Β The Huco Dynatork air motor is quite ingenious.Β Β It is based on a unique free-floating piston design that is capable of precise position control.Β Β Β Maximum torque is transmitted on start-up and this can be adjusted to fine limits by standard air-flow valves.Β Β Unlike other makes that operate with a system of metal pistons and connecting rods, the […]
Components
Modular Flow Diverters for Harsh Environments
Bethlehem, PAΒ — Bosch Rexroth has introduced a complete line of flow diverter valves with flows up to 60 gpm and pressures up to 5000 psi. The flow diverters are modular, allowing up to 5 additional circuits with minimal pressure drop. Zinc-plated steel bodies and IP69 rated coils withstand the most severe operating conditions, making them […]
Parker Acquires German Composites Technology Company
Cleveland, OHΒ – Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) announced that it has acquired Lingk & Sturzebecher of Stuhr, Germany. The acquired company, better known regionally as L&S, is a manufacturer of light weight carbon fiber high pressure cylinders and actuators including those based on composite technologies, for aerospace, mobile and industrial markets. This composite material technology […]
Safety Locks Lift Italian Opera House Stage
With theater performances, the illusion of a reality on a stage must be preserved seamlessly and without visual distraction. Safety of the performers, however, must never be an illusion.Β The stage lifts at the opera house in Genoa, Italy are equipped with safety locks to prevent movement in the event of power loss. The motion […]
Rexroth Releases New Oil Control Cartridge Program Catalog
Bethlehem, PAΒ – Bosch Rexroth’s Oil Control division, which manufactures a wide range of Compact Hydraulic products, has released a new 300-page catalog detailing its Cartridge Valve Program for the North American Market. The catalog provides engineering details on a complete range of screw-in type cartridges designed by Bosch Rexroth Oil Control to meet the needs […]
Heavy-Duty Cylinders
Machesney Park, ILΒ β TRD Manufacturing, a Bimba Company, announces the introduction of their new HH Series Cylinders, which feature an innovative design to deliver more reliability in heavy-duty industrial hydraulic operations. All HH Series models come in bore sizes 1.50β, 2β, 2.50β, 3.25β, 4β, 5β, 6β and 8β. Requests are made-to-order, with standard and custom […]
New Actuator from THK
Schaumburg, IL β The new CGL15N/CGL20N Actuator from THK America, Inc. boasts a clean, corrosion resistant and longβterm maintenance-free design. For low particle generation, the CGL15N/CGL20N features a seal mechanism and a full size cover. AFE-CA grease (designed for clean rooms) is also used to reduce dust. The CGL15N/CGL20Nβs Ball Screw and LM Guide come […]
Airpel AB Air Bearing Actuator
Norwalk, CT. – Airpot Corporation’s Airpel Division has introduced the Airpel-AB Air Bearing Actuator that combines air cylinder like linear actuation with zero friction air bearing technology. The Airpel-AB provides βforce without frictionβ which is made possible by a specially shaped stainless steel piston that is precisely fitted to a borosilicate glass cylinder. The introduction […]
Non-stiction Air Cylinder Actuators
Airpot Corporation announces the addition of a position sensing option to its popular line of Airpel non-stiction air cylinder actuators. The company offers non-contact electronic switching sensors from Sick, Inc. using state-of-the-art GMR technology. The addition of GMR sensing technology to the Airpel non-stiction cylinder line offers OEM designers an easy-to-install, secure, and reliable solution. […]
Chicago Hosts 2008 Manufacturing Technology Show
This yearβs International Manufacturing Technology (IMTS) Show, sponsored by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), will take place September 8 β 13, 2008 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. More than 1,500 companies will exhibit new machine tools, controls, computers, software, components, systems, and processes. The show is organized in pavilions according to product […]
