At IMTS this week, Festo showcased its VTEM Motion Terminal and the benefits Industry 4.0 enabled products like this offer to OEMs. The VTEM Motion Terminal, which began shipping earlier this year, is a revolutionary cyber-physical system (CPS) that embodies the modularity and insights into industrial data envisioned by Industry 4.0. Ten downloadable apps are immediately […]
Pilot-operated check valves from Eisele ensure safe pneumatic cylinder holding
Eisele Connectors’ pilot-operated check valves are part of the company’s Basic Line and can be used in combination with pneumatic cylinders. They enable flow in one direction, which in return blocks the flow in the opposite direction: thus preventing pneumatic cylinders from unintentionally deaerating in the event of a pressure drop. Because they prevent sudden […]
Micro solenoid valves from Koganei are “world’s smallest” says the company
Koganei USA’s 005 series micro three-port solenoid valve is the world’s smallest direct acting valve, say Koganei representatives. The tiny and lightweight valves are perfect for compact devices and equipment used in bio-tech, analytical, and semiconductor manufacturing. Two styles available with either connector or pin types of wiring specifications. They can be mounted in two […]
Rotary connector from Eisele conveys compressed air for rotating components
Eisele Connectors, a subsidiary of Eisele Pneumatics GmbH & Co. KG, now offers a new practical connector in its BasicLine push-in fitting series. The company will present its ball bearing rotary connector at IMTS 2018. This addition to series 14 of the Eisele BasicLine can rotate freely around its own axis. The new rotary connector offers a solution for conveying […]
Clippard PTFE media isolation valves provide custom solutions
Clippard’s media isolation valves are solenoid-operated devices that use a flexible diaphragm to isolate the actuation mechanism from the fluid path. Media isolation valves are commonly used for a wide variety of applications, including those that require precise, repeatable dispensing of media. All wetted areas of the valve are PTFE, making this series suitable for use with corrosive […]
Compressors meet shipboard air demands
Many engineers are familiar with plant compressed-air networks that pipe high-pressure air to pneumatic tools, industrial robots and countless types of production and packaging equipment. Perhaps not as widely known, but equally as important, compressed air also handles critical tasks on large commercial ships. Compressed air is used onboard in a number of ways. One […]
Time-honored process embraces food-safe pneumatics
Food-safe pneumatics automates traditional cheese production. Contributed by Bill Oliver, Sector Head Food & Beverage/Industrial Automation and John Bridges, Head of Marketing, AVENTICS Corp. Most everyone who enjoys a good bowl of pasta is familiar with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano, the well-known Italian cheese varieties famous around the world. These types of parmesan cheese have […]
Variable frequency drive rotary screw air compressors
VFD Series of variable frequency drive rotary screw air compressors from Sullivan Palatek range in size from 15 to 450 hp. The standard VFD microprocessor has a customer-friendly display with expanded descriptions of all the operating controls. It has RS485 communication between it and the VFD and displays all pertinent VFD power consumption data on […]
3-stage compressors for medium pressure
Medium pressure range of industrial air compressors from Bauer features continuous duty rated, 3-stage, air cooled, pressure lubricated compressors for the most demanding requirements. The full-featured control system allows for unattended, automatic operation. Heavy-duty frames and balanced compressor designs do not require a special foundation for installation. 350-1000 psi (24-69 bar) 7.5-240 scfm (212-6800 lpm) […]
Aventics offers IIoT solution for immediate integration
At this year’s Hannover Messe, the bright red suitcase was the exhibit that attracted the most attention at the Aventics stand. “Everyone is talking about the Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT — lots of companies are looking to take advantage of it,” said Andreas Kliewe, Manager Application & Specification at Aventics. But when it […]
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