ASCO has introduced ASCO Numatics Integrated Automation Solutionsβcustomized assemblies of best-in-class electrical and pneumatic components designed to meet specific customer needs. βLeveraging ASCOβs 127 years of expertise, our customized integrated solutions offer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) the convenience and cost savings of engineered, pre-assembled, tested, and ready-to-install pneumatics packages,β said Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive […]
Valves
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ valve reduces compressed air waste
A new pneumatic valve on the market this month proposes to save users up to 30% in compressed air compared to traditional directional control valves. A unique spool configuration and on-board microelectronics help achieve this savings by recycling compressed air. (See a video about this valve here.) Launched by Nexmatix, based in St. Louis, the […]
Recycle that air to stop compressed air leaks!
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Vicki Gonzalez, CEO of Nexmatix, here in our Cleveland offices, to talk about her company’s newest product. TheirΒ innovative line of directional control valves minimize exhausting of airβthereby increasing efficiency of compressed air systems. Watch our video below, where Vicki talks about how the technology works and […]
Clippard releases 7mm 2-way normally-closed valves
Clippard is excited to announce the release of a new series of directΒ actuating valves that offer an extremely fast response time for accurate dosing of minute volumesΒ with the same long life asΒ the original Clippard EV line of valvesβbutΒ now in a 7mmΒ cartridge package. Due to very low moving weights, they are extremely quiet and emit very […]
Catching up with Rob Clippard on new products, outlook for 2016
Recently, I spoke with Rob Clippard, VP Sales and Marketing for Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. about the companyβs newest productsβas well as his outlook for the next year Rob explained that the companyβs new pinch valve is an exciting product for them, as this type of component is used in many machines where other Clippard […]
Clippard introduces 7mm, 2-way normally-closed electronic valves
These new direct actuating valves offer extremely fast responseΒ time for accurate dosing of minute volumes with the same long lifeΒ you expect from the original Clippard EV line of electronic valves,Β now in a 7mm cartridge package. Due to very low moving weights, they are extremely quiet andΒ emit very low vibration. Because of the small size and […]
Additional compact modular valves added to NITRA line
AutomationDirectβs NITRA line of pneumatic products now includes additional compact modular valves which provide versatility and easy assembly. The 24VDC compact modular valves are designed for performance, flexibility and modularity combined with sturdy mechanics. Valves are available with 3-way/2-position, 5-way/2-position and 5-way/3-position configurations with single or double normally-open or normally-open/normally-closed solenoids. Valves are offered with […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs is key for packaging machinery manufacturer
by Todd Dice, General Manager, Ridgeline Machine Design Ridgeline Machine made extensive use of pneumatics when building a low-cost, small-footprint, portable traymaker to replace a manual process for one of their customers. Ridgeline Machine Design (RMD) has more than 40 years of experience as a packaging machinery producer, designing and building custom machinery. The company […]
Valve system helps nimble giant put out fires
Edited by: Mike Santora β’ Associate Editor Frankfurt airport. An engine catches fire during a passenger aircraft landing. The alarm goes off in the fire station. Firefighters spring into action, hit the big green button in the crew room and run to their vehicles. Downstairs, they are greeted by airport crash tenders, 12 m long […]
Worldβs smallest dry-break quick disconnect
The ultra-miniature Beswick M3 threadeddry-break quick disconnect is manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel and is rated to 500 psig when connected. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Viton and EPDM are optional and can handle many types of fluids. The dry-break, or βno-spillβ , configuration is a more sophisticated version of a standard double […]
