The vibrant and adjustable red/green zone dial face on the new pressure and vacuum gauges from Festo Corp. provide a visual cue when a pressure or vacuum system is out of green-zone operation. Red/green zone dial-face adjustability allows a unified visual warning system to be applied across a broad range of processes for more uniform […]
Motion Industries to acquire L.A.-based Numatic Engineering
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Numatic Engineering. Execution of the transaction will occur on August 1, 2017. Founded in 1955, Numatic Engineering has more than 60 years experience selling and supporting automation components. Their vast product offering ranges […]
Aventics plant is named βFactory of the Yearβ in Hungary
The Aventics location in Eger, Hungary can now call itself the βFactory of the Year 2016.β The Hungarian production location for the pneumatics specialist was honored in three categories, making Aventics Hungary Kft. one of the top-rated companies in Hungary. The award ceremony on May 5, 2017, in Budapest was thrilling: Aventics won three categories […]
ASCO introduces Numatics 502 Series directional control valves
ASCO has introduced the Numatics 502 Series pneumatic directional control valves with high flow rates and the broadest range of components and accessories. The 502 Series joins a family of high-performance sub-base mounted directional control valves (501 Series and 503 Series) that have higher flow rates; less power consumption; and exceptionally easy on-site installation, configuration, […]
What is a pancake cylinder?
There are many kinds of compact cylinders available in the marketplaceβthese pneumatic actuators have been shortened relative to standard pneumatic cylinders. In fact, they can be as much as 50% shorter than the normal cylinder, but still maintain the capacity to exert the same force as their larger counterparts. The βPancake cylinderβ was the original […]
Cylinder cushioning adjustment tool released by Aventics
In the past, you often needed experience, a special touch, and a lot of patience to correctly adjust the cushioning for pneumatic cylinders. The new CAT (Cushioning Adjustment Tool) diagnostic tool assists the installer with an LED display and visualization in a smartphone app. Optimal adjustment of cushioning is important for trouble-free operation, quiet running, […]
Clippard releases miniature pneumatic pinch valves
Clippardβs NPP Series 2-Way pneumatic pinch valves are air-piloted devices designed to open or close tubes for controlling flow of liquids and gases. Other valve types have internal passages that may cause small amounts of fluid to remain in the valve. Pinch valves have no areas of dead volume where fluid can become trapped. Only […]
Festo expands low cost EtherNet/IP connectivity to IO-Link devices
The CTEU-EP universal interface module from Festo makes EtherNet/IP connectivity low cost and plug and play for IO-Link devices and Festo valve terminals. The CTEU-EP is ODVA conformant and a Rockwell Encompass referenced product. For maximum flexibility, OEMs can cost effectively integrate IO-Link devices such as pressure and flow sensors, RFID readers, and light stacks […]
Presair unveils low cost pressure monitoring solution
Presair has released a pressure monitor providing a low cost solution to original equipment manufacturers and facilities worldwide. The pressure monitor provides notification and prevents issues before downtime occurs. Versions are tailored to meet the needs of manufactures, the monitor notifies personnel using visual, audio and even text alerts when air pressure rises or falls […]
PACK Expo scholarship program to distribute $30,000
The new PACK EXPO scholarship program will provide $30,000 annually to support the future packaging and processing workforce. Each year, six $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students studying packaging and processing at PMMI Partner Schools. A portion of the proceeds from the PACK gives BACK events at PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las […]
