Even in harsh conditions involving a lot of dust and permanent vibrations, air actuators from ContiTech continue to work reliably, especially in construction machinery. βWith these properties, they offer added value compared with steel spring bearings or hydraulic cylinders, as disruptive vibrations are largely minimized,β said Douglas Duesing, sales manager of industry and off-highway air […]
Components
Portable compressor offers 110 cfm without requiring exhaust after-treatment
Atlas Copco has released its XAS 110 compressor, which requires minimal costs to own and operate. The compressor delivers 110 cfm of air power for a variety of pneumatic tools, such as breakers and chippers, while minimizing service times and fuel consumption. The unit is part of Atlas Copcoβs latest generation of portable compressorsβSeries 8. […]
Clippard NPV series 3-way miniature pinch valves
Clippard NPV Series Miniature Pinch Valves are solenoid-operated devicesΒ designed to open and close tubes for controlling flow of liquids and gases. Other valve typesΒ have internal passages that may cause small amounts of fluid to remain in the valve. Pinch valves have no areas or dead volume where fluid can become trapped. Only the inside of […]
Solenoid valve emulates feeling of live fire for military training
The problem The military had an issue with shooting accuracy due to soldiers training on machine guns without live ammunition. They complained of having experienced very different sensations when firing live rounds, because they were not used to the noise and feel during practice. The military needed a responsive solenoid valve manufacture to expedite the […]
ASCO introduces 617 series SentronicLP electronic pressure regulator for low-power applications
ASCO has introduced the ASCO Numatics 617 Series SentronicLP proportional electronic regulator for accurate pneumatic pressure control in applications with limited power supplies. βThe 617 Seriesβ 4-W power consumption offers design and control engineers a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for pressure regulation in low-power environments,β said Andy Duffy, vice president sales β Americas, ASCO. […]
Vacuum tooling system offers secure global grip in automation
Highly versatile and cost-effective, Piab’s Modular Automation Tooling system PMAT is available across the globe, helping manufacturers to realize secure, flexible and adjustable vacuum gripper/fixture tools for their assembly lines. Machined from high quality anodized aluminum alloy, PMAT is lightweight and easy to assemble on site without welding or special tools. It offers multiple mounting […]
Pilot Air extends PAC Series of rotary screw air compressors
TheΒ popular Pilot Air PAC Series Rotary Screw Air Compressors are competitively priced and boast a simple robust design whilst delivering the latest in technology and components. The PAC Series is now available from 4 kW to 75 kW sizes and 4 kW to 15 kW in Receiver Mounted packages. The PAC series of workshop and […]
Compressor repaired in just 8 weeks following catastrophic failure
Industrial compressors are used for a range of applications and usually perform a central role in a manufacturing process, requiring them to deliver a reliable service. All operators carry out preventative maintenance routines to protect against unexpected failures, but if the worst does happen the repair needs to completed quickly and efficiently. For one blue […]
Aventics asks Hannover Messe attendees how fast they can assemble a valve system
Based on the positive feedback of the previous year, Aventics invitesΒ visitors to the Hannover Messe once again to an assembly competition. Equipped with virtual reality headsets,Β interested visitors can delve into the virtual world of pneumatics. They enter a three-dimensional AventicsΒ world where they can disassemble the valve system and experience all individual elements in a newΒ dimension. […]
Next generation of DSD-series rotary screw compressors unveiled
The next generation of DSD-series rotary screw compressors is now available for flow rates from 14 to 25 mΒ³/min. Featuring all-new airends with high efficiency Sigma Profile rotors and IE4 motors, they deliver improved specific power of up to nine percent as well as up to six percent greater flow rates than previous models. These […]
