Piab introduces the first three in a series of application configurators. These configurators tailor towards a specific vacuum application and guide the user to a suggested vacuum solution based on a few parameters that the user enters describing their need for a vacuum system solution. Currently, there are application configurators for the packaging industry for […]
PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle Features Precise Non-Marring Blowoff
EXAIR’s new PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle™ has been engineered to produce the highest performance attainable from a tiny nozzle. It delivers the smallest, most precise blowoff with an efficient, high volume, high velocity airflow. The overall length of the air nozzle measures only 0.50 inches (12.7mm) with a diameter of only 0.16 inches (4mm), […]
Norgren Announces DXP Enterprises, INC.
Norgren has expanded their recent agreement with DXP Enterprises, Inc. to provide maintenance professionals across the U.S. with a more convenient means to acquire components and systems. For more than 100 years products and service distributor DXP Enterprises, Inc. has served a spectrum of industries including manufacturing; oil and gas; and food and beverage processing. […]
AutomationDirect expands line of pneumatics air preparation components
AutomationDirect’s NITRA line of pneumatics products has been extended to include more models of air preparation components (FRL), soft-start/dump valves, and distribution blocks. NITRA pneumatic air FRLs are available in 1/8 to 1-inch NPT female port sizes to support a broad range of pneumatic air supply applications. The modular design allows stand-alone applications or easy […]
Magnetostrictive solution by Gefran for the pneumatics industry
In line with this philosophy, Gefran Inc. is introducing a new model of magnetostrictive transducer specifically designed to provide a solution for pneumatics to the North America Market. Based on proprietary ONDA technology, the new ONPP-A transducer installs directly to the pneumatic cylinders surface and measures the position of the standard magnet integrated in the […]
The Evolution of Pneumatic Safety
by Eric Cummings, Global Industry Manager-Safety, Ross Controls Designers of compressed air systems need to consider machine exhaust valves and stopping time to meet current standards. As automation machinery has advanced over the years, so have the methods of safeguarding personnel. Consequently, machine safety standards have evolved, and in fact, have been driven by the […]
Compression Fittings -1/4-28 thread with 4MM OD tubing
Are aggressive fluids, extreme pressures and temperatures encountered in your applications? Is metal or stiff plastic tubing being used? For reliable air tight connections designers benefit from Beswick’s corrosion resistant stainless steel and brass compression fittings. Assemblies are leak free due to the internal ferrules and an O-ring face seal design. Contact Beswick now for […]
Bosch Rexroth receives the 2013 “Jobs First” Governor’s ImPAct award
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett recognized companies and entrepreneurs from around the state that are creating jobs and making positive contributions to the state’s economy during the inaugural Governor’s ImPAct Awards ceremony held in May. The Governor’s ImPAct Awards recognized 50 companies from throughout the state in five categories: Jobs First, Community Impact, Small Business Impact, […]
Airpot releases “Accurate Force Pneumatics”
Pneumatic control of force and motion control with unparalleled accuracy and low friction is possible with Airpot’s Accurate Force Pneumatics (AFP) packages. Newly published literature is available to allow design engineers to select and specify the components necessary to design accurate pneumatic force control systems utilizing clean regulated air, proportional pressure control and precise actuation […]
Instant point of suction with COAX in piGRIP
Piab offers its patented COAX technology in a new decentralized vacuum unit called COAX in piGRIP. COAX is the most energy efficient ejector technology based on a multi-stage concept for creating vacuum with compressed air. The decentralized COAX in piGRIP is ideal for very demanding (leaking and/or high speed) vacuum applications where smaller parts/objects shall be moved. […]