The VacTrac(TM) Series 24/128 Controller features enhanced graphics and control of up to 24 vacuum conveying pumps, 128 loading stations and 128 purge valves. The 24/128 controller utilizes a DeviceNet distributed I/O network, with standard features that include an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller with 10″ color touch-screen operator interface. Easy to follow graphical touch-screens provide total […]
SRU-plus Rotary Actuator from SCHUNK
With a new dampening system the SRU-plus rotary actuator from SCHUNK can rotate heavy loads just like its predecessor the SRU. The new unit is available in six different sizes. The user can choose between two dampening versions. The soft dampening version ensures shorter cycle times even with the same payloads; the hard dampening version […]
Air & Dry Gas Solenoid Valve Only Use 0.65 Watts
Gems Sensors & Controls introduced the energy-efficient E Series family of pneumatic solenoid valves. E Series solenoid valves are specifically engineered for air and dry gas applications, and feature a low power consumption of just 0.65 Watts. A nickel-plated body and coil housing construction produces a highly durable, corrosion resistant valve. Featuring a fast response […]
Check Valve Assembly For Full-Power Brake Systems
NORTH MANKATO, MN — MICO, Incorporated introduces a Check Valve Assembly for Full Power Brake Systems. It is a compact manifold assembly that includes a check valve and an inverted shuttle valve. The assembly supplies fluid for two separate accumulator circuits while reducing the necessary number of system components and limiting plumbing and hardware requirements. […]
How To Correctly Understand Pneumatic Fittings
Pneumatic fittings is a very common element, we had better learn more about some of its knowledge. Broadly speaking, pneumatic tools is to use compressed air driven pneumatic motor and the kinetic energy of external work output of a tool, in accordance with its basic work can be divided into: Rotary (eccentric movable vane). Reciprocating […]
Linear Actuators and Mechatronic Technology
Linear Actuators are a class of mechatronic systems with some unique design constraints. As a result there are dozens of approaches, dozens of vendors, the option of designing the actuator from scratch, and, frankly, a lot of confusion. The problem lies in the fact that the actuator as a subassembly is the combination of a […]
Pneumatic Valves Show 100 Million Life Cycle
Swagelok Company announced that additional testing has demonstrated an increase in cycle life for its Swagelok ALD series valve, up to 100 million cycles. The ultrahigh-purity, pneumatically actuated valve is designed for use in atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes – a staple deposition technique in the semiconductor industry. Enhanced cycle life for ALD valves is […]
Ozone-Resistant Vacuum Valve For Harsh Semiconductor & Solar Processes
MKS Instruments, Inc., has introduced a series of Corrosion and Ozone Resistant Valves, designed for longer life in extremely harsh semiconductor or solar processes. The valves feature patented technology that completely seals off the valve bellows, keeping reactive and corrosive gases such as O3, NF3 and CL2 from contacting and collecting on the bellows surface […]
Solenoid Valve Utilizes Aerospace Technologies
Aerospace technologies are utilized in Hydracon solenoid valves. Deepwater and aerospace experiences are combined to provide high reliability products for deepwater and downhole applications. Hydracon solenoid valves incorporate features justified by countless savings in maintenance and downtime costs. State-of-the-art MIL Spec requirements for aerospace valves are proven highly reliable for use in remote and deepwater […]
Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Incures Low Cost Of Ownership
Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, has launched a new range of dry pumps which delivers high vacuum performance and enables full process integration. The compact GXS pump features unique screw technology and enables users to optimize their processes resulting in a low cost of ownership and a reduced […]
