The growing popularity of internet shopping means that an increasing number of parcels of many different shapes and sizes needs to be handled at e-commerce order fulfilment centers, distribution centers and parcel carrier terminals. Piab’s ergonomic Vaculex lifters offer semi-automated handling solutions that take the strain off staff at such units or depots. The flexible […]
Should I turn my compressor off at night?
Often, because compressors are located in a far off corner of the building, air compressors are left to run all night and on weekends.Β If there are no production activities during these hours, the air compressor(s) will continue to feed leaks and other miscellaneous loads, such as air consuming equipment left on, or air dryer […]
Eaton now exclusive distributor of Coremo Ocmea caliper brakes
Eaton has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Coremo Ocmea, a manufacturer of brakes and clutches based in Milan, Italy. The agreement gives Eaton exclusive rights to distribute the companyβs full line of products in the United States and Canada, and creates a global industrial clutch and brake leader with a broad […]
LEM+ and LEMAX+ intelligent vacuum pumps
COVAL is expanding its range of intelligent vacuum pumps with the launch of new products: LEM+ andΒ LEMAX+. Increased power is combined with COVAL vacuum pump qualities: performance, compactnessΒ and energy savings. As their name implies, the LEM+ and the LEMAX+ are more powerful versions of the LEM and LEMAX,Β vacuum pumps previously commercialized by COVAL. For COVAL, […]
Compressed Air Fail: Poor VSD performance
By Ron Marshall A new maintenance manager was concerned about the compressor control in his plant.Β To him, it appeared that the performance of his three screw compressors was substandard, especially this variable speed drive compressor.Β And, he was running out of compressor capacity, the plant pressure was dropping to unacceptable levels, which was affecting […]
ControlAir Inc. achieves ISO 9001:2015
ControlAir Inc. has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification of its Quality Management System. The Certificate of Registration was issued by International Quality Registrars on February 9, 2018. The company previously earned certification under ISO 9001:2008 in 2010 and has been audited annually since 2013. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is the most updated standard and […]
Mix and match cup mount offers flexible configurations
Piab is introducing a flexible mounting system for suction cups that enables users to easily install and configure vacuum technology-based tools and fixtures perfectly tailored for handling, for instance, automotive body parts or plastic details. The company’s Flexible Suction Cup Mount comprises a broad range of interchangeable parts that make up a mix and match […]
Why does my compressor make water?
You may have noticed water coming out of your compressor. Some people ask where does it come from and why is it there? An additional important question to ask is: how well is it being removed? Atmospheric air contains water in vapor form, the amount depending on the temperature and relative humidity of the inlet […]
Aventics using additive manufacturing to produce small batches
What was once just a vision of the future has become reality in many industries: using 3D printing for series production. Aventics is now taking advantage of additive manufacturing in short runs. A company from the beauty industry was looking for a unique solution for an application in compression therapy. βOur focus wasnβt on large […]
Festo showcases solution for variable control of flow rate or fill level
Festo Corp. will introduce a new control solution for infinitely variable flow rate and fill level based on the DFPI linear pneumatic actuator at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference in Rosemont, Ill., April 24-26. The company also showcases its range of process valve solutions for clean or harsh environments where powders and bulk […]
