The Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The papers contained in the volume were presented during the IFPE Technical Conference hosted by NFPA and held in conjunction with IFPE 2011.
iB Series features digital pneumatic flow controller
Koganei and Humphrey introduce the iB Series, which includes the iB Move and the iB Flow. The iB Flow is a digital flow controller that optimizes the cycle time settings of a cylinder or pneumatic actuator.
Fastenal to distribute Winters Instruments in N. America
Winters Instruments has announced a new distribution agreement with Fastenal that will offer Winters pressure gauges, thermometers and instrument accessories to Fastenal customers in the U.S. and Canada. Fastenal is a distributor with product and service at more than 2,500 local Fastenal stores.
Rexroth expands line of vacuum non-contact transfer units
The Non-Contact Transfer unit from Rexroth is a unique picking device that operates on the Bernoulli principle, which applies airflow under the device to create a vacuum and lift force between the center and circumference. The line is now expanded to include a high-grade polymer version.
Miniature precision regulator
Pneumadyneβs new Miniature Precision Regulator offers highly accurate air pressure control in a compact package; suitable for limited space applications. This precision machined, high quality regulator features an output pressure range up to 100 psi and high flow rate of 4.5 scfm.
CCEFP welcomes new education co-director, industrial liaison officer
The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power announced the appointment of new Education Co-Director, Professor Paul Imbertson and the new Industrial Liaison Officer, Duane “Dewey” Tinderholm.
Parker Hannifin product wins AFS product of the year
The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) held itsβ annual awards lunch on May 10th. This year AFS honored Parker Hannifin with their Product of the Year award to Parker Hannifin for its Parker Zander GL series.
Explosion proof, intrinsically safe valves
Benefits to the unique design of AIRTEC’s valves for ATEX and FM/CSA directives include “AIRTEC-Ring” sealing system and virtually zero leak/bubble tight seal.
Compressed air filters offer top-load design
The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of βtop-loadingβ compressed air filters. These filter housings are designed to make element change-out in even the most space-challenged environments faster and easier.
Push-to-connect fittings
Beswick PTC series push-to-connect fittings are designed for use in challenging applications. These fittings provide quick and simple tubing connection/disconnection and leak-tight performance in a space saving package.
