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New NFPA pneumatic cylinder increases design flexibility

February 1, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

IMI Norgren P-Series NFPA pneumatic cylinder

One standard pneumatic cylinder, so many options. With reduced complexity, increased mounting flexibility and a range of optional features, IMI Norgren P-Series NFPA cylinders let engineers and machine designers get specialized performance in an industry-standard footprint. For example, these cylinders boast IMI Norgren’s Adaptive Cushioning System (ACS), a fit-and-forget feature that auto-adapts the end-stroke cushioning […]

Filed Under: Cylinders, Equipment Tagged With: iminorgren, Norgren

Sauer high-pressure series Orkan to debut at Hannover Messe

January 31, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Once again, Sauer Compressors will be present at Hannover Messe ComVac. The booth’s highlight will be the design study of the brand new Orkan series. It will top up the Breeze series and will include compressors with final pressures of up to 500 barG. Additionally, the series will offer booster solutions with inlet pressures of […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors

Nitra miniature solenoid valves and manifolds for low-flow needs

January 31, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

AutomationDirect miniature solenoid valves.jpg

NITRA GVP series pneumatic miniature solenoid valves from AutomationDirect are an excellent choice for many automation applications with low flow requirements. These two- and three-port valves are typically used for on/off flow control or with single-acting cylinders. Starting at $26.00, GVP series 12 or 24 Vdc solenoid valves are available in 10 and 15mm valve […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Valves Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Combination filter/regulator expands air prep line

January 28, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

IMI Norgren 17 Series B17 filter/regulator

A new filter/regulator combination unit from IMI Norgren is designed for filtering and regulating compressed air. It gives engineers and designers in industrial automation, energy, mining and other demanding industries greater flexibility and robust performance. The new B17 filter/regulator joins the IMI Norgren 17 Series of air preparation products, which has a forty-year track record […]

Filed Under: Air Preparation, Equipment, Regulators Tagged With: iminorgren, Norgren

What is the flow coefficient Cv?

January 28, 2019 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Engineering Basics, Featured, Valves Tagged With: clippard, Clippard Instrument Laboratory

FRLs reduce size and weight while simplifying installation and maintenance

January 18, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

IMI Norgren Excelon Plus FRL

The latest IMI Norgren air preparation equipment for industrial applications, the Excelon Plus modular filter/regulator/lubricator (FRL), delivers great performance and enhanced safety in a unit that is 20% smaller and 35% lighter. Safety elements of the new Excelon Plus include padlock features on both the shut-off valve and regulator to prevent tampering, and a double […]

Filed Under: Air Preparation, Equipment, Regulators Tagged With: imi, iminorgren, Norgren

Vacuum gripper uses foam pad or suction cups

January 15, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Piab KVG grippers robot

Piab’s Kenos KVG series of vacuum grippers has been extended to include the option of using suction cups, instead of the technical foam pads offered as standard. The popular vacuum grippers can now be configured with suction cups from Piab’s flexible and durable suction cup series Duraflex BX as well as the generic Value Line […]

Filed Under: Grippers Tagged With: piab

Piab’s unveils end-of-arm tooling line

January 8, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Piab EOAT tooling

Piab is introducing a new line of robotic End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) products, enabling customers to build automated systems that perfectly fit their specific applications. Piab’s complete set of off-the-shelf standard components can be used to solve the real automation challenges facing manufacturers. Made up of several different families of components, the new EOAT line offers […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Grippers

Vacuum generation for handling technology

December 31, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

Schmalz vacuum 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, […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Featured, Vacuums Tagged With: schmalz

The basics on designing with FRLs

December 18, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Festo FRLs

FRLs are key in treating and conditioning downstream components to ensure high air quality in most pneumatic machinery. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Often forsaken, the FRL appears in the bills of materials for commissioned pneumatic machinery, only to never be touched again or considered by the end-user. Even when penciled into the design of […]

Filed Under: Air Preparation, Equipment, Regulators

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