Stepper-controlled pneumatic proportional valve
Cincinnati—Using a robust and powerful linear actuator, the high-flow stepper-controlled 2-way proportional valve features excellent performance and durability. The bonded elastomeric seat achieves excellent sealing ensuring smooth opening and fine control at low flow for millions of cycles. Also features 2% hysteresis, excellent linearity (2.5% of full scale), and 2 ms reaction time. A flow range of 0 to 300 slpm is standard, however this product is highly modifiable for OEM applications including alternate body materials, flow profiles, cartridge styles, manifold mounting, etc. This valve is suitable for applications including medical, analytical, and industrial automation requiring high resolution, high flow, and low ...
2011 in review
When 2011 started, I would have expected that the triennial IFPE show would have been the talk of the year. And the show was an impressive one, with more than 400 exhibitors, 100,000+ attendees at the combined co-located shows (including CONEXPO and CON/AGG) and a wonderful technical conference. But what I find perhaps most significant for the industry was how three of the main fluid power organizations came together in a joint effort to discuss efficiency. In November, the NFPA, IFPS and FPDA all co-sponsored the first-ever Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference, a two-day event that dealt with this critical ...
All-stainless-steel cylinders now offered in 12 bore sizes
University Park, Ill.—Bimba Manufacturing Co. has announced the expansion of its industry-leading Original Line product series. Previously available in only 4 bore sizes, Bimba extended its All Stainless Original Line series to now include all 12 bore sizes currently available across the product line (5/16- through 3-in. bore). Featuring stainless steel end caps, standard urethane wipers, PTFE-based rod and pivot bushings and food-grade synthetic grease, this non-repairable actuator is ideal for wash down application environments common in the food processing industry. “While these cylinders have been designed with the food and beverage industry in mind, their all stainless steel construction makes them ideal for ...
Pneumatic Seals
Simrit’s piston sealing systems reduce friction
Elgin, Ill.—Simrit, the industrial sealing division of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing...
Seal materials conform to 3-A sanitary standard
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Trelleborg’s Turcon MF6 and Zurcon Z431 PEEK seal and bearing...
Trelleborg launches improved Isolast J9440
Fort Wayne, Ind.—Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an improved Isolast...
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Stepper-controlled pneumatic proportional valve
Cincinnati—Using a robust and powerful linear actuator, the high-flow stepper-controlled...
Highly scalable valve manifold offers value, performance
Hauppauge, N.Y.—The Festo MPA-L valve manifold offers a mix of value and performance....
Proper design requires knowledge of valve types
By William Miller, Humphrey Products Valves used in the medical device industry are...
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Expanded tubing and hose line
AutomationDirect has added new tubing and hose options to its NITRA line of pneumatic...
Kink Resistant Polyurethane Tubing
NITRA polyurethane (PUR) tubing is made from high quality 100% virgin raw materials. ...
Energy Chain Twists Through 3,000 Degrees
The German energy chain specialist igus has developed a compact chain system that...
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Energy isolation for washdown applications
Building on its rugged Stainless Steel L-O-X lockout and exhaust valve, ROSS Controls...
Festo introduces MS9 compressed air preparation unit
Hauppauge, N.Y.—Festo is now offering the latest addition to its MS-series air...
Compressed air filters offer top-load design
The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line...
