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.
Compact rescue robot climbs onto the stage
The Compact Rescue Robot, represents applications in the 100W to 1 kW range, roughly human scale applications.
Air Engineering to manufacture 1.12-in. bore heavy-duty cylinders
Air Engineering and Supply announced the manufacture and national distribution of the widely used 1.12-in. bore air cylinder, with up to 20-in. standard stroke with longer strokes available upon request.
A video tour of Clippard’s updated 3D parts catalog
Editorial Director Paul J. Heney takes users on a quick tour of Clippard Instrument Lab’s expanded 3D catalog on the TraceParts website. He shows engineers how they can easily view and manipulate 3D drawings of different pneumatic parts from the Clippard catalog.
MultiFLOW blowgun features unique flow control
When CEJN engineers set out to design an all-new, all-powerful blowgun, they first interviewed end-users to identify its job responsibilities. They learned that their new design would need to offer unique flow and flow control, as well as be equipped with nozzle adjustments that would make it a versatile tool for a variety of tasks.
Festo introduces MS9 compressed air preparation unit
Festo is now offering the latest addition to its MS-series air preparation units, the MS9 size, a unit with a 1-in. port capable of 600% higher flow rate than the smaller units in the series. The MS-series received Germany’s highest design award in 2010, and the product extension MS-9 is now available in the U.S.
Diaphragm pumps for air or gases
KNF diaphragm mini pumps and compressors introduce highly customized built-to-suit pump solutions benefiting OEMs with a wide range of available features and options that can be specified to satisfy virtually any application demand.
Master gauges for pressure instrument testing, certification
When testing or certifying pressure monitoring devices, the calibration you perform is only as good as the master instrument you use for comparison. Ashcroft has carefully engineered the Type 1082 and 1084 test gauges for sustained accuracy and high reliability.