Winners of the 5th annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced during a virtual celebration to recognize innovation and engineering achievements. This year, our top-notch independent judging panel selected 44 gold, silver, and bronze winners and honorable mentions across 14 categories. The 2022 Pneumatics category winners are: Gold Norgren Excelon Plus Integrated […]
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Pneumatic systems: an introductory primer and actuator selection guide
Norgren pneumatics expert Dietmar Grün provides a thorough introduction to pneumatic systems, addressing application areas, core components, the critical role of pneumatic air preparation and treatment products and pneumatic actuators and key considerations for selecting pneumatic actuators. Contributed by Dietmar Grün, Product Manager, Motion Control, Actuator, Norgren Pneumatic systems harness the energy generated by the […]
Enhanced proportional valve range offers easy access to performance data
Norgren has enhanced its range of proportional valve solutions to offer users increased application benefits and operational efficiencies. Converting a variable electrical signal into a proportional compressed air output, proportional valves are an essential component of any effective compressed air industrial system that requires accuracy and long-term reliability. The updated VP23, VP60 and the new […]
How to improve compressed air systems
Here are some tips to reduce losses, right-size components and streamline circuits, all of which can lead to sizable cost savings. Phil McElroy, Product Sales Manager and IFPS-Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist, Norgren Most industrial facilities depend on compressed air for a range of operations, performed by everything from simple air tools to far-more-complicated pneumatic […]
New Roundline non-repairable cylinders for light-duty, light-force needs
Now there are more choices than ever of versatile IMI Norgren Roundline cylinders, round-body, non-repairable actuators for lighter duty, lower force applications. The introduction of the Roundline Plus Expanded Range adds seven new cylinder types to the existing line-up. Three-position (3R) cylinders provide three positive stroke positions with a single cylinder. Non-rotating (NR) double acting […]
Four ways compressed air systems waste energy (and what to do about it)
Eliminating leaks, misuse, overpressurization and pressure drop can ensure efficient compressed air systems. Contributed by Bradlee Dittmer, Product Marketing Manager, Norgren Inc., An IMI Precision Engineering-branded company Are your energy dollars vanishing into thin air? According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, 10 to 30% of all energy consumed by the average industrial facility is used […]
Vacuum pumps increase productivity, reduce downtime
New IMI Norgren venturi vacuum pumps, cartridges, cups, and fittings are designed to handle diverse materials ranging all the way from sheet metal to corrugate to eggs. The single-stage inline venturi pump design allows contaminants to pass through without clogging, for greater reliability, productivity and uptime. Eliminating additional filters and clean screens lowers maintenance and operating […]
New NFPA pneumatic cylinder increases design flexibility
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 […]
Combination filter/regulator expands air prep line
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 […]
FRLs reduce size and weight while simplifying installation and maintenance
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 […]
