Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Pneumatics",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Shows illustrate Indian thirst for UK engineering from
British Fluid Power Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "The BFPA's British Pavilion at three recent exhibitions in Bangalore helped dozens of UK specialist companies benefit from exposure to the Indian market".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Actuators stand the test of reliability from
SMAC Europe: "Electric actuators replace pneumatics in QC and switch test applications thanks to the high degree of precise force control and programmability".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Baldor UK
concerning its Dodge Grip Tight bearing
- take a look at Bearing system boosts tyre shredding efficiency
which says: "The Dodge Grip Tight adapter-style bearing has a mechanical maintenance feature that loosens it by simply turning a nut".
Take a look also at the news release from Impress Sensors and Systems, Pressure gauges replace mechanical versions,
as well as Vocational programme launched for young engineers from TTE Technical Training Group,
and Adding entertainment to engineering from Hoerbiger-Origa.
See also:
Cylinders offer high-accuracy positioning
(May 2007)
Festo's DNCE series electrical cylinders are available in 32, 40 and 63mm frame sizes and with standard stroke lengths from 100 to 800mm in 100mm steps depending on size
The next ten years in pneumatics
(May 2007)
Can we learn about the future by reviewing the past? Hoerbiger-Origa MD Ray Barnes applies the theory to 10-year increments in the pneumatics industry
Valve platform eases sourcing
(May 2007)
Parker Hannifin's ISO Global Valve Platform complies with ISO15407 and 5599 standards
Gas springs distribution agreement reached
(April 2007)
Midland Engineering Services is set to distribute Industrial Gas Springs' gas springs, dampers, locking and tension gas springs in Scotland
Regenerative blowers develop ideal air pressures
(April 2007)
Rotron's regenerative blowers manage to avoid the energy and maintenance costs that would be required by larger multi-stage or positive air-displacement blowers and compressors
Cylinder sensor offers two switching points
(April 2007)
Fitting all common housing slots, the new MZ2Q magnetic cylinder sensor from Sick (UK) offers two freely adjustable switching points in a single device
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds
(March 2007)
There are many linear actuation applications where the choice between hydraulics and pneumatics is a tradeoff, says Gary Dawson of Hoerbiger-Origa
Hybrid actuator puts air over electric
(March 2007)
Patented solution delivers the speed, accuracy and repeatability of electronic actuators but with the force capability of pneumatics
Thin-film pressure sensor technology comes of age
(March 2007)
Morten Moller reviews the development of thin-film pressure sensor technology, and concludes the time is right to offer standard thin film sensors in a simple package at a low price
Pneumatic company enters e-commerce
(February 2007)
The 'x-stk' division of Applied Automation enables the customer to access over 2000 products online all available for next day delivery
Redesigned website offers easy catalogue access
(February 2007)
SolidWorks Corporation has redesigned its website, offering millions of product models in a standardised format
Pneumatic cylinders add intelligence to smelting
(January 2007)
Parker is helping the Elkem Aluminium plant in Mosjoen, Norway to streamline processes and significantly increase efficiency through the use of its intelligent pneumatic crust breaking cylinders
Simulation software covers many disciplines
(January 2007)
Circuit design and simulation software package works for electric, pneumatic, hydraulic and digital electronic networks
Website speeds access to pneumatics and automation
(January 2007)
X-stk is an expansion from the existing business at Applied Automation and improves the service and product availability by working on two key trading platforms
Ball valves control Stones' stage spectacular
(January 2007)
Pneumatic system comprises 36 air cannons, which fire 30 metre ribbons of Trivera fabric from the top of the stage set, accompanied by explosive sounds
Leaflet and website stress compressed air safety
(December 2006)
Compressed air has the potential to cause serious or even fatal operator injury
BFPA adds support to machine building event
(December 2006)
Trident Exhibitions has secured the official support of the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) for their forthcoming Machine Building, Drives and Automation exhibition
Variable-speed compressors are worthy investment
(November 2006)
Dunlop Equipmen turned to CompAir when a fire at its factory disrupted some of its compressed air equipment earlier this year
Linear progression
(November 2006)
Denis Eckstein of Hoerbiger-Origa plots the rise and rise of engineered linear motion
Pneumatics and motion control come together
(September 2006)
Economical and comprehensive family of motion solutions suit a wide range of applications including high-performance pick-and-place machines and palletisers
Actuator is e-mech alternative to pneumatics
(September 2006)
Linear actuator incorporates high precision, long life, innovative design and patented technology in a value-priced rod-type device
Pneumatic solenoid valves handle extremes
(September 2006)
Heavy duty pneumatic solenoid valves handle extreme temperatures down to -40C and pressures up to 16bar
Industrial Ethernet range gains Indian exposure
(August 2006)
Ethernet Direct Corp is exhibiting with Pako Communications at India's Automation 2006 exhibition
PLC is still dancing after all these years
(August 2006)
A dancing sculpture has performed its complex routine for well over ten years, with the FX2 PLC proving Mitsubishi's claims for its long term reliability
Pneumatic cylinders return for curtain call
(August 2006)
Rodless pneumatic cylinders that have tripped the light fantastic constantly for over a decade are to be refurbished so that they will dance on for years to come
Stockist has cream of Cornish automation market
(August 2006)
Armada Supplies has gained exclusive distribution rights for Festo pneumatic products in a large part of Cornwall, from Lands End up to Wadebridge and across to St Austell
Rayment takes over holding company
(July 2006)
Kevin Rayment has been named as the new Managing Director of Curtiss-Wright Controls Integrated Sensing Europe
Pneumatic circuit CAD software is free to download
(July 2006)
Pneu-Draw is a Windows-based program for assisting in the design of pneumatic circuits
Taster days encourage new female engineers
(July 2006)
Pupils have been given a rare insight into the world of engineering as part of a 'girls-only' initiative to inspire future career development in a traditionally male dominated industry
Student racers get help with pneumatics
(July 2006)
Norgren is supporting the UBR racing team in its assault on the 2006 Formula Student competition
Expanded range of pneumatic push-in fittings
(June 2006)
Camozzi Pneumatics has introduced eleven new models of pneumatic push-in fittings to expand its technopolymer Super Rapid Compact Series
Store speeds access to compressors and pneumatics
(June 2006)
Compressed air and process systems specialist Thorite has upgraded its website with the introduction of an easy to use webstore called Thorite Direct
Specialist supplier covers the East End
(June 2006)
Specialist industrial component and equipment supplier Mercury Bearings has been appointed as a Premier Stockist by Festo
Axle lift modules plug-in and go
(June 2006)
The latest axle lift control system from Parker Hannifin is a fully integrated, modular unit designed for the lift axle control on multi-axle vehicles with air suspension