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.

Kinetrol extends its product range with the addition of the Model 60

13 March, 2020

Kinetrol Limited, the UK manufacturer of quarter-turn pneumatic actuators, has further increased its product portfolio with the introduction of the Model 60.

Up to 70% energy savings thanks to modern vacuum technology for material feed

31 January, 2020

As a manufacturer of soft PVC rolls, sheets and web material, Jedi Kunststofftechnik GmbH has focused its production specifically on the processing of soft PVC. The material is fed from the delivered big bags to the extruders via a pneumatic suction conveying system. Vacuum generation in the conveying system has now been redesigned and implemented. Since the beginning of 2018, Jedi Kunststofftechnik has had frequency-controlled Mink claw vacuum pumps in operation, which are much more energy-efficient than the side channel blowers previously used. This has  reportedly enabled the energy consumption for vacuum generation to be reduced by up to 70%.

IMI Precision Engineering unveils new range of products at Medica 2019

12 December, 2019

A brand-new suite of products which have been specifically designed to improve efficiencies in the medical device and technology industry were unveiled by IMI Precision Engineering as part of the 2019 Medica/Compamed trade fair.

SMC at EMO Hanover 2019

21 November, 2019

EMO 2019 in Hanover, the trade fair for metalworking, was held from 16 to 21 September. As a leading manufacturer, partner and solution provider for pneumatic and electrical automation technology, SMC presented its extensive product portfolio at the event where it demonstrated the innovative applications of the future.