A new line of pneumatic grips designed with features to enhance gripping performance, usability, and operator safety was announced today by Instron. The series offers a versatile gripping solution for a wide range of materials including plastics, metals, textiles, paper, and foil. The 2712-04x Series Pneumatic Grips are available in 1, 2, 5, and 10 […]
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Metal Pneumatic Pumps for Chemical-Handling Applications
Almatec announced the availability of its latest metal pneumatic diaphragm pump, the Almatec CHEMICOR Series, for use if the handling and transfer of chemicals. The heart of the CHEMICOR pumps is their product chambers, which have been designed to meet the sensitive needs of chemical handling thanks to their soft contours, smooth flow channels and […]
GF Piping Expands Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve Size
GF Piping Systems has announced expansion of its large diameter size range for the Type 567 Butterfly Valve to include sizes 14-16. The new size range features a unique double eccentric off-center design and excellent chemical compatibility. Suitable applications include landfills where large size valves are required for drainage of underground leachate. Other applications include […]
Hazardous Environments Actuator Reduces Costs
PneuMagnetic, a manufacturer of valve operating solutions and solenoid valve actuators, announced an actuator design that achieves dramatic cost reductions in the installation of valves used in hazardous environments. The patented PneuMagnetic Actuator reduces installation cost by almost 50% in intrinsically safe (IS) installations, and by almost 20% in explosion proof (EX) installations. The PneuMagnetic […]
Pneucon Selfeeder Portable Pneumatic Drilling Units
Sugino Corp. introduces its entry into portable pneumatic drilling units specifically designed for the aerospace industry. The Pneucon Selfeeder (TM) Family is currently being developed with cooperation of some of the World’s largest aerospace manufacturers to streamline drilling applications on large wing and fuselage assemblies. The portable air powered Pneucon Selfeeders are designed to provide […]
Elastomer Ensures Smooth Operation
Endoscopic surgical instrument insertion and retraction through a seal must feel smooth and easy. The more the material “grabs” and adheres to the shaft of the instrument, the more force it will take to manipulate the instrument (not something you want to experience even if you are under anesthesia). A new process, known as F-treat, […]
Designing a Cryogenic Pump Controller
Cryopumps or cold traps are used to condense gases and vapors onto a cold surface. It is reported that they can lower the gas pressure in a space to a near-perfect vacuum more effectively than mechanical roughing pumps. Controlling the pump cycle and regeneration sequence (where the trapped gases are re-evaporated to remove them from […]
EXAIR Catalog Features Blowoff And Cooling Products
EXAIR’s new Catalog 23 is a full color, technical guide offering solutions to common industrial cooling, drying, conveying, blowoff, cleaning, and static electricity problems. The expanded 160 page catalog features products that can help companies conserve compressed air and reduce dangerous noise levels. New E-Vac(r) Vacuum Generators, efficient Super Air Knives, Super Air Nozzles, Super […]
Swagelok Introduces Process Specification for Photovoltaics
Swagelok Company unveiled a new process specification designed to meet the needs of the photovoltaic (PV) market, aimed at helping ensure quality and reduce cost of ownership for the growing industry. The Swagelok Photovoltaic Process Specification (SC-06) outlines testing, cleaning, and packaging steps for stainless steel components for use in PV applications. The specification illustrates […]
Elektrotechniek a Showcase for BalContact™ Technology
The biggest attraction at the Elektrotechniek exhibition running this week in Utrecht, Netherlands may turn out to be one of the smallest and simplest products: an electrical contact fashioned from a spring. The BalContact™, an electrically conductive component that employs precision-engineered canted-coil™ spring technology, is being showcased at Elektrotechniek 2009 by U.S-based manufacturer Bal Seal […]