ControlAir LLC has announced the introduction of the new Type 7150 Precision Air Relay. The Type 7150 is a high precision, multi-stage pressure relay offering fine adjustment and maximum stability under variable operating conditions. High resolution output control combined with very high relief capacity make the Type 7150 the choice for pneumatic counter balance applications […]
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VMAC hits milestone with 40,000 air compressors shipped
VMAC hit yet another milestone, shipping its 40,000th air compressor system. This specific air compressor system was shipped to VMAC Authorized Dealer Summit Truck Bodies in Wathena, Kansas, to be upfitted on a new truck build. VMAC is known worldwide for designing and manufacturing compact, lightweight, and powerful rotary screw air compressors. Air compressor and […]
Rodless air cylinders for small or tight applications
NITRA L-series rodless air cylinders from AutomationDirect offer a robust design in a compact package. Rodless cylinders can offer the same stroke as rodded cylinders in a smaller space. Rodless cylinders have the piston connected to a carriage that rides outside the extruded cylinder wall, reducing overall length, making them ideal for small or tight […]
Stepper-controlled Eclipse proportional isolation valves from Clippard
Known for reliability, innovation and focus on precision flow controls, Clippardβs new Eclipse utilizes the industryβs most robust and powerful miniature linear actuator. This patent pending stepper-controlled proportional valve will lead the industry in performance and durability, the company said. The Eclipse is ideal in critical applications for liquid and gas delivery, medical, analytical and […]
Bag grippers help keep roads ice-free
At the company Sapho GmbH, a company of the Bilgram Chemie Group, the old bag gripper no longer provided the necessary performance. The regions of southern Germany, Austria, and parts of France are supplied by Sapho with de-icing salt from its up to 50,000 tons of salt warehouse, which is partly filled from May to […]
Robotics is driving a manufacturing revolution
Robots of future will cost less, run safer, improve productivity and adapt their operations on the fly. Contributed by Donna Ritson, President, DDR Communications I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, on a research study exploring the state of the robotics industry, its key markets, recent […]
Electro-pneumatic valve positioner features explosion-proof housing
ControlAir LLC has announced the expansion of the Type 2000 Electro-ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Valve Positioner Series to include worldwide safety approvals for use with natural gas when paired with the Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer. The Electro-ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Valve Positioner mounted with ControlAirβs Type 950 Explosion-proof I/P Transducer is CSA, FM, and ATEX approved for use with natural […]
Staying protected with pneumatic safety valves
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ safety valves, including bleed-and-block designs and 3/2 valves, are essential in manufacturing. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ systems are known for their ability to rapidly employ compressed gas to achieve work, and in fact, itβs this element that makes pneumatics the top choice for high-speed actuation of machinery. The pneumatic press, for example, […]
What is a conical screw compressor?
A conical screw compressor is an offshoot of the conventional screw compressor. In a typical screw compressor, two meshing helical screws or rotors are mounted side-by-side in a housing. The rotors spin in opposite directions and draw air into the cavities between them. Volume decreases as air progresses along the rotors and compresses air, which […]
Air bushings enable frictionless air cylinders
New Way standard air bushings enable frictionless air cylinders. The O-rings in conventional hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders create significant friction. In measurements and test loading, that friction can be an issue. Instead of O-rings, the seal for the air bearings is the high-pressure air film generated by the bearing. So, with a 60 psi input […]
