At PackExpo last month, Aventics, Lexington, Ky., launched its new ES05 pneumatic directional control valves, a modular, one-tool valve for packaging and industrial automation applications. Designed to specifically to reduce the number of components, assembly is completed with one single tool. According to Erl Campbell, Key Account Manger for Food & Beverage for Aventics, “The […]
What are single-point lubricators?
Single-point lubricators provide consistent delivery of the exact amount of oil required for pneumatically driven tools. Tools that run off of pneumatic power — such as handheld power tools, screw drivers, nut runners and more — operate best when they consistently receive the correct amount of oil. Too much oil can puddle in low points […]
Parker’s Air Saver decreases compressed air waste, increases productivity
At PackExpo last month, Parker Hannifin highlighted its Air Saver Unit, which allows for easy adjustment of impulsed air flow to blow off contaminants, clean, move, and agitate products. Additionally, the company launched an updated suite of 15 apps to help properly size compressed air devices to reduce energy and waste. After a soft launch […]
Bimba adds vacuum technology through Vaccon acquisition
Bimba announced the acquisition of Vaccon Company Inc., an innovator in vacuum technology that includes vacuum pumps, vacuum cups, end-of-arm tools, and accessories. Bimba currently does not offer any vacuum gripping technologies, so this will open up new opportunities in an adjacent, related pneumatic space. Vaccon products are esteemed for their rugged yet simple “straight-through” […]
AutomationDirect offers additional NITRA pneumatics solenoid valves series
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now includes two additional series of valves and manifolds. The BVS-3 series modular solenoid valves are body ported 3-port (3-way) poppet valves available in 2-position, normally open or normally closed configurations with 12 and 24 Vdc, or 120 Vac coils. Starting at $29.00, models are available with an 8-mm Micro […]
Festo brings the German apprenticeship model to the U.S.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the need for a revolution in this country in post-secondary education, particularly related to STEM education. We should not be pushing all of our people into four-year colleges, especially because many don’t really want to go that route and struggle to graduate in that time, coming out with […]
Piab’s Kenos suction pad grippers are perfect for packaging and palletizing
Piab, Hingham, Mass., is extending its program of advanced packaging and palletizing products with the Kenos range of suction pad/foam grippers. The gripping systems—Kenos Vacuum Gripper (KVG), Kenos Sack Gripper (KSG) and Kenos Vacuum Gripper Layer (KVGL)—use Piab’s proprietary and energy efficient multi-stage vacuum ejector technology in combination with specially developed, high-quality suction pads/foam to […]
Fabco-Air releases new 3-way, lock-out/tag-out valve line
Fabco-Air Inc., Gainesville, Fla., is pleased to announce the launch of the new RLT Series Lock-Out/Tag-Out Valve product line. The 3-way, rotary turn, lock-out/tag-out valve product line is a modular addition to Fabco-Air’s FRL components. The connection can be made with NPT port or manifold interface items. They are available in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 […]
Gain insight into energy saving in pneumatic systems at the Fluid Power Technology Conference
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have ample opportunities to learn from industry experts and pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers at the two-day event. Slated forMilwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center Tuesday and Wednesday, June 21 and 22, the event will feature nearly 10 sessions led by experts in […]
Clippard launches NIV series PTFE media isolation valves
The Clippard NIV Series Media Isolation Valve is a solenoid-operated device that uses a flexible diaphragm to isolate the actuation mechanism from the fluid path. Media isolation valves are commonly used for a wide variety of applications, including those that require precise, repeatable dispensing of media for analytical instrumentation. All wetted areas of the valve are PTFE, making […]
