Festo Corp. will introduce a new control solution for infinitely variable flow rate and fill level based on the DFPI linear pneumatic actuator at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference in Rosemont, Ill., April 24-26. The company also showcases its range of process valve solutions for clean or harsh environments where powders and bulk […]
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Aventics participates in Future Day and Girls Day events
This spring, Aventics will again sponsor several campaigns aimed at getting young people interested in technology. By participating in βGirls Dayβ and βFuture Day,β the pneumatics specialist hopes to draw the interest of children and youth in compressed air as a technology. On April 12, 2018, Aventics welcomed ten participants to its Girls Day in […]
Festo to triple its Mason, Ohio manufacturing center with $90 million investment
Growth continues for Festo Corp.’s North American manufacturing operations, as it announced, along with the City of Mason, Ohio, that it willΒ expand its existing state-of-the-art Regional Service and Manufacturing Center in Mason by approximately 350,000 square feet. This will nearly triple the companyβs capacity in logistics, production and industrial training solutions offered through its […]
Aventics releases new brochure on pneumatic solutions for life sciences
A new 16-page brochure titled βIntegrated Solutions for Life Sciencesβ is available from Aventics. The companyβs pneumatic products and technology can be found in all areas of life sciences. They prepare and distribute air, oxygen and medical gases in hospitals, and supply patients with oxygen through mobile oxygen concentrators. ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ components make shock wave therapy […]
Parker and HMS Industrial Networks partner for valve control communications
HMS Industrial Networks has shipped its five-millionth Anybus product to Parker Hannifin, with itsΒ Anybus CompactCom B40, which is to be used in one of Parkerβs new valve control units. Anybus CompactCom will enable these valve controls to communicate on any fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network and consequently be used in any type of application, anywhere. […]
Aventics is focused on Mexico, this year’s Hannover partner country
With more than 123 million inhabitants, this yearβs partner country to the 2018 Hannover Messe, Mexico, is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world and has the 15th largest economy. As an automobile nation, it takes seventh place, ahead of Spain, Canada, Brazil, and France. In 2017, the country produced around 3.7 million cars, and […]
Stainless steel pressure regulators, valve boosters suitable for tough environments
ControlAir Inc. manufacturers stainless steel pneumatic pressure regulators and volume boosters for the offshore and corrosive environments.These can now be found in one catalog located under βResourcesβ on the company’s website. Common across all products in this group is a rugged construction and the use of corrosion resistant materials.Β With 316L Stainless Steel materials being […]
Aventics Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Monitor enables predictive maintenance, maximizing system availability
Many users wish for prompt information on the state of wear and energy efficiency of pneumatic systems at a glance to be able to respond to potential leaks or machine downtimes early on. The Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Monitor (SPM) from Aventics detects the system operating state, analyzes data, and provides this processed information to users for […]
Dearing Compressor announces acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Kruman Equipment
Dearing Compressor & Pump Co., the second oldest Gardner Denver industrial air compressor distributor, recently completed its first ever acquisition, merging with the oldest Gardner Denver distributor, Pittsburgh-based Kruman Equipment. The acquisition allows Dearing to effectively double their industrial air compressor business while providing counterbalance to the dynamic energy market. CEO and President, Rick Dearing, […]
Monnier acquires Fluid Air Controls, manufacturer of Flairline and Hydronic products
Monnier Inc., an Algonac, Mich. manufacturer of air preparation products, has acquired the assets of Fluid Air Controls LLC, the manufacturer of Flairline cylinders and valves, and Hydronic, a line of air driven hydraulic pumps. Fluid Air Controls is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monnier and will now operate under the name Fluid Air Controls […]
