A thorough machine risk assessment should focus, at least initially, on the actuators, whether they are cylinders, air motors, air bags, or clutch brake mechanisms.
Vacuum generator prevents machine downtime
The OVEM vacuum generator from Festo is an energy-efficient solution. The OVEM vacuum generators are available with four venturi nozzle sizes for a wide performance spectrum and offer metric and inch connection types for added convenience to users.
ABS case dry gauges from NOSHOK
NOSHOK’s 100 Series Gauges provide reliable service on applications not corrosive to brass. Available in vacuum and compound ranges through 15,000 psi, they feature all brass or brass with Delrin internals, and a dry ABS case.
Miniature pressure regulator provides accuracy, repeatability
ControlAir has introduced the Type-90 Miniature Precision Air Pressure Regulator. This unit is designed to provide the highest level of regulation accuracy and repeatability available to valves and other automatic control equipment in a lightweight, compact housing.
Festo US introduces Huss as new CEO
Festo has announced that Richard J. Huss is the new CEO of Festo US.
Panel gauges resist shock, vibration, pulsation
The Ashcroft Type 1001T is an economical commercial pressure gauge designed specifically for OEM panel applications.
Risk assessment—safety exhaust considerations
When evaluating a production system’s adherence to safety standards, electrical considerations are usually the top priority. A thorough risk assessment, however, requires that the fluid power components also be reviewed, especially considering they are often the final control element.
Replacing linear pots with non-contact technology
Typical resistive linear potentiometers are especially vulnerable to performance degradation caused by wear to the resistive element. Because the measurement principle relies on mechanical contact between the resistive element and conductive wiper, mechanical wear can lead to erratic output signals and, ultimately, unreliable process control.
A look back at IFPE 2011
Last week’s IFPE show, held in conjunction with the CONEXPO/CON-AGG events in Las Vegas, was by almost any measure a blockbuster. 120,000 registered attendees from 150 countries saw 2400 exhibitors that took up 2.34 million sq-ft of exhibit space.
ContiTech’s high-performance air actuators
ContiTech Air Spring Systems is presenting a wide variety of products at the IFPE in Las Vegas, including its triple-convolution actuators.
