Last week, Festo introduced its Controlled Pneumatics, a digital closed-loop control strategy for delivering energy efficiency, high dynamic response, and precision movement. Controlled Pneumatics is a suitable solution for web tensioning; welding; surface processing; flexible gripping, including vacuum gripping; dispensing and pumping; PET bottle blowing; and diaphragm pump control. See a technical overview on how […]
Valves
Festo’s new VTUX valve terminal boasts modular design for flexible use
Festo introduced the new VTUX flagship valve terminal, which can serve as I/O, remote I/O, and decentralized I/O. These compact and rugged IP65/67-rated terminals can be located anywhere on a machine that boosts operational performance and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation productivity. VTUX modularity results in less inventory and lower overhead costs. VTUX is both […]
Clippard launches EHS high-pressure electronic valves
The EHS series of high-pressure electronic valves from Clippard is precision-engineered to deliver robust performance in higher pressure (up to 1,000 psig) applications, prioritizing both safe functionality and the reduction of potential leak points. Building upon the foundation set by the ES series, the EHS incorporates key features such as substantial cross sectional O-rings, proven […]
Pneumatic valves provide greater automation flexibility, optimized flow
Emerson has launched its Aventics series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders and end users that operate across the globe, with universal threads […]
Emerson releases new pressure valves for high-precision manufacturing
Emerson recently announced its new Aventics Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are designed to deliver highly accurate, electronic proportional pressure control and provide the flexibility needed to support sophisticated pneumatic control engineering applications. Data acquisition software (DaS) software included with Series 625 […]
Metal Work series 70 valves available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Metal Work series 70 valves to their valves and pneumatic components categories. Metal Work is a trusted name in pneumatics and several new valve types are available, including toggle and axial lever manual valves, push-pull manual valves, mechanically operated air valves (mechanical limit switch valves), pushbutton air valves, air pilot valves, and […]
Pneumatic valve solutions ensure reliable trailer operations
Alkon Corp., a provider of pneumatic components and systems, is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products: the Lightning Lift-Axle Valve and Module-AIR. Engineered to revolutionize trailer performance and reliability, these innovative products offer unparalleled accuracy, configurability, and durability for the transportation industry. The Lightning Lift-Axle Valve sets a new standard in trailer […]
QBX proportional electronic regulator for low pressures and flows
Managing pressure regulation in applications with low pressures and low flows is easy with the Proportion-Air QBX electro-pneumatic proportional pressure regulator. With customizable pressure ranges and accurate, repeatable results, these compact devices can improve application performance in nearly any environment. The QBX boasts accuracy of up to ±0.2% and repeatability of ±0.02%, regulating pressures from […]
Clippard releases new NPV-7 long stroke pinch valves
Clippard’s high flow pinch valve provides the same functionality as the standard series but with the added benefits of a longer stroke. This makes it suitable for applications that require greater flow or those that use viscous or particulate-laden media. As with all Clippard pinch valves, each valve comes pre-installed with 12 in. (30 cm) […]
Series 5000 operator system for higher pressures and increased flow
Spartan Scientific announces the launch of its Series 5000 Operator System. Designed to meet the demands of applications requiring higher pressures and increased flow rates, the Series 5000 fills a void in the market for reliable, high-performance solenoid solutions. Featuring a range of orifice sizes from 0.6 to 4.0 mm, and available in both 2-way […]
