Most typical males constantly worry about our cars.Β “Is my oil low?”, “what is that ‘clunk’ing noise?”, “Did my wife put premium unleaded in this like I told her?”, “Why is my ‘check engine’ light on again?”.Β They even occasionally check the tires to see if they look low on air, and make sure to […]
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Hospitalβs ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Tube System is a Medical Care Superhighway
One of the most important working parts of Stanford Hospital is practically invisible β and its invention dates back more than 200 years. Seven thousand times a day, in four miles of tubing laced efficiently behind walls from basement to rooftop, a pneumatic tube system shuttles foot-long containers carrying everything from blood to medication. In […]
CPS Series offers Cylinder Postion Swiches
NITRAΒ announced its new product, the CPS Series of pneumatic cylinder position switches. Using state-of-the-art AMR magnetic sensing technology, these switches are designed for use with pneumatic cylinders that have a magnet incorporated in the cylinder piston. They can be used to provide cylinder position indication, cycle count or to confirm operation. The NITRA CPS […]
New ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Side Action Grips Announced
A new line of pneumatic grips designed with features to enhance gripping performance, usability, and operator safety was announced today by Instron. The series offers a versatile gripping solution for a wide range of materials including plastics, metals, textiles, paper, and foil. The 2712-04x Series ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Grips are available in 1, 2, 5, and 10 […]
Metal ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Pumps for Chemical-Handling Applications
Almatec announced the availability of its latest metal pneumatic diaphragm pump, the Almatec CHEMICOR Series, for use if the handling and transfer of chemicals. The heart of the CHEMICOR pumps is their product chambers, which have been designed to meet the sensitive needs of chemical handling thanks to their soft contours, smooth flow channels and […]
GF Piping Expands Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve Size
GF Piping Systems has announced expansion of its large diameter size range for the Type 567 Butterfly Valve to include sizes 14-16. The new size range features a unique double eccentric off-center design and excellent chemical compatibility. Suitable applications include landfills where large size valves are required for drainage of underground leachate. Other applications include […]
Hazardous Environments Actuator Reduces Costs
PneuMagnetic, a manufacturer of valve operating solutions and solenoid valve actuators, announced an actuator design that achieves dramatic cost reductions in the installation of valves used in hazardous environments. The patented PneuMagnetic Actuator reduces installation cost by almost 50% in intrinsically safe (IS) installations, and by almost 20% in explosion proof (EX) installations. The PneuMagnetic […]
Pneucon Selfeeder Portable ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Drilling Units
Sugino Corp. introduces its entry into portable pneumatic drilling units specifically designed for the aerospace industry. The Pneucon Selfeeder (TM) Family is currently being developed with cooperation of some of the Worldβs largest aerospace manufacturers to streamline drilling applications on large wing and fuselage assemblies. The portable air powered Pneucon Selfeeders are designed to provide […]
Elastomer Ensures Smooth Operation
Endoscopic surgical instrument insertion and retraction through a seal must feel smooth and easy. The more the material βgrabsβ and adheres to the shaft of the instrument, the more force it will take to manipulate the instrument (not something you want to experience even if you are under anesthesia). A new process, known as F-treat, […]
Designing a Cryogenic Pump Controller
Cryopumps or cold traps are used to condense gases and vapors onto a cold surface. It is reported that they can lower the gas pressure in a space to a near-perfect vacuum more effectively than mechanical roughing pumps. Controlling the pump cycle and regeneration sequence (where the trapped gases are re-evaporated to remove them from […]
