Membrane air dryers from Parker Hannifin

The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin offers a complete line of Balston membrane air dryers specifically for use with Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM).

Proven to be the best performing dryers for the most sensitive applications, Balston CM Series Membrane Air Dryers offer lower operating costs and better performance than both non-cycling and cycling refrigerant air dryers and eliminate downtime and costly repairs resulting from dirty, wet compressed air supplies.

Balston Membrane Air Dryers for CMMs offer a guaranteed dewpoint of 35° F and will remove compressed air contaminants down to 0.01 micron in size. Unsurpassed in performance and durability to dehydrate and purify compressed air, the Balston CM Series Membrane Air Dryers significantly outperform refrigerant air dryers in dewpoint reduction and are typically less expensive to operate.

The Balston CM Series Air Dryers are shipped complete to with prefilters, auto drains and membrane modules assembled for easy installation. The membrane module can be installed horizontally or vertically.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration and Separation Div.

Remote Controlled Pressure Regulator

Soon to be released is a remote-controlled electro-pneumatic pressure regulator designed to provide flexibility, precision and energy savings in a wide range of manufacturing applications. The new EPP4 Comfort models from Parker Hannifin are designed to enhance the performance and reliability of machinery within the production environment, including welding, paper and printing, and machine tool robots, as well as on trucks and trains for the control of adaptive suspensions.

The EPP4 Comfort features a compact and lightweight construction, the new 1-inch and 2-inch models have been developed for quick and easy installation and low inertia on moving robots. Using an integrated electronic control system and pulse-width-modulated (PWM) solenoid valves.  The new valves control the output pressure proportionally to an analogue electrical signal, while high precision is achieved by internal feedback through an integral pressure sensor. As a result, control systems can be simplified through a reduced number of components, while productivity is improved through greater flexibility.

The EPP4 Comfort range offers fast response times, excellent linearity, and low hysteresis of 0.5% for the accurate and fast adjustment of the controlled pressure, thereby increasing production efficiency significantly. Power consumption is also notably low, requiring a maximum of only 6W, thereby enabling simple integration into standard installations and, as no air is used when there is no change of control signal.

The flexible and easily mounted EPP4 Comfort regulators feature plug-and-play functions to provide simple tools for setups and monitoring using standard PC software, which enables users to set all the relevant parameters of the units quickly and simply, both on and off site. Additionally, the remote display enables users to read the regulated pressure wherever the application requires it and the large, clear LED digits make reading faster and easier.

Parker’s EPP4 Comfort 1-inch and 2-inch pressure regulators are available for control by either a voltage or current analogue control signal, with either analogue or digital outputs, and are adjustable to meet the specific parameters of each application.

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Air Dryers Provide Moisture-free Compressed Air to Air Braking Systems

Modesto, California – Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is pleased to announce the Racor/Nabtesco Compressed Air Dryer System. The air dryer provides vapor-free compressed air to a vehicle’s air brake system reservoir. The compact Racor/Nabtesco air dryer utilizes a proprietary high performance desiccant that is more durable and has better moisture removing capacity than other systems.

Features and benefits include a rugged construction, automatic regeneration of desiccant, integral governor and check valve, integral purge chamber, and a heater is available for all models. The air dryers are available in a number of sizes to fit the needs of a variety of applications.

With annual sales exceeding $12 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 62,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 52 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

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Parker Acquires German Composites Technology Company

Cleveland, OH - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) announced that it has acquired Lingk & Sturzebecher of Stuhr, Germany. The acquired company, better known regionally as L&S, is a manufacturer of light weight carbon fiber high pressure cylinders and actuators including those based on composite technologies, for aerospace, mobile and industrial markets. This composite material technology will enable Parker to develop hydraulic components with significantly reduced energy burden for the power systems of machines equipped with hydraulics.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in its first full year of operations. Sales will be reported in Parker’s Industrial International reporting segment. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, L&S achieved 7.6 million euros (approximately $11.2 million) in sales.

L&S will become part of the global operations of Parker’s hydraulic technology business. It will complement a broad line of hydraulic components and systems including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hydraulic drives, electronic controls, energy recovery systems, vehicle cooling and engine management systems.

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