EXAIR’s Gen4 Ion Air Cannon eliminates static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 ft, with no moving parts. It is suitable for bench-tops, machine mounting, and those “hard to reach” spaces that require a concentrated flow of static eliminating ions. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the…
EXAIR’s Gen4 Ion Air Guns are CE compliant and UL certified
EXAIR’s Gen4 Ion Air Gun removes static electricity, contaminants, and dust from parts before labeling, assembly, packaging, painting, or finishing. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the USA, European Union, and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL…
Industrial safety with precise instruments
For industrial manufacturers, using precise, analytical instruments designed for the specific requirements of an application is critical. Unfortunately, instruments are often incorrectly selected for the job, improperly calibrated, or fail prematurely, resulting in production downtime and safety risks. “Inaccurate moisture measurement or composition analysis could lead to miscalculations in the creation of a new polymer,…
CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO Series LED light bars from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect adds CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO series LED light bars to expand its offering of industrial LED fixtures. Their rugged industrial-grade anodized aluminum construction makes TRACKALPHA-PRO ideal for use with medium to large-sized industrial machine tools and for use in wet environments. These 120 VAC-rated high-powered LED lights provide intense, uniform lighting, with up to a 4,600-lumen…
AutomationDirect adds Z-Range switch system components to its safety portfolio
AutomationDirect has added modular Z-Range safety switch system components to its existing portfolio of safety products. The Z-Range safety switch system offers simplicity and modularity, allowing up to 30 Z-Range safety devices to be connected to one safety relay while maintaining a PLe performance rating. These devices are an excellent choice for modular machines and…
New Varistat Benchtop Ionizer for hands-free static elimination
EXAIR’s Varistat Benchtop Ionizer is the latest solution for neutralizing static on charged surfaces in industrial settings. Using ionizing technology, the Varistat provides a hands-free solution that requires no compressed air and provides a constant stream of particulate-free and static-eliminating air. Easily mounted on benchtops or machines, this static eliminator is manually adjustable and perfect…
EXAIR’s CE Compliant Cold Gun helps reduce heat buildup
In addition to producing a cold, quiet stream of air to reduce heat buildup during machining operations, EXAIR’s Cold Gun Aircoolant System has also met the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union to attain the CE mark. The Cold Gun is a low-cost alternative to expensive mist systems. It eliminates the…
EXAIR’s non-marring nozzle provides precise blowoff while protecting equipment
When working with surfaces and equipment that are sensitive to scuffing or abrasion, it’s important to employ tools that ensure protection from what could be costly downtime and repairs. EXAIR’s new PEEK 1/2 NPT Super Air Nozzle has been engineered to produce powerful blowoff without damage to expensive equipment. A PEEK plastic construction provides non-marring…
Emerson launches compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning
Emerson announces its new TopWorxTM DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size, and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines, and industrial utilities with a reliable valve position feedback tool. The TopWorx DVR…
Exair’s 1/8 NPT HollowStream cone liquid nozzle is latest addition to line
EXAIR’s new 1/8 NPT HollowStream liquid atomizing spray nozzle is the latest addition to EXAIR’s line of Liquid Atomizing Nozzles. Providing a hollow cone spray pattern, the HollowStream features a tangential flow design is vaneless, with wide open internal features to resist clogging while producing a uniform distribution in a ring pattern with medium to…
Webinar demonstrates how to optimize your compressed air use
Compressed air is often referred to as one of the major utilities in most manufacturing facilities due to the cost of generating it. A major benefit to using compressed air is the speed at which it can be shut off and re-energized for use — in fact, this can be done instantaneously. Shutting down the…
Digital field of vision solutions for mobile machines
Tailor-made solutions for field of vision enhancement are an important component of modern machines. Strict standards apply to the robustness and image quality as well as integration and handling. In light of this, HYDAC is expanding its existing product portfolio to include digital Ethernet cameras from the HVT 1000 product range for the off-highway market. Due to the way that they are structured, vehicles and mobile…
Southco introduces new Universal Latch Sensor
Southco Inc., a maker of engineered access solutions, has introduced a Universal Latch Sensor (ULS) for enhanced security and constant monitoring. Southco’s Universal Latch Sensor is a simple magnet that attaches to an existing latch, and a magnetic sensor that attaches to the inside of an existing door frame. When the door is closed, and…
