The latest pneumatic, mobile and industrial hydraulic orders information has been released through June 2011 by the National Fluid Power Association.
Valve manifold has world’s smallest footprint
Festo has announced the development of the high density/small footprint VTOC pilot gas valve manifold. This is the highest density manifoldβwith up to 48 valvesβfor its footprint in the world, because the manifold features two 3/2-way valves on each valve position and valve widths of only 0.393 in.
Vacuum generators install directly inline
VU Type ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Vacuum Generators from Pisco USA Inc. provide convenient inline installation with vacuum pads and devices. Compatible with, and easily integrated into most existing systems, these space-saving vacuum generators can reduce the overall footprint of a system.
Pilot-operated check valves
Pneumadyneβs new pilot-operated check valves are suitable for reliably holding an actuator position in a variety of applications. They feature a ΒΌ or 1/8 NPT output port that mounts directly on a cylinder, minimizing space requirements and easing installation.
Seal materials conform to 3-A sanitary standard
Trelleborgβs Turcon MF6 and Zurcon Z431 PEEK seal and bearing materials have third-party verified declaration of conformance to the latest version of 3-A Sanitary Standard 20-27.
NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards major grant
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded a major research grant to Dr. Brian Steward and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University.
Double valves for clutch/brake circuits
Double valves, or dual valves, incorporate two valve elements which are independently controlled by two solenoid pilots within one valve body.
New offices for CCEFP
After 5 years housed just off-campus at the University of Minnesota, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power has relocated its administrative offices to the Mechanical Engineering building in the heart of the U of M campus.
8th International Conference on Fluid Power planned for Dresden
The 8th International Conference on Fluid Power (8th IFK) will be held in Dresden from March 26-28, 2012. The IFK is one of the world’s most significant scientific conferences on fluid power control technology and systems.
Rapid rotation with electronically controlled pneumatics
The Festo DSMI-B servo pneumatic swivel module, soft stop CMPX module, and free positioning CMAX module represent a new generation in electronically controlled pneumatic actuation that combines the best features of both pneumatics and electronic control in terms of speed, load capacity, precision, and low cost.
