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Optimizing pneumatic systems can play a major role in reducing plant energy consumption....More

Innovative pneumatics solution helps reduce average build time of aerosol filling systems by 30%....More

Pneumatic rotary indexing tables provide a simple, cost-effective alternative to electrical models....More

A key to high packaging production rates is to use pneumatics for speed without the shock and impact that often accompanies high speed....More

Gripping machinery uses pneumatics to accurately position reclosable drink carton pour spouts, used for everything from orange juice to milk....More

Viking Xtreme heavy-duty in-linevalve incorporates aluminum spool technology for use wherepneumatic systems have to operate at extreme temperatures — from –40° to 70° C, with a maximum pressure of 16 bar. Spool features over-molded rubber that eliminates ......More

Common practice extends and retracts cylinders at the same pressure, left. Energy can be saved, however, by using a reversflow regulator to retract the cylinder at lower pressure with no increase in cycle ......More

Maximatic solenoid air valves are available in 3- and 4-way, single or double solenoid styles with many mounting options. They come in sizes from 10-32 thread to 1 /2 in. NPT and pressure ranges 0 to 150 psig. They are constructed of ......More

Miniature orifice restrictor The 156 Lee Jet single orifice restrictor has 0.156 in. diameter and weighs just 0.7 g. They come in 34 standard Lohm (liquid ohm) rates from 3000 to 30,000 Lohms. They are bi-directionally flow tested for accuracy. Maximum ......More

Modular automation systems manufactured by De-Sta-Co Robohand, Madison Heights, Mich., feature DirectConnect technology, allowing all components of the system — base slides, block thrusters, thruster slides, grippers, and mounting stanchons — to be ......More

RMC75E one-and two-axis controllers support Ethernet communications to download parameters and variables from PLCs or industrial PCs and upload production information. They reach speeds of 10/100 Mbps with full-or-half-duplex operation and ......More

Clean room environments require special systems as well as special components....More