EXAIR’s sanitary flange air conveyors
EXAIR’s Sanitary Flange Line Vac air operated conveyors are the best way to convey materials through systems which require frequent or mandatory cleaning. The ISO 2852 compatible sanitary flanges limit areas where bacteria can grow and help prevent contamination. Made from type 316 stainless steel to provide maximum hygiene and corrosion resistance, these Line Vacs…
EXAIR’s VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun for safe and efficient blowoff
Safety and efficiency are coupled with ergonomic design and engineered air nozzle technology to produce the VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun – an essential tool for processes needing a handheld and effective blowoff solution. The VariBlast Precision Safety Air Gun provides a focused blast of air capable of handling tough jobs with remarkable ease. This…
EXAIR’s Cabinet Cooler System Calculator helps cool electronic cabinets
EXAIR’s Cabinet Cooler Systems provide a rugged, industrial-duty solution for cooling and purging electronic cabinets and are available in sizes up to 5,600 Btu/hr. There is a large selection of CE compliant Cabinet Cooler Systems including NEMA 12, 4, and 4X models (UL Listed), Hazardous Location models (UL Classified) for use with purge systems, and…
Leuze technology report: Dynamic interactions made safe
During automated material transfer between robot cells and automated guided vehicles, people must not stray into the danger zone unnoticed. An innovative solution by Leuze secures the transfer stations by means of dynamic protective field adjustment. This makes additional safety measures such as barriers and fences unnecessary. Risk-free full automation In smart factories, the flow…
Leuze tower lights provide clearly visible light signals
Tower lights are indispensable in machine and system construction as well as in intralogistics: They make states, faults, and ongoing processes clearly visible from a distance. The new Leuze tower lights of the TL 305 series can do all of this extremely reliably. They light up brightly, uniformly, and fully. This enables optimum signaling —…
New Ultrasonic Leak Detector for energy conservation
EXAIR’s Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD), a hand-held instrument engineered to help locate the source of costly leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function. Up to 30% of the compressed air generated in industrial plants is wasted through leaks that go undetected. The EXAIR ULD can play a major…
“Key-in-pocket” solution from Pilz makes maintenance work safe
Extensive machines and plants often have poorly visible or dangerous areas that are secured with protective zones or fences. This places special demands on safety: It is important that only authorized persons have access to maintenance work. At the same time, it must be ensured that when setting up new jobs or restarting the plant,…
Incorporating consumer tablet tech into industrial-grade equipment
A new device provides an ergonomic and secure way for designers to harness the networking and operator interface capabilities of modern tablets when used with industrial equipment requiring safety provisions. By Luiz Shida, IDEC Corporation Dedicated human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and PCs, whether installed in a panel or a control room, have played an important role…
Banner Engineering expands its EPLAN product portfolio
Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, announced the expansion of its presence in the EPLAN Data Portal. The company has uploaded close to 2,000 parts for users to incorporate into their project designs efficiently. Banner Engineering’s safety products underpin this latest product portfolio expansion. Safety controllers, safety relays, and safety light curtains are a fast and…
Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure
EXAIR’s Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow installation when compressed air piping is under pressure. By eliminating the need to isolate and remove pressure from the pipe, these compressed air flowmeters reduce installation time while maintaining safety. Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters incorporate two valves that the measuring probes pass through. A sound muffler that also collects…
AutomationDirect adds Trumeter graphical panel meters to their
AutomationDirect has added advanced panel meters and a universal power meter to their Trumeter ADM series of graphical panel meters. These easy-to-read panel meters display critical parameters, provide a user-programmable scale and custom alarm messages which will immediately alert operators when a parameter is out of range. Trumeter ADM200 advanced graphical panel meters feature a…
Low-profile, high value: thumbsticks balance toughness and sensitivity
As more industrial and commercial applications are requiring greater functionality, there is a need for low-profile input devices that enable users to achieve fine control, even in the harshest field environments. Many heavy-duty industrial and commercial applications, despite the large scope and scale of driven equipment, still need delicate operator-initiated control for various aspects of…