Allmand Bros. Inc., a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton Corp. is expanding its product offerings into the portable air compressor market. The Maxi-Air Portable Air Compressorβs heavy-duty, over-sized rotary screw air end provides consistent, high-pressure air volumes at low rpm for enhanced fuel efficiency. The Maxi-Air comes in two models, the MA185 and MA400, with […]
Compressed Air Fail: Cooling choke
A tire manufacturer used air cooled lubricated screw compressors to feed the production machinery in their medium-sized plant. The plant is located in an extremely hot climate. Over the years, some of the air compressors at the plant reached the end of their useful life and were replaced. Because the production demand was growing, the […]
Festo MSE6-E2M energy efficiency module now compatible with Ethernet/IP and PROFINET
First introduced in 2015, the MSE6-E2M (E2M) intelligent service unit is now compatible with Ethernet/IP and PROFINET communication protocols β significantly expanding potential applications in North America. E2M units can pay for themselves in less than a year from the energy savings accrued. The E2M automatically shuts off the air supply to a machine when […]
MD&M East update: Automation is on tap
This year’s MD&M Eastβand its associated shows, like ATX East, East PACK, etc.βare back in New York at the Javits Convention Center this week, and there’s a good buzz about the show. The economy is chugging along, according to exhibitors, and there is reason for optimism in the coming quarters. Here’s a sampling of what […]
Digital flowmeters measure air usage wirelessly on network
EXAIRs new Digital Flowmeters with wireless capability use a Zigbee mesh network protocol to measure and monitor your compressed air use, trends, and historical data. Each meter has a range of 100 ft (30 m) and transmits data to an Ethernet connected gateway. Each meter and gateway are configured for security and have 128 bit […]
COPT Center, Leybold shoot vacuum videos in perfect laboratory setting
Cooperation between Universities and industrial enterprises are muchΒ more common in other countries, such as Great Britain and the United States. In Germany,Β cooperation is mostly restricted to the technology level and the subsequent transfer ofΒ basic research knowledge gained at the universities to the mass production opportunitiesΒ of industry. Vacuum technology of Leybold is an elementary factor in […]
PACK EXPO in Las Vegas is coming up quick
PACK EXPO in Las Vegas is coming up fast … in a little more than 100 days, the event will be upon us! Sustainability, efficiency and product safety are among the top issues to be addressed at the show in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 25β27.Β Co-located with the Healthcare Packaging EXPO, the event is […]
Original equipment gauges meet a higher standard
Ashcroft introduces the 8008A pressure gauge to industrial OEMs looking for a cost effective high quality gauge. This new durable instrument meets the recognized specifications of EN837-1 and ASME B40.100, ensuring accuracy and long term performance. A corrosion resistant stainless steel case along with liquid fill vibration dampening help extend the service life. The Ashcroft […]
PHD Inc. celebrates 60th anniversary
PHD Inc. was founded this month in 1957. Over our 60 years of innovation, PHD has made automation work better and more efficiently for manufacturers around the world. The first product developed, and still popular today, was the Tom Thumb pneumatic cylinder. Today PHD manufactures a very broad offering of products used for industrial automation. […]
Low temperature valves from Hafner Pneumatik
The valves of the low temperature seriesΒ “Hafner on the Rocks” are now also available asΒ 1/2-in. ported, offering 3,000 lpm air flow.Β They can be used in low temperature applicationsΒ down to -40Β° C. The new 1/2-in. -40Β° C series features: β’ 3/2-way, 5/2-way and 5/3-way β’ Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves β’ Up to 3,000 lpm air […]
