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Festo configurator saves time when selecting and ordering process valves
Industrial automation specialist Festo has introduced a new online configuration tool that makes it easier and quicker to select the correct valve or actuator for your process application. Simply select a few parameters and the Festo valve configurator will suggest appropriate combinations, offering a fast, reliable and easy way for process engineers to source coordinated and ready-to-install solutions.
Camozzi’s OX1 range meets the stringent demands of the life science market
As a global supplier of pneumatic fittings, Camozzi Automation manufactures in excess of 80 million fittings per year. The company has now applied this knowhow to develop its OX1 range of fittings and accessories for the life science market.
Rietschle introduces its latest oil-lubricated rotary vane pump
Elmo Rietschle, the vacuum pump brand, has launched its latest oil-lubricated rotary vane pump, the V-VCS. The technology’s new design is claimed to offer operators an extremely low total cost of ownership, while its weight, noise and size reductions ensure the system is easily adaptable and can be retrofitted to a wide range of OEM machines. Rotary vane vacuum pumps are used in a range of applications and industries, including: aeration, drying and dust extraction systems in the environmental engineering sector; bottling, filling, cutting and vacuum packaging machines in the food processing industry; drying and dust extraction systems, industrial furnaces and vacuum hold down in industrial plants; centralised vacuum systems and packaging machines in the packaging industry; dust extraction systems and vacuum hold down in the woodworking industry; and pneumatic conveying in a wide range of sectors.
Camozzi launches new high flow valve islands
Camozzi Automation has released a 25mm version of its new Series D range of valve islands; a versatile solution that allows expandable pneumatic and electrical functions in restricted spaces.
HP pneumatic actuator range remains ‘best buy’
Actuated Solutions, the UK-based independent provider of valve automation products, comments that the HP Pneumatic actuator range is a ‘best buy’ for the general process market, due to its high specification and relatively low cost.
ATAM introduces overmoulded valve connector range
Encapsulated coil, industrial connector and sensor specialist ATAM has introduced a range of overmoulded valve connectors with IP69K protection rating, suitable for off-road vehicles.
Safety paramount in Camozzi’s Series MX Safemax 3/2-way quick exhaust valves
Camozzi Automation has launched its new Series MX Safemax 3/2-way quick exhaust safety valves. Designed to provide a plug-and-play solution for OEMs that need to be compliant with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the range also complies with ISO 13849-1, covering the safe design of control systems performing safety functions.
Portable dust extraction system from Chicago Pneumatic
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced a new all-in-one dust extraction solution to make metalworking applications safer and more efficient. The compact and portable solution, comprising a powerful CPA5000 pneumatic vacuum cleaner and a lightweight shroud, is designed for use with traditional pneumatic hand tools to enable dust-free drilling, grinding, and sanding, no matter where the work takes place. The solution is ideal for a wide range of operating environments, including hard-to-reach locations in shipyard, aerospace, rolling stock, machinery, and renewables applications.
Series ASX angle seat valves offer fluid control without compromise
Camozzi Automation’s new Series ASX pneumatically-operated angle seat valves have been designed to control steam, liquids, gas and fluids that contain suspended solid particulate matter.
Maintenance advice for UK manufacturers returning to work
By Andrew Warren, product manager at Norgren, part of IMI
Camozzi Industry 4.0-ready valve islands now with fieldbus connection
Camozzi Automation’s Series D range of smart valve islands has been extended with the introduction of a fieldbus connection option. Series D is now available for connection to all the main fieldbus protocols (PROFIBUS-DP, PROFINET, CANopen ,EtherNET/IP, EtherCAT and IOLink) through a new serial module.
Rapid-deployment battery-powered pneumatic heavy-lift system for recovery, rescue and field
Sarcos Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Robotics, has launched the Guardian Heavy-Lift System (HLS). The Guardian HLS is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind man-packable pneumatic heavy-lift system designed to quickly and efficiently lift objects weighing up to 45,000 pounds with a single system.
Design enhancements underpin new Norgren cylinder for harsh operating applications
A new and improved Norgren stainless steel ISOLine KA/802000 cylinder has been launched by Norgren, which is claimed by the company to provide an ideal solution for industrial applications operating in harsh environments.
Vexve X valve with integrated press fit now available through Ultravalve
Valve specialist Ultravalve, has been given exclusive UK distribution rights for Vexve’s newly launched Vexve X valve range. The valve range is claimed to be the industry’s first ever complete product range of shut-off and balancing valves to feature integrated press fit connections.
Impulse Automation launches new website
Impulse Automation, a worldwide supplier of machine automation equipment has launched its new website offering a comprehensive range of timers, counters, solenoids, pneumatic components and process control equipment used within industrial, medical, automotive, marine, wind energy and agricultural sectors.
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