NFPA Cylinders from Fabco-Air features non-metallic, oversized composite rod bearings for maximum load support, high cycle life and outstanding wear resistance. Apart from being self-lubricating, the optional composite barrels are also made from impact resistant and high-strength materials. They have low coefficient of friction and bore sizes range from 1.5-inch to six inches, with maximum […]
Rexroth’s Series CD04 Directional Control Valves offer high flow
Bosch Rexroth Corporation offers the Series CD04 Directional Control Valves, which are inline pneumatic directional control valves with 1/8-inch PTF ports offering high flow despite their compact size. The Series CD04 comprise various versions ensuring application flexibility. Available models include pneumatically actuated control valves, electrically actuated ones and mechanically/manually actuated variants. Compared to other inline […]
110 Gallon Chip Vac Available For Big Jobs
EXAIR’s new 110 Gallon Chip Vac™ System offers a fast, easy way to clean chips or other dry materials from fixtures, floors and work surfaces of machining centers, lathes, saws, mills and other industrial equipment. It can easily be moved from drum to drum to keep different materials separate for recycling. Dusty materials, such as […]
Clippard’s Maximatic FRLs enhance pneumatic systems
Clippard Instruments Laboratory Inc. Maximatic Filters, Regulators and Lubricators (Maximatic FRLs) prepare and condition compressed air for utilization in fluid power systems. Pneumatic applications with properly conditioned air have greater efficiency, longer life and lower cost. These Maximatic Filters, Regulators and Lubricators are available in five sizes ranging from #10-32 to 1-inch NPT. Aside from […]
2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference
Registration is now open for the 2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference (EEHPC) scheduled for November 27-29, 2012 at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. Hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), this two-day educational conference will focus on: Workshops designed to […]
SMC Pneumatics upgrades CQ2 pneumatic actuator
SMC Pneumatics has upgraded the CQ2 pneumatic actuator, and it is now available in 15 bore sizes ranging from 12mm to 200mm. It is also five percent to 13 percent less heavy than the old design without any reduction in body strength. Aside from that, the new design utilizes less aluminum, making the new CQ2 […]
EXAIR’s E-Vac ® Vacuum Generators — an affordable way to generate vacuum
EXAIR has developed the E-Vac® Vacuum Generators. These compressed air powered single stage vacuum generators are a cost effective way to create a vacuum for various applications such as surface mounting, aligning, chucking, lifting and clamping. These Vacuum Generators, which are commonly used for pick and place operations, deliver instantaneous response. In addition, these single […]
Fabco-Air’s Parallel Jaw Motion Grippers
24 pages of design information details two families of pneumatic grippers. Synchronous parallel jaw motion models require no adjustment and are available with strokes from 1/4″ to 24″ and grip forces to 400 pounds at 100 psi.
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Piab suction cups designed for high temperature applications
Piab has unveiled a new material for the piGRIP® suction cup series, as well as its other Universal models and smaller Bellows. The material called Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) is known for its excellent mechanical properties, meaning it has superior durability and is very resistant against tear and abrasions. This new material ensures that […]
Fabco-Air’s Pneumatic Stopper Cylinders
Stopper Cylinders are offered in 32, 40 and 50 mm bores with features and actions to meet differing application requirements. Seven rod end styles are available with strokes of 20 and 30mm. Shock absorbers are standard on lever/roller style models. Direction of rollers is adjustable. Magnetic pistons are standard on all models so magnetic sensors […]
Festo Corporation Celebrates 40 Years of Advancing Automation in the United States
Festo Corporation is celebrating 40 years of advancing automation. Based in Hauppauge, New York, the company has grown to become a significant force in the process and industrial automation industries. Festo Corporation was formed in 1972 to provide parts and service to Festo’s woodworking equipment and to market the line of pneumatic automation components. Over […]
Wilkerson’s Soft Start/Dump Valves ensures safe introduction of pressure
Wilkerson has developed the E09 Series Combined Soft Start Dump Valve and Remote Operated Dump Valve. These Soft Start/Dump Valves ensure the safe introduction of pressure into systems or machines. When installed, the valves allow pressure to slowly build up and set point before they fully open to deliver full flow at line pressure. The […]
EXAIR Threaded Line Vac™ comes with free Super Air Nozzle
