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How do you repair pneumatic cylinders?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor I've seen many pneumatic cylinders in my fifteen years in fluid power. From pancake to ISO and from NFPA to … [Read More...] about How do you repair pneumatic cylinders?
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Elgi announces energy-saving dryers at the 2023 AICD conference
Elgi North America will introduce the AR Premium Series Energy Saving Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers at the annual Association of Independent Compressor Distributors (AICD) conference in Grapevine, … [Read More...] about Elgi announces energy-saving dryers at the 2023 AICD conference
Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Compressed air quality is crucial for aerospace manufacturing, as aircraft components and tools must be of the highest quality and precision. This demanding standard for component quality urges … [Read More...] about Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Festo Didactic’s digital portal allows individualized learning experiences
Digitalization is changing the way people learn, and not just because in-person learning became so difficult with pandemic lockdowns. Trends such as mobile, micro, adaptive, and virtual reality … [Read More...] about Festo Didactic’s digital portal allows individualized learning experiences
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 registration open
Registration for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023, set for September 11–13, at Las Vegas Convention Center opens today. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the show is … [Read More...] about Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 registration open
Piab Group acquires COVAL
Piab Group has acquired COVAL, a manufacturer of vacuum automation components and systems. With more than 35 years of history, COVAL adds a solid portfolio of premium products, highly experienced and … [Read More...] about Piab Group acquires COVAL
Piab Group acquires IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik
Piab Group has entered into an agreement to acquire IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik. IB develops and builds customer-specific, turnkey systems for filling, emptying, metering, and conveying bulk … [Read More...] about Piab Group acquires IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik
New vacuum pump unit lifts more with less
Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version, the piCOBOT L. Developed for customers who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload and low building … [Read More...] about New vacuum pump unit lifts more with less
Clippard releases Cordis CP1 single-valve dynamic pressure controls
Known for reliability, innovation, and focus on miniature pneumatics, Clippard’s Cordis Pressure Controllers use the proven EVP and DVP proportional valve series allowing for steady, accurate, and … [Read More...] about Clippard releases Cordis CP1 single-valve dynamic pressure controls
Keeping pace with growing industry, Pack Expo ‘23 will be most comprehensive
In keeping with industry growth, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 (Sept. 11-13; Las Vegas Convention Center) is on pace to be the largest, most comprehensive edition of this trade show since its inception. As … [Read More...] about Keeping pace with growing industry, Pack Expo ‘23 will be most comprehensive
Hannover Fair panel to focus on compressed air and vacuum technology
Compressed air and vacuum technology is continuously being digitalized, but is digitalization really a panacea when it comes to sustainability and energy efficiency? The international CEO Panel on … [Read More...] about Hannover Fair panel to focus on compressed air and vacuum technology
PMMI welcomes first female board chair
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced that Patty Andersen from Delkor Systems is the 2023 Chairperson of the Board — the first time a woman has held the position … [Read More...] about PMMI welcomes first female board chair
Festo introduces online 3D CAD Configurator for actuators and accessories
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for … [Read More...] about Festo introduces online 3D CAD Configurator for actuators and accessories
PMMI Foundation awards $16,000 in fall scholarships to students
The PMMI Foundation, of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, awarded $16,000 in educational scholarships to students last fall. Four students received $4,000 … [Read More...] about PMMI Foundation awards $16,000 in fall scholarships to students
Service truck equipment study reveals overwhelming preference for rotary screw air compressors
VMAC surveyed 340 people in the service truck industry in 2022, asking them questions about their fleets and service truck equipment. The data shows 80% of professionals prefer rotary screw air … [Read More...] about Service truck equipment study reveals overwhelming preference for rotary screw air compressors
ELGi announces rebranding of portable air compressor line in North America
ELGi Compressors USA Inc. (ELGi), a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, a compressor manufacturer, announced the strategic rebranding of its portable air compressor line in North America, … [Read More...] about ELGi announces rebranding of portable air compressor line in North America
