Surgical precision saw a major technological boost in the early 1980s when robots began accompanying doctors in the OR. In recent years, minimally invasive operations have been gaining popularity over traditional surgery because of faster post-operative recovery and less scarring. Many of these endoscope-based surgical operations present unique risks, such as camera shake or communication […]
Eliminate vacuum related downtime in your production
piCOMPACT 23 is the latest in a line of Piab vacuum generators that provides outstanding performance and quality. The new design increases uptime in your vacuum system to achieve more reliability. By working at a lower feed pressure and maximizing the utilization rate of the compressed air, the COAX ejectors reduce energy consumption while increasing […]
Festo and Graybar Ink national distribution agreement
Festo and Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, recently signed a national distribution agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, Graybar will distribute Festo pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and process automation components to its customers. The new relationship with Graybar is the first […]
Piab website upgrade
Piab has announced that it has officially launched a new website. The new piab.com website makes it easier to find and purchase products. As with its line of vacuum products, Piab also recognizes the importance of updates to their website to show customers the latest in vacuum technology. The suction cup section has been upgraded […]
G-thread pneumatic fittings
AutomationDirect’s NITRA line of pneumatics products now offers G-thread push-to-connect fittings and flow control valves. G-threaded components are made with strong thermoplastic (PBT) or nickel-plated brass bodies and stainless steel tube gripping claws and have a pre-applied O-ring to seal. Available in 4 to 10mm sizes, the bodies of elbow fittings can be rotated after […]
Stainless Steel Push-Quick Fittings
Constructed of high grade 316 stainless steel, these durable fittings provide a simple push-pull method of connecting pneumatic components to each other and system piping. Push-Quick fittings allow full flow through the hose/tubing I.D. with no smaller orifice required as in barb fittings. They are designed for use with both flexible hose and stiff tubing […]
Air preparation products to shipping program
Fabco-Air has added another product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. The company is pleased to announce the addition of the FA-Series Air Preparation product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. The FA-Series (Air Preparation) 2 Day Shipping Program includes: • 4 Sizes (28 to 350 SCFM) • 1/8 to 1-in. NPT Ports […]
Economical compact pneumatic cylinders
Bimba Manufacturing Company and its subsidiary Mead Fluid Dynamics (MFD) has announced the addition of compact pneumatic cylinders to its full line of MFD products. The new cylinders (MACQ series) are constructed with an extruded aluminum body. Double-acting, available in ten different bore sizes and a wide range of standard stroke lengths, the new cylinders […]
Reduce product droppage and lower scrap rates
To help automotive and white goods manufacturers improve production speed and eliminate bottlenecks, Piab offers its DURAFLEX Friction Cups, a line of suction cups providing the ultimate grip on oily and wet surfaces. The cups’ grip pattern enables operators to safely and reliably move slippery metal goods without slowing production lines. These friction cups from […]
Fast, high bandwidth pressure control
Enfield’s high bandwidth pneumatic pressure control systems enable and enhance designs and concepts that are otherwise unattainable with slower electronic pressure regulators. With valve response times of less than three milliseconds, near instantaneous pressurization and depressurization of a reservoir can be accomplished. In the above video, an example setup using an LS-V15s proportional pneumatic valve […]
