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Festo pneumatic linear actuators have power
Festo's two high performance pneumatic linear actuators provide significantly more force and higher payload capacities than other actuators in the same series. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 8 July 2008)
Pneumatics products sourced at one supplier
RS Components UK said it has increased its stocks of SMC Pneumatics items six-fold and includes over 12,500 additional items and and associated equipment.
News from RS Components UK (23 June 2008)
Automation control system increases safety
To help system designers and manufacturers comply with forthcoming Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Festo has released a diverse range of pneumatics safety technology. Brochure available
News from Festo (11 June 2008)
Valve terminal is configurable
A configurable valve terminal allows system integrators to implement high performance decentralised control systems very easily and economically. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 3 April 2008)
Valve terminal is highly configurable
A highly flexible valve terminal permits any combination of valves and regulator modules and has advanced industrial Ethernet and fieldbus-based diagnostic capabilities. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 3 January 2008)
Miniature valves increase pneumatic reliability
Miniature direct acting solenoid valves increase the performance and reduce the maintenance requirements of a wide range of compact pneumatic systems. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division (27 November 2007)
Modular, lighter valve terminal is extendable
A modular, lighter-weight valve terminal system, which has an impressive flow rate of up to 700 litres/min, can be extended up to 12 valves, one at a time.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 6 November 2007)
Work piece position monitored pneumatically
A pneumatic position monitoring unit can be used for controlling the presence or dimensional accuracy of work pieces in automation systems.
News from Bosch Rexroth (15 October 2007)
Positioner package for fast response times
A new positioner package which facilitates exact positioning with fast response times has been introduced by valve specialist Samson Controls.
News from Samson Controls ( 2 October 2007)
Hygienic cylinder resists wash-downs
Stainless steel pneumatic round cylinder offers corrosion resistance when used in 'wash-down' areas and has smooth, cavity free surfaces for easy cleaning.
News from Bosch Rexroth (27 August 2007)
Explosion-proof I/P transducer is ATEX compliant
ControlAir has announced the ATEX compliant Type-950XP explosion-proof I/P transducer which combines high-performance and reliability.
News from ControlAir (20 June 2007)
Compact, lightweight air and gear motors available
Gast has available a range of rugged, reliable air and gear motors suitable for mixing equipment, food and pharmaceutical packaging, pump and conveyor drives and hoists and winches.
News from Gast (18 June 2007)
Regenerative blowers for vacuum or compressed air
Gast has developed a range of oil-less regenerative blowers for high-volume vacuum or compressed air applications with both motor-mounted and separate drive models.
News from Gast (18 June 2007)
Electrical cylinder for programmable positioning
Festo has launched the DNCE series of electrical piston-rod cylinders with an intelligent servomotor option for all-in-one programmable positioning for industrial automation. Brochure available
News from Festo (21 May 2007)
Power generation valves are field serviceable
Miniature component specialists Lee Products has introduced a range of Chek valves which can be quickly and simply disassembled to enable servicing to be carried out. Brochure available
News from Lee Products (18 May 2007)
The pneumatics industry decade by decade
Technical background article Ray Barnes, Managing Director of Hoerbiger-Origa examines the pneumatics industry by looking at ten-year periods, and ponders what the future holds. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (18 May 2007)
Bottle drying system enhances label quality
Kingsland Wines and Spirits is now able to offer it's customers a wider range of options for their label designs through the extensive investment in self-adhesive labeller technology. Brochure available
News from Air Control Industries (15 May 2007)
Valve assemblies and actuators announced
Festo has recently substantially increased its RandD investment in process-specific components and sub-assemblies and will announce a new initiative at IWEX. Brochure available
News from Festo (10 May 2007)
ISO pneumatic valves global platform launch
Parker Hannifin has launched the ISO Global Valve Platform, compliant with the ISO 15407 and 5599 standards, which enables customers to source common and high quality products across applications. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division ( 7 May 2007)
Push-in fittings speed pneumatic piping projects
Thorite has published a free full-colour wall chart illustrating hundreds of TC Push-in tube fittings and accessories for pneumatically-operated production equipment.
