The AV valve system from AVENTICS is a complete automation solution offering clear advantages for production systems. The AV system continuously adapts to the users’ requirements and maximizes the potential of existing machines. Comprehensive flow analyses, a modern polymer-based construction, and AVENTICS’ many years of experience with application requirements were the basis for this manifold […]
Bimba announces acquisition of Intek Products
Today Bimba announced the acquisition of Intek Products of Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, Intek develops mechanical automation products and solutions for both single-axis and multi-axis coordinated electric motion. Intek’s products are extensively used for linear positioning, robotic applications, pick & place mechanisms and gantry systems. “This acquisition will significantly enhance Bimba’s electric actuator offering […]
Bimba Manufacturing’s IntelliSense wins award
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Bimba Manufacturing with the 2015 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation for its IntelliSense predictive intelligence system for pneumatic devices. IntelliSense combines sensors, cylinders, and embedded software to gather data on the real-time performance of standard Bimba pneumatic devices. The “intelligence” of IntelliSense lies within its […]
Coalescing filters for high-value air preparation products
MFD Pneumatics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba, announced the addition of coalescing filters to its line of high-value air preparation equipment. Coalescing filters protect sensitive pneumatic equipment from the harmful effects of air line contamination. MFD’s coalescing filters remove fine oil mist and contamination down to 0.01μ. Fine borosilicate microfibers in the filter media […]
Fabco-Air, Inc., new Plant Manager
Fabco-Air, Inc. is proud to announce that Kevin Cradduck is now part of the Fabco-Air, Inc., team. Kevin will assume the role of Plant Manager. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Kevin has over 30 years of manufacturing and engineering management […]
New suction cup check valve senses part presence
Piab’s new piSAVE sense valve has a new design that work well in any orientation, even upside down. It is dirt tolerant and increases vacuum flow through the valve when vacuum level decreases to compensate for leakage. piSAVE sense flow control/check valves are used for object sensing on flexible vacuum handling devices with a centralized […]
Fully pneumatic device with connection for air-driven vacuum pumps
Piab introduces piSAVE optimize, a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator. A fully pneumatic device, easy to use and easy to install. piSAVE optimize senses the vacuum level in the system. The feed pressure of the compressed air to the vacuum pump/ejector is automatically regulated and controlled to maintain the set vacuum level. The vacuum level […]
Compact portable air compressor
Atlas Copco launched its XAS 90 air compressor for utility and pneumatic-tool applications demanding as much as 88 cubic feet per minute of air power. “We took day-to-day functionality and ROI into account when developing the XAS 90,” said Rich Elliott, Atlas Copco product manager, low-pressure air compressors. Atlas Copco’s HardHat canopy, which is made […]
Vacuum pump designed for small parts pick and place
Piab offers its patented COAX technology in a new small sized ejector called piPUMP MICRO. COAX is the most energy efficient ejector technology based on a multi-stage concept for creating vacuum with compressed air. The piPUMP can be used for small centralized systems but is perhaps even more suitable for semi-decentralized systems, i.e., a few […]
Air spring production expands to the NAFTA region
ContiTech Air Spring Systems is expanding its service for industrial customers in the NAFTA region. Beginning May 11th, the global air spring manufacturer will take responsibility for all customer support functions from its plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The company also now offers its customers complimentary product training courses. As part of restructuring, ContiTech […]