Pneumatic safety valves, including bleed-and-block designs and 3/2 valves, are essential in manufacturing. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Pneumatic systems are known for their ability to rapidly employ compressed gas to achieve work, and in fact, it’s this element that makes pneumatics the top choice for high-speed actuation of machinery. The pneumatic press, for example, […]
Ross Controls announces acquisition of Pneumatrol Ltd.
Ross Controls has announced its acquisition of Pneumatrol Ltd. (Pneumatrol) as of July 31, 2019. “We are ecstatic to add Pneumatrol to the Ross group of companies. Pneumatrol’s focus of providing high quality, safe and innovative solutions to the Process, Rail and Industrial markets supplements ROSS’ long history in the pneumatic market. This acquisition is exciting […]
RSe series from Ross Controls provides safe exhaust and cylinder return
ROSS Controls introduces its new RSe series sub-base mounted valves for safety exhaust (dump) and safe cylinder return applications up to Category-4, PL e. The safety function of the 3/2 RSe series valve is to supply compressed air to a machine/system until signaled to shut off and exhaust any pneumatics energy from downstream of the […]
New M35 Series modular double valves ensure safety
Ross Controls has introduced its new M35 Series safety exhaust (dump) valve for Category-4, PL e machine guarding applications. The safety function of the M35 Series valve is to shut off supply of pneumatic energy and to exhaust any pneumatic energy from downstream of the valve. The Ross M35 Series double valve includes the 3/2 normally closed […]
Ross Controls acquires Industrial Div. of Automatic Valve Corp.
Ross Controls has announced the acquisition of the Industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp., as of September 1, 2017. “We have the highest respect for Automatic Valve’s reputation and are thrilled to add its products and customers to our company. This acquisition is exciting for many reasons and, most importantly, because Ross and Automatic Valve […]
ROSS Controls acquires industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich. has acquired the Industrial division of Automatic Valve Corp., as of September 1. Automatic Valve is ISO certified, offering a history dating to 1945. The company manufactures pneumatic industrial valves for a broad range of industrial automation, automotive, and process control applications at its Novi, Mich. facility. Automatic Valve markets its […]
ROSS Controls updates online shopping functionality
To improve its customers experience across all channels, ROSS Controls has updated its shopping cart to include new features and better functionality overall to serve customer demands. Launched in January, the new ROSS Shopping cart includes features that allow users to order products, track orders, track downloaded 3D model drawings, save multiple shipping addresses, manage their address book, and update […]
ROSS Controls expands with Canadian location
ROSS Controls, Troy, Mich., is pleased to announce the opening of ROSS Canada. Located in Barrie, Ontario, ROSS Canada will support the growing customer base from coast to coast and will bring a stronger presence to the Canadian market. According to Scott Hilt, Marketing Manager, North America, “To start, ROSS Canada will have inventory and […]
Ross Controls announces BG certification for CM valves
ROSS announces their CrossMirror Series CM Size 0 valves are now BG Certified per the DIN ES ISO 138491 PL e standard. These valves are intended to be used to return a cylinder towards a safe position when de-energized or when a fault occurs. Applications could include pneumatic cylinder presses, welding equipment, and pneumatic doors […]
Expanded DM valve series
ROSS Controls introduces an expansion to its existing DM Valve Series for Air Dump/Release applications. The ROSS DM1 Series C Valve is a Control Reliable Double Valve with dynamic monitoring that can be used in Category 4 PL e applications that do not require dynamic memory. The DM1 Series C Valve is available in port […]
