‘Pneumatic Actuator’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Newport launches stabiliser cleanroom isolator from
Newport Spectra-Physics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Newport Corporation has introduced the S-2000AC stabiliser cleanroom isolator.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Ingersoll Rand introduces desiccant dryers from
Ingersoll-Rand European Sales: "Ingersoll Rand has announced a range of desiccant dryers that includes two main configurations: heatless and with heated blowers. ".
In October 2009, we covered the news from Micromech
- take a look at Micromech offers complete linear motion solution
which says: "Micromech's Promech linear actuators from Parker are for OEM instrument manufacturers looking to speed time to market and reduce the overall installed cost for linear motion axes. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Barden Corporation, Barden provides super-precision bearings,
as well as Ross unveils leak-test pneumatic valves from Ross Controls,
and Festo develops low-cost electric actuator from Festo.
Latest stories...
Cross introduces pneumatic backwashing filter (October 2009)
The Phoenix Type P in-line automatic backwashing water filter from Cross Manufacturing introduces a pneumatically actuated filter to complement its existing electrically actuated versions.
Diamond actuators suit aerospace applications (October 2009)
Noliac has announced that an actuator design has been developed for active rotor control through the use of trailing edge flaps.
Inductive sensors meet safety standards (October 2009)
IFM Electronic has developed a range of fail-safe inductive sensors that are fully compliant with the latest standards for safety-related parts of the control system.
Newport Stabilizers isolate pneumatic vibration (October 2009)
Newport Corporation has introduced the S-2000-TC, an addition to the S-2000 Stabilizer Series of pneumatic vibration isolators that feature compatibility with tie-bars and casters.
PBC launches range of miniature linear actuators (October 2009)
PBC Linear has launched the ML series of miniature linear actuators.
Balluff provides highly accelerated life testing (October 2009)
Balluff routinely subjects its sensors and linear displacement systems to Halt (highly accelerated life test) testing at the company's testing facility.
Navy warships equipped with Rotork actuators (October 2009)
Royal Navy warships are being equipped with the latest Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators for rapid-reaction fire-protection duties.
Robolux selected for asthma inhaler project (October 2009)
Burkert has supplied a Robolux valve system on a machine that fills asthma inhaler cartridges for a pharmaceutical company.
Further reading
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Pneumatic actuators cover a wider range
Enhancements to rodless technology make the MXP the most reliable, rugged and simple-to-use pneumatic actuator in the industry, according to Tolomatic.
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Pneumatic actuators cut maintenance requirements
Custom designed pneumatic valve actuators feature at the Thames Water Ashford Common water treatment plant.
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