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New coils increase solenoid valve energy efficiency by up to 80%
Bürkert says its Kick and Drop valve coils can save significant cost by reducing energy use and extending service life. The increased efficiency also optimises environmental sustainability. With a low maximum operating temperature, the coils enhance safety and remove the potential of electrical overheating. The 3-in-1 design, covering various voltage inputs, also streamlines inventory management.
Wheat mill ends pneumatic conveying line blowouts with deflection elbows
Lehi Mills is famous not only for 100 plus years of flour production, but also for being the backdrop of the 1984 cult film ‘Footloose’ in which actor Kevin Bacon fights a ban on dancing instituted by a staid local minister. Recently, the mill experienced a different kind of fight - this time against blowouts in its pneumatic pipeline elbows. H&P reports.
Celebrating 85 years
To celebrate 85 years of developing products for global markets, directors and staff from Sheffield-based pneumatics expert PCL got on their bikes to raise over £3,000 and counting for the NSPCC.
Five ways to optimise pneumatic systems design for food & beverage packaging applications
Andy Macpherson, Industry Manager for Food & Beverage at Festo GB, offers advice to help system designers adhere to food safety guidelines while improving machine utilisation and performance.
Partnership helps students put International Business skills into practice
Pneumatics expert PCL says it has high praise for a cohort of business students at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) after collaborating with them on market research for a brand new product.
Cobots — electric or pneumatic?
Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at automation parts supplier EU Automation, offers an overview of the benefits of electric and pneumatic cobots.
Drop-in valve island solves process control challenge for membrane pilot plants
Creating improved water treatment processes within the existing plant footprint requires emerging technologies to be tested in real-world applications. The use of pilot plants plays a vital role in fine-tuning this equipment for full-scale operation and Bürkert has supported a variety of key projects including the recent delivery of ceramic membrane ultrafiltration systems to a number of utilities in the UK. H&P reports
AirTAC enters the linear guide market
AirTAC International Group has entered the linear guide market with the aim of becoming a partner of all companies in industrial automation.
Implementing Additive Manufacturing for hydraulic and pneumatic system components can be transformational
In recent years, additive manufacturing has advanced beyond prototyping. While conventional methods for producing hydraulic and pneumatic system components have been practical, the possibility of implementing additive manufacturing can be transformational. John Joyce, Marketing Director at Brennan Industries explains further.
LVDT displacement sensors with pneumatic push rod
With the LVDT-ISDP and LVDT-ISAP series, Inelta Sensorsysteme is offering special displacement sensors with pneumatic push rods for measuring ranges from 5mm to 50mm.
Elesa considers uses for pneumatic clamps
An important part used across several industries; pneumatic clamps are components that are actuated by compressed air. They are used for quick and frequent clamping and are very valuable components to have in the workplace as they can prevent the muscle and joint strain that occurs from manual clamping.
Emerson launches advanced dust pulse technology control system
Emerson’s new ASCOTM DPT Control System optimises the performance and improves the efficiency of filtration and dust collector systems by providing accurate and reliable low-level particulate monitoring, early warning leak detection, enhanced cleaning control and real-time diagnostics.
Cobots — electric or pneumatic?
Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at automation parts supplier EU Automation, offers an overview of the benefits of electric and pneumatic cobots.
Technology choices to increase machine efficiency
There is a lot of discussion surrounding Industry 4.0, but its overall goal is the Smart Factory and Smart Manufacturing. Many technologies are included in these broad definitions, and what are now commonly known as Smart Components are core building blocks, writes Simone Cappa, product manager, Camozzi Automation.
Central vacuum system for food & packaging, research & development and analytical applications
In applications requiring a clean central vacuum, the new standardised vacuum system NDi from Leybold is claimed to ensure a reliable supply. The system is based on the dry-running NOVADRY screw pump, which is robust over the entire pressure range, and the integrated VAControl CAB controller for smart control. The range of applications for the NDI central system includes food and packaging processes, research & development, vacuum conveying systems as well as medical and laboratory applications
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