If you have one or more lubricated screw compressors that run partially loaded in load/unload mode, the size of the storage receiver is quite important to the compressor operating efficiency—and may affect its lifespan. If your compressors run in modulation mode, the least efficient way to run a screw compressor, the compressor efficiency is likely […]
What type of compressor should I use for my industrial site?
There are many choices to consider when looking to buy a new compressor for your industrial plant. The most common choices are reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, and centrifugal compressors. The best choice depends on the size of your facility and how you use compressed air. If you have a very light compressed air load—and don’t […]
Top 8 pneumatic stories of the year
Although fluid power is what’s referred to as a “mature technology,” that certainly doesn’t mean it’s an area of technology where there isn’t news, where there aren’t improvements over old designs or subsystems, or where everyone knows all the best practices. So, in that spirit, let’s take a look back at some of the top […]
Compressed air fail: Lack of maintenance
A small wood products company was hesitant at first, but after some prodding they allowed a compressed air auditor to have a look at their compressed air system. Instruments were placed on the single air compressor and a flow meter installed. Pressure loggers measured the compressor discharge and plant pressure. When the data was analyzed, […]
Fabco-Air launches enhancements to online product configurator
Gainesville, Fla.-based Fabco-Air Inc. has unveiled its updated comprehensive, user-friendly, and dynamic product configurator. The improved Fabco-Air configurator generates all the following relevant deliverables from one location: • Specific Product Part Number • List Price • Lead Time • CAD File • Applicable Seal and Repair Kit Part Number(s) and List Price(s) • Appropriate Accessories: • Mounting Hardware […]
Series 6PF cylinder from Camozzi features integral linear potentiometer
Camozzi Pneumatics designed the Series 6PF Positioning Feedback Cylinder to increase both precision and control in its pneumatic actuators. In compliance with ISO 15552 standards, the Series 6PF is equipped with a potentiometric transducer of a linear position integrated inside the rod. This type of cylinder, when used with the LRXA4 proportional servo valve, makes […]
PMMI releases newly revised B155.1-2016 packaging machinery standard
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is pleased to announce the approval of its ANSI/B155.1-2016 Safety Requirements for Packaging and Processing Machinery standard as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute by the Board of Standards Review. The objective of the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2016 standard is to improve the safety of […]
Firestone Industrial Products team to compete in Annual Engine Challenge
Five students from Sequoyah High School in Soddy Daisy, Tenn., are raring to rev their engines at the national Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. Their team sponsor—Firestone Industrial Products (FSIP)—will be cheering the young auto enthusiasts on as they battle it out at PRI 2016 in Indianapolis this December 8-10. At stake? Millions in […]
LVIT inductive linear sensor for cylinder position feedback requires no magnet
Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce the MR Series of Linear Position Sensors for use in measuring the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. The MR Series is designed to be a drop-in form, fit, and function replacement for magnetostrictive sensors but with much more robust construction and a lower cost of ownership, […]
Humphrey Products introduces new proportional valve driver
Humphrey Products has introduced the latest product within the company’s ProControl family, the PCD proportional valve driver. The PCD produces the appropriate current control, either constant current or PWM, to effectively drive any ProControl proportional valve upon receiving signal from a variety of data acquisition sources (ie PLCs, IoT, closed loop sensors, etc). Suitable for product development, […]