Tom Parker appoints new area sales manager

27 October, 2017

Tom Parker Ltd. has further strengthened its external sales team with the recruitment of area sales manager, Peter McEwen. McEwen joins Tom Parker Ltd. as a highly experienced area sales manager for the company’s Basingstoke office. During 27 years of employment at SMC Pneumatics, he gained valuable skills and knowledge as a sales engineer and internal sales manager. Outside of work, McEwen is an avid car enthusiast. He is a member of Focus RS Owners Club and enjoys attending car shows and track day events. As a seasoned traveller and skilled scuba diver, he has scuba-dived at numerous locations; including the Caribbean, Indonesia and Egypt. McEwen qualified as a wreck diver earlier this year.

IMI Precision strengthens European operation with new appointment Engineering

27 October, 2017

Following a period of sustained growth, IMI Precision Engineering has appointed Christophe Bouvet as European managing director of industrial automation, to oversee its business development strategy.

Light and compact valve for mobile applications

27 October, 2017

The LS04 pneumatic spool valve from Aventics is said to be ideal for dynamic areas of application. Positioned as close as possible to the actuator, modern valves ensure short switching times and high-energy efficiency. The prerequisite for this are extremely compact valves with minimal weight.

New Ingersoll Rand grinders with turbine technology for more power

27 October, 2017

Ingersoll Rand has launched the VT 26 and VT 45 turbine grinders – four new, robust pneumatic grinders with turbine technology designed to deliver more power and extreme durability in a light and compact body.

Emerson to demonstrate how manufacturers can reduce product development time

27 October, 2017

Emerson will launch its new Valve Block System at Compamed 2017, in Dusseldorf, Germany, in November. The valve block system is the latest of a broad selection of products, designed specifically for the use of OEMs in the analytical and medical fields.

Pneumatic locking unit - a part of Aventics' safety philosophy

26 September, 2017

In terms of machine safety, Aventics focuses on three key pillars: high-quality components, the use of sensors and networked systems, and support from developers. A typical example for this safety philosophy is the LU6 locking unit for static locking and dynamic braking.

Bonomi extends Valpres range with API 608 floating ball valves

26 September, 2017

Bonomi has expanded its Valpres ball valve range with the introduction of API 608 floating ball valves.

Aventics facilities named ‘Factory of the Year’ in Hungary

22 September, 2017

Aventics facilities named ‘Factory of the Year’ in Hungary

Metal Work UK appoints new technical sales engineer

25 August, 2017

Metal Work UK has appointed Bill Evans, 49, as its new technical sales engineer. Born in West Bromwich, West Midlands, Evans has worked in the pneumatics industry since leaving school at 16, when he worked on an unofficial apprentice scheme at Flo-An Systems, a small pneumatic and hydraulic factory in the Midlands.

Camozzi launches metal bowl version of Series N air treatment range

23 August, 2017

A new metal bowl version of Camozzi’s Series N air treatment range has been introduced to meet the requirements of applications where impact or aggressive agents are an issue.

Bonomi introduces Series 86 in wake of Series 85 success

23 August, 2017

Bonomi (UK) Ltd.is building upon the success of its Series 85 ‘VB’ electric actuators with the introduction of the Series 86.

Pneumatic solution ensures model bottles

23 August, 2017

With Aventics’ new patent-pending solution, based on proportional technology, users can monitor the pre-blow moulding process in the production of PET bottles online in real time, and make any necessary adjustments immediately. This can result in reduced material and energy consumption during high-throughput PET bottle production. PET bottle formation can now be controlled and adjusted during the blow moulding process.

Parker extends range of P1V-A Series air motors

23 August, 2017

Parker Hannifin has extended its range of P1V-A Series reversible air motors with additional power ratings, including models with ATEX certification suited to use in explosive environment applications.

IMI Precision Engineering launches new Excelon Plus air preparation units and upgrades its valve islands with PROFINET IRT and EtherNet/IP

23 August, 2017

IMI Precision Engineering has advanced its portfolio of air preparation products with the introduction of the IMI Norgren Excelon Plus. The latest generation of air preparation equipment, Excelon Plus is a modular Filter, Regulator, Lubricator (FRL) range suitable for all industrial applications. Designed with safety in mind, it features high-level performance while also being compact and lightweight.

Chicago Pneumatic launches new website

16 June, 2017

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new website to make it easier for customers to find the right tool for the job within its wide range of power tools, construction tools and compressors.