There are several thread types available when selecting the correct fittings for your pneumatic equipment. Choosing the correct thread type will ensure optimum compatibility with your equipment and avoid malfunction. You will find yourself looking through an endless amount of fitting options, so how do you select the right one? This guide will help you […]
Karl Haeusgen elected as new VDMA President
The Munich family entrepreneur Karl Haeusgen — grandson of Karl Heilmeier, one of two HAWE co-founders — has been elected as the new VDMA President for the next four years by the General Assembly of the VDMA in Wiesbaden. He succeeds Carl Martin Welcker (Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co. KG), who has held the office…
Material simulation, testing improve lifespan of offshore wind turbines
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed an advanced testing procedure and simulation methodology that, in combination with the company’s Ventoguard portfolio of elastomeric materials, offers performance improvements and better longevity in offshore wind energy component applications. The material simulation process helps to identify optimal materials and designs for wind applications by analyzing how materials behave and […]
Brawny option for hose reels brings added strength for pulsing pressures
Coxreels is proud to offer the Brawny option available for most 100 Series hose reels. The 100 Series reel can be mounted to a floor, wall, ceiling, bench, or truck and is made of steel for strength and durability with a U-shaped frame for 2-point axle support to provide stability during operation. It has a […]
NewAge Industries-AdvantaPure expands with additional facilities
In May, NewAge Industries, the parent company of AdvantaPure, bought two of three units in a building within seven miles of its headquarters. NewAge recently purchased the remaining unit and now owns the entire seven-acre property consisting of over 90,000 sq. ft. of future production, warehouse and office space. “This acquisition completes one plan and […]
Proportional directional control valves in size 6 cavity
Hydac is pleased to announce the introduction of the new PWK06J series of proportional directional control valves. The series is currently available in Motor Spool “J,” with a closed center option to follow. Though the size is small, the features are big and include: Compared to any other 3-position, 4-way proportional directional valve, this is […]
What are air leak best practices?
Leaks waste compressed air energy. Typically, 15% to 30% of all the compressed air produced by the air compressor never gets to the final use. A key part of managing system energy is also managing leakage. To properly manage leaks, it is important to have a management champion overseeing the leakage levels in the plant […]
Piab extends piSOFTGRIP program with the piSOFTGRIP 30-3
The vacuum-based soft gripper will grip sensitive and lightweight objects of odd geometries and/or an unusual surface. piSOFTGRIP has three gripping fingers and a sealed vacuum cavity, all made in one piece, resulting in a simple and robust product. The product is not sensitive to dust and the gripping force is easily adjusted and controlled […]
Regenerative dryer reduces costs, increases performance of dust collector system
Dust collector systems play a critical role in maintaining compressed air cleanliness for manufacturers. Plant operators are always looking for any incremental advantage to improve pulse jet cleaning in bag (sock) or reverse flow cartridge systems. This is because even the slightest improvement in dust cake contaminate removal can create a cost-improving ripple effect throughout […]
Dry multi-stage vacuum pumps for lab, R&D and analytical applications
Leybold expands its EcoDry plus product family of dry multi-stage Roots vacuum pumps for laboratory, research and development and analytical applications. The current EcoDry 40 and 65 plus models are now joined by the new, smaller pump sizes 25 and 35 plus, completing the range of quiet, low-maintenance and economical fore-vacuum pumps and fills the […]
D03 common cavity sandwich modules simplify valve function additions
D03 Common Cavity Sandwich Modules from Daman provide an easy way to add a valve function into an existing directional control valve circuit with no additional line plumbing. Daman’s line of D03 common cavity sandwich, or stack, modules allows distributors greater flexibility and control over a variety of valve functions, including flow and pressure controls, and […]
Throttle check valve provides precise control in mobile machinery
In hydraulic systems, the actuator, typically one cylinder, must exhibit smooth-start acceleration to be able to guarantee safety, comfort and extreme durability. No one wants to sit in an excavator and move the joystick only to watch the boom shoot forward at full speed, scaring those working nearby, jolting the excavator driver and, what’s more, […]
Bosch Rexroth launches e-commerce website offering real-time inventory
