Last October, a U.S. patent was issued for a device developed by researchers affiliated with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. The device, a free piston engine compressor, directly converts hydrocarbon fuel to compressed air and can be used to power new portable technologies that use pneumatic actuators. “There really wasn’t much guidance […]
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Festo introduces new microslide DGSC
Festo’s new microslide DGSC is only 8mm wide. This pneumatic slide is for installation in small spaces such as in the production of electronics and small parts assembly. Its positioning accuracy is just 0.01mm due to the preloaded ball bearing cage guide. Its areas of application range from handling operations in Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) […]
Clean air is crucial for optimal pneumatics
Removing moisture and contaminants ensure that the pneumatic systems do not experience premature wear or damage.
Humphrey Products Receives ISO-13485 Accreditation
Kalamazoo, MI — Humphrey Products is proud to announce that it received the accreditation for ISO 13485: 2003 in addition to its continued accreditation of ISO 9001 status. ISO 13485 represents the requirements that medical device manufacturers must incorporate into their management, engineering, distribution and quality systems. Adding to all the normal benefits that the […]
Clippard Releases New Full-line Catalog
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry’s most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released the all-new 356-page catalog. This full-line catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights throughout. Products can be found in six main categories, including Cylinders, Electronic Valves, Control Valves, Modular Valves, Fittings and […]
PRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper
The new PRG 2-Finger Radial Gripper from SCHUNK combines high gripping moments with small dimensions. The integrated pneumatic oval piston drive guarantees maximum power density. Radial gripping motions are often achieved by integrating a slotted link gear. Existing links cause an extreme reduction in the gripping moment, if the opening angles are rather small. SCHUNK […]
Bimba Introduces its First Rod-Type Electric Actuator
Monee, IL — Bimba announces the introduction of its first ever, rod-type electric actuator, the Original Line Electric (OLE). OLE actuators are designed, built, and tested to provide the longest life, greatest durability, highest speed, and most thrust per dollar. With speeds up to 22 inches per second, strokes to 18 inches standard, and thrusts […]
Enfield Technologies Makes Proportional Pneumatic Control More Affordable
Thanks to some innovative engineering, Enfield Technologies has reached an important goal – making a complete proportional pneumatic control system much more affordable. A basic positioning system includes a proportional valve and control electronics manufactured by Enfield Technologies paired with a pneumatic actuator and a position sensor provided by a variety of highly regarded partner […]
Sealed Two-Finger Parallel Gripper
The successful DPGplus series of sealed 2-finger parallel grippers has been extended with sizes 240 and 300. The pneumatic drive with oval pistons and the multi-tooth guides ensure precise and reliable gripping. This ensures a high level of machine up time and high returns from production and assembly applications. The DPGplus sealed 2-finger parallel gripper […]
DUAL SENSOR FOR C-GROOVE CYLINDERS
BIM-UNR Dual Sensor (High-Res) TURCK’s BIM-UNR line of compact magnetic cylinder position sensors now includes a dual sensor designed for detecting short and long stroke C-groove cylinders. BIM-UNR dual sensors provide a distinct advantage by combining two sensors through one cable connection to speed installation, as well as lessen wire costs and connection points. This […]
