Danfoss Editron, a segment of Danfoss Power Solutions, has delivered electrification technology to support Pon Equipment AS in its development of a fully battery-operated 25-ton electric excavator. Transforming diesel-powered excavators into fully-electric earthmoving machines is key in meeting the Norwegian government’s new policy on zero emission construction sites. Diesel use in construction machinery accounts for…
Vibration, motion control, and processing tech highlight of ITT’s Pack Expo exhibits
ITT Inc. and its Bornemann, Compact Automation and Enidine brands are showcasing a wide portfolio of packaging industry solutions at the 2018 PACK EXPO International, this week through Wednesday, in Chicago. ITT’s highly engineered energy absorption, vibration isolation, motion control and processing solutions are designed to provide reliability and extended service life for the most…
Pneumatic Pushbutton and Selector Switch Pilot Devices
AutomationDirect’s NITRA brand of pneumatic products now includes new 22 mm pushbutton and switch pilot devices intended for use with pneumatic valve bodies. These pneumatic pushbuttons can also combine valve bodies and electrical contact blocks. ECP series 22 mm pneumatic pushbuttons and switches are used with EVP series valve bodies to create manual valve assemblies,…
Pneumatic Pushbutton and Selector Switch Pilot Devices
AutomationDirect’s NITRA® brand of pneumatic products now includes new 22mm pushbutton and switch pilot devices intended for use with pneumatic valve bodies. These pneumatic pushbuttons can also combine valve bodies and electrical contact blocks. ECP series 22mm pneumatic pushbuttons and switches are used with EVP series valve bodies to create manual valve assemblies, or hybrid…
New pipe and valve support helps thermoplastic piping achieve maximum service lIfe
Mechanical stress on plastic piping systems is one of the leading causes of premature leaks. Typical pipe clamp products often create unintended fixed points throughout piping systems that permanently lock in stress. To address this challenge, GF Piping Systems (GF) has introduced a new pipe guide and valve support system specifically designed toeliminate stress transfer to plastic pipe…
Boston Dynamics’ VP of Engineering talks fluid power, 3D printing
More than 650 fluid power manufacturers, users and academics have come here to Aachen, a small western German city, to talk about the future of hydraulics and pneumatics technology, as well as current R&D projects. However, last night, what everyone was talking about was robots. The closing keynote on Tuesday evening was an all-too-short talk…
Air apparent: Benefits of air motors for motion
The electric motor may be the most common source of mechanical power in modern industrial environments, but that doesn’t make it the best setup for every application. Air motors are simple and won’t overheat if stopped under load … Plus they can be specified to meet motion requirements without necessitating complex controls. By David Lockett…
Spartan Scientific launches new stackable solenoid valve
Spartan Scientific is offering its series 4290 direct-acting stackable solenoid valve that eliminates the need to machine and inventory multiple manifolds. The series 4290, used in water-related applications, improves on Spartan’s 3923 solenoid valve series with a larger body made of polyvinyl chloride material that is available in single units or stacks. The larger PVC…
How to create an advanced combination machine
Vac-Con, Inc. manufactures custom-built, truck-mounted machines to serve public and private environmental markets worldwide. As far back as 1992, the company was looking for more efficient ways to drive vacuum systems and, as a result, began partnering with Bosch Rexroth and distributor partner Gulf Controls Company. The mainstay of Vac-Con’s business has been the combination…
Safety valve for machine guarding
The safe operation of machinery is always a priority. The M35 Series safety exhaust (dump) valve is for Category-4, PL e machine guarding applications. The safety function of the valve is to shut off supply of pneumatic energy and to exhaust any pneumatic energy from downstream of the valve. The M35 Series double valve includes…
Mini machines draw ICUEE crowds
A growing trend among many mobile equipment users is the move to smaller machines, as evidenced by the number of attendees flocking to OEM displays at the ICUEE show in Louisville, Ky. Caterpillar offered test drives of its upgraded 303E CR mini hydraulic excavator that the company says is built for productive work in confined […]
Compact Air Cylinders Are Still A Big Deal!
