity switch with auto teach-in for fast, easy commissioning
Festo introduces the SDBT-MSX β the first programmable proximity switch with automatic switching point setting. With an initial detection range of 20 mm, the SDBT-MSX is easy and reliable to install and commission, especially in applications where mounting is difficult. The switch is ideal for all standard applications, including factory automation and the electronics industry/small […]
4 best practices for providing dry air in a job shop
Contributed by Mike Kreklau, Technical Sales at Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions Downtime and inefficiency don’t have toΒ be your production line’s worst enemy. You want shop equipment that comes with no strings attached — no downtime and no maintenance. Maybe thatβs a pipe dream, but there are ways to fix many air-related symptoms of an inefficient […]
Allied Electronics & Automation announces new pneumatic product stock
Allied Electronics & Automation is now offering an array of in-stock pneumatic products from Chicago ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Tools, Duff-Norton, Gefran and Marsh Bellofram Precision Controls. ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ systems use compressed air or gas to generate fluid power and are prevalent in industrial automation applications including food, beverage and medical packaging and automotive, oil and gas and concrete […]
Festo introduces NFPA-compliant DSNB Actuator
Festo introduces the rugged, versatile, and economical DSNB actuator for NFPA mounting applications. The DSNB is ideal for sorting, stacking, insertion, loading, lifting, dispensing, clamping, and gate applications on converting machines. Customers can order the DSNB in 7 bore sizes, 11 variations, and 15 different NFPA mounting configurations, offering maximum flexibility and the advantage of […]
How to select the right interchangeable pneumatic actuator
Contributed by Troy SandersΒ |Β National Sales ManagerΒ |Β Fabco-Air When your operation calls for a pneumatic actuator, youβll find a wide range of products available from various manufacturers. But because no two applications are alike, you must weigh several considerations before selecting and ordering an actuator. This article will discuss the different cylinder types […]
