The Board of Directors at Clippard announce the career promotion of William A. Clippard, Vice President of Operations; Jennifer Clippard-Caunin, Vice President of Human Resources; and Robert S. Clippard, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Founded in 1941 by Leonard Clippard and incorporated in 1946, Mr. Clippard’s sons, William L. Clippard III, President, and Robert […]
Clippard Introduces Analytical Electronic Valves
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the new Analytical Series electronic valves. Available in 2-way or 3-way, normally closed or fully ported, the valves are designed for the specific needs of the analytical industry, and for applications where cleanliness is especially important. The “A-E” Series pneumatic valves utilize a unique patented valve system that has been […]
Piab introduces the piSAVE sense valve
Piab introduces piSAVE sense, a flow control/check valve for suction cups. Piab’s new piSAVE sense valve has a new reliable design. It works great in any orientation, even upside down. It is dirt tolerant and characteristically increases vacuum flow through the valve when vacuum level decreases to compensate for leakage therefore retaining high lifting force […]
AutomationDirect Adds Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect’s NITRA® pneumatic product line now includes F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders ideal for wash down applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands. The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel and Teflon-based rod and pivot […]
WEISS’ HP 140 Pick-and-Place series
WEISS North America, Inc. continues to evolve its HP 140 Pick-and-Place series with a myriad of superior performance capabilities vs. traditional pneumatic systems. Key to its configuration is the integration of a horizontal and a vertical linear axis−all in a single module that can move directly to all points along these two axes. The HP […]
Newly Revamped Blowoff Guide by EXAIR
EXAIR’s updated Blowoff Guide helps you pick out the proper Air Nozzle and Safety Air Gun to get your job done right. Did you know that a single typical open pipe blowoff on your production line could be costing you more than USD $1,800 per year? Did you know that that same open pipe could […]
Fabco-Air’s Pneumatic Assembly Tool
Fabco-Air pneumatic tools perform numerous manufacturing functions, improve product quality and increase productivity. Tackle jobs with confidence. Hand or bench models: make plumbing assemblies; splice wire rope and cable; crimp electrical components;…
Handle hot surfaces quickly saves energy in the plastics industry
Piab introduces a new material for its line of piGRIP® suction cups as well as its smaller Bellows and Universal models. The material – HNBR is known for superior mechanical properties that equates to excellent durability, tear and abrasion resistance. This material provides an extended lifetime compared to conventional suction cup materials. A key application […]
Fabco-Air’s Wide Opening Grippers
FKHL Series has hard-coated aluminum body and dual piston mechanism with rack & pinion synchronized fingers that deliver high forces. Rod scrapers protect shafts that ride on oil impregnated, steel encased sleeve bearings. Magnetic piston is a standard feature enabling “open” and ”close” position sensing with optional sensors. Fabco-Air, Inc. www.fabco-air.com
Fabco-Air’s Toggle Type Grippers
Grippers are ideal for heavy work pieces. A toggle mechanism holds work piece securely even during pressure drops. Standard magnetic piston enables position sensing. Optional sensors feature surge suppression, polarity protection, LED indica…
EXAIR’s Cold Gun Aircoolant System
EXAIR’s Cold Gun Aircoolant System, which produces a cold, quiet stream of air to reduce heat buildup on machining operations, has met the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union and attained the CE mark. The Cold Gun is a low cost alternative to expensive mist systems. It eliminates the ongoing costs […]
Fabco-Air’s Low Cost Angular Grippers
Compact design makes new grippers ideal for handling small parts in confined areas. Choose from 4 bore sizes 10 to 25mm. Magnetic pistons are a standard feature enabling “open” and “close” position sensing with optional sensors located in slots along the body. Lubrication is not required. Hard-coated aluminum body insures abrasion and corrosion resistance. New […]
