By Ron Marshall An automotive parts manufacturer had expanded their production and were running out of compressed air capacity.Β The pressure was dropping so low that it was interrupting production activities and causing parts delays.Β Facing these problems, the maintenance foreman rented a small diesel compressor to supplement his other three electric compressors, putting it […]
Vaculex vacuum lifters handle windows with care
Glass manufacturers and processors in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries in all corners of the world trust Piab’s ergonomic Vaculex lifters to handle their glass products and components safely while providing ergonomic working environments for their staff. Vaculex lifters offer specially adapted solutions for all kinds of windows or assembly situations and are designed […]
Reliable pressure gauges for long life
The Ashcroft type 1279 DuragaugeΒ pressure gauge coupled with types 100 or 200 diaphragm seals ensure long life and high reliability despite harsh pressure media. A stainless steel movement and the as-welded Duratube Bourdon tube make the 1279 DuragaugeΒ safe and reliable for countless pressure cycles. This solid front, 4Β½-in. pressure gaugeis available in dry, liquid filled […]
Compressed air storage systems
When an application requires storage, either in the form of a single cylinder or multiple cylinders, arranged either for bulk or banks of cascading, a properly sized storage system offers many benefits to the compressed air/gas system. The purpose of storage is to serve as a reservoir to handle constant, sudden or unusually high demands […]
Externally heated desiccant air dryers
AEHD Series of externally heated desiccant air dryers from Aircel range in size from fromΒ 150 to 3,000 scfm.Β With its energy saving capabilities, the AEHD Series of externally heated desiccant dryers combine efficiency with technology to meet the needs of an application. Heated process air regenerates the towers, requiring less purge air overall (about 7% the […]
HBD Series of rotary screw air compressors
The HBD Series of rotary screw air compressors from Hertz Kompressoren feature high quality components such as IP55 electric motors with the IE3 efficiency class, IP54 fan motors, wye-delta motor starter system, electrical materials selected according to the IEC, UL/cUL standards as per the market requirements. High-efficiency screw blocks consume less energy. Other benefits include […]
Siemens partners with Festo Didactic to take aim at manufacturing skills gap
Siemens is proud to partner with Festo Didactic to offer the new Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP), which will help students, instructors and learning institutions combat the skills gap in the rapidly changing manufacturing industry. As automated systems become more complex, the need for qualified people with knowledge of integrated mechatronic systems is critical. […]
Aventics takes part in Corporate Games for 4th time
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs specialist Aventics and its team will once again compete at one of the worldβs greatest international company sports events. 87 associates will join 5,500 competitors from 150 companies facing off at the sixth annual Corporate Games in Annecy, France, from June 31-July 1, 2018. βCompany sports not only promote employee health, they also foster […]
Why is compressor oil important?
The oil inside lubricated screw compressors not only protects the internal bearing surfaces from wear, but it also has other jobs.Β Compressor oil is much different than the lubricant inside other typical machines β therefore, it is best not to stretch the maintenance intervals of your compressor, and reduce the oil changes, especially in hot […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟally powered universal gripper
SCHUNK has introduced several improvements on the original PGN-Plus and has announced the newest generation gripper, PGN-Plus-P. Enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance allow higher moment capacity which can accommodated longer fingers and greater loads. Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Permanent lubrication is provided […]
