Over my 20-plus years covering the fluid power industry, Iβve been to a lot of this industryβs trade showsβincluding EIGHT IFPEsβtalk about feeling old! I have been to shows all over the United States, as well as the U.K., Germany, Brazil, and Canada. So, I was very interested to see my first show in Japan, […]
Ross Controls acquires Industrial Div. of Automatic Valve Corp.
Ross Controls has announced the acquisition of the Industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp., as of September 1, 2017. βWe have the highest respect for Automatic Valveβs reputation and are thrilled to add its products and customers to our company. This acquisition is exciting for many reasons and, most importantly, because Ross and Automatic Valve […]
2775 Series pressure/vacuum pumps
Gardner Denver THOMAS is pleased to announce the release of its 2775 series variants: 2775CE50 (115/60/1) and 2775CGHI50 (230/60/1 & 220-240/50/1). These oil-less twin WOB-L piston units are RoHS compliant and can be used for either pressure or vacuum operation. They are versatile enough for market applications ranging from Cable Drying to Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment. […]
AutomationDirect adds NITRA pneumatic rotary actuators, grippers
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now includes rotary actuators and pneumatic object grippers. NITRA rotary actuators are available in four body sizes with or without shock absorbers. All are double acting and have an adjustable travel range from zero to 190 degrees. Anodized aluminum bodies include integral mounting slots for position switches and a durable […]
Why compact air cylinders are still important
The βless is moreβ trend seems to be prevalent in the pneumatic actuator market, as real estate on OEM equipment is at a premium. Compact air cylinder go back to the late 1950s, and satisfy the need for short stroke, low profile, compact actuators that have to fit in very tight spaces. In fact, this […]
Pack Expo Las Vegas to focus on worker safety
The OpX Leadership Network will host three Innovation Stage sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 25β27; Las Vegas Convention Center). The group, convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a catalyst for transformative solutions and best practices to improve operational excellence in today’s “do more with less, faster environment.” These […]
MVG modular vacuum gripper series can be configured to applications
The new MVG Modular Vacuum Gripper series by Coval can be configured to beΒ perfectly adapted to every application, with the technical assistance of the Coval team. To obtain thisΒ result, some important developments have been made. The first choice offered to the user is its size. The MVG vacuum gripper series is tailoredΒ to the desired size. […]
ASCO expands Numatics G3 and 580 Series to support 128 solenoid valves
ASCO has announced that its Numatics G3 Series and Numatics 580 Series electronic platforms have been expanded to control up to 128 solenoid valves on a single valve manifold assembly. The expanded G3 and 580 Series platforms feature flexible and cost-effective process control architecture that permits the design engineer or end-use specifier to optimize the […]
Compressed Air Fail: A poor dryer choice
A grain sorting facility purchased a new, larger compressor to renew their compressed air systemβas well as to prepare for future load additions. The previous compressor was a 50-hp size with a 200-cfm desiccant air dryer with dew point control. To prepare for future needs, a new 75-hp compressor was purchased with a new larger […]
How does humidity affect the performance of a pneumatic cylinder?
Humidity in the atmosphere affects cylinder performance in two ways because humidity in the airβit’s moisture that is trapped in atmospheric air. One, you’re compressing it, so when you compress it into a air compressor, it tends to settle out and you have to do something with it. Any type of air compressor system has […]
