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 […]
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Leadership in Engineering: Dr. Dava Newman leads engineers toward teamwork
NASAβs Deputy Administrator Dava Newman has a vision for the future of humankind on Mars and on earth. She advocates for an inclusive approach to garner top talent for math, science, art and design fields encompassed in STEAMD programsβand thinks that understanding engineering as an integrated field for problem solving will ultimately serve the industry […]
Should I use a wet or dry storage receiver?
Either way, the answer is yes! Let me explain. Having adequate receiver capacity is very important to both reciprocating and screw compressors to prevent rapid cycling in the load/unload or start/stop condition. As mentioned in a previous blog post, having large storage helps make a compressor run more efficiently and extends its lifetime. But a […]
FPDA announces new executive director
Annapolis, MD β The FPDA Motion & Control Network (FPDA), a national trade association serving motion solution providers, including distributors and manufacturers of fluid power, automation and electro-mechanical technologies has announced the appointment of Barbara Dunlavey, CMP, CAE as their new Executive Director. Ms. Dunlavey replaces Trish Lilly, who served the association since 2009. With […]
Compressed air fail: High discharge pressure
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge An automotive manufacturer was having trouble with itsΒ large centrifugal compressors, which were constantly going into surge condition. This is a damaging condition where the air going through the compressor suddenly stops and starts, shocking the fast spinning rotors in the machines and causing stress on the internal […]
New Mi-T-M diesel air compressor/generator combination unit unveiled
Mi-T-M Corp. hasΒ announced the release of the new diesel 30-gal air compressor/generator combination unit. With the convenience of two machines in one, the new air compressor/generator unit is suitableΒ for industrial applications that require electrical power and air. The new air compressor/generator features a 9.1-hp Kohler KD420 diesel overhead valve engine with electric start and glow […]
Polyactuator packs large force in small package
Firestone Industrial Products, based in Indianapolis, has expanded its line of Airomatic polyactuators to include a new 120 mm option. Itβs the largest pneumatic polyactuator on the market, according to the company. The line also includes 50 mm and 70 mm versions. Airomatic polyactuators are constructed of two polyurethane sections welded together to form a […]
What type of compressor should I use for my industrial site?
There are many choices to consider when looking to buy a new compressor for your industrial plant. The most common choices are reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, and centrifugal compressors. The best choice depends on the size of your facility and how you use compressed air. If you have a very light compressed air loadβand donβt […]
How are pneumatic actuators used in automation applications?
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ actuators come in an array of permutations for automation. Rod and rodless actuators are the two most common, though rodless are far more common in the U.S. Rodless actuators include bearings to address moment loads in X. Y, and Z. Tip: Avoid undersized pneumatic actuators for applications by accurately calculating application force; subtracting piston-rod […]
Top 8 pneumatic stories of the year
Although fluid power is whatβs referred to as a βmature technology,β that certainly doesnβt mean itβs an area of technology where there isnβt news, where there arenβt improvements over old designs or subsystems, or where everyone knows all the best practices. So, in that spirit, letβs take a look back at some of the top […]
