ControlAir Inc. has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification of its Quality Management System. The Certificate of Registration was issued by International Quality Registrars on February 9, 2018. The company previously earned certification under ISO 9001:2008 in 2010 and has been audited annually since 2013. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 is the most updated standard and […]
Mix and match cup mount offers flexible configurations
Piab is introducing a flexible mounting system for suction cups that enables users to easily install and configure vacuum technology-based tools and fixtures perfectly tailored for handling, for instance, automotive body parts or plastic details. The company’s Flexible Suction Cup Mount comprises a broad range of interchangeable parts that make up a mix and match […]
Why does my compressor make water?
You may have noticed water coming out of your compressor. Some people ask where does it come from and why is it there? An additional important question to ask is: how well is it being removed? Atmospheric air contains water in vapor form, the amount depending on the temperature and relative humidity of the inlet […]
Aventics using additive manufacturing to produce small batches
What was once just a vision of the future has become reality in many industries: using 3D printing for series production. Aventics is now taking advantage of additive manufacturing in short runs. A company from the beauty industry was looking for a unique solution for an application in compression therapy. “Our focus wasn’t on large […]
Festo showcases solution for variable control of flow rate or fill level
Festo Corp. will introduce a new control solution for infinitely variable flow rate and fill level based on the DFPI linear pneumatic actuator at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference in Rosemont, Ill., April 24-26. The company also showcases its range of process valve solutions for clean or harsh environments where powders and bulk […]
What size of pipe should I used to connect my air compressor?
Quite often, the compressed air pipe connected to an air compressor is sized to the same diameter as the connection on the compressor outlet. But this can be a mistake because it may lead to excessive pressure loss that can affect the operational efficiency of the compressor. For example, one manufacturer, to save costs, puts […]
Aventics participates in Future Day and Girls Day events
This spring, Aventics will again sponsor several campaigns aimed at getting young people interested in technology. By participating in “Girls Day” and “Future Day,” the pneumatics specialist hopes to draw the interest of children and youth in compressed air as a technology. On April 12, 2018, Aventics welcomed ten participants to its Girls Day in […]
How do I get an air cylinder to use less air?
An air cylinder’s compressed air use can often be accomplished by reducing pressure or use of other measures. Air cylinders are common devices in pneumatic assemblies and are used to transmit linear force and motion. The basic parts use a piston assembly connected to a rod within a tube. The force produced by the air […]
Is it worth buying dew point control for an air dryer?
Dew point controls on desiccant dryers should definitely be considered. If not controlled, the purge air circuit on a desiccant dryer will consume constant flow even through it might not be required. This represents a significant area of waste in your compressed air system, but something can be improved with a retrofit. Purge air is […]
What are common locations of pressure loss in compressed air systems?
A small fiberglass manufacturer had a problem. Their tools were not performing adequately; they would stall when production workers tried to really work them, reducing production throughput. A compressed air auditor was called in to investigate, he found that the air compressors were running at 140 psi, as high as they could go, but the […]