The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) — sponsored by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies—will host an exclusive breakfast featuring Tana L. Utley, VP, Caterpillar Inc., at PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 a.m. This event is part of PPWLN’s ongoing efforts to address the gender gap […]
Smart valve automation line expands
Hafner is offering one of the widest ranges of accessories for smart valve automation–controlled by an electro-pneumatic positioners. Products include: Type HVRZN 731 701 function: 5/2-way valve to override a positioner. By switching the hand lever, the actuator can be fully opened or closed. Type HVRZN 731 702 function: 5/3-way valve to override a positioner. […]
ProSense digital pressure gauges from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s ProSense DPG1 digital pressure gauges are suitable for industrial and general purpose applications requiring an accurate and reliable device with easy to read digital display. These DPG1 gauges have a 4-digit, 2-in. x 3/4-in. LCD display and 2-button operation. The display can operate in a continuously on mode, or an auto shut-off mode to […]
Aventics expands product range to include intelligent compact ejectors with display
Aventics is expanding its project range for vacuum technology. In August 2017, the company will launch the ECD series with four compact ejectors. The new products, some of which are IO-Link-capable, will reduce air consumption significantly. The new ECD (Ejector Compact Display) series consists of four product versions: ECD-BV, ECD-SV, ECD-IV and ECD-LV. Equipped with […]
New models added to Piab’s friction cup line
Serving an increasing number of specialist applications, Piab is introducing new families to its already broad range of friction cups. In this its latest line extension line-up, the company is adding a number of different cups in a variety of shapes, sizes and configurations, all with the exceptional durability and elastic memory that are the […]
Pressure, vacuum gauges improve air monitoring with colorful graphics
The vibrant and adjustable red/green zone dial face on the new pressure and vacuum gauges from Festo Corp. provide a visual cue when a pressure or vacuum system is out of green-zone operation. Red/green zone dial-face adjustability allows a unified visual warning system to be applied across a broad range of processes for more uniform […]
Motion Industries to acquire L.A.-based Numatic Engineering
Motion Industries Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Numatic Engineering. Execution of the transaction will occur on August 1, 2017. Founded in 1955, Numatic Engineering has more than 60 years experience selling and supporting automation components. Their vast product offering ranges […]
Aventics plant is named “Factory of the Year” in Hungary
The Aventics location in Eger, Hungary can now call itself the “Factory of the Year 2016.” The Hungarian production location for the pneumatics specialist was honored in three categories, making Aventics Hungary Kft. one of the top-rated companies in Hungary. The award ceremony on May 5, 2017, in Budapest was thrilling: Aventics won three categories […]
ASCO introduces Numatics 502 Series directional control valves
ASCO has introduced the Numatics 502 Series pneumatic directional control valves with high flow rates and the broadest range of components and accessories. The 502 Series joins a family of high-performance sub-base mounted directional control valves (501 Series and 503 Series) that have higher flow rates; less power consumption; and exceptionally easy on-site installation, configuration, […]
What is a pancake cylinder?
There are many kinds of compact cylinders available in the marketplace—these pneumatic actuators have been shortened relative to standard pneumatic cylinders. In fact, they can be as much as 50% shorter than the normal cylinder, but still maintain the capacity to exert the same force as their larger counterparts. The “Pancake cylinder” was the original […]