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co’s 4th Generation RLI Series Rod Locks
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. announces the Fourth- Generation RLI Series Rod Locks. The new Pneumatic Series RLI (ISO 6431) Metric Rod Lock has been developed as a solution to control problems inherent to pneumatics – over travel, driftin…
Fabco-Air’s 180° Angular Style Pneumatic Grippers
Ideal for handling small parts in confined areas, FKHW Series Gripper features rack and pinion design to synchronize finger motion. Heat-treated fingers, sealed bearings and hard coated aluminum body ensure longer operational life. Magnetic pistons are…
Fabco-Air’s Pancake® II Air Cylinders
Cylinders offer direct interchangeability with improved performance. High strength composite cylinder barrel is self-lubricating and impact resistant. Composite rod bearing, captive in cylinder head, has higher load capacity, lower friction, zero slip-…
Fabco-Air’s Twin Rod Air Cylinders
Two non-rotating cylinder families have compact design, double the thrust and are suitable for multi-axis assemblies and the design of robotic arms. Features include non-rotating design, magnetic pistons, and rubber bumpers. Choose sleeve or ball bear…
NewAge® Industries Welcomes New Director of Manufacturing & National Sales Manager
NewAge Industries announces the appointments of Robert Volk as its new Director of Manufacturing and Stephen Kuhns as National Sales Manager. Volk is a mechanical engineer with considerable experience in thermoplastic injection molding, product develop…
Bimba unveils compact, rugged MTCM/MTCL Extruded Thrusters
Bimba Manufacturing Company introduces the new MTCM/MTCL Extruded Thrusters, a series of compact, rugged, guided actuators which feature a cylinder integral to the thruster block. The thrusters have a sleek body which incorporates a groove used for swi…
Fabco-Air’s ISO-6431 Air Cylinders
Extruded body, ISO-6431 compliant, air cylinders have standard magnetic pistons in all 7 bore sizes 32 to125mm. Strokes to 1000mm. Adjustable air cushions at both ends and machined male rod thread with jam nut are also standard. Hard anodized aluminum …
Fabco-Air’s ISO-6432 Air Cylinders
A wide range of models and options are offered for the most demanding applications. Stainless steel barrel and anodized aluminum end covers insure long life and corrosion resistance. Available in 12~25mm bores with strokes 10~500mm. Standard features i…
Automotive 75, 125, and 250 Series solenoid valves from Numatics
Numatics Inc offers the high speed, heavy duty Automotive 75, 125, and 250 Series valves which are specially designed for general use on all types of automation. The Automotive 75, 125, and 250 Series valves are all 5 ported valves with 2 and 3 positio…
Chipsol MS 2/2 Valve: Small but large pressure range
Norgren’s Swiss-based subsidiary FAS has launched the Chipsol Media Separated Valve (Chipsol MS 2/2 Valve), with a host of key benefits including low power consumption, compact size and an unsurpassed operating pressure range. The new Chipsol Media Separated Valve was created in response to the higher demand for small media separated valves in environmental monitoring […]
Piab’s piSAVE optimize cuts energy cost by 30-50%
Piab has unveiled a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator that can enhance the performance of an ejector pump while saving 30 percent to 50 percent in energy cost — the piSAVE optimize. The piSAVE optimize is a fully pneumatic device that is easy to install and utilize, making it the perfect pressure regulator for air-driven […]
Fabco-Air’s Pneumatic & Hydraulic Swing Clamp Cylinders
Rugged, double acting clamping products from Fabco-Air have single or double-sided clamp arms with choice of CW or CCW rotation. Clamp arm extends straight up as it releases work piece, then rotates 90° away providing easy access for loading and unloading. When clamping, the arm rotates 90° back, then retracts straight down to the clamp […]
Fabco-Air’s Guided Motion Air Cylinders
Ideal family features compact design and extended load carrying capabilities. Twin guide shafts provide precision, non-rotating positioning. Choose sleeve or ball bearings. Four mounting methods provide flexibility. Dowel pin holes on mounting surfaces provide accuracy. Lubrication not required. Magnetic pistons are standard. Optional sensors adjust easily in linear slots in the housing. Interchangeable with popular […]