The Threaded Line Vac™ manufactured by EXAIR is part of the company’s recent promo valid until 31 October. With a purchase of one unit for US$99, the buyers will get a free two-inch Super Air Nozzle valued at US$57. EXAIR’s Threaded Line Vac is an air operated conveyor that provides end-users with a fast and […]
Siphon Fed Spray Nozzles for Non-Pressurized Applications
EXAIR’s siphon fed spray nozzles atomize fluids in a range of spray patterns for a wide variety of uses. Siphon fed atomizing nozzles require no liquid pressure and can be used with gravity fed liquids or lift liquids from a siphon height as much as 36 inches (91cm). They combine liquid and compressed air to […]
Buy EXAIR’s Line Vac, get a 2-inch Super Air Nozzle for free
EXAIR launched a new promo — buyers who purchase any of the four models of the Line Vac by October 31 will get a free two-inch Super Air Nozzle, which is valued at US$57. The compressed air operated Line Vac is attached to a standard pipe, tube or hose to create a very potent in-line […]
Bird Precision’s easy-to-install barbed orifice inserts
Bird Precision has created the easiest of all orifice inserts to install — the barbed orifice inserts. Barbed orifice inserts are the easy to install and are widely used in plastics as well as other flexible materials. Their receiving components are less expensive and easier to manufacture because a precision hole is not needed. The […]
Upgrade your ejector pump with piSAVE optimize and save 30-50% in energy cost
Hingham, MA – Piab introduces piSAVE optimize, a vacuum controlled proportional pressure regulator. piSAVE optimize is a fully pneumatic device, easy to use and easy to install. piSAVE optimize senses the vacuum level in the system. The feed pressure of the compressed air to the vacuum pump/ejector is automatically regulated and controlled to maintain the […]
High performance P1P Series Compact Cylinders for versatile applications
Parker Hannifin Corporation offers a complete range of compact pneumatic cylinders with its P1P Series, suitable for handling, packaging and processing applications within the food industry. P1P Series features a compact design and offers several installation alternatives, making it flexible to use in narrow spaces. This product has corrosion-resistant design coupled with anodized aluminum end […]
PHD Inc’s Series 190/191 Parallel Pneumatic Gripper
PHD Inc. created a compact gripper with two jaw styles for handling small objects in confined spaces, the Series 190 and 191 Parallel Pneumatic Grippers. The Series 190 and 191 Parallel Pneumatic Grippers are suitable for various applications across many industries such as bearing manufacturing, batteries, medical, vehicle lighting equipment, light bulb manufacturing and assembly […]
Bimba will give tours during the Association for Manufacturing Excellence Conference
Bimba Manufacturing announced its selection as a best practice lean tour site during the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference, the premier conference for enterprise excellence. On Thursday, October 18th , Jim Umland, Bimba Director of Operations, will be giving participants an exclusive look into Bimba’s processes. Tour attendees will see how Bimba employs value-stream […]
Ross Control’s Pushbutton and Flow Control valves
Ross Controls developed two products — the Pushbutton valves and Flow Control valves. These two latest additions to the ROSS product family were specifically designed for customers who want to reduce cost while still maintaining a hi-tech system. The all-new and competitively priced Flow Control valves are great alternatives to their pricier counterparts because of its […]
EX600, EX510, EX500 serial interface valves accessories from SMC
SMC offers a wide range of serial interface units which include EX600, EX510 and EX500, used for various valves applications. With a full set of programmable and diagnostics parameters, the EX600 serial interface is highly flexible with options to choose from, including analog input, digital input and digital output unit. The EX600 communication module can […]
Ace Controls MC150EUM Stainless Steel Miniature Shock Absorbers
The self-adjusting MC150EUM Miniature Shock Absorbers from Ace Controls are self-contained hydraulic devices that feature an innovative sealing technology in an extremely compact design. The MC150EUM features a stainless steel construction while its accessories and outer body are made of v4A (material 1.4404). With an operating temperature range of zero to 66°C, the shock absorber […]
Air Press combines muscle with precision
Multi-Power® air cylinders are adapted to a precision framework to provide the ultimate in a powerful, compact press for production or laboratory use. With power factors from 19.6 to 95 times line pressure, the press delivers tool-saving, low-impact f…
Humphrey introduces 153 Series Balanced Solenoid Valve
Humphrey Products’ (www.humphrey-products.com) 153 Series solenoid valve offers a balanced design that features an optimized solenoid and return spring force. Delivering greater flow capacity in a compact package, the multi-purpose valve can be used as normally open or normally closed valve. Whether the media is vacuum or with a full pressure range from zero to […]