FluidDraw Professional software from Festo enables planners and developers to draw integrated circuit plans quickly and cost-effectively. The intelligent software solution permits user-friendly creation of clear structures, even with complex systems, and now also supports electrical circuit diagrams.
Registration open for NFPA Economic Outlook Conference
Join NFPA for its Industry and Economic Outlook Conference, August 15-17, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumberg, Illinois. This event offers hard data and expert analysis on tomorrowβs economic environment.
AutomationDirect pneumatic line adds modular solenoid valves
NITRA pneumatic BVS series modular solenoid valves are body ported, three-port (three-way), two-position poppet valves available in normally-open or normally-closed configurations.
Composite cylinder rods reduce weight
When a design engineer needs to reduce the weight of a cylinder assembly, one of the first thoughts is to use a lighter cylinder material. Polygon Co.’s composite cylinders are lower in weight than aluminum and are similar to magnesium.
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ or electric? How to decide which actuator to use
In this 1-hour webinar we thoroughly explore the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators and outline the decision process for successful, efficient, and cost effective deployment.
ASCO Numatics merging miniature valve products under ASCO Brand
ASCO Numatics has announced it will merge all of its ASCO and Numatics miniature valve product lines under the ASCO brand, effective immediately. The products include 25 series of direct-acting miniature solenoid valves and manifolds.
Stainless steel solenoid valves
AIRTEC ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs has announced the release of 316 Stainless Steel solenoid valves. These standard valves are suitable to IP67. IP69K is available on request.
BDI acquires PneumaTrek National
BDI (Bearing Distributors, Inc.), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, announced the acquisition of Salt Lake City, UT-based PneumaTrek National Inc., effective April 1, 2011.
New cylinder system from Polygon
Polygon Co. has announced their new pneumatic cylinder known as Constrained Tube Technology. CTT is a complete pneumatic system that allows the composite tube to be fitted within the confines of a thin-walled outer host.
Festo launches push for greater compressed air efficiency
Compressed air preparation is not exactly a hot topic for plant operators. As a result, carelessly maintained compressed air systems waste energy and result in premature wearing of high-quality pneumatic valves and drives.
