Industrial Automation North America 2016, co-located at IMTS from September 12–17, 2016, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will focus on intelligent solutions as a key theme. Exhibitors, including Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Phoenix Contact and Rockwell Automation, will present smart, networked systems capable of learning and exchanging information across the factory floor. Intelligent solutions remain one […]
Bellows suction cups used to develop custom hand gripper
FIPA Inc., a manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems, air nippers, tube lifters, and End-of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT), recently used its Varioflex bellows suction cups to develop a low-noise, hand gripper. The gripper is designed to handle delicate plastic caps for use in optosensors without leaving any marks or contaminants behind. Developed for Leuze electronic GmbH […]
NFPA Events App now available for download
Available now for both iPhone and Android devices, the new NFPA Events app allows conference attendees to stay connected and up to date with push notifications, resort maps, daily schedules, speaker info and more. With the new app, attendees can: View and create schedules, explore sessions, and see other attendees. Create their own personal schedule. […]
New LEED-certified facility for North American construction market
Atlas Copco is breaking ground on a new 180,000-square-foot facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina to meet the growing customer demand for high-quality equipment and support. The $20 mil project will serve as the new production and assembly facility for Atlas Copco’s North American Construction Technique division. Atlas Copco’s new Leadership in Energy & Environmental […]
Digital pressure switches added to air prep offering
Bimba Manufacturing Company, a provider of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric solutions, and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics (MFD), a manufacturer of pneumatic components, today announced the addition of Digital Pressure Switches (DPS Series) to its line of air preparation equipment. This compact and economical series displays system pressure on an integrated LCD and emits dual […]
Additional compact modular valves added to NITRA line
AutomationDirect’s NITRA line of pneumatic products now includes additional compact modular valves which provide versatility and easy assembly. The 24VDC compact modular valves are designed for performance, flexibility and modularity combined with sturdy mechanics. Valves are available with 3-way/2-position, 5-way/2-position and 5-way/3-position configurations with single or double normally-open or normally-open/normally-closed solenoids. Valves are offered with […]
Fabco-Air, Inc. adds air Pancake cylinder products to shipping program
Fabco-Air, a manufacturer of fluid power products, has added another product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. Fabco-Air is pleased to announce the addition of the “Original” Pancake Air Cylinder product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. The “Original” Pancake Air Cylinder 2 Day Shipping Program includes: • 8 Bore Sizes (1/2 to […]
Floating Housing brake reduces downtime and maintenance costs
Power management company Eaton today announced that the Airflex Floating Housing Brake, an air-cooled spring-applied brake featuring long-wearing friction material and a rugged rotating disc, is now available in sizes 130 and 138. Designed with a tapered shaft lock (TSL), exceptional friction life and “quick change” friction lining to reduce maintenance time and cost, the […]
Drop-In cylinder available for compact applications
In a continuing effort to expand the Optimax product line, PHD is pleased to release a new drop-in compact cylinder. Series OCQ Pneumatic Compact Cylinders feature a compact design for applications where cylinder length is critical. Benefits include: Drop-in metric mounting matches global standard Ten bore sizes available in incremental stroke lengths Standard shock pads […]
World’s smallest dry-break quick disconnect
The ultra-miniature Beswick M3 threadeddry-break quick disconnect is manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel and is rated to 500 psig when connected. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Viton and EPDM are optional and can handle many types of fluids. The dry-break, or “no-spill” , configuration is a more sophisticated version of a standard double […]
