By Gary Baumgardner, Chief Engineer, บฺมฯณินฯ Div. North America, Parker Hannifin Corp. Components operate at wide temperature ranges for trains, construction vehicles, agricultural equipment and implements, and semi-trucks. บฺมฯณินฯ valves work in a variety of applications to control the operation of actuators, including cylinders, clutches, rotary actuators, and air bags. However, using valves for applications […]
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Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Edwards Group
Edwards is a technology and market leader in sophisticated vacuum products and abatement solutions. The products and services are integral to manufacturing processes, such as for semiconductors and flat panel displays, and are used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial applications. Following the acquisition Edwards will be delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange. Atlas […]
Parker and Flexibility Engineering Launch Compact Anysizeโข
Parker Hannifin Corporation, the globally known in motion and control technologies, and material handling equipment builder Flexibility Engineering have collaborated to create a new model of the Patented Anysizeโข pneumatic-based positioning system. The initial Anysize technology has had a five year record of success and is now found on almost every pneumatic PET conveyor line. […]
ControlAir’s New Potable Water Pressure Regulator
ControlAir Inc., a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, announced they are expanding their product offering to include a new miniature potable water pressure regulator. The new Type-870 is an addition to ControlAirโs Type 850/860 Miniature Air and Water Series. The Type-870 is designed for OEM equipment used in potable (drinkable) water and […]
Fluid Power Industry Leaders Set to Gather for 2014 NFPA Annual Conference
Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Manalapan, Florida February 3-5, 2014 for the 2014 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The conference is widely regarded as one of the best opportunities for industry decision-makers to come together for education and networking. According to NFPA CEO, Eric […]
AutomationDirect Adds Pipeline Valves to NITRA line
AutomationDirectโs line of NITRA pneumatics products now includes a wide selection of solenoid pipeline valves designed for control of media such as air, oil, water, and inert gas. All valves are two-position, normally-closed, spring return styles with 24VAC, 24VDC or 120 VAC solenoids, and are fitted with DIN-style wire connectors. Depending on series, valves are […]
New Airpot website features โAccurate Force บฺมฯณินฯsโ components and systems
Airpot introduces its updated website at www.airpot.com with all the latest Airpot low- and zero – friction actuators, air cylinders, dashpots, piston – cylinder sets, snubbers, air treatment components, and optimized systems. The new site includes detailed specifications and information on Airpotโs Accurate Force บฺมฯณินฯs (AFP) packages. These optimized systems aid design engineers in selecting […]
Researchers develop fully pneumatic neurosurgical robot
A team of researchers affiliated with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power has developed a fully pneumatic surgical robot designed to aid with delicate surgeries that require the use of magnetic resonance imaging. The most obvious and most important challenge to overcome was to ensure that the device is safe for the patient. […]
ROSS CONTROLSยฎ Offers New Online Ordering Option
ROSS CONTROLS is proud to announce that it now offers a new online ordering option for distributors and direct clients in the United States. This new capability allows them to enter purchase orders into ROSS’ system at any time, 24 hours a day. Distributors can then check the status of any open purchase orders (even […]
Safe vacuum in case of system failure
Piab announces the introduction of piSECURE, a new decentralized vacuum ejector for sealed applications with high safety requirements in case of power or system failure. The safety function is based on a separate extra sealed vacuum non-return valve (check valve). The main benefit to customers is safe operation while using vacuum lifting devices. In case […]
