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 […]
High-flow variant added to Aventics’ electropneumatic control valves
The intelligent use of an electropneumatic pressure regulator depends on the kind of application and the actual tasks involved. With a flow of 6500 lpm, the new EV12 pressure regulator from Aventics can be used as a standalone product, in the AS3 device series, or as a battery for block assembly. Pressure regulation tasks are […]
Time-honored process embraces food-safe pneumatics
Food-safe pneumatics automates traditional cheese production. Contributed by Bill Oliver, Sector Head Food & Beverage/Industrial Automation and John Bridges, Head of Marketing, AVENTICS Corp. Most everyone who enjoys a good bowl of pasta is familiar with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Grana Padano, the well-known Italian cheese varieties famous around the world. These types of parmesan cheese have […]
New stainless steel high pressure regulator
ControlAir Inc. has announced the introduction of the new Type-3600 Stainless Steel High Pressure Regulator. The Type-3600 safely reduces inlet pressures from as high as 6000 psig (413 bar) down to working pressures ranging between 0 and 225 psig (15.5 bar). This first-cut high pressure regulator is constructed of rugged 316 Stainless Steel for corrosion-resistance and […]
Air prep products from Emerson reduce energy consumption and costs
The new ASCO Numatics Series 653 air preparation products from Emerson allow users to power more products from the same filter-regulator-lubricator (FRL) or reduce pressure drop across the system, both of which enable potential energy and cost savings. They are available in ½-, ¾- and 1-in. port sizes. The range of the series 651, 652, and […]
ControlAir releases stainless-steel pressure regulators and valve boosters
ControlAir Inc. has released stainless-steel pneumatic pressure regulators and volume boosters for the offshore and corrosive environments. Common across all products in this group is a rugged construction and the use of corrosion resistant materials. With 316L stainless steel materials being used in the housings to ensure the best resistance to corrosive environments, ControlAir has […]
What are sizing considerations for an FRL?
Careful consideration to the sizing of the components feeding an end use is important. If not done correctly, the performance of the device can be negatively affected. Too often, low pressure problems will occur because a plant has selected a filter, regulator, lubricator (FRL) combination that is a standard size for all devices in the […]
ASCO introduces 617 series SentronicLP electronic pressure regulator for low-power applications
ASCO has introduced the ASCO Numatics 617 Series SentronicLP proportional electronic regulator for accurate pneumatic pressure control in applications with limited power supplies. “The 617 Series’ 4-W power consumption offers design and control engineers a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for pressure regulation in low-power environments,” said Andy Duffy, vice president sales – Americas, ASCO. […]
Clippard unveils precision diaphragm regulators
When Clippard invented miniature regulators in 1962, the MAR Series became very popular as a simple, robust, and cost-effective regulator in a small package with exceptionally long life. As regulator applications continue to increase, Clippard is meeting the demand with the newest addition to the reputable regulator line. The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatability (±0.15 […]
Master Pneumatic provides some BIG AIR!
Need more flow from your standard regulator? Most pilot operated regulators do not have 3” ports, so the majority of users are required to use two 2” regulators in parallel. Master Pneumatic took this problem and created a solution by designing the PR300-24. This unique pilot operated regulator was designed for those applications, with flow […]
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