After various discussions with customers from plant engineering and the beverage industry, it was clear to PiabβsΒ experts that a gripper for the simple automatic handling of six-packs with cardboard packaging was needed. This is how beer and beer-based mixed drinks are offered and must be packaged and palletized accordingly by the beverage industry. The […]
Components
D2-series NFPA tie rods added to NITRA air cylinders from AutomationDirect
The NITRA pneumatic product line now includes the D2-Series double-acting, NFPA heavy-duty tie rod air cylinders ideal for use where abusive conditions exist. These pneumatic air cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are interchangeable with other popular brands. New models are available with and without adjustable cushions to provide end-of-stroke deceleration at both […]
Multi-box aluminum enclosures for pneumatic, electrical and electronic components
Norstat Inc. now carries a full line of aluminum enclosures that are universal, sturdy and easily adapt to the installation of electrical, electronic or pneumatic components making them particularly well suited for harsh environments or wherever a rugged, well designed enclosure is warranted. Standard aluminum enclosures are manufactured with aluminum die casting or gravity casting […]
How can you achieve cylinder flow reduction?
Looking for ways to further reduce your compressed air demand?Β Consider investigating air cylinder actuation. Often times, air cylinders in production machinery only require significant force during a single power stroke, but still use full line pressure to return the cylinder to resting position.Β Letβs compare the air consumption for double acting versus a spring […]
Piab introduces piSoftgrip 50-2
Piab has once again extended its pi-Softgrip family with a new pinch gripper developed for the automation of the food/chocolate industry. The vacuum-based soft gripper can grip sensitive and lightweight oblong objects with odd geometries and/or objects with an unusual surface. piSoftgrip has two gripping fingers and a sealed vacuum cavity, all made in one […]
Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve
Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. 10,738,904 to Clippardβs new Eclipse proportional valve. The Patent, “Flow Control Valve Using Ceramic Valve Members,” will expire in 2040. U.S. Patent No. 10,738,904 covers “a flow control valve that uses two ceramic members having conforming surfaces […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ valves sort diamonds quickly and gently
Diamond cutting is a task for human beings. The cutting must be carried out by a perfectly trained specialist, because β no matter how flawless the gemstones may be β an incorrectly placed cut will ruin everything. Even with perfect color and purity, the wrong cut can significantly reduce the value, which is why good […]
Adjustable rapid pressurization valve protects pneumatic actuators
The RPV 10-32 ports, adjustable rapid pressurization valve from Beswick EngineeringΒ is used to protect a pneumatic actuator such as a chuck, press, or gripper from sudden bursts of high pressure. The internal needle valve restricts the initial movement of the actuator to a user defined speed, and then opens up upon sensing back pressure. This […]
Rodless cylinder solutions for compact pneumatic linear motion
Designers requiring linear motion should consider rodless cylinders to realize compact packaging and other benefits for pneumatic actuation, without the cost of electrically-driven options. Contributed byΒ Kevin Kakascik, Technical Marketing Engineer, AutomationDirect Machine and equipment automation projects β whether performed by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), a systems integrator (SI), or the capital projects group at […]
Energy savings modules provide soft start capabilities, non-fieldbus economy
Festo has expanded its intelligent pneumatic energy savings platform beyond the MSE6-E2M (E2M) with two new modules β the MSE6-C2M (C2M) and the MSE6-D2M (D2M). These modules can pay for themselves in less than a year with the energy savings accrued. The platform provides actionable information that supports quality production. The modules in this platform […]
