FasMate FN series connectors from FasTestΒ Inc., Minneapolis, are designedΒ for reduced insertion depth to internal threads. TheyΒ provide safe and reliable instant manual or automated leak tight connections to shallow depth female threads. TheyΒ deliver cost, process and quality improvement to a wide range of applications, including vacuum testing, media filling or flushing and performance testing. Featuring a […]
Components
Festo Has Developed a New Series of Bellows Grippers That Gently Expand to Engage Inner Surfaces
Festo now delivers the unique DHEB series of bellows grippers to customers in the electronics and light assembly industries. These bellows grippers expand in diameter when actuated by an integral pneumatically driven piston to securely grip the interior surface of a work piece. βThere is a whole range of either extremely fragile work pieces or […]
New ISO Standard (ISO 3320:2013) Now Available from NFPA
A new ISO Standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 3320:2013 (supersedes ISO 3320:1987 and ISO 7181:1991) Fluid power systems and components β Cylinder bores and piston rod diameters and area ratios β Metric series (third edition) ISO 3320:2013 establishes a metric series of cylinder […]
TraceParts helps Ross Controls with Self-service 3D Models
Ross Controls is an international manufacturer of pneumatic valves, controls systems, and safety products for the fluid power industry. When Ross wanted to organize their 3D product models and make those models available on a self-service basis, they turned to TraceParts for assistance. βBefore our product models were available on TracePartsOnline.net, our customers had to […]
Researchers develop high inertance liquid piston engine compressor
Last October, a U.S. patent was issued for a device developed by researchers affiliated with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. The device, a free piston engine compressor, directly converts hydrocarbon fuel to compressed air and can be used to power new portable technologies that use pneumatic actuators. βThere really wasnβt much guidance […]
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6358-1:2013, ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ fluid power β Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components using compressible fluids β Part 1: General rules and test methods for steady-state flow. This part of ISO 6358, which supersedes ISO 6358:1989, specifies […]
PHD Unveils New Industries Section on phdinc.com
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of actuators for industrial automation, introduces a new section on its website. To better serve website visitors, phdinc.com now offers the ability to learn how PHDβs automation products are typically used in specific manufacturing and industrial industries. The new βIndustriesβ section assists visitors in finding both standard and unique products that […]
PQ-FV In-Line Flow Controls from Clippard
Clippardβs new PQ-FV In-Line Flow Controls can be easily added to existing circuitry and are lightweight and compact in size. Since it is a tube-to-tube connection, in-line flow controls may be installed as a meter-in or meter-out device. The PQ-C Elbow Controls are ideal for low cost and lightweight applications when mounting directly to an […]
Free ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Push-in Fitting Sample from Rexroth ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs
Try before you buy – whatβs better than free? Take advantage of a new online offer from Rexroth ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs for a free sample of the Series QR1 pneumatic push-in fittings. Series QR1 fittings from Rexroth ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs are a light-weight, polymer design suitable for all Rexroth pneumatic products such as valves and cylinders. The push-to-connect style […]
ContiTech Offers New XXL Actuators for Industrial Applications
ContiTech North America is pleased to announce that a new air spring product offering is available for its industrial customers in the NAFTA region. ContiTechβs existing C-series now includes the XXL type air actuators that provide high output forces and extremely low minimum design heights. We are pleased to bring this product line expansion to […]
