The villagers don’t dance barefoot in the vats to crush the grape harvest anymore. The burgeoning worldwide wine industry demands higher volume and greater consistency. French manufacturer Fabbri SA, a winemaking-equipment specialist ......More
Air cylinders are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, and types — not to mention the multitude of standard options available. At first glance, the number of permutations can be a bit overwhelming. The good news is that each actuator ......More
CCRS used in cylinder position sensing The advantages of CCRS technology have been incorporated into IST (Intrinsic Sensing Technology) air cylinders manufactured by Polygon Co., Walkerton, Ind. According to Scott Mersman, of Polygon, these ......More
Range of quick disconnect couplings is designed for use in pneumatic applications. They can be used to connect air tools and air hoses to a compressed air system. PAC-20 air coupling and PAP-20 air probe are rated to 300 psi and feature 1/4-in. NPT ......More
AP-Multifluid high-pressure aluminium piping comes in diameters from 3⁄4 to 2 in. A new line of fittings and accessories that work at 25 bar maximum operating pressure are available. It handles several fluids, including compressed air, vacuum, ......More
Disogrin 7695, a proprietary polyurethane compound, is compatible with mineral oils and water, solving seal problems associated with water degradation. The compound is also compatible with vegetable-based hydraulic fluids. It is resistant to ......More
Braided hose Weatherhead RhinoHide II braided hose offers 700 times more abrasion resistance than other polymer-covered hoses. It won't wear out in highpressure applications to 3000 psi. Ultra-high molecular polyethylene cover makes it suitable for ......More
Pneumatic finger clamps Side-mounted pneumatic finger clamps simulate motion of finger to hold high clamping force indefinitely without fatigue or damage to operator. They accomodate pressures to 150 psi and temperatures from -40° to 250°F. Several ......More
MicroBIL sensor provides continuous position feedback of standard pneumatic grippers. In pick-and-place operations, space is often a valuable commodity at the end of an end effector. If there isn't enough space to mount sensors ......More
HYG guided hygienic actuator suits high loading for washdown. It is available in six sizes from 20 to 63 mm with stroke lengths to 200 mm and resists water, machining coolant, and other liquids. Multiple porting (top or side porting), ......More
Air treatment units, called One, feature a single, high-performance valve on main flow that handles regulation to relief functions and is controlled by high-precision pilot regulator with controlled relief, in series with manual onoff valve, ......More
ISO/VDMA cylinders' adjustable cushions reduce cycle times, noise, and vibration, and increase cylinder life. Ideal cushioning eliminates end-of-stroke bounce. They are available in bore sizes from 32 to 125 mm, with tie rod version to 320 mm. ......More
Hoerbiger-Origa Corp.'s pneumatic oscillating valve offers an economical, automatic control for a variety of applications that call for a cylinder to reciprocate continuously. This component packages a solenoid-operated 3-way ......More
GSU linear drives are used in gantries as X-axis or workpiece pallet in material supply. They come in 16 and 25 mm diameters and reach speeds of 1.5 m/sec for short cycle times. Standard guides ensure rigidity and precise slide guiding. Air ......More
Plug-in style CD26-PL air valve is 26 mm wide for flows to 1.01 Cv. Pneumatic and electrical connections done on base plate. Manifold threaded ports come as NPT or ISO-G (BSPP). Valve operates from single or double solenoid and double 3/2 valves ......More
Manifold is used with Watson Smith series of VP12 miniature proportional valves and is DIN rail mountable. It easily integrates into the air regulation system and is configurable from the left or right. It is supplied with built-in push-in fittings ......More
Push-Lok hoses are easy to assemble. They come in 1 /4, 3 /8, 1 /2,5 /8, 3 /4, and 1 in. sizes for pressures to 350 psi at temperatures to 302° F. Fittings are available in steel, brass, and stainless steel. Parker Hannifin Corp., Hose ......More
Flexeel braid-reinforced polyurethane hose serves as an alternative to rubber or vinyl air hoses by offering kink and abrasion-resistance. It operates in temperatures from 40° to 165° F and has a pressure rating of 200 psi. Hose resists water ......More
Polyurethane tubing is elastic and resistant to chemicals. It is rated for working pressures to 150 psi for operating temperatures of 5° to 140° F in various inch and metric sizes. Made of high-quality polymer, it is durable, flexible, and ......More
Ultran Band rodless cylinder seals mechanical piston/yoke connections. It is available in 18 to 63 mm bore sizes (inch available) with a standard stroke length to 3 m. It has a sealing efficiency rating of 100 sccm leakage. Features include ......More
VP51 proportional valve has DeviceNet capabilities and provides command sign and feedback pressure. Glandless lightweight Teflon-coated spool valve technology allows valve to cycle 30 million times in a corrosion and water-resistant package. ......More
Single-stage, direct-acting proportional solenoid valves feature flow rates linearly proportional to input current. Flows reach 0.20 Cv over range of 25 to 70 psi with normal air flow rates of 4.2 scfm at 25 psig inlet. Typical power consumption ......More