Pneumatics News

The Sprutan Group says it is "redefining valve technology." Specifically, the valve manufacturing company has introduced a newly designed solenoid valve. As James Wang explains to Hydraulics & Pneumatics Editor Alan Hitchcox at the 2010 Fluid Power Conference and Expo, the design offers two important benefits: 1) The pilot piston and main piston operate independent of each other, and 2) a pushing force, rather than pulling force, opens the moving assembly. This means low power consumption with no sacrifice in flow.

Jet out cooler air maximum 40 deg / 60 deg (K-type) lower than the inlet air only by supplying compressed air. Used for cooling in many fields.

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British Metrics stocks a comprehensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, tubing, adaptors, and flanges. Full range of adaptors BSP/BSPT/NPT/Metric in all materials for hydraulic and electrical use. British Metrics offers hydraulic and pneumatic fittings in brass, steel, and 316 SS materials. Contact the company for more information.

You may think of pneumatic rotary actuators as relatively simple devices, but when they are used in automation or control tasks, it is important to understand their capabilities and limits. This tutorial from Hydraulics & Pneumatics helps readers match actuator types to operating parameters.

Bikes designed for challenging off-road conditions and mountain terrain better have good shocks. But shocks are only as good as their seals. It turns out the specialized seals used by one supplier of high-end cycling shocks perform equally well for industrial applications.

In this piece from Eureka magazine, the author shares two simple ways to cut compressed air energy expenses. One: reduce return stroke pressure without compromising cylinder speed. Two: employ on-actuator or in-actuator pneumatic solenoid valves. The savings might surprise you.

Decentralized valve control can automatically open and close process valves and eliminate wasteful control air venting in compressed-air applications. Most pneumatically piloted valves centralize control around valve islands, with extensive piping leading to-and-from the valve head. On-actuator and in-actuator solenoid valves controls integrate electrical and pneumatic control components at the valve.

Proprietary seal technology and unique patented design enables HyperCyl® cylinders to equal and exceed conventional hydraulic system performance and reliability without the heat, noise, maintenance, and floor space associated with conventional hydraulic power units. From Aries Engineering Co., Inc.

Micro Technologies, Tooling Group (MTS), located in both Pompano Beach, FL and San Jose, Costa Rica. Micro Technologies, Tooling Group specializes in precision tooling solutions. The Micro Group relies on for all product fabrication needs, stamping dies, molds, assembly systems, and various fixtures and components.

Current air consumption, as well as daily and cumulative usage, are tracked with this summing remote display for digital flowmeters. Plant maintenance personnel can monitor compressed air use, locate inefficient air products, and identify leaks from a convenient location — regardless of flowmeter placement.

This simple video demonstrates the holding power of an often overlooked technology: pneumatic clamping. Housed in standard sized aluminum frames, Pneuma-Cel™ inflatable clamps conform to delicate or irregular shaped objects. All that's needed is an air line and regulator.

Sometimes, as when there is no electrical supply or where compliance with ATEX directives is required, an air logic system will outperform a PLC. Used to manage simple pneumatic circuits, such systems provide the AND/OR — plus NOT, YES, and MEMORY — functions needed.

Achieving the precision needed for UV laser writing of optical circuits on glass substrates is challenging for sure. But how do you maintain constant focal length and sub-micron tolerances and boost production output, too? This solution employs a stage that features air-on-air preloading for maximum stiffness and resolutions to 1 nm.

Multi-link System for applications with multiple outlets, modular air (or water) manifold system. Consists of up to six units to form a flexible, air or water distribution system. Neat and compact, no need for elbows, tees, unions, or nipples. More information on our complete pneumatics line.

AutomationDirect has introduced the NITRA™ line of pneumatic components including: polyurethane and nylon tubing, push-to-connect fittings (21 styles, inch/metric sizes), flow control valves, check, stop and manual hand valves, SS round-body cylinders, magnetic position switches. Save up to 50%. Visit www.AutomationDirect.com/pneumatic-parts for more information.

Given last year's troubled economy, responses to the 2010 Design News salary and career survey could be seen as "better than expected." Slightly more than half of the respondents said their pay rates stayed even while 40% claimed an increase. Reasons enough, perhaps, for cautious optimism.

Boasting a 20 ft wingspan and weighing 100 lbs, one man's model airplane may be the biggest of its kind. Four electric motors power his homemade B-50 bomber. Pneumatic landing gear and a sound system governed by speed controllers add to the replica's authenticity.

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