Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin recently added its P2H IO-Link node capabilities to the company’s ISO valve platform. The P2H node reportedly provides a robust means of connecting H Series valves to an IO-Link network, thus saving total system and installation costs in comparison to the use of Ethernet or hard wiring. In addition, the P2H IO-Link…
Achieving required safety levels with pneumatic exhaust valves
By Linda Caron Global Product Manager, Factory Automation Pneumatic Div. Parker Hannifin Corp. As more companies increase their focus on machine safety, design engineers need a firm understanding of the Machinery Directive and how to comply with required safety levels. Installing a pneumatic safety exhaust valve can be a simple and cost-effective way to accomplish…
Understanding heat load with oil coolers
Typical hydraulic systems consisting of pumps, hydraulic lines, valves, and actuators all have inefficiencies. Even a well-designed hydraulic system will have inefficiencies when converting mechanical energy into fluid power. These issues, in addition to design and operational inefficiencies, transform some of the input power into heat. The entire system will overheat if this heat load…