The development of the variable speed drive screw compressors has had a large impact on the efficiency of compressed air systems worldwide.Β If properly applied, one or more variable speed controlled compressors installed in a system will save energy and may even help better control system pressure. Typical fixed speed compressors always run their main […]
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Aventics partners with CADENAS Partsolutions for online catalog of NFPA cylinders
Aventics has recently launched an all-new configurable catalog of NFPA cylinders. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the new catalog provides on-demand access to design NFPA cylinders directly within the Aventics website. The new NFPA cylinder configurator provides instant access for users to search, configure and download product information in more than 150 native and neutral formats. […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ grippers for cobots
By Walt Hessler Edited by Mike Santora The simple definition of the word collaboration is: “The action of working with someone to produce or create something.” This is the exact purpose of a Collaborative Robot, or cobot. Cobots are typically power and force limiting. The robot can feel abnormal forces in its path and may […]
Should I buy a bigger air compressor to supply my future growth?
A big question when buying an air compressor is βwill it be big enough?β Having a larger compressor than you currently need reduces the possibility of pressure problems due to lack of capacity, but purchasing a compressor that is too large can significantly increase your operating costsβespecially if you choose a fixed speed lubricated screw […]
Pneu-Connect allows seamless integration of grippers to Universal Robots
PHD has released new accessory for seamless integration of pneumatic grippers on collaborative robots. The PHD Pneu-Connect connects directly to the tool port on the robot arm making it easy to attach a PHD pneumatic gripper to a Universal Robot (UR) brand cobot. The Pneu-Connect incorporates a built-in pneumatic directional control valve for opening and […]
Why can’t you run an air cylinder at 3,000 psi, like a hydraulic cylinder?
We have the advantage of force density with hydraulics. The issue is the compressibility of air in this case. When it comes to pneumatic applications, the most inefficient part is actually creating the compressed air. Because of gas laws, the fact of compressing it creates so much heat, it’s really hard to get a high […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ actuators and grippers
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics includes rotary actuators and pneumatic object grippers. NITRA rotary actuators are available in four body sizes with or without shock absorbers. All are double acting and have an adjustable travel range from zero to 190Β°. Anodized aluminum bodies include integral mounting slots for position switches and a durable ball-bearing hub, […]
Pancake cylinders from Fabco Air offer short strokes for compact spaces
The Pancake cylinder is a particular type of pneumatic actuator designed to satisfy the need for short stroke, low profile, compact air cylinders that fit in tight spaces. The original Pancake cylinder was invented in 1958 by Al Schmidt, and today it remains a mainstay in the compact air-cylinder market. This round-body cylinder has a […]
Non marking, high temperature resistant vacuum pads
As most of the COVAL product, the SITON material was created due to clientsβ request. The cosmeticΒ industry needs non-marking suction pads, along with a capacity to resist high temperatures. Once the product is developed and tested, it was not by surprise that COVAL observed in addition toΒ SITONβs high temperature resistance, it offered a high resistance […]
CylinderFinder online tool from Aventics simplifies pneumatic cylinder selection
Aventics aims to simplify configuration and ordering processes for complete pneumatics solutions through digitalization.Β All its tools are available free of charge online, from configuration programs to product information, CAD data and calculation tools, up to the energy savings calculator. Engineers and buyers can use its βCylinderFinderβ to simplify selection of the right cylinder for their […]
