Clippard Instrument Laboratory has introduced its new EVPD Proportional Valve Driver, suitable for laboratories and OEM product development. It can be customized to fit OEM applications, including control parameters This EVPD is designed for use as a plug-and-play interface between the company’s EVP Series Proportional Control Valves and PLCs or other controls.
Components
iB Series features digital pneumatic flow controller
Koganei and Humphrey introduce the iB Series, which includes the iB Move and the iB Flow. The iB Flow is a digital flow controller that optimizes the cycle time settings of a cylinder or pneumatic actuator.
Miniature precision regulator
Pneumadyne’s new Miniature Precision Regulator offers highly accurate air pressure control in a compact package; suitable for limited space applications. This precision machined, high quality regulator features an output pressure range up to 100 psi and high flow rate of 4.5 scfm.
Explosion proof, intrinsically safe valves
Benefits to the unique design of AIRTEC’s valves for ATEX and FM/CSA directives include “AIRTEC-Ring” sealing system and virtually zero leak/bubble tight seal.
Push-to-connect fittings
Beswick PTC series push-to-connect fittings are designed for use in challenging applications. These fittings provide quick and simple tubing connection/disconnection and leak-tight performance in a space saving package.
AutomationDirect pneumatic line adds modular solenoid valves
NITRA pneumatic BVS series modular solenoid valves are body ported, three-port (three-way), two-position poppet valves available in normally-open or normally-closed configurations.
Composite cylinder rods reduce weight
When a design engineer needs to reduce the weight of a cylinder assembly, one of the first thoughts is to use a lighter cylinder material. Polygon Co.’s composite cylinders are lower in weight than aluminum and are similar to magnesium.
Stainless steel solenoid valves
AIRTEC Pneumatics has announced the release of 316 Stainless Steel solenoid valves. These standard valves are suitable to IP67. IP69K is available on request.
New cylinder system from Polygon
Polygon Co. has announced their new pneumatic cylinder known as Constrained Tube Technology. CTT is a complete pneumatic system that allows the composite tube to be fitted within the confines of a thin-walled outer host.
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.