The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power announced the appointment of new Education Co-Director, Professor Paul Imbertson and the new Industrial Liaison Officer, Duane “Dewey” Tinderholm.
Parker Hannifin product wins AFS product of the year
The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) held its’ annual awards lunch on May 10th. This year AFS honored Parker Hannifin with their Product of the Year award to Parker Hannifin for its Parker Zander GL series.
Explosion proof, intrinsically safe valves
Benefits to the unique design of AIRTEC’s valves for ATEX and FM/CSA directives include “AIRTEC-Ring” sealing system and virtually zero leak/bubble tight seal.
Compressed air filters offer top-load design
The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced a new line of “top-loading” compressed air filters. These filter housings are designed to make element change-out in even the most space-challenged environments faster and easier.
Push-to-connect fittings
Beswick PTC series push-to-connect fittings are designed for use in challenging applications. These fittings provide quick and simple tubing connection/disconnection and leak-tight performance in a space saving package.
Festo’s FluidDraw Professional software for drawing circuit diagrams
FluidDraw Professional software from Festo enables planners and developers to draw integrated circuit plans quickly and cost-effectively. The intelligent software solution permits user-friendly creation of clear structures, even with complex systems, and now also supports electrical circuit diagrams.
Registration open for NFPA Economic Outlook Conference
Join NFPA for its Industry and Economic Outlook Conference, August 15-17, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumberg, Illinois. This event offers hard data and expert analysis on tomorrow’s economic environment.
AutomationDirect pneumatic line adds modular solenoid valves
NITRA pneumatic BVS series modular solenoid valves are body ported, three-port (three-way), two-position poppet valves available in normally-open or normally-closed configurations.
Composite cylinder rods reduce weight
When a design engineer needs to reduce the weight of a cylinder assembly, one of the first thoughts is to use a lighter cylinder material. Polygon Co.’s composite cylinders are lower in weight than aluminum and are similar to magnesium.
Pneumatic or electric? How to decide which actuator to use
In this 1-hour webinar we thoroughly explore the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators and outline the decision process for successful, efficient, and cost effective deployment.