ControlAir has introduced the Type-90 Miniature Precision Air Pressure Regulator. This unit is designed to provide the highest level of regulation accuracy and repeatability available to valves and other automatic control equipment in a lightweight, compact housing.
Festo US introduces Huss as new CEO
Festo has announced that Richard J. Huss is the new CEO of Festo US.
Panel gauges resist shock, vibration, pulsation
The Ashcroft Type 1001T is an economical commercial pressure gauge designed specifically for OEM panel applications.
Risk assessment—safety exhaust considerations
When evaluating a production system’s adherence to safety standards, electrical considerations are usually the top priority. A thorough risk assessment, however, requires that the fluid power components also be reviewed, especially considering they are often the final control element.
Replacing linear pots with non-contact technology
Typical resistive linear potentiometers are especially vulnerable to performance degradation caused by wear to the resistive element. Because the measurement principle relies on mechanical contact between the resistive element and conductive wiper, mechanical wear can lead to erratic output signals and, ultimately, unreliable process control.
A look back at IFPE 2011
Last week’s IFPE show, held in conjunction with the CONEXPO/CON-AGG events in Las Vegas, was by almost any measure a blockbuster. 120,000 registered attendees from 150 countries saw 2400 exhibitors that took up 2.34 million sq-ft of exhibit space.
ContiTech’s high-performance air actuators
ContiTech Air Spring Systems is presenting a wide variety of products at the IFPE in Las Vegas, including its triple-convolution actuators.
NFPA launches awards for fluid power innovation
The NFPA has launched a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address their needs of their customers. Nominations are now being accepted for these NFPA Fluid Power Innovation Awards.
IFPE hits as manufacturing gains momentum
As the triennial IFPE fluid power and motion control show readies for a March 22-26 run in Las Vegas, things are looking decidedly upbeat.
Membrane air dryers from Parker Hannifin
The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin offers a complete line of Balston membrane air dryers specifically for use with Coordinate Measurement Machines.
