Aventics aims to simplify configuration and ordering processes for complete pneumatics solutions through digitalization. All its tools are available free of charge online, from configuration programs to product information, CAD data and calculation tools, up to the energy savings calculator. Engineers and buyers can use its “CylinderFinder” to simplify selection of the right cylinder for their […]
RSe series from Ross Controls provides safe exhaust and cylinder return
ROSS Controls introduces its new RSe series sub-base mounted valves for safety exhaust (dump) and safe cylinder return applications up to Category-4, PL e. The safety function of the 3/2 RSe series valve is to supply compressed air to a machine/system until signaled to shut off and exhaust any pneumatics energy from downstream of the […]
Clippard launches high-flow proportional electronic valves
Clippard’s newest DVP series proportional solenoid valves are precision-built 2-way control valves, utilizing a unique, patented valving principle. This powerful series was designed as the next generation of the well-known and trusted original EV line of Clippard “Mouse” valves. With a life of more than a billion cycles, a solid, compact design, and extremely high flow rates, […]
Students from CalPoly, San Jose State, Virginia Tech take top prize at the Amazing Packaging Race
The Amazing Packaging Race took over the Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo 2017 show floor yesterday, and three students from Team 17 outplayed 19 other teams to win new iPads, courtesy of Emerson’s ASCOTM, the event sponsor. PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO […]
New WOB-L piston units are designed for single- and two-stage vacuum, compressor operation
Gardner Denver Thomas has released its 2755 series variants: 2755BE75, 2755BGHI75, 2755CE60, 2755CGHI60, 2755TE48/40. 2755TGHI52/48, 2755VEF75, 2755VHI75. These oil-less twin WOB-L piston units are RoHS compliant and are designed for single-stage vacuum, two stage vacuum, single stage compressor, or two stage compressor operation. They are designed for a wide array of applications such as blood […]
Pneumatic design 101: Go with the flow
The benefits of pneumatic power can be realized by following some basic pneumatic design rules for specifying air preparation units, actuators and valves. Contributed by Chip McDaniel, Educational Specialist at AutomationDirect Compressed air use by industrial machines is a close second to the use of electricity in terms of cost, and well ahead of other […]
Exair launches new website to improve efficiency and safety
EXAIR.com is the new digital home of Intelligent Compressed Air products for industry. EXAIR’s new website has improved the product selection process by providing descriptions immediately from the homepage. An improved account management and ordering process streamlines access to historical orders, allows one click repeat orders and eases editing of your information. This website is […]
ROSS Controls acquires industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich. has acquired the Industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp., as of September 1. Automatic Valve is ISO certified, offering a history dating to 1945. The company manufactures pneumatic industrial valves for a broad range of industrial automation, automotive, and process control applications at its Novi, Mich. facility. Automatic Valve markets its […]
CCEFP announces NSF funding to tune of $30 million for soft robotics research
The CCEFP recently announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) Emerging Frontiers in Research & Innovation (EFRI) program will fund $30,000,000 in soft robotics. The topic area of Continuum, Compliant, and Configurable Soft Robotics (C3 SoRo) will award 15 proposals of approximately $2,000,000 each over four years. The NSF EFRI program seeks proposals with transformative […]
IFPS upgrades Pneumatic Specialist Certification
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the only organization to provide comprehensive technical certifications for professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry, has recently upgraded its Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Certification Study Manual. The IFPS PS Certification is for those designing pneumatic systems and writing specifications, sizing and selecting components for pneumatic systems across […]