The key to understanding the power of the revolutionary Festo VTEM Motion Terminal, introduced in North America at Pack Expo, Las Vegas, Sept. 25-27, is the platformβs first-of-its-kind digital valves. Valve functionality is controlled by downloadable apps so that one valve can potentially replace up to 50 different components, depending on the app or combinations […]
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New Clean Line pneumatic ISO cylinders for hygienic applications
The new CCL-IC series of compact pneumatic ISO cylinders are suitable for applications with limited installation space, combined with increased hygiene requirements. Their hygienic design makes them suitable for applications in food and beverage. With nine bore sizes, the CCL-IC series of compact pneumatic ISO cylinder covers the broadest range available on the market for […]
Clippard launches high-flow proportional electronic valves
Clippardβs newest DVP series proportional solenoid valves are precision-built 2-wayΒ control valves, utilizing a unique, patented valving principle. This powerful series was designed as the next generation of the well-known and trusted original EV line of Clippard βMouseβ valves. With a life ofΒ more than a billion cycles, a solid, compact design, and extremely high flow rates, […]
New WOB-L piston units are designed for single- and two-stage vacuum, compressor operation
Gardner Denver Thomas has released its 2755 series variants: 2755BE75, 2755BGHI75, 2755CE60, 2755CGHI60, 2755TE48/40. 2755TGHI52/48, 2755VEF75, 2755VHI75. These oil-less twin WOB-L piston units are RoHS compliant and are designed for single-stage vacuum, two stage vacuum, single stage compressor, or two stage compressor operation. They are designed for a wide array of applications such as blood […]
Koganei’s William Miller discusses the company’s F Series solenoid valves
At the recent IFPEX Show in Japan, Koganei USA’s William Miller stopped to chat with us about the company’s booth, as well as its F Series solenoid valves.Β The company’s 13 U.S. distributors can assemble and build the F Series within 24 hours. The company will soon be debuting an input/output addition to the product line. […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ design 101: Go with the flow
The benefits of pneumatic power can be realized by following some basic pneumatic design rules for specifying air preparation units, actuators and valves. Contributed by Chip McDaniel, Educational Specialist at AutomationDirect Compressed air use by industrial machines is a close second to the use of electricity in terms of cost, and well ahead of other […]
2775 Series pressure/vacuum pumps
Gardner Denver THOMAS is pleased to announce the release of its 2775 series variants: 2775CE50 (115/60/1) and 2775CGHI50 (230/60/1 & 220-240/50/1). These oil-less twin WOB-L piston units are RoHS compliant and can be used for either pressure or vacuum operation. They are versatile enough for market applications ranging from Cable Drying to Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment. […]
AutomationDirect adds NITRA pneumatic rotary actuators, grippers
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now 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 190 degrees. Anodized aluminum bodies include integral mounting slots for position switches and a durable […]
Why compact air cylinders are still important
The βless is moreβ trend seems to be prevalent in the pneumatic actuator market, as real estate on OEM equipment is at a premium. Compact air cylinder go back to the late 1950s, and satisfy the need for short stroke, low profile, compact actuators that have to fit in very tight spaces. In fact, this […]
ROSS Controls acquires industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich. has acquired the Industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp., as of September 1. Automatic Valve is ISO certified, offering a history dating to 1945. The company manufactures pneumatic industrial valves for a broad range of industrial automation, automotive, and process control applications at its Novi, Mich. facility. Automatic Valve markets its […]
