When Clippard introduced a miniature regulator in 1962, the MAR-1Β became very popular as a simple, robust, and cost-effective regulator in a small packageΒ with exceptionally long life. As regulator applications continue to increase, Clippard isΒ meeting the demand with a variety of new models, options and improvements. Regulators are offered in either relieving or non-relieving versions. The […]
Valves
Close to the actuator: energy-efficient pneumatic design
Technical designers always try to position pneumatic valves as close to actuators as possible, because shorter tubing lengths reduce the required compressed air by up to 20 percent. However, common valves are usually too large and heavy for handling applications. With AVENTICSβ new generation of extremely compact and lightweight Advanced Valve AV valve systems, engineers […]
Safe and easy braking with pneumatic actuators and valves
Slowing and stopping a towed vehicle can be tricky. To simplify this, SMI Brake, Newburg, Ind., turned to Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Cincinnati, and Isaacs Fluid Power, Indianapolis, to provide solutions for braking a towed vehicle. ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs was chosen over solenoids because of its compact size, efficiency, consistency and long term reliability. SMI offers three solutions […]
Meeting industrial safety standards with pneumatics
When it comes to machine operations, safety is a must. Businesses that require their employees to work on or near hazardous energy must commit to implementing best safety practices, which include detailed safety risk assessments. This is necessary when working with the safety standard DIN-EN-ISO 13849-1, which was put in place in 2012. This standard […]
CCEFP Update: MEMS technology helping to create micro-pneumatic valves
Reducing size and energy consumption is paramount in most any-market application today, particularly in orthoses, which require compact power and control. To this end, a novel miniature proportional valve for controlling airflow in pneumatic systems is being developed at the University of Minnesota. The valve is expected to require two orders of magnitude, less power […]
Durable, low cost valves for clamping and locking applications
Festo has introduced the VS series of piston-spool solenoid and pneumatic valves and valve manifolds. These individually wired valves are designed to give years of dependable service while helping OEMs lower the costs of acquisition, assembly, and inventory. The high-flow rate VS series is ideal for simple clamping and locking operations in semiautomatic assembly, end-of-line […]
Electrically operated valves with position sensing for diagnostics
Airtec ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Inc., Addison, Ill., introduced its K and M Series valves. They come with a -2455 option and feature an integrated sensor with contactless or reed contact outputs to directly sense the position of the spool. They are suitable for circuits that require diagnostics and come with 1/8 , 1/4, and 1/2 ports NPTF […]
Pressure regulator for compact, low pressure applications
The Challenge: Find a pressure regulator with excellent performance and small enough to fit in the limited space within the product. The regulator must have the ability to control low output pressures (under 5 psi), have low mass, and be corrosion resistant. Possible Approaches: Custom regulators are expensive and are unlikely to meet cost targets. […]
Needle valves with flow rates up to 60 scfm at 100 psig
Needle Valves are used to control the rate of flow in a pneumatic system by controlling flow in both directions. Material enters the input port, travels through an adjustable orifice and out the output port. Clippardβs new GNV series is available with 1/8β, 1/4β and 3/8β port sizes with flow rates up to 60 scfm […]
Mead Fluid Dynamics introduces the Manifold PowerStrip
Mead Fluid Dynamics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba Manufacturing, announces the launch of the Manifold PowerStripTM (MPS), a simple, cost-effective solution for wiring manifold valve stacks. The MPS eliminates individual valve wiring and costly molded cable sets by consolidating wiring to a single home-run cable. Because the MPS uses the existing DIN style solenoid […]
