Product category:
Pumps and valves
News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: Inter-connecting valves
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 April 2005
Networked valves aid smooth plant
running
Networking a series of inter-connecting valves enables each one to be uniquely addressable within a network, and aids the smooth running of any facility.
Networking a series of inter-connecting valves enables each one to be uniquely addressable within a network, and aids the smooth running of any facility Since 1984, Forac have been a high quality manufacturer and developer of pneumatically controlled actuators, and now have a comprehensive range of products that will provide an effective and efficient solution to almost every control requirement including those needed in the food and drink, chemical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Forac are a turnkey supplier of valve assemblies with extensive experience of most quarter turn valves, and a full range of ancillaries for the control industry.
Forac chose the AS-i module, supplied by ifm electronic because it is the only AS-i networking module on the market designed to withstand the harsh environments where Forac's valves are needed.
ifm electronic is the leading manufacturer of sensing and control equipment, renowned for quality products to suit all environments, and was a founder member of AS-i.
Now into its second decade, the Actuator-Sensor Interface (AS-i) has established itself in many areas of production.
One of the main advantages of AS-i is the reduction in wiring with the dramatic cost saving which that brings.
The number of wires is lessened, wiring faults virtually eliminated ifm electronic offers the widest range of AS-interface components, from stand-alone controllers, bus interfaces and power supplies through to all the field devices necessary for connection of inputs and outputs.
ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from ifm products. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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