A production supervisor was making his rounds one day when he gingerly stepped around a key conveyor belt.Β At the end of the belt, some water was being thrown off the belt surface and formed a puddle on the floor, causing a slip hazard. Not noticing the danger, the supervisor fell on his butt in front […]
Air Engineering and Supply receives sales growth award from Clippard
Air Engineering and Supply, a Midwest distributor of Fluid Power and ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ components and value-added assemblies, was awarded recognition for its 2018 industry-leading sales and growth performance from Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc., of Cincinnati. Clippard is a designer and manufacturer of miniature fluid and pneumatic products used in life science, automation machinery, hydraulic equipment, packaging […]
Why is cycle time and efficiency so important with compressed air?
A good check to determine if your oil injected rotary screw compressor is running efficiently is to do a timer test of the load/unload cycles. A rapidly cycling compressor β one that loads and unloads in a cycle that last less than a minute β is inefficient.Β A best case compressor would be one that […]
Ross Controls announces acquisition of Pneumatrol Ltd.
Ross Controls has announced its acquisition of Pneumatrol Ltd. (Pneumatrol) as of July 31, 2019. βWe are ecstatic to add Pneumatrol to the Ross group of companies.Β Pneumatrolβs focus of providing high quality, safe and innovative solutions to the Process, Rail and Industrial markets supplements ROSSβ long history in the pneumatic market.Β This acquisition is exciting […]
Compressed air fail: Check your data
A compressed air expert was asked to help with some calculations of a base case for a potential project.Β The compressor supplier provided a free compressed air assessment where the inlet flow of the compressor was logged with an anemometer, rather than measuring the output of the compressor discharge. The data showed fairly low flow […]
Festo launches DGST line of pneumatic mini slides
Festo has introduced the DGST pneumatic mini slide, one of the most compact pneumatic slides available. DGST slides are designed for precision handling, press fitting, pick and place, and electronic and light assembly applications. The DGST slide and yoke plate are machined from a single piece of aluminum, which ensures low torsion and accurate alignment. […]
Lee Company unveils new GENVI solenoid valve
The Lee Company has announced its newest generation of versatile and innovative 3-port solenoid valves. In a miniature 10mm package, the genvi solenoid valve platform features high flow capacity, low leakage and ultra-low power consumption. Designed using innovative manufacturing techniques, this new valve offers not only unmatched reliability, but also an economical price point suitable […]
Compressed air fail: Air mixer
A metal products manufacturer was using a water-based paint to provide a corrosion-proof coating on their products. The paint was previously solvent based, so the plant staff decided to install a compressed air mixer to prevent any risk of explosion. But air mixers were expensive, so the maintenance personnel simply installed a compressed air powered […]
Barb fittings for miniature pneumatic and fluid control applications
Corrosion resistance and easy installation in small spaces make metal barbed fittings from IMI Norgren a suitable choice for a wide array of industrial automation uses including dispensing systems, gas sampling, and spraying systems. They are also used extensively in Life Science applications from laboratory equipment to medical devices. A single barb design allows for […]
piFLOW p uses vacuum to advance powder transport
Piab, a leading supplier of industrial vacuum technology, has released piFLOW p. It is the next generation of premium conveyor line from Piab. piFLOW p meets the high demand from the food and pharmaceutical industries. With its proven design for robustness and cleanability, Piab conveyors are regarded as the leading option for vacuum conveying worldwide. […]
