AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics products now includes a wide selection of solenoid pipeline valves designed for control of media such as air, oil, water, and inert gas. All valves are two-position, normally-closed, spring return styles with 24VAC, 24VDC or 120 VAC solenoids, and are fitted with DIN-style wire connectors. Depending on series, valves are […]
New Airpot website features “Accurate Force Pneumatics” components and systems
Airpot introduces its updated website at www.airpot.com with all the latest Airpot low- and zero – friction actuators, air cylinders, dashpots, piston – cylinder sets, snubbers, air treatment components, and optimized systems. The new site includes detailed specifications and information on Airpot’s Accurate Force Pneumatics (AFP) packages. These optimized systems aid design engineers in selecting […]
ROSS CONTROLS® Offers New Online Ordering Option
ROSS CONTROLS is proud to announce that it now offers a new online ordering option for distributors and direct clients in the United States. This new capability allows them to enter purchase orders into ROSS’ system at any time, 24 hours a day. Distributors can then check the status of any open purchase orders (even […]
Safe vacuum in case of system failure
Piab announces the introduction of piSECURE, a new decentralized vacuum ejector for sealed applications with high safety requirements in case of power or system failure. The safety function is based on a separate extra sealed vacuum non-return valve (check valve). The main benefit to customers is safe operation while using vacuum lifting devices. In case […]
Festo Has Developed a New Series of Bellows Grippers That Gently Expand to Engage Inner Surfaces
Festo now delivers the unique DHEB series of bellows grippers to customers in the electronics and light assembly industries. These bellows grippers expand in diameter when actuated by an integral pneumatically driven piston to securely grip the interior surface of a work piece. “There is a whole range of either extremely fragile work pieces or […]
New ISO Standard (ISO 3320:2013) Now Available from NFPA
A new ISO Standard has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 3320:2013 (supersedes ISO 3320:1987 and ISO 7181:1991) Fluid power systems and components – Cylinder bores and piston rod diameters and area ratios – Metric series (third edition) ISO 3320:2013 establishes a metric series of cylinder […]
TraceParts helps Ross Controls with Self-service 3D Models
Ross Controls is an international manufacturer of pneumatic valves, controls systems, and safety products for the fluid power industry. When Ross wanted to organize their 3D product models and make those models available on a self-service basis, they turned to TraceParts for assistance. “Before our product models were available on TracePartsOnline.net, our customers had to […]
Two New ISO Standards Now Available From NFPA
Two new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO 6358-1:2013, Pneumatic fluid power — Determination of flow-rate characteristics of components using compressible fluids — Part 1: General rules and test methods for steady-state flow. This part of ISO 6358, which supersedes ISO 6358:1989, specifies […]
PHD Unveils New Industries Section on phdinc.com
PHD, Inc., a manufacturer of actuators for industrial automation, introduces a new section on its website. To better serve website visitors, phdinc.com now offers the ability to learn how PHD’s automation products are typically used in specific manufacturing and industrial industries. The new “Industries” section assists visitors in finding both standard and unique products that […]
Free Pneumatic Push-in Fitting Sample from Rexroth Pneumatics
Try before you buy – what’s better than free? Take advantage of a new online offer from Rexroth Pneumatics for a free sample of the Series QR1 pneumatic push-in fittings. Series QR1 fittings from Rexroth Pneumatics are a light-weight, polymer design suitable for all Rexroth pneumatic products such as valves and cylinders. The push-to-connect style […]