Technology company Continental has developed a new air spring system with integral sensor technology that provides continuous operational status information in real time. Everyday operations in the construction and mining sectors will gain in efficiency as a result of the smart air spring: continuous condition monitoring offers operators of construction machinery valuable assistance in ensuring […]
Lightweight PA series NFPA actuator offers flexible mounting configurations
The PA series NFPA actuator from Bimba provides a versatile, cost-effective solution to a variety of applications. Its lightweight aluminum construction and modern extruded design are only matched by its flexible mounting configurations and a number of standard features. PA series actuators offer a highly consistent and reliable way to convert pneumatic energy into linear […]
Parker now offers Ethernet node in its pneumatic valve portfolio
Parker Hannifin now sells an expanded range of network connectivity options for its valve platforms — including an Ethernet node for factory automation. Designed with Industrial Ethernet connectivity in mind, Parker releases the addition of the P2M Industrial Ethernet network node to allow for an inexpensive means of connecting the H Series valve, the Moduflex […]
FPTC keynote: the evolution of advanced automation
The growth in plant floor automation and integrated communications is at a pivotal junction; new technology is available and adoption is underway, said Donna Ritson, President of DDR Communications, regarding her keynote presentation at this year’s Fluid Power Technology Conference (FPTC) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering May 13-15. With a deeper focus on pneumatics […]
Emerson 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program open for applications
Emerson is now accepting applications for its 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program, which rewards students who have potential for leadership and contributions to the engineering profession. The program awards two $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students, provides $1,000 grants to their colleges’ engineering departments, and hosts the students at “The Amazing Packaging Race” at PACK […]
Digital mass flow controllers provide accurate, stable control of flow rates
Aalborg Instruments’ DPC series precision digital mass flow controllers provide accurate and stable control of mass flow rates of process gases. With simultaneous display of mass flow, volumetric flow, pressure and temperature parameters, it is used in a variety of industries, including scientific and analytical applications, bioreactors and surface depositions, gas sampling, manufacturing and metrology […]
Four ways compressed air systems waste energy (and what to do about it)
Eliminating leaks, misuse, overpressurization and pressure drop can ensure efficient compressed air systems. Contributed by Bradlee Dittmer, Product Marketing Manager, Norgren Inc., An IMI Precision Engineering-branded company Are your energy dollars vanishing into thin air? According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, 10 to 30% of all energy consumed by the average industrial facility is used […]
Vacuum pumps increase productivity, reduce downtime
New IMI Norgren venturi vacuum pumps, cartridges, cups, and fittings are designed to handle diverse materials ranging all the way from sheet metal to corrugate to eggs. The single-stage inline venturi pump design allows contaminants to pass through without clogging, for greater reliability, productivity and uptime. Eliminating additional filters and clean screens lowers maintenance and operating […]
Software allows easy, remote setup and configuration of vacuum generators
Specially developed with vacuum handling applications in mind, LEMCOM Manager is a PC software package which allows users — in just a few clicks — to remotely setup and configure LEMCOM vacuum generators as well as run diagnostics. Packed with numerous functions such as the import/export of parameters, vacuum cycle analysis, alarm and operation cycle monitoring, configuration help […]
New NFPA pneumatic cylinder increases design flexibility
One standard pneumatic cylinder, so many options. With reduced complexity, increased mounting flexibility and a range of optional features, IMI Norgren P-Series NFPA cylinders let engineers and machine designers get specialized performance in an industry-standard footprint. For example, these cylinders boast IMI Norgren’s Adaptive Cushioning System (ACS), a fit-and-forget feature that auto-adapts the end-stroke cushioning […]