The German energy chain specialist igus has developed a compact chain system that can turn cables and pneumatic supply lines through ±1,500 degrees in a tiny space. The TwisterBand TB30 chain guides energy, data and media with little wear. Even at high rotating speeds, the system, which needs no guide, stays close to the axis. […]
Pneumatic Solenoid Valve Designed For Flow Factors of 9.1-14 Cv
The Spartan Scientific Series 4700 valves are 2 way, 2 position, normally open or normally closed, pilot diaphragm operated solenoid valves specifically designed for high flow, high pressure applications such as condensation removal, carwashes, autoclaves and irrigation control. These valves, with orifice sizes of 20mm to 25mm and port sizes of ¾” and 1.0″ NPT […]
Pneumatic Feed Escapements Mount From Various Directions
AGI Pneumatic Feed Escapements come in two types and eleven sizes offered are dual timed type (AGE) and single non rotating type (AGMS). Pneumatic feed escapement actuator is ideal for singulating and release of individual parts from hoppers, conveyors, vibratory feeder bowls, tracks and magazines. The AGE compact long stroke singulaters are internally sequenced. The […]
Clippard Releases New Full-line Catalog
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry’s most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released the all-new 356-page catalog. This full-line catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights throughout. Products can be found in six main categories, including Cylinders, Electronic Valves, Control Valves, Modular Valves, Fittings and […]
Compact Pneumatic Valves Offer High Performance
Festo launched a new generation of pneumatic valves which, it claims, offer “a size-to-performance ratio never before achieved by any other valve”. The VUVG valves are based on a patented cartridge design which achieves extremely high power densities and will allow smaller valves to be used than at present in around 90% of all applications. […]
Electronically Actuated Valve Approved for Fire Suppression
Fike® announced the release of a new valve technology that will become the standard on Fike clean agent fire suppression systems using DuPont(TM) FM-200® and FE-25(TM). The new Impulse valve is different than previous Fike valves in that it uses an electrically actuated mechanism instead of a gas cartridge actuator (GCA) to open a rupture […]
Reaction Flask Valve Has No “Hang-Up” During Drainage
The new Zero Dead Space (ZDS(TM)) valve is designed for larger reaction flasks from bench scale to pilot plant scale. This new valve, when in the full open position allows for complete product drainage and has no “hang-up” where material can be trapped or suspended. The product drains through openings in the valve stem and […]
Bimba Introduces its First Rod-Type Electric Actuator
Monee, IL — Bimba announces the introduction of its first ever, rod-type electric actuator, the Original Line Electric (OLE). OLE actuators are designed, built, and tested to provide the longest life, greatest durability, highest speed, and most thrust per dollar. With speeds up to 22 inches per second, strokes to 18 inches standard, and thrusts […]
Vacuum Gripper System Reduces Energy Consumption
PIAB ann0unced the VGS(TM)3040 vacuum gripper system. The VGS(TM) series of products allows users to increase productivity and lower operating costs. The units offer flexible material handling solutions that reduce energy consumption, have faster response times and improve reliability. Ideal for a variety of industries, the VGS(TM)3040 is ideal for applications throughout the production line […]
MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps
Billerica, MA – MV Products offers a line of vacuum pump inlet traps for protecting pumps in small laboratory, production, and R&D applications that can be easily adapted to changing processes. MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps feature user-selectable filter elements that remove corrosive and abrasive particles from the vacuum stream to protect vacuum pumps in […]