If there is one topic that causes great concern in every industry, it’s downtime. Unplanned downtime of a machine can cost thousands of dollars depending on how long it stays down. In most electrical systems, and some hydraulic ones, diagnostic systems and sensors have been available to alert system operators that a critical component is…
Miniaturization makes pneumatics the choice in medical applications
From ambulance to operating room, recovery room to discharge at home, patients today encounter any number of medical devices that must be lightweight, small, safe, and often, portable….
IoT is the next big game-changer in pneumatics
If there is one topic that causes great concern in every industry, it’s downtime. Unplanned downtime of a machine can cost thousands of dollars depending on how long…
Acro® Associates Extends its Pinch Valve Product Line with Versagrip®
Acro® Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba Manufacturing, announces the launch of Versagrip® Solenoid Pinch Valves, a next generation solenoid (electric) product line designed to provide greater flexibility for a wide array of fluidic control system applications. Versagrip Solenoid Pinch Valves join the Acro family of pinch valves, which include pneumatic pinch valves…
Bimba Introduces New Composite Push-to-Connect Fittings
Bimba Manufacturing Company, a provider of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric solutions, and its subsidiary Pneumadyne Inc., an innovative manufacturer of pneumatic components and control systems, announced a new…
Bimba Introduces SPCS Version 2 Pneumatic Motion Control System
Bimba Manufacturing announced the latest innovation in its family of pneumatic motion control products. The SPCS Version 2 (SPCS-2) is a high flow servo pneumatic control valve that…
Bimba Announces Acquisition of Acro Associates, Inc.
Bimba Manufacturing Company, a provider of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric solutions, announced the acquisition of Acro Associates, Inc., headquartered in Concord, CA. Acro Associates is a manufacturer of…
Bimba Releases the Original Line Electric Thruster
Bimba Manufacturing announced the release of the Original Line Electric Thruster (OLET), the newest addition to the electric motion control line. This guided electric cylinder provides the precision…
Bimba Air Reservoirs Include Manifolds and Corrosion Resistant Designs
Bimba Manufacturing announced today the addition of three new series of air reservoirs to complement the existing Original Line design. The models in this line have been equipped…
Bimba Introduces New Low Power Isonic® V2 Valve
Bimba Manufacturing Company announced the introduction of the Low Power Isonic® V2 Valve. Building on the strengths of Bimba|Meadʼs line of Isonic® solenoid valves, the new Low Power…
How Close is Close Enough? – Pneumatic and Electric Actuation to Accomplish Positioning Accuracy
This webinar with Bimba Manufacturing and Design World Editorial Director, Paul Heney, discusses the capabilities of pneumatic mechanical, electro-pneumatic and electric stepper/servo actuation and control for use in commercial and industrial process applications. Beginning with “hard-stop” pneumatic actuators the whitepaper shares how these components work, the positioning accuracies that they can achieve and their cost.…
The 7 biggest mistakes engineers make in designing compressed air systems
1. Choosing line sizes that are too small for the desired air flow. This includes the interconnecting piping from compressor discharge to the header and the distribution lines conveying air to production areas and within the equipment found there. Undersized piping restricts the flow and reduces the discharge pressure, thereby robbing the user of expensive […]
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…
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 […]
BIMBA selected as tour site for AME
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 mapping, daily 5S […]
Bimba Ultran Rodless Cylinders support high loads
The high coupling strength of Bimba’s (www.bimba.com) Ultran rodless cylinder allows it to support higher loads without the piston uncoupling from the carriage. This is attributed to the magnets on the piston and the carriage which creates a strong bond that seamlessly holds them together. Once the cylinder is actuated, the carriage and piston move […]
Bimba’s Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator offers corrosion resistant components
Bimba (www.bimba.com) has introduced a compact rotary actuator that features corrosion resistant components – the Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator. Pre-lubricated at the factory for maintenance-free operation, the Pneu-Turn Rotary Actuator is designed with 4301 stainless steel cylinder body for maximum seal life. It comes with an optional adjustable cushion, which helps control deceleration at the end […]
Bimba Linear Thrusters TE Series with 304 stainless steel body
The TE series linear thrusters from Bimba (www.bimba.com) utilizes high-strength aluminum alloy porting ends and features a 304 stainless steel body air cylinders for longer and reliable service life. It also comes with 303 stainless steel piston rods, a sintered bronze rod guide bushing and Buna N “U” cup seals. The TE series are available […]
Are you at Risk? The Role of Lockout/Tagout in Pneumatic Safety
The ability to identify and control hazardous energy is a critical point for any industrial safety program. This webinar will provide background on the applicable OSHA and ANSI standards and help attendees to better understand the importance and application of lockout/tagout procedures as they relate to pneumatic safety. You can expect to learn: – What…
Pneumatic or Electric? How to Decide Which Actuator to Use
This on-demand webinar explores the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators and outline the decision process for successful, efficient, and cost effective deployment. Pneumatics’ performance characteristics, costs and best case application scenarios will be compared to those of electrics. Case studies where pneumatics are preferred to electrics and where electrics are preferred to pneumatics will…
Bimba introduces new OLE Actuators
Interview: With Bob Kral, Product Manager with Bimba Corporation Subject: Larry Boulden interviews Bob Kral of Bimba about the introduction of their OLE (Original Line Electric) actuators.
Bimba Implementing ERP Solution Using the Oracle® E-Business Suite
Bimba Manufacturing announces a major Business Process Improvement (BPI) initiative to further elevate its performance and deliver exceptional service and value to its customer base. Bimba is implementing a “next generation” Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, using the Oracle® E-Business Suite, to streamline its business processes and enable future business growth. The implementation covers all…