Download Fabco Air’s Ebook More or Less – Compact Air Cylinders are a Big Deal! “Less is more” seems to be the trend in the pneumatic actuator market. Real estate on OEM equipment is at a premium today more than ever before! Download this Ebook to learn more…
Proper Management of Hydraulic Fluid Systems e-Book
Complete the form below to download this ebook: INSIDE: Follow these 5 simple tasks for efficient hydraulic fluid management Clean hydraulics: contaminant removal 5 Uses for a Hydraulic Filter Cart Sponsored by:
Medo USA merges with Nitto Kohki USA
Effective August 1, Medo USA Inc. has merged with its parent company, Nitto Kohki USA, unifying its corporate structure in the United States. The company’s structure will remain the same, as will the quality products and dedicated service with which the company serves it markets. The company’s location and contact information will remain the same:…
Award-Winning Powder Metal Parts
The winners in the 2017 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity. These component fabricators use PM’s flexibility to push forward new concepts and process controls and demonstrate the inexhaustible well of capabilities PM can marshal in the service of component…
New Valveless, Fluid Transfer Pump For Analytical Instrumentation
The valveless Fluid Transfer Pump from Fluid Metering, Inc. delivers precision fluid control for analytical instrumentation. FMI’s Valveless, Fluid Transfer Pump integrates CeramPump® pumping technology with the long life performance of a brushless DC motor and integral driver electronics. All that is needed is a simple 24VDC input power supply making FMI’s Fluid Transfer Pump…
Bonfiglioli announces new product series launch, new product improvements and new product series expansion
Bonfiglioli expands its product offering with the introduction of the new planetary gear 300M series. This new series, with its optimized reduction stages, stands for highest performance, a higher torque density for the same compact dimensions and is available in 20 sizes with an output torque of 1.3 to 1,300 kNm. The planetary drives of…
Establishment of a CLPA Working Group on Industrial Ethernet Security
Recently, the IT and OT worlds have started to overlap. While this has brought many benefits to manufacturing, it also means that plant staff now also needs to consider IT security threats to their operations. Actual measures for reducing those risks need to be considered and implemented. From the factory system point of view, it…
Do engineers deserve the blame for big mistakes in big projects?
Leland Teschler, Executive Editor [email protected] On Twitter @ DW—LeeTeschler Governments today struggle with budgetary overruns and deficits, and the resultant wrangling has put what might be called megaprojects in the spotlight: Big bridges, high-speed rail lines, and new fighter jets that are all large-scale, complicated undertakings typically having price tags in the billions. Of course,…
Clippard launches 8-mm subminiature electronic valves
These new direct actuating valves from Clippard Instrument Laboratory offer an extremely fast response time for accurate dosing of minute volumes with the same long life you expect from the original Clippard EV line of electronic valves, now in an 8-mm cartridge package. This valve was designed with a unique patented valving principle using Clippard’s…
Image gallery: The engineering eye candy at NIWeek 2017
National Instruments Corp. held its NIWeek event in Austin, Tex. last week. The get-together of LabVIEW programmers and instrumentation users always includes interesting new products and clever applications for the LabVIEW system design software and instrumentation hardware. Here are a few of the developments highlighted there that had eye appeal. NEXT PAGE: Stacking cups with…
New catalog from Force Control details Posidyne clutch brakes
A new 16-page, full-color catalog from Force Control Industries details the Posidyne line of clutch brakes featuring Oil Shear Technology for long service life with no maintenance or adjustment. Ideal for high cycle count applications (up to 250+ CPM), from 240 to over 78, 500 lb/in. torque ratings, they are available with air or hydraulic […]
Siemens: Digital Twin Slashes Development Time, Improves Quality
Optima, of Germany, which makes packaging systems, recently created a digital twin of one of its transport systems by using software from Siemens PLM to digitally map the system as it moved through the design and manufacturing process. Engineers at Optima wanted a way to test, develop, and validate their designs digitally. But they wanted […]
19 new features in Bimba “Blue and Improved” air cylinder line — including Flat-1 air cylinder
Bimba, an industry-leading innovator of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric motion solutions, now offers a cutting-edge compact air cylinder – the Blue and Improved Flat-1®. Blue (as in New) and Improved designates Bimba products that have been redesigned to offer enhancements applying the most recent advances in design technology. The Blue and Improved Flat-1® features 19 new…
19 new features in Bimba “Blue and Improved” air cylinder line — including Flat-1 air cylinder
Bimba, an industry-leading innovator of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric motion solutions, now offers a cutting-edge compact air cylinder – the Blue and Improved Flat-1®. Blue (as in New) and Improved designates Bimba products that have been redesigned to offer enhancements applying the most recent advances in design technology. The Blue and Improved Flat-1® features 19 new […]