Festo is now offering the latest addition to its MS-series air preparation units, the MS9 size, a unit with a 1-in. port capable of 600% higher flow rate than the smaller units in the series. The MS-series received Germany’s highest design award in 2010, and the product extension MS-9 is now available in the U.S.
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NFPA releases June shipments/orders for pneumatic products
The latest pneumatic, mobile and industrial hydraulic orders information has been released through June 2011 by the National Fluid Power Association.
Vacuum generators install directly inline
VU Type Pneumatic Vacuum Generators from Pisco USA Inc. provide convenient inline installation with vacuum pads and devices. Compatible with, and easily integrated into most existing systems, these space-saving vacuum generators can reduce the overall footprint of a system.
New offices for CCEFP
After 5 years housed just off-campus at the University of Minnesota, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power has relocated its administrative offices to the Mechanical Engineering building in the heart of the U of M campus.
8th International Conference on Fluid Power planned for Dresden
The 8th International Conference on Fluid Power (8th IFK) will be held in Dresden from March 26-28, 2012. The IFK is one of the world’s most significant scientific conferences on fluid power control technology and systems.
Valve driver provides amplification and linearization
Ernie Doering, a design engineer with Clippard Instrument Laboratory, explains the basic operations, as well as a few key features of the EVP proportional valve driver, in this video.
NFPA releases April data on pneumatic orders, shipments
The NFPA has released the latest hydraulic and pneumatic industry trending data through April 2011. Mobile hydraulics continues to outpace other segments of the industry and shipment levels are nearly back to their pre-recession levels.
Piab launches compact vacuum ejectors for small parts
Piab has launched its piCOMPACT10 range, the first manifold-mounted and functional ejector system on the market based on the energy-efficient MICRO COAX technology. By working at low feed pressure and maximizing the utilization rate of the compressed air, the COAX ejectors reduce energy consumption while increasing productivity and reliability.
Festo launches push for greater compressed air efficiency
Compressed air preparation is not exactly a hot topic for plant operators. As a result, carelessly maintained compressed air systems waste energy and result in premature wearing of high-quality pneumatic valves and drives.
Risk assessment, Part 2 — cylinder applications
A thorough machine risk assessment should focus, at least initially, on the actuators, whether they are cylinders, air motors, air bags, or clutch brake mechanisms.