Expanding its family of DURAFLEX friction cups, Piab is making sure that they meet emerging market requirements, and are able to offer the best and safest possible solution for any type of sheet metal handling. Safer handling of often oily sheets offers the opportunity to increase the number of strokes per minute in stamping, cutting, […]
How can I tell how many leaks I have in my plant?
If yours is like most compressed air systems, there is usually no simple way of directly measuring leaks. Most air compressors have no flow gauge installed for you to read. But a good rough estimate can be made by indirectly measuring during some special testingβusing a watch and determining the flow using a calculator. If […]
Why does my air cylinder leak?
While a leaking pneumatic cylinder does not represent the environmental and safety catastrophe that a leaking hydraulic cylinder does, itβs still a serious situation that you should pay attention to. In addition to the fact that air leakage means wasted energy, itβs also a sign that either the system was designed improperly (say, with high […]
Series 6PF cylinders deliver precise position control with integral linear potentiometer
Camozzi ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs designed the Series 6PF Positioning Feedback Cylinder to increase both precision and control in its pneumatic actuators. In compliance with ISO 15552 standards, the Series 6PF is equipped with a potentiometric transducer of a linear position integrated inside the rod. This type of cylinder, when used with the LRXA4 proportional servo valve, makes […]
Hannover Messe opens with a POTUS appearance
Iβm here for the annual Hannover Messe trade fair in Hannover, Germanyβbilled as the worldβs largest industrial trade show. Weβve historically covered the show in odd-numbered years, as there is a larger focus on fluid power and motion control components then. But this year is special, as itβs the first time in the venerable exhibitionβs […]
ControlAir launches its new mobile responsive website
ControlAir, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls, launched a new mobile responsive website, designed to optimize visually across any size screen, platform and orientation.Β Content will automatically be adjusted to fit within the browserβs window whether it be a laptop, iPad, iOS or Android device. βThe new responsive mobile website gives […]
Cleanliness, cushioning, and kits lead pneumatic-actuator trends
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ actuators, often called air cylinders, are an inexpensive and easy-to-use design choice for many industrial applications that require linear motion. While the technology has been around in nearly its current form for more than half a century, there are some interesting trends and design advances that engineers should be aware of. There have been […]
Why you need to understand proper air preparation
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ products, systems, and machines require clean compressed air to operate efficiently and reliably. By Michael Guelker, Festo Product Manager, ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Actuators and Air Supply products Particles, water and oils in compressed air reduce the service life and functionality of components and systems. They also impair productivity and energy efficiency. Being aware of how to […]
Why does my compressor run constantly?
If your air compressor is constantly running without shutting off, this could be a sign of a problemβand it is probably costing you a bundle. It is very rare to see system compressors exactly match the facility demand, requiring the need for constant full-load operation. The most obvious thing you should check for is leaks […]
Where are rodless cylinders used?
Rodless cylinders are used in pneumatic applications requiring a compact installation with a wide range of stroke possibilities. They most often used for automation applications requiring positioning, and can run full stroke to index tooling, or position objects in material handing. A rodless cylinder has a piston activated from either side with compressed air. The […]
