Piab is extending its program of advanced packaging and palletizing products with the Kenos range of suction pad/foam grippers. The gripping systemsβKenos Vacuum Gripper (KVG), Kenos Sack Gripper (KSG) and Kenos Vacuum Gripper Layer (KVGL) β use Piabβs proprietary and energy efficient multi-stage vacuum ejector technology in combination with specially developed, high quality suction pads/foam […]
Clippard unveils precision diaphragm regulators
When Clippard invented miniature regulators in 1962, the MAR Series became veryΒ popular as a simple, robust, and cost-effective regulator in a small package with exceptionally longΒ life. As regulator applications continue to increase, Clippard is meeting the demand with the newest addition to the reputable regulator line. The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatabilityΒ (Β±0.15 […]
Itβs just lunchβcheck out NFPAβs regional meetings
Iβm a big fan of the National Fluid Power Associationβs series of regional meetings. The association has done a nice job in recent years holding these free luncheons in cities with a strong regional fluid power populationβincluding Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Now, for the first time in quite a few years, the NFPA is […]
FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit includes look at future of distribution
Frank Hurtte, of River Heights Consulting, spoke at this weekβs FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit at the Westin Savannah on the state of the world of fluid power distributionβand what the future holds. Hurtte kept the audience engaged, noting that experts have told some pretty scary stories over the years. These so-called experts, he said, have […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs makes quick work of packaging lane changes
A challenging reconfiguration for a high-speed conveyor finds a solution in with pneumatics technology. By Bernie Moltchan, Simplimatic Automation Sales Manager β Beverage, Simplimatic Automation Simplimatic Automation, Forest, Va., manufactures material handling systems and automation for the packaging, semiconductor, electronics, assembly, pharmaceutical, medical device, optical and automotive industries. Recently, the companyβs beverage industry team worked […]
Firestone Industrial Products remembers Larry David Wilson, 46-year veteran of OEM industry
(FSIP) is remembering Larry David Wilson, a beloved member of the OEM industry and longtime employee, who recently passed away. Wilson, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, devoted 46 years of his career to the company and was so passionate about the Firestone brand that he was often referred to as “Mr. Firestone” by his friends and […]
Program details released for 2016 FPIRC
The official topics for the 2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC) technical program have been announced. The three days of presentations, which are taking place at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis and hosted by the Center for Compact & Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), will cover the following […]
Compressed air fail: Missed compressor adjustment
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A metal fabrication facility ran two separate systems to feed tools and equipment in two shops on their premises. One compressor ran load/unload, the other was a VSD controlled compressor. The plant maintenance engineer attended a Compressed Air Challenge seminar,Β and as a result, came to realize how […]
What are automatic condensate drains?
Automatic condensate drains are essential components in every compressed air treatment system, purging liquid from receiver tanks, water separators, coalescing filters, and air dryers. Auto drains are small and relatively inexpensive, making them easy to overlook, and too often plant operators underestimate the consequences of a drain failure. A simple drain mishap can easily cause […]
How do I control multiple compressors, Part 2?
To continue this simple question with a complicated answer, in this blog postΒ we will deal with rotary screw compressors, the most common type of compressor found in industrial sites. If you have small reciprocating compressors,Β go back to Part 1 of this discussion. Controlling multiple rotary screw compressors gets more complicated as the number of system […]
