If you have a look at your compressed air system, you will likely see a number of gauges telling you the pressure in the pipes β but rarely are there any instruments telling you how efficient your system is or how much compressed air is being consumed. These missing pieces mean you are operating your […]
Festo acquires component manufacturer Fabco-Air
Festo announced that it has acquired Fabco-Air, Gainesville, Fla., a manufacturer of pneumatic automation components. The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments to support sales growth in North America. Fabco-Airβs NPT pneumatic cylinders are applied by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on new machinery and systems as well as replacement components in the […]
ControlAir announces hew high flow capacity volume booster
ControlAir Inc. has announced the introduction of the new Type 6100 High Flow Capacity Volume Booster. The Type 6100 is designed to significantly increase the stroking speed in valve actuation system applications that require high forward flow and exhaust capacities. The Type 6100 is a 1:1 signal to output relay that when used with a […]
How much money can I save by having my compressed air system audited?
Having a compressed air audit done can open your eyes to things that have gone on under your nose for a long time.Β Basic to a compressed air study is calculating the annual operating cost of the system by taking the measurements collected by system instrumentation (temporary or permanent) and the site utility costs and […]
Why should you use caution with emergency compressors?
In the heat of summer, it is common to have heat-related problems in an industrial facility.Β When these problems include the failure of the air compressor, the only option is often to bring in a motor driven portable rental compressor.Β The use of these gas or diesel units can cause huge problems in a plant […]
Bimba launches video series on vacuum technology
Bimba has announced production of a series of short videos on vacuum technology to provide basic information about vacuum pumps, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tools, and accessories. Each segment of less than four minutes is hosted by βDr. Vacuum,β an expert in the βreliableΒ useΒ of vacuum technology.β According to Senior Applications Engineer David Haynes,Β BimbaβsΒ expert in the use […]
Butler Automatic announces SP1 Splicer enhancement
Butler Automatic announces a recent innovation to their SP1 Automatic Splicer. Upgraded vacuum bars featuring Width Adaptive Vacuum Effectivity (WAVE) technology, eliminate edge curl which creates issues on certain films. The new wave bar is an improvement over previous vacuum bars because it includes strategically-placed vacuum holes in conjunction with wave-shaped vacuum slots. This enhancement […]
Clippard PTFE media isolation valves provide custom solutions
Clippardβs media isolation valves are solenoid-operated devices that use aΒ flexible diaphragm to isolate the actuation mechanism from the fluid path. Media isolation valvesΒ are commonly used for a wide variety of applications, including those that require precise,Β repeatable dispensing of media. All wetted areas of the valve are PTFE, making this series suitable for use with corrosive […]
Why is proper installation of a piping bypass so important?
Bypass connections are required for pneumatic components that are in continuous use applications, so that the flow of air is not interrupted when the component is maintained or taken out of service.Β Typically, shut off valves are installed before and after the component and a piping loop with a shut-off valve routed around the component […]
Pack Expo is coming up fast β October 14-17
With Pack Expo International and co-located Healthcare Packaging Expo (Oct. 14β17; McCormick Place, Chicago) around the corner, anticipation is running high for the largest packaging event of 2018. This year, 50,000 packaging professionals will convene at the four-day event produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, to network and connect with 2,500 […]
