Reflections on half a century in the industry

31 October, 2019

Ross Gowler, marketing & engineering director at Thorite, who joined the company in 1969 as an apprentice service engineer, is about to take his retirement. In this interview, he looks back at the ways the pneumatics market has evolved over the past 50 years.

Thorite – Royal Air Force Museum’s C-130 flies again

22 October, 2019

Thorite was recently approached to help inspire future pilots and aircrew at the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford, Shropshire.

Fullwood Packo collaborates with Festo to deliver greater freedom for dairy cows and farmers

03 October, 2019

Like many other industries, dairy farming is under increasing pressure to become more efficient and more productive. A company at the forefront of automated milking systems, Fullwood Packo has partnered with automation specialists Festo to deliver the flexibility and performance required in the modern dairy industry.

The advantages of auto-cushioning pneumatic cylinders

29 August, 2019

In the industrial world, the primary goal is often to boost productivity whilst reducing costs. Pneumatic cylinders in particular are gaining wider acknowledgment as being durable enough to withstand harsh environments alongside providing a high level of performance at a competitive rate. However, they often require running actuators as fast as possible without introducing excessive shock or vibration to products and equipment which can become demanding.

RSS and JDN UK form air hoist partnership to launch Mini Next Gen

23 August, 2019

Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) will distribute JD Neuhaus’s (JDN) new range of Mini Next Gen air hoists, as the line is put to market.

Ross Controls announces acquisition of Pneumatrol

09 August, 2019

ROSS CONTROLS has announced the acquisition of Pneumatrol as of July 31, 2019.

New stainless steel functional fitting for the Eisele Inoxline

18 July, 2019

The new robust stainless steel pressure regulator from Eisele is designed for applications in aggressive environments and industries with stringent cleaning requirements. Compact and user-friendly – the functional fitting simplifies compressed air supply in industrial and artisan applications.

PCL launches tyre valve connector with vice-like grip

04 July, 2019

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the designer, manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic equipment and tyre inflation systems, has launched the Air Connector, a facelift version of the PCL CO2 connector.

Pneumatic Scale Angelus’ new CB244 rounds out its craft brew portfolio

23 May, 2019

Continuing its reputation as an established player in canning technology, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA)—a member of the Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems family – introduced the CB244, the newest member of its craft brew canning line portfolio, at the recently held Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America in Denver. PSA has been in business for over a century and claims more than 16,000 installations in 132 countries.

PCL makes pivotal appointment

26 April, 2019

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the designer, manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has appointed Lee Wright as sales director to drive growth within its distribution business.

Festo online tool offers fast and reliable configuration of process valves

12 April, 2019

If you are responsible for specifying valves for process applications, the new valve configurator from industrial automation specialist Festo could make your work much easier.

Bonomi introduces Valpres direct mount wafer ball valve range

05 April, 2019

Valve specialist Bonomi (UK) Ltd has extended its range of Valpres products with the introduction of new Stainless Steel (723100) and Carbon Steel (724100) 2-way flanged direct mount wafer pattern ball valves.

Better torque wrench performance with Vesconite Hilube vanes

26 March, 2019

Vesconite Hilube engineered polymer vanes have replaced a competitor’s product in the air motors of one UK manufacturer’s torque wrenches. Vanes are essential to a torque-wrench rotary motor, as the necessary rotating element consists of a slotted rotor, fitted with free-sliding rectangular vanes, which create the rotational motion that drives the wrench when air passes over them.

Two new sales recruits at PCL

08 March, 2019

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the designer, manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has appointed two new area sales managers.

Camozzi introduces new lightweight high-performance cylinder

22 February, 2019

Camozzi Automation has enhanced its cylinder offering with the introduction of Series 63; a highly significant addition to its already comprehensive range.