Technical designers always try to position pneumatic valves as close to actuators as possible, because shorter tubing lengths reduce the required compressed air by up to 20 percent. However, common valves are usually too large and heavy for handling applications. With AVENTICS’ new generation of extremely compact and lightweight Advanced Valve AV valve systems, engineers […]
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Cleanliness, cushioning, and kits lead pneumatic-actuator trends
Pneumatic actuators, often called air cylinders, are an inexpensive and easy-to-use design choice for many industrial applications that require linear motion. While the technology has been around in nearly its current form for more than half a century, there are some interesting trends and design advances that engineers should be aware of. Air cylinders have […]
Ultra-efficient pneumatic mini slides
The MSC series mini slides have a compact design, require minimal installation space and can be optimally configured for virtually any automated handling task. The new generation of mini slides offers a multitude of variants and equipment details. Its numerous configuration options make the MSC mini slide a truly universal handling component. Diameter, stroke length, […]
Miniaturization makes pneumatics the choice in medical applications
From ambulance to operating room, recovery room to discharge at home, patients today encounter any number of medical devices that must be lightweight, small, safe, and often, portable. To maintain these safe, hygienic designs, most medical device manufacturers rely on pneumatics because they are highly customizable and compact. As the demands for these types of […]
3 days shipping for pneumatic and hydraulic NFPA cylinders
In recent months, AVENTICS Corporation relocated production of NFPA steel cylinders back to Lexington, Kentucky where the manufacturing of them dates back to 1964. With full production capability achieved, the NFPA cylinders are now joining the Quick Ship focused delivery program. The program provides shipping in three business days for the most common NFPA cylinder […]
AVENTICS Quick Ship focused delivery program
The AVENTICS Quick Ship program gives you access to a wide selection of our most popular pneumatic products with fast, reliable lead times that meet or beat market lead times. Quick Ship saves you delivery time, and by standardizing on these products, you will save time over the life of your projects by using products […]
Ceram pneumatic directional control valve free for customers to try
AVENTICS is announcing the Discover the Ceramic Advantage program to allow new customers in the USA and Canada to try a Ceram valve free of charge. The program requires minimal qualifications by the customer in order to receive a free valve. Unique, sliding ceramic plates (rather than standard rubber seals) form a near perfect seal, […]
