ROSS Controls introduces its new RSe series sub-base mounted valves for safety exhaust (dump) and safe cylinder return applications up to Category-4, PL e. The safety function of the 3/2 RSe series valve is to supply compressed air to a machine/system until signaled to shut off and exhaust any pneumatics energy from downstream of the […]
Components
Compressed Air Fail: Settings problem causes high unload hours
By Ron Marshall A paint manufacturer had a small compressed air system consisting of four lubricated screw compressors feeding general plant compressed air flows.Β As part of a compressed air assessment, the compressor operations were monitored and found that all four of the compressors were running during production but they were at reduced duty cycle.Β […]
Compressed Air Fail: Control problem due to high flow events
By Ron Marshall A sawmill installed a VSD compressor in their compressed air system to save energy and provide better pressure control.Β The site had two 50-hp fixed speed compressors and a new 75-hp VSD controlled compressor.Β The system was supposed to be set up so that the VSD compressor would provide the variable flow […]
PHD releases Series PNC pneumatic identification stamping clamps
PHD is proud to announce the release of the Series PNC ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Identification Stamping Clamps, also known as the Number Cruncher Clamp, featuring a high clamp force to stamp characters in draw quality steel. Available in three sizes, the largest produces up to 48,330 lb (215 kN) of clamp force with 87 psi (6 bar) […]
Soft robotics design winners announced
The third annual Soft Robotics Design and Research Competitions rated projects that exhibited novel and innovative approaches to soft robotics components and research. Winners of the contest have just been announced. The competition is sponsored by the Soft Robotics Toolkit, a team that grew out of research at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin and […]
ISO valves and manifolds
ISO-standard valves are widely used in a wide range of industrial applications. Hafner Pneumatik, Kornwestheim, Germany has recently developed a range of ISO 4 valves and manifold plates. Single- as well as double-solenoid, 5-way valves are available. And designs include modular manifold plates with all ports on one side, as well as single base plates. […]
Smart pneumatics monitor provides gateway for IoT solutions
The Aventics Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Monitor (SPM) module provides the user with reliable information on the state of wear of actuators, valves and other devices as well as the energy efficiency of pneumatic systems β without the need to involve machine control. Predictive maintenance minimizes the risk of unplanned machine downtimes and significantly lowers operating costs. […]
Updated friction cups poster available
Piab offers an updated Duraflex Friction Cups poster, suitable for wall hanging. The poster shows all available suction cups with part numbers for 10 different types of fittings to suit your machineβs connection.Β There is also a table of lifting forces and measurements to help guide your suction cup selection. This line of suction cups […]
Compressed air fail: Saving money on compressor purchase
By Ron Marshall A mine located in northern Canada has a compressed air system used to generate 150 psi compressed air for diesel engine starting duty. Due to the failure of the original compressor, a new compressor was purchased as a replacement. The previous compressor operated in load/unload mode with timed shutdown. This ensured the […]
New M35 Series modular double valves ensure safety
Ross ControlsΒ has introduced its new M35 Series safety exhaust (dump) valve for Category-4, PL e machine guarding applications. The safety function of the M35 Series valve is to shut off supply of pneumatic energy and to exhaust any pneumatic energy from downstream of the valve. The RossΒ M35 Series double valve includes the 3/2 normally closed […]
