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 […]
Valves
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 […]
Robust pneumatics helps packaging manufacturer set it then forget it
Elopak equips fully aseptic filling machine with robust pneumatics. By Xavier van Aelst, Director Food & Beverage and Christian Broich, Sales Engineer, AVENTICS GmbH, Laatzen, Germany Machines for filling consumer-friendly containers with milk or juice have to work around the clock, and disruptions and downtime are not at all welcome. For this reason, availability plays […]
What are solenoid valves?
A solenoid valve is an electrically activated valve, typically used to control the flow or direction of air or liquid in fluid power systems. Solenoid valves are used in both pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power systems, and most often in either poppet or spool configurations. The spool or poppet of the valve is connected to […]
Spartan Scientific introduces IoT-enabled “Green and Dry” drain valve technology
Marking a move forward with IoT-enabled technology, Spartan Scientific, Youngstown, Ohio, has introduced itsΒ new condensate removal drain valve technology with Wi-Fi capabilities that saves time and money with preventative maintenance. The CRDV/S and CRDV/S Wi-Fi Series keeps pneumatic systems, air compressor tanks and air lines free of moisture using a closed-loop drain system, smart sensors, […]
Smart valve automation line expands
Hafner is offering one of the widest ranges of accessories for smart valve automationβcontrolled by an electro-pneumatic positioners. Products include: Type HVRZN 731 701 function: 5/2-way valve to override a positioner. By switching the hand lever, the actuator can be fully opened or closed. Type HVRZN 731 702 function: 5/3-way valve to override a positioner. […]
ASCO introduces Numatics 502 Series directional control valves
ASCO has introduced the Numatics 502 Series pneumatic directional control valves with high flow rates and the broadest range of components and accessories. The 502 Series joins a family of high-performance sub-base mounted directional control valves (501 Series and 503 Series) that have higher flow rates; less power consumption; and exceptionally easy on-site installation, configuration, […]
Clippard releases miniature pneumatic pinch valves
Clippardβs NPP Series 2-Way pneumatic pinch valves are air-piloted devices designed to open or close tubes for controlling flow of liquids and gases. Other valve types have internal passages that may cause small amounts of fluid to remain in the valve. Pinch valves have no areas of dead volume where fluid can become trapped. Only […]
Low temperature valves from Hafner Pneumatik
The valves of the low temperature seriesΒ “Hafner on the Rocks” are now also available asΒ 1/2-in. ported, offering 3,000 lpm air flow.Β They can be used in low temperature applicationsΒ down to -40Β° C. The new 1/2-in. -40Β° C series features: β’ 3/2-way, 5/2-way and 5/3-way β’ Electrically and pneumatically actuated valves β’ Up to 3,000 lpm air […]
21A Prop Series of valves from ODE suitable for automation, packaging, medical uses
General purpose flow control solenoid valves from ODE, the 21A Prop Series, are constructed of brass (withΒ Stainless Steel AISI 300 series armature tube), are 2/2 way proportional acting, feature flow of 1.4, 2, 3.2, 4, 6.4 or 9 lpm, pressures to 40 bar. Applications include air, industrial automation, medical, packaging, thermoregulation, and water. Good repeatability […]
