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Engineering Basics

What is a pneumatic muffler?

Pneumatic mufflers, also called silencers, safely and quietly vent pressurized air to atmosphere. They are commonly installed on air valves, … [Read More...] about What is a pneumatic muffler?

What is a conical screw compressor?

A conical screw compressor is an offshoot of the conventional screw compressor. In a typical screw compressor, two meshing helical screws or rotors … [Read More...] about What is a conical screw compressor?

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  • Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve
  • Pneumatic valves sort diamonds quickly and gently
  • Keep an eye on blowing costs

Industry News

Clippard Eclipse proportional isolation valve

Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve

Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Patent No. 10,738,904 to Clippard’s new Eclipse proportional valve. The Patent, … [Read More...] about Clippard obtains US patent for Eclipse proportional isolation valve

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Pneumatic valves sort diamonds quickly and gently

Diamond cutting is a task for human beings. The cutting must be carried out by a perfectly trained specialist, because — no matter how flawless the gemstones may be — an incorrectly placed cut will … [Read More...] about Pneumatic valves sort diamonds quickly and gently

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Parker’s Pneumatic Division releases PCH Network Portal

Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division, as part of its global focus on factory automation, announced the release of a revolutionary network portal, The PCH Network Portal. The PCH Network Portal … [Read More...] about Parker’s Pneumatic Division releases PCH Network Portal

VMAC sponsors LEGO robotics program

VMAC is sponsoring Nanaimo Science’s Saturday Morning Science program. The sponsorship provides subsidy support for 10 children, ages 6 to 12, to take part in 12 weeks of Saturday Morning Science … [Read More...] about VMAC sponsors LEGO robotics program

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Explosion-proof compressor systems certified by TÜV SÜD

J. P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH, the parent company of the Sauer Compressors group, offers explosion-proof high-pressure compressors for many ATEX zones. The company has now had the quality … [Read More...] about Explosion-proof compressor systems certified by TÜV SÜD

Vanair welcomes new Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development

Vanair has announced that Michelle Mieras has joined the company as Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development, focusing on building and developing relationships with strategic accounts … [Read More...] about Vanair welcomes new Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development

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Emerson launches virtual access to Mobile Road Show

Emerson will kick off its Mobile Road Show on November 4, featuring an interactive mobile service center, which will run for nine months across multiple countries. The event is now available virtually … [Read More...] about Emerson launches virtual access to Mobile Road Show

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Festo takes the Gold in the 2020 LEAP awards for pneumatics

Winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received … [Read More...] about Festo takes the Gold in the 2020 LEAP awards for pneumatics

Humphrey Products updated website

Humphrey Products launches updated website

Humphrey Products is committed to providing cutting-edge products and services that not only solve pneumatic and liquid control challenges, but also improve efficiencies in product development and … [Read More...] about Humphrey Products launches updated website

Festo’s auto industry predictive software named an AI champion

  Festo has been named an artificial intelligence (AI) champion for the company’s project Intelligent Pneumatic Runtime Monitoring. The award was given during the inaugural … [Read More...] about Festo’s auto industry predictive software named an AI champion

Vacuum plus vision system automates bin picking

Schmalz Inc. has developed a complete system for the complex task of automated parts handling. The Vision and Handling Set 3D-R is a complete solution that includes all accessories for efficient box- … [Read More...] about Vacuum plus vision system automates bin picking

Festo advances digital automation and AI in production

The growing pace of technological change, political disputes over trade relations and increasingly dismal prospects for the global economy are putting the manufacturing industry under pressure, … [Read More...] about Festo advances digital automation and AI in production

New high-pressure proportional controls

The new Cordis HP500 from Cincinnati-based Clippard uses the company’s proven EV line of electronic valves to allow for steady, repeatable downstream pressure under static conditions. The result is … [Read More...] about New high-pressure proportional controls

Schmalz launches virtual trade show

In person trade shows and conferences are nonstarters at the moment. Thus, Schmalz Inc., Raleigh, N.C. is pursuing a different path to present its new products to a wide range of design engineers and … [Read More...] about Schmalz launches virtual trade show

New online pneumatics product hub unveiled

RS Components has launched a new digital pneumatics product hub focused on a full range of pneumatic components critical to the operations, modernization and maintenance of factories and other … [Read More...] about New online pneumatics product hub unveiled

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