EXAIR’s new Catalog 23 is a full color, technical guide offering solutions to common industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, and static electricity problems. The expanded 160 page catalog features products that can help companies conserve compressed air and reduce dangerous noise levels. New E-Vac(r) Vacuum Generators, efficient Super Air Knives, Super Air Nozzles, Super […]
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Swagelok Introduces Process Specification for Photovoltaics
Swagelok Company unveiled a new process specification designed to meet the needs of the photovoltaic (PV) market, aimed at helping ensure quality and reduce cost of ownership for the growing industry. The Swagelok Photovoltaic Process Specification (SC-06) outlines testing, cleaning, and packaging steps for stainless steel components for use in PV applications. The specification illustrates […]
Elektrotechniek a Showcase for BalContactβ’ Technology
The biggest attraction at the Elektrotechniek exhibition running this week in Utrecht, Netherlands may turn out to be one of the smallest and simplest products: an electrical contact fashioned from a spring. The BalContactβ’, an electrically conductive component that employs precision-engineered canted-coilβ’ spring technology, is being showcased at Elektrotechniek 2009 by U.S-based manufacturer Bal Seal […]
2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog from Misumi
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. announces the imminent publication of its 2009 Single Axis Actuators Catalog, featuring new single axis products and components suitable for a wide range of motion control and assembly machinery and other automation devices. Featured prominently in the catalog are: β’The new Single Axis Robot RS Series Actuators, which offer […]
AutomationDirect adds ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Cylinder Position Switches
The NITRAβ’ line of pneumatics products now includes the CPS series of pneumatic position switches and accessories to offer a robust interface between pneumatic actuators and electrical control systems. The solid-state electronic switches are available in 3-wire DC PNP and NPN normally open and PNP normally closed configurations and can be purchased with an M8 […]
Electric Servoactuator
An electric linear servoactuator is an alternative to hydraulic actuation. The design of the ball screw translates rotational motion to linear motion inside the servoactuator, extending its life. Plus, it draws less power than hydraulic alternatives. Three versions are available. The Standard Electric Linear Servoactuator works with most linear actuation applications. Maximum force of 70 […]
Nexen ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Torque Limiter
Vadnais Heights, MN — Nexen announces TL Series pneumatically engaged, single-position torque limiters, delivering superior overload protection for industrial machinery. The TL Series uses a ball/detent interface and proximity sensor to immediately disengage the machine shaft when excessive torque or a machine jam occurs, effectively protecting downstream equipment and product from damage and decreasing downtime. […]
Bending Equipment Turns Electric
Aerospace is among the more demanding applications for tube bending with manufacturing tolerances becoming tighter. Yet itβs still commonplace to see older-style hydraulically actuated benders in use. All-electric bending equipment from Unison Ltd. has helped GKN Aerospace produce tubular parts with as many as 19 bends, complex shapes with multi-radius coils, and bending titanium tubing […]
Beyond Business as Usual
Whether you work in aerospace, electronics, energy, industrial, medical, or telecommunications, the Design & Manufacturing Midwest show and conference in Rosemont Ill., is the place to be. Located in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center during September 22-24, the conference offers a comprehensive array of resources. Explore and compare the latest developments in computer-aided design […]
Misumi Expands LX Series Single Axis Actuator Line
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. has further expanded its LX Series Single Axis Actuators with two new product lines: High Precision Class Actuators for use in ultra-precise positioning and indexing applications, and Motorized Actuators, which significantly reduce time and labor required to design, source and assemble actuators with motorized capabilities. Misumiβs LX Series Actuators […]
