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 […]
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New modular directional control valve from Aventics simplifies assembly
At PackExpo last month, Aventics, Lexington, Ky., launched its new ES05 pneumatic directional control valves, a modular, one-tool valve for packaging and industrial automation applications. Designed to specifically to reduce the number of components, assembly is completed with one single tool. According to Erl Campbell, Key Account Manger for Food & Beverage for Aventics, βThe […]
Fabco-Air launches enhancements to online product configurator
Gainesville, Fla.-basedΒ Fabco-Air Inc. has unveiled its updatedΒ comprehensive, user-friendly, and dynamic product configurator.Β The improved Fabco-Air configurator generates all the following relevant deliverables from one location: β’ Specific Product Part Number β’ List Price β’ Lead Time β’ CAD File β’ Applicable Seal and Repair Kit Part Number(s) and List Price(s) β’ Appropriate Accessories: β’ Mounting Hardware […]
Fabco-Air Inc. aquires the Humphrey Cylinder Product Line
UPDATED: Fabco-Air has announced the acquisition of the Humphrey Stainless Steel, Disposable Cylinder product line. This also includes the Humphrey Volume Chamber product line as well as all relevant cylinder accessories. Fluid Power World spoke with Fabco- Air Vice President Scot LaMar about the deal. βWe feel that the addition of the Humphrey cylinder line […]
Parkerβs Air Saver decreases compressed air waste, increases productivity
At PackExpo last month, Parker Hannifin highlighted its Air Saver Unit, which allows for easy adjustment of impulsed air flow to blow off contaminants, clean, move, and agitate products. Additionally, the company launched an updated suite of 15 apps to help properly size compressed air devices to reduce energy and waste. After a soft launch […]
Bimba adds vacuum technology through Vaccon acquisition
Bimba announced the acquisition of Vaccon Company Inc., an innovator in vacuum technology that includes vacuum pumps, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tools, and accessories. Bimba currently does not offer any vacuum gripping technologies, so this will open up new opportunities in an adjacent, related pneumatic space. Vaccon products are esteemed for their rugged yet simple βstraight-throughβ […]
PMMI releases newly revised B155.1-2016 packaging machinery standard
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is pleased to announce the approval of its ANSI/B155.1-2016 Safety Requirements for Packaging and Processing Machinery standard as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute by the Board of Standards Review. The objective of the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2016 standard is to improve the safety of […]
Firestone Industrial Products team to compete in Annual Engine Challenge
Five students from Sequoyah High School in Soddy Daisy, Tenn., are raring to rev their engines at the national Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. Their team sponsorβFirestone Industrial Products (FSIP)βwill be cheering the young auto enthusiasts on as they battle it out at PRI 2016 in Indianapolis this December 8-10. At stake? Millions in […]
Piab offering specialized vacuum equipment to automakers
Through an extended and dedicated sales network, Piab is going global with its market leading range of vacuum generation products for the automotive industry. Car manufacturers in the U.S. and Northern Europe have benefitted from the company’sΒ specialized vacuum equipment for many years, but now products are being rolled out globally through the companyβs extensive sales […]
Motion Industries acquires Braas Co.
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co., announced that it has acquired Braas Company. Execution of the transaction was effective October 3, 2016. Braas Company is a leading distributor of products and services for industrial automation and control. Braas was founded in 1961, and has been an employee-owned company with headquarters […]
