In celebration of our parent company’s 10th anniversary, our entire editorial staff authoredΒ forward-thinking columns, examining how we think the world and the manufacturing industry will be different in another 10 years. Here’s my take … What will the manufacturing world be like in 2026? How will it be different? How will the job of a […]
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Piab extends line of gripping tools for packaging and palletizing
Piab is extending its program of advanced packaging and palletizing products with the Kenos range of suction pad/foam grippers. The gripping systemsβKenos Vacuum Gripper (KVG), Kenos Sack Gripper (KSG) and Kenos Vacuum Gripper Layer (KVGL) β use Piabβs proprietary and energy efficient multi-stage vacuum ejector technology in combination with specially developed, high quality suction pads/foam […]
Clippard unveils precision diaphragm regulators
When Clippard invented miniature regulators in 1962, the MAR Series became veryΒ popular as a simple, robust, and cost-effective regulator in a small package with exceptionally longΒ life. As regulator applications continue to increase, Clippard is meeting the demand with the newest addition to the reputable regulator line. The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatabilityΒ (Β±0.15 […]
Itβs just lunchβcheck out NFPAβs regional meetings
Iβm a big fan of the National Fluid Power Associationβs series of regional meetings. The association has done a nice job in recent years holding these free luncheons in cities with a strong regional fluid power populationβincluding Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Now, for the first time in quite a few years, the NFPA is […]
FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit includes look at future of distribution
Frank Hurtte, of River Heights Consulting, spoke at this weekβs FPDA/ISD Joint Industry Summit at the Westin Savannah on the state of the world of fluid power distributionβand what the future holds. Hurtte kept the audience engaged, noting that experts have told some pretty scary stories over the years. These so-called experts, he said, have […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ valves continue to inspire unique applications
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ valves are common in every industry, in applications from medical to chemical and automation to corrugation. Compressed air is readily available, clean and easy to use, so the number of markets taking advantage of this technology is no surprise. Two of the larger industries are automationβwhich uses cylinders and other actuators to produce or […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs makes quick work of packaging lane changes
A challenging reconfiguration for a high-speed conveyor finds a solution in with pneumatics technology. By Bernie Moltchan, Simplimatic Automation Sales Manager β Beverage, Simplimatic Automation Simplimatic Automation, Forest, Va., manufactures material handling systems and automation for the packaging, semiconductor, electronics, assembly, pharmaceutical, medical device, optical and automotive industries. Recently, the companyβs beverage industry team worked […]
Program details released for 2016 FPIRC
The official topics for the 2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC) technical program have been announced. The three days of presentations, which are taking place at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis and hosted by the Center for Compact & Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), will cover the following […]
Right-sized pneumatic cylinders ensure performance and efficiency
Here are some basic tips on specifying pneumatic cylinders that economically generate the requisite forces and speeds. By: Nathan Irvine –Β AVENTICS Corp Rightfully, pneumatics is considered extremely simple, flexible and economical. Add to that, air-powered systems are quite durableβthey routinely run for years trouble-free with little maintenance. Thatβs why theyβre used in countless applications ranging […]
Why is my compressor room so hot?
The physics of compressed air dictates that heat must be generated if air is compressed. The amount of heat depends on the size of the compressor. For example, a fully loaded 25 hp compressor will produce more thanΒ 63,000 Btu/hr of heatβif you do the math, this is the equivalent to about 18 kW of power. […]
