Schmersal is pleased to announce the release of the AZM150 solenoid interlock. The AZM150 is an electromechanical solenoid interlock in a slim design. The slim housing is just 40 x 48 x 204 mm and was designed to match the aluminum profiles used in many machine guard doors. The AZM150 solenoid provides a 1500 N…
The smallest electronic solenoid interlock now available
Schmersal is pleased to announce the release of the AZM40 electronic solenoid interlock. The AZM40 is the smallest electronic solenoid interlock available, with dimensions of just 1.5” x 4.75” x 0.75” (119.5 x 40 x 20 mm). It was designed to fit standard extruded profiles typically used in machine guard frames. It features a symmetrical…
Solenoid valves sport plastic body for use with air, gas, and corrosive media
High-performance Wattimizer series solenoid valves are now available with a plastic body ideal for air, gas, and corrosive media. For many applications, plastic valve bodies offer significant value over metal-based bodies as they’re lightweight, corrosion resistant, offer a lower profile and use convenient push-to-connect fittings… all at a lower cost. These plastic bodies are CUL…
Upgrading equipment with solenoids
Pneumatic solenoid valves make it possible to remotely operate and automate equipment, with a range of product and technology options available for upgrading designs. By Kevin Kakascik and Pat Phillips, AutomationDirect Pneumatic systems provide one of the essential methods designers can employ to create motion and force for equipment and manufacturing systems. These systems are…
Enhanced thermal design improves qualified life of nuclear solenoid valves
If you manage or design safety-related equipment for nuclear power plants, your solenoid valves may be approaching their qualified life limit. Qualified life is primarily driven by material degradation caused by radiation, thermal and environmental exposures. One way to obtain a longer qualified life is to select solenoid valves with a new and improved thermal design for…
New subminiature pilot solenoid valves
Solenoid Solutions Inc is now offering a further evolution solenoid valve, the 10mm and 15mm direct acting and pilot valves for the pneumatic automation and instrumentation market. The 10mm and 15mm solenoid valves are designed for those air and inert gas applications where high performance in the areas of pressure and flow are required together…
New Clippard Oxygen Series Electronic Valves
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the new Oxygen Clean Series electronic valves. Available in 2-way or 3-way, normally-closed or fully ported, the valves are designed for use with oxygen applications and will work with air and inert gas. The “O-E” Series pneumatic valves utilize a unique patented valve system that has been used and proven…
Clippard introduces three new product offerings
CLIPPARD’S NEW MAXIMATIC® SOLENOID VALVES Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the new Maximatic® line of solenoid valves. The Maximatic® line of solenoid valves are available in 3-way, 4-way, single or double solenoid, plus various mounting options, enabling their use on a wide range of applications. Specified, tested and backed by Clippard, these quality manufactured imported…