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EXAIR’s Super Ion Air Knife neutralizes static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics, and three-dimensional shapes. The wide laminar airstream, full of static-eliminating ions, is effective at high speeds and provides superior cleaning up to 20 ft away. Thus, poor print quality, dust attraction, tearing, jamming, and equipment downtime…

EXAIR’s Heavy Duty Line Vac is a compact, quiet, and powerful in-line conveyor that transports high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube. Commonly used to transfer complex shapes, bulk solids, and waste, the units feature large throat diameters that convey more material over long vertical and horizontal lengths. The conveying rate of this…

EXAIR’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is a revolutionary air gun designed to tackle the most challenging cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings. With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly. This dynamic air gun is the perfect combination of power,…

AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser intrinsically safe analog input isolators to provide cost-effective galvanic isolation for process instruments located in hazardous locations. This ensures that only a safe amount of energy resides in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Endress+Hauser RN22 0/4 to 20 mA input isolators are offered in 1-channel, 2-channel, or signal doubler options. They feature…

EXAIR’s Adjustable Spot Cooler System offers a low-cost, reliable, and maintenance-free solution for industrial spot cooling needs. Designed to address a wide range of cooling challenges, this tool provides precision control, versatility, and ease of use for various applications, including milling, machining, soldering, gas sampling, welding, and more. The Adjustable Spot Cooler System has everything…

EXAIR’s Intellistat Ion Air Gun is a handheld and lightweight solution for eliminating static in clean processes, electronic test facilities, laboratories, and clean rooms. Rated Class 5 for ISO 14644-1 and controlled environments, the Intellistat has secured a patent highlighting its unique design and operation, which represents EXAIR’s continued advancement in clean room static elimination.…

EXAIR has consistently increased the availability of free tools to help customers. Once again, EXAIR is proud to present the latest free tools: the EXAIR AR Mobile App, available in both the Google Play and Apple Stores. The new mobile app provides an interactive and engaging customer experience that can only be found at EXAIR.…

AutomationDirect has added a variety of new NITRA push-to-connect fittings. These fittings feature durable nickel-plated brass bodies, threads, and release sleeves. They have a maximum pressure rating of 300 psi and can withstand temperatures up to 175℉. Numerous fitting styles have been added, including male straight fittings, male elbows, branch tees, union straight fittings, union…

AutomationDirect has added new Saginaw Enviro-Therm air-to-air heat exchangers that use the enclosure’s ambient air and either heat pipes or aluminum plate to transfer heat from inside the enclosure to the external environment. Since the ambient air is the cooling medium, the need for refrigerant is eliminated. Features include corrosion-resistant internal components, a filter-less design…

AutomationDirect has added hydraulic power units (HPUs), heat exchangers for HPUs, and hydraulic solenoid valves from Bucher Hydraulics, a well-respected name in the industry. Hydraulic power units contain a reservoir, pump/motor, filter, and all necessary controls to power a hydraulic system. They are offered in the single-phase powered M-series and three-phase powered T-series models. A…

By now, Boeing’s recent engineering issues are familiar to most people. There were the two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2018 and 2019 that killed more than 350 people. Plus, we’ve seen the recent incident of an aircraft door plug falling off in midair and allegations of structural defects in the 787…

AutomationDirect has added new high-quality and efficient stainless steel Seifert 340 BTU/H thermoelectric coolers with 120- and 230-volt power options. Thermoelectric coolers from Seifert use the Peltier Effect to create a temperature difference between the internal and ambient heat sinks, making internal air cooler while dissipating heat into the external environment. Fans assist the convective…

Emerson has announced the release of its Fisher FIELDVUE L2t Liquid Level Controller, designed primarily for use in the separators found at most oil and gas well sites. Compared to alternatives using electric on-off valves, the new Fisher controller makes it possible to save significant energy and maintenance costs by minimizing valve movement, and by…

EXAIR’s Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify the installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tubes for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled…

EXAIR’s High Temperature Cabinet Coolers purge and cool overheated electrical control panels in harsh environments up to 200º F. The Cabinet Coolers have no moving parts to wear out and require no maintenance. Internal components can withstand high temperatures (like those near furnaces, ovens, and so on). High Temperature Cabinet Coolers convert an ordinary compressed…

AC motors are commonly paired with variable frequency drives (VFDs), which control motor speed by regulating the frequency of the supplied voltage. Depending on the application and level of…

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COVAL offers manufacturers a range of vacuum grippers suitable for handling parts of various sizes, weights, and materials. This gripper range has been extended with the latest CMS HD series multistage vacuum pumps, developed by COVAL. With this enhancement, the new generation of grippers meets the demands of Industry 4.0 with greater robustness, communication, and…

Watlow, a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems, is pleased to announce that it recently attained KGS certification on its flange and circulation heaters. The Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) is a governmental organization subordinated under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). KGS was accredited as a Korea-notified inspection body in…

After the launch in 2022 of the CMS HD series of multistage vacuum pumps, COVAL is completing its offer with the VX range, a version with embedded intelligence. It has the design pedigree of COVAL’s vacuum pump ranges, which combine operating power, robustness, modularity, compactness, and communication. The multi-stage vacuum generation technology ensures that the…

As automation continues to expand in existing as well as newer applications, the enabling automation technology is evolving to keep pace with these changes. Motors and drives are no exception. In particular, motors have gotten smaller to accommodate space and size restrictions in new, unique applications. There have also been changes to how motors are…

EXAIR’s broad selection of pneumatic industrial vacuum cleaners offer cleanup solutions for jobs wet, dry, dusty, abrasive, light, or heavy duty. Our industrial vacuums have no moving parts and require no electricity. They offer powerful cleanup with added safety for employees with lower noise levels and no electrical hazard when in the presence of liquids. EXAIR…

Exair’s Atomizing Spray Nozzles create a fine liquid mist perfect for washing, coating, cooling, and dust control. These nozzles offer an assortment of flow rates and patterns including flat fan, round, and hollow cone patterns, and are highly effective with a wide range of liquids making them a perfect tool for a variety of industries.…

EXAIR’s new Intellistat® Ion Air Nozzle is the latest solution for static elimination in sensitive processes. Like the Intellistat Ion Air Gun, this new Nozzle provides a lightweight solution rated Class 5 for clean rooms and controlled environments per ISO 14644-1. The Ion Air Nozzle comes equipped with a mounting bracket to assist with remote…

Siemens announced the immediate availability of the Simotics SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage Simotics motor family. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque ranges, these new cast-iron NEMA motors are built to power pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, winders, and similar equipment in harsh environments. […]

EXAIR’s High Power Cold Gun produces a stream of 20º F air to reduce heat buildup from laser cutting and a wide variety of machining operations. It has twice the cooling capability of an ordinary Cold Gun and is suitable for continuous use without the possibility of freezing up. The High Power Cold Gun System…