The PA series NFPA actuator from Bimba provides a versatile, cost-effective solution to a variety of applications. Its lightweight aluminum construction and modern extruded design are only matched by its flexible mounting configurations and a number of standard features. PA series actuators offer a highly consistent and reliable way to convert pneumatic energy into linear […]
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New generation air compressors focus on efficiency, sustainability
The latest air compressors hitting the market benefit from variable-speed drives, oil-free operation and IoT capabilities. Compressed-air was a key fluid power technology on display at this monthβs Hannover and bauma trade fairs in Germany. Between the two shows, scores of exhibitors displayed hundreds of new and upgraded products. One area of emphasis centered on […]
Electronic proportional flow control
The new EV 10 electronic flow control valve from C.Matic, Giussano, Italy, includes a circuit board, dc motor, tiny gear box and a needle valve. The PCB reads an electric input signal, processes it, and directs the servo-actuator to move the needle valve inside an orifice. The unit ensures linear flow rate changes that are […]
Balluff BMPs combine IO-Link, analog in single device
The latest additions to the Balluff BMP family of magnetic position sensors combine IO-Link, analog voltage and analog current in a singular device to overcome the limitations of discrete pneumatic cylinder switches. The newly released sensors provide continuous linear feedback β detecting and measuring the position of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder rods and actuators through […]
Piab adds new sizes to bellows suction cup line
Piab is extending its generic line of bellows suction cups to include cups measuring 13 and 26 mm in diameter. Another two new cup sizes will be added at a later stage, further broadening the already extensive application range of the companyβs popular bellows suction cups. βWe decided to plug a few gaps in our […]
What is a scroll compressor?
Scroll compressors are positive-displacement devices that work by internal compression. Air (or other gas) is drawn in, trapped, reduced in volume and, finally, discharged at the outlet port. The concept of a scroll compressor has been around for more than a century, but it took more-recent advances in manufacturing technology to make the product viable. […]
Festo’s pneumatic robotics meet artificial intelligence
Whether it’s grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing β in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the most diverse tasks. In that regard, the human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature. What could be […]
Design flexibility with miniature manual valves
New IMI Norgren NV miniature manual valves come in variety of porting options.Β Small sizes and a wide variety of construction materials and porting options mean designers and engineers can easily find the right miniature manual valves to meet their space and functional requirements. Competitively priced and easy to install, these valves are problem solvers in […]
Four ways compressed air systems waste energy (and what to do about it)
Eliminating leaks, misuse, overpressurization and pressure drop can ensure efficient compressed air systems. Contributed by Bradlee Dittmer, Product Marketing Manager, Norgren Inc.,Β An IMI Precision Engineering-branded company Are your energy dollars vanishing into thin air? According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, 10 to 30% of all energy consumed by the average industrial facility is used […]
SMART aims to be an IoT standard for vacuum generators
Ready for Industry 4.0, when you are β piCOMPACT23 SMART is an IO-Link-ready vacuum generator platform available from Piab. Offering operation with either standard 24V IO or IO-Link, the new SMART compact all-in-one ejector is ready to meet the future. Previously offered as an optional added feature, IO-Link is now included as a standard option. […]
