In 1954, Raymond Baker, a young salesman-turned-entrepreneur purchased a small company that manufactured and imported metal hardness testing equipment. The following year, while on a business trip in England, Baker found a revolutionary new product that he felt was just what was needed back in the U.S.—a clear, nylon braid reinforced, flexible PVC hose. It […]
Clippard introduces new stainless steel cylinders
Cincinnati—Clippard Instrument Laboratory announced the new 9/16-in. bore stainless steel cylinder. Available in stud or universal mount, double, single or reverse acting, rotating or non-rotating rod, with standard stroke lengths up to 4-in. This new cylinder comes complete with all of the standard features found on Clippard’s other stainless steel cylinder sizes, including: • Polished […]
Ralph W. Earl Co. is new distributor for Festo
Ralph W. Earl Co. announced that it has agreed to represent Festo Corp. in Upstate New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Lustgarten sees positive economic signs in years ahead
Last week’s NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference was highlighted by the always-popular Eli Lustgarten, SVP, Longbow Securities. Lustgarten, who noted that 2009-2012 was possibly the worst recovery in history, did say that the industrial sector is clearly leading this economy. “The U.S. is the best house in a lousy neighborhood,” said Lustgarten, in going […]
Pressure relief valve offers high flow capacity
The Lee Company’s new Hi-Q Pressure Relief Valve is designed for applications that require both a high relief pressure and a high flow rate in a compact package.
Unlock mysteries of pneumatic flow rating at NFPA webinar
Milwaukee—Designers of pneumatic systems will have the opportunity to learn how to use more accurate flow rating data to design more efficient pneumatic systems from a leading expert at the next National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Educational webinar, to be held on September 18, 2012 (Tuesday) – 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central. Presenter: […]
Clippard receives award from FIRST
Clippard Instrument Laboratory Inc. recently received an award of appreciation from the FIRST organization. For the past 12 years, Clippard has been a contributor to the Kit of Parts that is used by all schools participating in the FIRST Robotic Challenge (FRC). Clippard is a Golden Sponsor, recognized for donating $100,000 in products and other […]
Bimba announces improved original line cylinders
Bimba Manufacturing Co. announced a series of product enhancements to its round line, non-repairable Original Line cylinders product series.
Bimba Manufacturing acquires Pneumadyne
Bimba Manufacturing Co. announced the completion of its acquisition of Pneumadyne Inc. Headquartered in Plymouth, MN, Pneumadyne has been a manufacturer of pneumatic components and control systems
Beswick’s quick-disconnect couplings: For those “not-normal” applications
Mike Donati of Beswick Engineering is quick and to the point: “I’ll bet that you, or one of your colleagues, have a requirement for a quick disconnect coupling. Normally that isn’t too difficult to source but—and this is why you drink several cups of coffee and stay late at work—you do not have a ‘normal’ […]