News from Thorite (19 April 2007)
Valve positioner provides one push button control
Samson Controls has introduced the Series 3730 of positioners, with electro-pneumatic control and Profibus-PA communication.
News from Samson Controls (16 April 2007)
Pneumatic compact cylinders conform
Hoerbiger-Origa's range of pneumatic compact cylinders that conform to the latest ISO 21287 standard has been expanded. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (29 March 2007)
Compact directional pneumatic valve
A compact directional pneumatic valve that can operate as two independent valves in a single body (or in conjunction with a manifold) is available in a new size. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (26 March 2007)
Transducer is vibration and position insensitive
The Type- 590X I/P Transducer from ControlAir is a current-to-pressure transducer is small in size and light weight.
News from ControlAir (15 March 2007)
Oil smoke centralised lubrication
Applied Pneumatic Controls introduced an innovation for Oil Smoke centralized lubrication systems that benefits automated pneumatic equipment and pneumatic systems in manufacturing facilities.
News from Applied Pneumatic Controls (15 March 2007)
Mini slides redefine guided pneumatic actuators
Festo has launched a generation of mini slides that are set to redefine the market for guided pneumatic actuators. Brochure available
News from Festo (12 March 2007)
Piston rod cylinder features improved performance
The AZ piston rod cylinder from Hoerbiger-Origa features both improved performance and a much higher level of configurability. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (12 March 2007)
Modular production system for design, engineering
User application article A Festo MPS 500 modular production system has been installed at Middlesex University's Trent Park campus for students pursuing programmes in product design and engineering Brochure available
News from Festo (12 February 2007)
Automation software package is low-cost
Low cost software package provides designers, users and maintainers of automation and process management systems with exceptionally powerful monitoring and remote diagnostics capabilities. Brochure available
News from Festo (29 January 2007)
Intelligent crust breaking cylinders
User application article Parker, the world's largest manufacturer of motion and control technology, is helping the Elkem Aluminium plant in Mosjoen, Norway to streamline processes and significantly increase efficiency. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division (25 January 2007)
Stainless steel filter adds to solenoid valves
Asco Numatics has introduced the Series 342 stainless steel filter regulator to complement the existing range of stainless steel solenoid valves.
News from Asco Joucomatic Numatics (22 January 2007)
Heavy duty linear actuator for linear drives
Hoerbiger-Origa has launched a heavy duty version of its market leading OSP linear actuator, based around a four-row recirculating ball bearing guide and polished, hardened steel guide rail. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 January 2007)
Rodless pneumatic cylinders have ATEX approval
ATEX dust certification has been achieved by Hoerbiger-Origa rodless pneumatic cylinders, the first such actuators to have this now-critical approval. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 1 January 2007)
Modular belt-driven linear actuators
Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its BHD series of modular belt-driven linear actuators for heavy duty applications with the addition of a small size 20mm unit. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (18 December 2006)
Fit and 'forget' a pneumatic cylinder
A range of guided pneumatic cylinders combines the driving and the guiding elements into a single unitary design that is compact, robust, simple and reliable. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (23 November 2006)
Rodless pneumatic cylinders have low leakage rate
Range of rodless pneumatic cylinders are claimed to have the lowest leakage rates and best performance ever achieved in the field - making them the most cost-effective units.
News from Ultraline (14 November 2006)
Pneumatic control valves have low maintenance
Pneumatic directional control valves incorporate a wear compensation system, which extends the operating life of spool seals and reduces levels of sticktion. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division ( 7 November 2006)
Rodless cylinders provide conveyor pushers
User application article Rodless cylinders are used on all of a conveyor manufacturer's pusher unit applications because the company said they the most reliable and consistent performers. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 6 November 2006)
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