From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces the DHPL, a new generation of competitively priced long-stroke grippers that offers a host of advantages for high load and torque applications. The DHPL is interchangeable with competitive long-stroke grippers. It provides the added benefits of lighter weight, higher precision, and no maintenance. The new long-stroke gripper is […]
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Lifting more with less with Piab’s new piCOBOT L vacuum pump unit
With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT L is particularly attractive for e-commerce, logistics, and warehouse applications as well as for assisting with the lifting of heavier items in production. It builds on the same technology platform as the original version, for example, it consists of a vacuum pump unit and […]
Compressed air fail: A small compressor issue
A power utility had a 100-psi station service compressed air system that was used infrequently for maintenance. Two 50-hp water-cooled compressors were installed to maintain system pressure during the high flows, but these were overkill for normal times when the compressed air flow was only about 10 cfm. To reduce the number of starts and […]
Compressed air fail: desiccant dryer with too much purge
An industrial compressed air user was having a difficult time with their high pressure compressed air system. The compressed air demand required instrument quality air, so a heatless desiccant air dryer was installed. The dryer uses activated alumina within its chambers to strip off the moisture from the compressed air flow using an adsorption process […]
Compressed air fail: Auto mode was forgotten
One little button click can save thousands of dollars in wasted electrical and maintenance costs on air compressors. Recently, a compressed air auditor encountered the same problem in two different plants; operators had failed to select “Auto Mode” on their compressors. Both units were 150-hp lubricated screw compressor installed in a system of multiple compressors. […]
Several AVAC ejector and sensor products available under the Piab brand
In August 2022, Piab acquired AVAC, adding innovative products for sealed applications to their automation components business. After months of preparation, a selection of AVAC’s product assortment, which includes some of the company’s most trusted bestsellers, is now available under the Piab brand. The new sub-range includes the Multi-Functional Ejector (MFE), a compact, stackable design […]
QB3 electro-pneumatic regulator meets pressure needs in higher flow situations
Manufacturing experts seeking precise pressure regulation for high-flow applications need look no further than the Proportion-Air QB3 proportional electro-pneumatic pressure regulator — a single device engineered for accuracy and customizable for an application’s specific needs. The QB3 pressure control valve is a complete electronic pressure regulating package consisting of a pilot unit with two solenoid […]
Metal Work Regtronic pneumatic transducers from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Metal Work Regtronic series electro-pneumatic transducers that utilize two internal solenoid valves to convert an electronic signal from a PLC or other controller to a regulated precision linear pneumatic output pressure. This dual solenoid design eliminates continuous supply air consumption, reducing operational costs. Regtronic transducers feature a maximum output pressure range up […]
Precise and localized pneumatics complement advanced motion controls in packaging machines
Packaging machine manufacturer Coesia and its sister companies rely on system integration for efficient, precise and fast operations. With a focus on streamlined systems that reduce pouch or carton handoffs and offer the ability to move non-standard sized materials, Coesia companies R.A. Jones and MGS turn to modern motion control systems married with precision pneumatics […]
Flat parallel gripper for space-constrained applications
From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces the HPPF, an innovative flat parallel gripper that ranges in height from 19 to 41 mm among its four sizes: 8, 12, 16, and 20. The stroke ranges from a narrow 8 mm to a wide 80 mm, and gripping forces span from 60 to 377 N. HPPF […]