ATAM introduces overmoulded valve connector range

10 December, 2020

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

07 December, 2020

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

06 November, 2020

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

29 October, 2020

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

02 October, 2020

By Andrew Warren, product manager at Norgren, part of IMI

Camozzi Industry 4.0-ready valve islands now with fieldbus connection

02 September, 2020

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

26 August, 2020

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

16 July, 2020

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

30 June, 2020

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

23 June, 2020

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.

IMI Precision Engineering adapts to meet increased ventilator demand

27 May, 2020

IMI Precision Engineering has undertaken a rapid adaptation of its Switzerland-based manufacturing capability to meet the urgent requirement for more ventilator units from the life sciences marketplace.

Valve islands for today\'s fast moving market

19 May, 2020

The fast-moving and trend-driven nature of today’s industrial markets mean OEMs increasingly need to specify, order and receive parts in double quick time.

Manual flow control option now available for V-Notch ball valves

13 May, 2020

In addition to widely used electric or pneumatic actuation, Bonomi (UK) Ltd can now offer a manual flow control device for use in conjunction with much of its Valpres V-Notch ball valve range.

Secondary suspension products for rail sector

16 April, 2020

IMI Precision Engineering has added three new products to its IMI Norgren rail specific secondary suspension portfolio, further enhancing its ‘one-stop shop’ capability for its rail customers.

The unknown ATEX world

27 March, 2020

ATEX environments, with their potentially explosive atmospheres, are far more widespread than many may realise. In addition to the obvious environments of oil and mines, many other situations warrant an ATEX approach due to the presence of gas and dust which can combine to create a volatile atmosphere capable of reacting to ignition sources such as hot surfaces, electrical material, electrostatic charges and mechanical sparks.