Piab is extending its generic line of bellows suction cups to include cups measuring 13 and 26 mm in diameter. Another two new cup sizes will be added at a later stage, further broadening the already extensive application range of the company’s popular bellows suction cups. “We decided to plug a few gaps in our […]
What is a scroll compressor?
Scroll compressors are positive-displacement devices that work by internal compression. Air (or other gas) is drawn in, trapped, reduced in volume and, finally, discharged at the outlet port. The concept of a scroll compressor has been around for more than a century, but it took more-recent advances in manufacturing technology to make the product viable. […]
Festo’s pneumatic robotics meet artificial intelligence
Whether it’s grabbing, holding or turning, touching, typing or pressing — in everyday life, we use our hands as a matter of course for the most diverse tasks. In that regard, the human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature. What could be […]
Design flexibility with miniature manual valves
New IMI Norgren NV miniature manual valves come in variety of porting options. Small sizes and a wide variety of construction materials and porting options mean designers and engineers can easily find the right miniature manual valves to meet their space and functional requirements. Competitively priced and easy to install, these valves are problem solvers in […]
Four ways compressed air systems waste energy (and what to do about it)
Eliminating leaks, misuse, overpressurization and pressure drop can ensure efficient compressed air systems. Contributed by Bradlee Dittmer, Product Marketing Manager, Norgren Inc., An IMI Precision Engineering-branded company Are your energy dollars vanishing into thin air? According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, 10 to 30% of all energy consumed by the average industrial facility is used […]
SMART aims to be an IoT standard for vacuum generators
Ready for Industry 4.0, when you are — piCOMPACT23 SMART is an IO-Link-ready vacuum generator platform available from Piab. Offering operation with either standard 24V IO or IO-Link, the new SMART compact all-in-one ejector is ready to meet the future. Previously offered as an optional added feature, IO-Link is now included as a standard option. […]
What is the flow coefficient Cv?
In the pneumatic industry, Cv is one standard for expressing the flow capacity of devices used in pneumatic systems. However, there are multiple other standards that also express flow capacity, including effective orifice size and normal liters per minute, as well as measurements of actual flow rates at specific pressure differentials. These methods are not […]
Vacuum generation for handling technology
Future trends point to mobile, autonomous and energy efficient systems. Contributed by Harald Kuolt, Functional Coordinator Pre-Development, J. Schmalz GmbH, Glatten, Germany Automated production is the key for marketable products. Automation technology makes it possible to cut process costs, increase output and productivity, and raise quality—all of which lead to highly efficient production and better, […]
Screw vacuum pump is completely oil-free
The new Varodry dry-compressing screw vacuum pump, made by Leybold, Cologne, Germany, is 100% oil-free. Screw pumps are considered state-of-the-art industrial vacuum pumps, according to company officials, and the Varodry series is well suited for a wide range of manufacturing processes. That’s because in industrial settings, pumps not only need to handle clean air, but […]
New digitization solutions from Festo advance Rockwell Automation’s IIoT Initiatives
At Automation Fair 2018 this week, Festo will introduce new solutions that advance Rockwell Automation’s data-driven manufacturing and processing initiatives. See Festo at Automation Fair, November 14 and 15, in Booth #411) “The future of optimum overall equipment effectiveness and energy efficiency will rely on a collaborative maintenance environment and on intelligent devices that deliver real-time […]
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