Functional safety features in pneumatic machines and systems are critical in reducing the risk of injury without impacting operational efficiency and productivity. Designers of functionally safe pneumatic systems have put in fail-safe mechanisms to detect potentially dangerous conditions and to activate a protective or corrective device, such as a pneumatic rod lock, that will prevent […]
Emerson opens its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
Emerson has opened its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program, with applications now being accepted from U.S. college students. The merit-based scholarships reward excellence in education and service, and the potential for leadership and contributions to the engineering, instrumentation, systems and automation professions. “The ASCO Engineering Scholarship program, now in its 14th year, is a key […]
Ultrapac Smart dryer for compressed air process filtration applications
Donaldson Company Inc. introduced the Ultrapac Smart dryer, a solution that removes condensate and dries compressed air streams in manufacturing facilities using three stages of separation: filtering, drying and purifying. Highly purified compressed air is critical for food and beverage process applications, like beer, bottled water, milk, wine and yogurt. βIn recent years, Donaldson has […]
NITRA ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Automation Link field I/O system and valves
The NITRA ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Automation Link (PAL) series of components from AutomationDirect is a versatile field I/O system that can include electrical I/O or pneumatic valves, or a combination of both. The system can be controlled either by an Ethernet/IP master or direct wiring (for exclusively pneumatic valves). All components are rated IP65, intended to be […]
Austrian company HENN Group acquires Eisele
Austrian company HENN Group has acquired the business operations of Eisele ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs in Waiblingen, Germany and Eisele Connectors Inc. in Michigan, on January 8.Β The transaction has now been successfully completed as planned on March 1. Eisele is now a subsidiary of HENN and thus also a part of the HENN Group. As part of the […]
Solenoid valves offer reduce power consumption in smaller footprint
Emerson has launched a range of two-way and three-way solenoid valves that support original equipment manufacturersβ need to develop more compact machines and equipment without compromising on fluid control performance. The optimized body design and internal flow path of the new ASCO series 256/356 not only provides a smaller footprint, but also reduced power consumption […]
Rectangular gripping technology ensures safe six-pack handling
After various discussions with customers from plant engineering and the beverage industry, it was clear to PiabβsΒ experts that a gripper for the simple automatic handling of six-packs with cardboard packaging was needed. This is how beer and beer-based mixed drinks are offered and must be packaged and palletized accordingly by the beverage industry. The […]
D2-series NFPA tie rods added to NITRA air cylinders from AutomationDirect
The NITRA pneumatic product line now includes the D2-Series double-acting, NFPA heavy-duty tie rod air cylinders ideal for use where abusive conditions exist. These pneumatic air cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are interchangeable with other popular brands. New models are available with and without adjustable cushions to provide end-of-stroke deceleration at both […]
Multi-box aluminum enclosures for pneumatic, electrical and electronic components
Norstat Inc. now carries a full line of aluminum enclosures that are universal, sturdy and easily adapt to the installation of electrical, electronic or pneumatic components making them particularly well suited for harsh environments or wherever a rugged, well designed enclosure is warranted. Standard aluminum enclosures are manufactured with aluminum die casting or gravity casting […]
Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve
Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. 10,738,904 to Clippardβs new Eclipse proportional valve. The Patent, “Flow Control Valve Using Ceramic Valve Members,” will expire in 2040. U.S. Patent No. 10,738,904 covers “a flow control valve that uses two ceramic members having conforming surfaces […]
