By Justin Fluegel, Contributor Electropneumatic pressure regulators are commonly used to control the force, tension or torque output of an actuator … [Read More...] about Where are electropneumatic pressure regulators/controllers used?
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How do electropneumatic pressure regulators/controllers work?
Some electropneumatic pressure regulators work by combining three important elements: the mechanical valve, the solenoid, and the … [Read More...] about How do electropneumatic pressure regulators/controllers work?
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VMAC survey shows employee absences a top Covid challenge
Increased employee absences is the top challenge caused by COVID-19, VMAC’s 2021 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Survey reveals. Increased employee absences was selected by 41% of the … [Read More...] about VMAC survey shows employee absences a top Covid challenge
Registration now open for PACK EXPO East 2022
Attendee registration for PACK EXPO East 2022 (March 21-23; Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) is officially open, according to the show producer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and … [Read More...] about Registration now open for PACK EXPO East 2022
New research reveals air compressors are most important equipment on service vehicles
A recent survey by VMAC has revealed that nearly two-thirds of owner-operators consider their air compressor to be the most important piece of equipment on their service trucks. This was followed by … [Read More...] about New research reveals air compressors are most important equipment on service vehicles
Pneumatics winner in 2021 LEAP Awards winners are announced
Winning entries in the 2021 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 12 categories, including Pneumatics. This year’s winners were chosen by an … [Read More...] about Pneumatics winner in 2021 LEAP Awards winners are announced
Ross Controls moves to new global headquarters
Ross Controls, which recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary, officially opened its new global headquarters on August 26, 2021. The event was attended by all employees in the area along with a … [Read More...] about Ross Controls moves to new global headquarters
New drive series for compressors and fans
Siemens has announced the availability of a new enclosed drive system, the SINAMICS G120XE, designed specifically for demanding compressor, fan and industrial pump applications operating in rugged … [Read More...] about New drive series for compressors and fans
PackExpo returns with in-person event
The event is slated for Las Vegas Convention Center September 27-29. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021, slated for September 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, are ready … [Read More...] about PackExpo returns with in-person event
VMAC releases “State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry” report
VMAC has released its 2021 State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report, sharing unique industry insights from the people who use compressed air on their vehicles. “It is our pleasure to … [Read More...] about VMAC releases “State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry” report
VMAC releases original research on air compressor lifespan
A recent survey of 1,464 visitors on the vmacair.com website reveals that most survey respondents expect a truck mounted air compressor to last 6 to 10 years, with 40.5% of respondents selecting this … [Read More...] about VMAC releases original research on air compressor lifespan
Festo recognized for digital 3D CAD product catalog
Festo SE & Co. KG was awarded the Golden Catalog Seal by CADENAS GmbH for its comprehensive digital 3D CAD product catalog. Festo has been successfully using the digital product catalog based on … [Read More...] about Festo recognized for digital 3D CAD product catalog
High productivity blow-off with less compressed air
The AirFlowSaver from KTW Technology, Wehr, Germany, is an integrated system that reduces compressed air consumption while improving productivity in many industrial applications, including blow-off, … [Read More...] about High productivity blow-off with less compressed air
U.S. college students: Apply by May 31 for ASCO Engineering Scholarship
Emerson reminds U.S. college students to apply, by May 31, to its 2021 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program. The merit-based scholarships reward excellence in education and service, and the … [Read More...] about U.S. college students: Apply by May 31 for ASCO Engineering Scholarship
Festo sees tremendous future for pneumatics
The 2020 financial year proved to be a challenging one for Festo, but it also offered a year full of opportunities. According to Dr. Oliver Jung, chairman of the management board, the company proved … [Read More...] about Festo sees tremendous future for pneumatics
Smart leak-detection system
FDX Fluid Dynamix, located in Berlin, Germany, has developed the OsciLeak compressed air leak-detection system. It’s based on the company’s proprietary next-generation nozzle … [Read More...] about Smart leak-detection system
Atlas Copco develops solid desiccant block
Atlas Copco has developed what they call the world’s first completely solid desiccant for air dryers. The material, termed Cerades, will be initially used in its CD 20⁺-335⁺ series of … [Read More...] about Atlas Copco develops solid desiccant block
