Perhaps youβve tested your air tool and found that it is getting a much lower pressure that its rating. This could be causing sluggish performance and a lack of power, leading to lower productivity. With a little bit of research you can fix the problem by matching the correct hose and connector to the tool. […]
Smart pneumatics monitor from Aventics predicts status and wear of systems
The new Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Monitor from Aventics provides reliable and valuable information on the state of wear and energy efficiency of pneumatic systems to end users. It sends pre-processed status messages to defined employees and parent IT systems without detouring to the machine controller. This information reduces the risk of machine downtime and lowers operating […]
Atlas Copco rolls out first product at new Rock Hill plant
Atlas Copco has produced its first piece of equipment, an XAS 185 portable air compressor, at its new production facility in Rock Hill, S.C. Facility construction, which began in January 2016, included lean manufacturing features to enable efficient and flexible processes that are sustainable for the environment. The compressor is the first product of Atlas […]
Making technical education more local
Talk to many component manufacturers and youβll hear the phrase βlocal for local,β meaning that theyβre strategically placing facilities near their customers. So, instead of one manufacturing plant in China, they may have one in China, one in the U.S., one in Brazil and one in the Czech Republic. Now, the University of Florida is […]
New 380 Series pressure/vacuum pumps released
Gardner Denver ThomasΒ has releasedΒ newly developed 380 series variants: 380CE32 (115/60/1), 380CS32 (100/50/60/1) (380CUU32 (230/50/1) coming soon). These oil-less single WOB-L piston units can be used for pressure or vacuum operation and are engineered to be versatile and reliable for a wide array of market applications, ranging from General to specific Medical, Laboratory, Food and Beverage, […]
Solenoid valve emulates feeling of live fire for military training
The problem The military had an issue with shooting accuracy due to soldiers training on machine guns without live ammunition. They complained of having experienced very different sensations when firing live rounds, because they were not used to the noise and feel during practice. The military needed a responsive solenoid valve manufacture to expedite the […]
Electro-Matic completes purchase of RAF Automation
Electro-Matic Ventures Inc., a supplier of high-technology automation components and services, announced that it has acquired RAF Fluid Power, a provider of advanced automation with a focus on pneumatic and robotic solutions, located nearΒ Cleveland in Solon, Ohio. This is the first acquisition for Electro-Matic Ventures, which has three other subsidiaries: Electro-Matic Products, Electro-Matic Integrated, and […]
Ingersoll Rand to debut breakthrough technologies at ComVac
Ingersoll Rand will debut some of its new, breakthrough technologies and services at ComVac (Booth #C12,Β Hall 26). Experts will also be available to discuss the latest products and services that are redefining reliability: Next Generation R-Series 200-250kW Rotary Screw Compressors The Next Generation R-Series RS200 to RS250 oil-flooded rotary screw models will debut on the […]
Day 3 of IFPE: Talking about manufacturing service options
I had the chance to talk with Bob Mosey of Moseys, a precision manufacturer that specializes in providingΒ manufacturing services for a lot of different OEMs, including those in the hydraulic and pneumatic industries. “We can take a partΒ from concept through final production and into final packaging if the customer wishes, so it’s a pretty wide […]
CCEFP, the NFPA and fluid power head to Capitol Hill
CCEFP and NFPA, and several industry supporters, visited Capitol Hill on February 27-28, 2017 to promote the proposed Commercial Off-Road Vehicle R&D Program through the Vehicle Technology Office within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program is important because: β’ commercial off-road market consumes 8% of total transportation energy, larger than either marine or […]
