Pneumatic Scale Angelus takes it up a notch for craft brewers with the CB100C

21 July, 2022

Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA), one of several BarryWehmiller companies represented in BW Packaging Systems, introduced its new CB100C rotary counter-pressure filler at the recent Craft Brewers Conference in Minneapolis.

A new era of human-robot collaboration: the first pneumatic cobot

05 July, 2022

What if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era in humanrobot collaboration. This new era is now dawning – with the world’s first pneumatic robot from Festo.

The latest benefits of overmoulded solenoid valve connectors

23 June, 2022

Form B solenoid valve connector with moulded cable.

Solenoid valve connectors are now available with control circuits providing additional tangible benefits to OEM design engineers and end customers’ maintenance engineers. Connectors with LEDs can save engineers vital time by providing immediate feedback regarding real time voltage status, and thereby the correct functioning of the solenoid valve. Without such a fast, visual indication, time may be lost investigating other potential error causes.

Getting the most from your DIN connector selection

09 June, 2022

By Steve Morecroft, sales director, ATAM UK.

Norgren launches Adaptix Soft Jaw

17 May, 2022

Claimed to offer the same robustness as a traditional aluminium soft jaw, Norgren’s new Adaptix Soft Jaw adapts to flat and unique part geometries to provide the necessary forces to hold the workpiece securely. Its ease of configuration and interchangeable pin tips mean machine operators can radically reduce set up and changeover times and their associated labour costs.

New industrial magnets added to Elesa range

28 April, 2022

Elesa is now supplying a wide selection of durable industrial magnets, now including new sizes in round and rectangular flat designs – also application-specific cable fixing magnets. These join the existing range of standard magnets in different styles, sizes, pull forces, and materials for all types of permanent positioning and clamping needs. Typically, they are used for closure of doors, holding of workpieces, location of jigs or simply for temporary paperwork.

IMI Thompson valves shoot into space

24 March, 2022

IMI Thompson Valves, a division of IMI Critical Engineering, has supplied valves for the Ariane 5 that launched the James Webb Space Telescope into space on Christmas Day 2021. It is claimed to be the most powerful telescope that has ever been built and will allow astronomers to study the beginning of the universe shortly after the Big Bang.

The benefits of project teamwork

10 March, 2022

Damien Moran, Bürkert’s field segment manager for the hygienic & pharmaceutical sector, discusses the benefits of the combined project management approach.

End lock pneumatic cylinders with locking force 3 times the cylinder’s thrust force

14 February, 2022

Industrial automation company, Camozzi Automation Ltd, has launched pneumatic cylinders with automatic mechanical end stroke locks. The automatic lock feature ensures the cylinder rod’s safe and secure holding in both retracted and fully extended positions.

Safety of railway vehicles

19 January, 2022

In the maintenance of railway vehicles, manufacturers and service centers set high quality standards, which must be carefully tested and documented. Today’s modern vehicles almost resemble a small “industrial plant” that ranges from supply to measurement and control technology.

How to save maintenance time while optimising machine productivity

13 January, 2022

Machinery maintenance and repairs can be timeconsuming and frustrating, but there’s a way to improve the whole ordeal! Many companies are turning to predictive maintenance to aid their operations. This helps them save time, money, and frustration when dealing with their equipment. Camozzi Automation provides a few facts about predictive maintenance to help you get started.

Accurate and stable actuator for an automatic screwdriving application

25 November, 2021

Accuracy, repeatability and stability were the key performance requirements specified for an actuator to be used in an automatic screwdriving application for AVK Plastics, a manufacturer of synthetic surface boxes and pallets based in the Netherlands. AVK Plastics turned to HepcoMotion after the previous actuator could not provide the high stability required, causing them to need a replacement.

Sealing system for valve stems

09 November, 2021

Bonomi (UK) Ltd, has introduced an advanced sealing system for valve stems. V-Pack is a PTFE stem sealing system removing the need for an elastomer (HNBR/EPDM/MFQ, FFKM) O-ring, meaning that the valve is suitable for use with a wide range of chemicals. The result is a single valve, suitable for use in many different applications, without having to consider changing the elastomer O-ring stem seals.

Camozzi expands Industry 4.0-ready valve island range

26 October, 2021

Camozzi Automation has extended its range of Industry 4.0-ready Series D valve islands, with the introduction of 2 new sizes; Size 2 (16mm) and Size 5 (10.5mm & 16mm).

Interlock handles with electronic and pneumatic pushbuttons

14 October, 2021

New RH series tubular handles from Elesa offer a rugged and elegantly simple electrical cut-off for the safe opening of access panels on machine tools. This is achieved with an IP65 pushbutton interlock in a single or twin button configuration. FG16 variants feature electronic buttons while FG18 are pneumatic. On the electrical handles, an emergency stop button version is available, as well as a plain handle version to compliment for use elsewhere.