ControlAir, Inc., a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls, unveiled a redesigned website at www.controlair.com. The web site is faster, easier to access from all web browsers, notepad computers and mobile devices and also incorporates a search tool on the new home page.
RAP Box monitors energy savings
Designed by the Resource Efficiency and Conservation (RECON) division of Livingston & Haven, the RAP Box technology has already helped identify an estimated $1 million in energy savings for a major U.S. tire manufacturer and was recently purchased by a leading Southeastern pulp-and-paper company.
Fluid power energy efficiency conference is a hit
Jon Jensen of SMC, Immediate Past President of the International Fluid Power Society, opened up the first Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel on Tuesday. Jensen explained that the registered attendance was 107, an excellent showing for a first-time event.
AutomationDirect adds heavy-duty air cylinders
AutomationDirect’s NITRA pneumatic product line now includes D-Series heavy-duty air cylinders suitable for applications where abusive conditions are a concern.
Hygienically safe pneumatic drives suitable for food/beverage use
Self-adjusting cushioning PPS from Festo Corp. means an end to time consuming adjustments when setting the correct cushioning with hygienic pneumatic cylinders.
Industrial-strength pressure sensing
Ashcroft A2, A2X and A4 pressure transmitters answer the call for an accurate, rugged and reliable heavy duty sensor. Available in accuracies up to +/-0.25% F.S., the A2 is offered with a wide variety of electrical connections, analog output signals and pressure ports to meet the requirements of most any industrial application.
ASCO Numatics sponsors industrial automation college scholarships
ASCO Numatics will award two, $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines.
Year-on-year fluid power industry shipments up 16.7%, says NFPA
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for September 2011 increased 16.7% compared to September 2010, and decreased 6.0% compared to last month.
Proper design requires knowledge of valve types
Valves used in the medical device industry are designed with precise specifications so they are compatible with the requirements of the applications. Meanwhile, valves used in factory automation are designed to work within specific safety regulations. Every project has unique requirements and choosing the best pneumatic valve design for your application will provide optimum results.
New line of stainless steel shock absorbers from Ace Controls
ACE Controls has introduced its new line of V4A high-quality stainless steel industrial shock absorbers for long life applications.