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NFPA webinar to explore pneumatic system design
Milwaukee—Designers of pneumatic systems will have the opportunity to learn from a leading expert on ISO 4414 by joining the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) for the first in a series of six one-hour webinars, to be held on January 26, 2012 (Thursday) starting at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Safe, reliable and efficient pneumatic systems —... Continue Reading HERE
When 2011 started, I would have expected that the triennial IFPE show would have been the talk of the year. And the show was an impressive one, with more than 400 exhibitors, 100,000+ attendees at the combined co-located shows (including CONEXPO and CON/AGG) and a wonderful technical conference. But what I find perhaps most significant for the industry... Continue Reading HERE
SimpleCAD’s fluid power symbol libraries compatible with AutoCAD 2013
SimpleCAD has announced that it is preparing many of their industrial block libraries for the new AutoCAD 2013 release expected to arrive in spring 2012. SimpleCAD completed 2013 testing on one of their flagship products called the CAD-SYM library. The block library is comprised of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. SimpleCAD President... Continue Reading HERE
Peter Paul Electronics unveils new website, logo, training program
New Britain, Conn.—PeterPaul has introduced new branding starting with our new logo which builds on its history and commitment to continuous improvement. It incorporates an evolved double P, our traditional blue, quality and strength in stainless steel. It is slanted indicating forward movement; speed and progress. The website is easy to use. The... Continue Reading HERE
New technical standards available from NFPA
Milwaukee—Three new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 4397:2011 (supersedes ISO 4397:1993): Fluid power connectors and associated components – Nominal outside diameters of tubes and nominal hose sizes Scope: This International Standard specifies information... Continue Reading HERE
NFPA webcast series to look at improving system design
Milwaukee—The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will present a series of webcasts to focus on key issues facing the fluid power industry today. Learn how to use standards to design and build better fluid power systems to: · increase energy efficiency · improve reliability · reduce environmental impact · ensure system safety A series of six... Continue Reading HERE
Bimba unveils new website, customer tools
University Park, Ill.—Bimba Manufacturing has debuted a new website, featuring an updated look and improved functionality. The redesign includes state-of-the-art technical features, reorganized and updated content, and rich multimedia applications. Enhanced CAD drawing functionality and interactivity leads the suite of new features on the website,... Continue Reading HERE
ControlAir launches new website
Amherst, N.H.—ControlAir Inc., a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls, unveiled a redesigned website at www.controlair.com. The web site is faster, easier to access from all web browsers, notepad computers and mobile devices and also incorporates a search tool on the new home page. The redesign will provide customers... Continue Reading HERE
Fluid power energy efficiency conference is a hit
Jon Jensen of SMC, Immediate Past President of the International Fluid Power Society, opened up the first Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel on Tuesday. Jensen explained that the registered attendance was 107, an excellent showing for a first-time event. What I found most impressive was... Continue Reading HERE
ASCO Numatics sponsors industrial automation college scholarships
ASCO Numatics, a division of Emerson, announced its 2012/2013 college engineering scholarship program aimed at rewarding exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in manufacturing and processing engineering. ASCO Numatics will award two, $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related... Continue Reading HERE
Year-on-year fluid power industry shipments up 16.7%, says NFPA
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for September 2011 increased 16.7% compared to September 2010, and decreased 6.0% compared to last month. Mobile hydraulics, industrial hydraulics and pneumatics all showed growth in September 2011 when compared to September 2010, but... Continue Reading HERE
Compact rescue robot climbs onto the stage
By Prof. Wayne Book and Hannes Daepp, Georgia Institute of Technology –From the CCEFP Newsletter A major feature of the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Center program is the emphasis on test beds. Test beds are primarily intended to provide: 1.) a means for demonstration of the applicability of research projects to real world... Continue Reading HERE
Clippard launches second phase of 3D product catalog
Cincinnati—Clippard Instrument Laboratory announced the launching of its expanded 3D catalog powered by TraceParts. This new phase includes their extensive electronic and control valve miniature pneumatic lines. Clippard Minimatics are used virtually everywhere for control, interface, sensing, logic and actuation functions. This broad range of applications... Continue Reading HERE
NFPA releases June shipments/orders for pneumatic products
The latest industry information from the National Fluid Power Information: Pneumatic, mobile and industrial hydraulic orders index Each point on this graph represents the most recent 12 months of orders compared to the previous 12 months of orders. Each point can be read as a percentage. For example, 138.6 (the June 2011 level of the industrial hydraulic... Continue Reading HERE
NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards major grant
Milwaukee—The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, in keeping with its vision to pursue research that has the potential to transform the fluid power industry, has awarded a major research grant to Dr. Brian Steward and the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. The project, Dielectric Spectroscope Sensor... Continue Reading HERE
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Paul J. Heney, the Editorial Director for Design World, has a BS in Engineering Science & Mechanics and a minor in Technical Communications from Georgia Tech. Heney has more than 14 years of experience in the fluid power industry, covering pneumatics, sensors, air preparation, pneumatic systems, valves and the whole spectrum of fluid power technology.