The new Festo CTEU-EP universal EtherNet/IP interface module improves the quality, performance, and diagnostics of OEM pneumatic systems at a fraction of the cost of previous generation solutions β configure up to 96 valves on multiple valve terminals with a single EtherNet/IP node. The CTEU-EP is a Rockwell Encompass referenced product.Β The new CTEU-EP universal […]
Components
Why is my compressor room so hot?
The physics of compressed air dictates that heat must be generated if air is compressed. The amount of heat depends on the size of the compressor. For example, a fully loaded 25 hp compressor will produce more thanΒ 63,000 Btu/hr of heatβif you do the math, this is the equivalent to about 18 kW of power. […]
What size air compressor do I need?
Determining what size of compressor to buy is a very difficult problem. This is especially true if the compressor will be for a new system that hasnβt been built yet. If you answer this question wrong, you might end up with pressure problems if the compressor does not have enough output to feed peak air […]
How many horsepower should a 100 hp compressor consume?
CAGI Sheets tell the story! When you buy a 100 hpΒ compressor, how many horsepower do you think it should consume? Yes, this is a trick question. Compressor ratings are often confusing when it comes to checking the specifications of screw compressors. The 100 hp associated with the Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) compressor data […]
Airstroke Actuators from Firestone Industrial Products
Airstroke Actuators from Firestone Industrial Products perform the same type of actuation tasks as a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. Long used in the industrial market as pneumatic actuators, they have been incorporated into a wide variety of machinery designs in a vast array of industries. The advantages of a flexible-walled pneumatic actuator include: durability; operates […]
Air bearing/actuator guaranteed to outlast any machine
The Airpel -Air Bearing provides force without friction, which is made possible by a stainless steel piston that is fitted to a borosilicate glass cylinder. The introduction of pressurized air into the air bearingβs cylinder creates a true air bearing airflow effect around the piston.With as little as 5 PSI of air applied to the […]
Piston and cylinder sets offer unmatched capabilities
Airpot has a new lineΒ adaptable piston and cylinder sets. Constructed using a graphite pistonΒ borosilicate glass cylinder combination in which each piston is selectively matched to fit the cylinder with extremely close clearances. They have low friction, responding to forces as low as only a few grams and pressures less than 0.2 psi. Starting and running […]
Non-stiction cylinders offer precise position sensing
Airpot Corporation has added aΒ position sensing option to its popular line of Airpel non-stiction air cylinder actuators.Β The company offers non-contact electronic switching sensors from Sick, Inc. using state-of-the-art GMR technology. The addition of GMR sensing technology to the Airpel non-stiction cylinder line offers OEM designers an easy-to-install, secure, and reliable solution. For customers desiring […]
FIPA develops flexible, cost-effective vacuum gripper solution for repacking application
FIPA Inc., recently designed and installed an alternative package handling solution for PCA Roboter- und Verpackungstechnik GmbH, which has specialized in powerful, innovative palletizing and packing systems for more than 20 years. Challenged to efficiently remove filled cardboard boxes weighing up to 44lbs. and ranging from 9.5β to 14β in length and 8.5β to 9.5β […]
What’s more efficient, reciprocating compressor or screw air compressors?
Often, when it comes to choosing an air compressor for a service shop, there is a choice between types and sizes of compressors. Do you choose a standard reciprocating compressor or do you go with a more modern lubricated screw? But depending on the way you use your compressed air, and how the compressor is […]