Bosch Rexroth has launched a new e-commerce portal designed to provide the easiest access to select authorized Bosch Rexroth products, with the ability for customers to buy products with a credit card and schedule fast delivery — with same-day shipping. The BuyRexroth.com website is designed to streamline the purchase of a broad range of in-demand…
IFPS Annual Meeting goes virtual
The IFPS recently held its 2020 Annual Meeting like most other organizations – virtually! Meeting virtually was not the same as meeting in person — still, the board of directors, education, marketing, membership and certification committee members worked on projects to help IFPS members and to educate and certify professionals in the industry. Projects for…
Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Winners of the LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) in the category of Test & Measurement include Schroeder Industries with its Schroeder Pro: Total Fluid Health instrument. The LEAP Awards honor innovative product technology in 12 categories. As determined by 14 industry judges hailing from institutions such as Steris Corp., the University of Missouri,…
Festo takes the Gold in the 2020 LEAP awards for pneumatics
Winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced yesterday in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories. More than 100 entrants were received for the annual competition which celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Schroeder Industries wins coveted 2020 LEAP Award
Winners of the LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) in the category of test & measurement include Schroeder Industries with its Schroeder Pro: Total Fluid Health instrument. The LEAP Awards honor innovative product technology in 12 categories. As determined by 14 industry judges hailing from institutions such as Steris Corp., the University of Missouri, […]
Gates Corp. takes gold in Hydraulic Category of 2020 LEAP Awards
The winners of the 2020 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced this afternoon in a digital ceremony, with products across 12 categories, including two in fluid power, Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Critical to LEAP’s success is the involvement of the engineering community. No one at WTWH Media selected the winners. Instead, our editorial […]
Delta Computer signs tsb-bescom as authorized distributor
Industrial motion control manufacturer Delta Computer Systems has announced that tsb-bescom of Duiven, Netherlands, is the company’s newest authorized distributor. tsb-bescom offers customers in the Netherlands and Belgium a line of complementary industrial sensor and control technology. tsb strives to offer more than simply access to well-known sensor and electronic brands. tsb’s technical sales and…
Reynolds accelerates with Hy-Pro Filtration distribution deal
Fluid cleanliness specialist Reynolds Contamination Control (RCC) has confirmed its appointment as an official distributor for hydraulic and lubrication fluid contamination solutions provider Hy-Pro Filtration. The two companies have been working closely together for over 18 months and share the same goal in terms of striving for fluid cleanliness. Reynolds has tested and showcased Hy-Pro […]
Pre-engineered robotic carton clamp tool can be used out of the box
This standard clamp tool is designed to increase efficiency and decrease production time. The carton clamp tool EOAT is pre-engineered and one-of-a-kind in the industry; it’s simple to set up and allows for multiple configurations and accessories. It’s a suitable tool for handling boxes, crates, and trays and has a payload of up to 50 […]
Compressed air knowledge Lacking? Throw the book at it!
By Ron Marshall If you want to learn a lot about compressed air, you need to be prepared to read. There are very few comprehensive training courses covering the full subject of compressed air from inlet air, through the compressors, filters, piping and to the end uses. One “must have” document is the Compressed Air […]
Readily biodegradable hydraulic fluid from Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada Lubricants has launched Environ MV R, its first hydraulic fluid using ultra-pure severely hydrotreated base oils to meet the OECD 301B requirements for ready biodegradability. According to Petro-Canada Lubricants, the design makes Environ MV R the first hydraulic fluid of its kind to meet these requirements, providing longer life and increased value without compromising […]
Beswick expands adjustable and fixed position elbow fittings
Beswick Engineering Co. Inc. has expanded its family of adjustable position and fixed position elbow fittings from the common 10-32 UNF thread size to include both smaller and larger thread sizes. In addition to several 10-32 threaded elbow models, the company now offers M3 metric, M5 metric, ¼-28 UNF, 5/16-24 UNF, 1/16 NPT, 1/8 NPT, […]
What measurements are required for hose assembly sizes?
With hydraulic hose assemblies, one should consider several measurements to ensure their correct size — ID (inner diameter), OD (outer diameter), and length. Inner diameter is the bore of the hose and the size of the orifice that the fluid has to travel through over a particular length. The OD of the hose could be […]