AutomationDirect has added Metal Work 12 mm dual guide rod cylinders to its guided actuator lineup for packaging, material handling and industrial automation applications. Available with stroke lengths from 10 mm to 250 mm, the double-acting cylinders include dual guide rods for stability, a magnetic piston for position sensing and integrated sensor slots for switch […]
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Festo extends fieldbus connectivity into hazardous locations
In Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, pneumatic actuators have typically been controlled from cabinets located in safe areas. Long wiring runs can increase installation and commissioning time, make maintenance and troubleshooting more difficult, and limit future system expansion. Festoβs VTUG-EX valve terminal provides fieldbus connectivity for use in Class I, Division 2 areas. Ethernet-based […]
Atlas Copco introduces DHS 3000 VSD+ vacuum pump
Atlas Copco developed the dry screw vacuum pump DHS 3000 VSD+ for high-flow industrial applications. The pump is intended for paper processing, conveying, pick-and-place applications in the food industry, and central vacuum systems. It uses an IE4 motor and an asymmetrical rotor design. Atlas Copco said users can see energy savings of up to 50% […]
Festo launches SDAC-MHS position transmitter sensor
FestoΒ introducedΒ SDAC-MHS C-slotΒ programmable position transmitter. The sensor combines analog, digital and IO-Link outputs in a single compact device, reducing the need for multiple sensing components. The sensor is intended for OEMs monitoring the position of pneumatic cylinders and grippers in applications such as product selection, press-fitting, riveting and ultrasonic welding. By sensing the magnetic piston, it […]
Spartan Scientific debuts 1090 and 1590 stackable solenoid valves
Spartan Scientific has released its Series 1090 and Series 1590 stackable solenoid valve platforms for compressed-air control in compact electro-pneumatic systems. Both series are intended for OEMs and system integrators where space constraints are a factor. The Series 1090 is a 10 mm-wide stackable valve rated for low-power switching and up to 50 million cycles […]
Leybold introduces TRIVAC L two-stage rotary vane pump
Leybold has offered the TRIVAC rotary vane pump for about 90 years. The oil-sealed pump is used in industrial and research settings to generate rough and fine vacuum and as a backing pump for use with Roots, diffusion, turbomolecular, and cryogenic pumps. Leybold has introduced the TRIVAC L, a new two-stage rotary vane vacuum pump […]
VERSA launches redesigned website with updated navigation
Versa Products Company, Inc. (VERSA) has launched a redesigned website, versa-valves.com. The updated site is intended to provide quicker access to technical data, expanded search tools and a more efficient interface for product specification, selection and application review. The redesign is aimed at helping customers find product information and documentation more easily when needed. Improved […]
ELGi expands EG SP series air compressors for industrial use
ELGi Compressors USA has expanded its EG SP Series of oil-injected rotary screw air compressors, now offering models from 100 hp to 200 hp. The compressors provide up to 15% energy savings compared with the ELGi EG Series and other competitors, and are suitable for a range of industrial applications, including automotive, packaging, mining, agriculture, […]
Festo names Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker CEO of its North America Business Region
Festo has announced the pending retirement of its North American Business Region CEO Carlos Miranda on April 1 and the appointment of the business regionβs new CEO Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker. A family-owned global business with more than $3.7 billion in revenue and 20,000 employees, Festo is recognized as one of the worldβs leading automation suppliers […]
Emerson to present Floor to Cloud transformation solutions at Hannover Messe
Emerson will demonstrate how it is transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4. Visitors to the Emerson booth in Hall 11, Booth C30, will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor […]
