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Lightweight vacuum generators ease installation
VN series vacuum generators can easily be installed in the gripping zone, making them ideal for automation systems employing decentralised control architectures. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 9 May 2008)
Valve aids subatomic investigation
User application article Bruker BioSpin in Rheinstetten, Germany used Hoerbiger-Origa's Tecno piezo-controlled air pressure regulator to drive an air turbine with precise blasts of air. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 April 2008)
Pneumatic tubing comes in custom colours
The use of custom tubing colours helps OEMs to improve the aesthetics of their machines, or to use colour-coded tubing to facilitate service and maintenance. Brochure available
News from Festo (22 April 2008)
41m cylinders handle materials handling duties
Control of the actuating force and operating speed is readily achieved by simple adjustments to the air supply. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 2 April 2008)
Valve terminal cuts costs of decentralised control
The AS-i version of Festo's VTSA configurable valve terminal is supplied as a fully assembled and pre-tested unit, enabling users to effectively replace an entire control panel via a single order. Brochure available
News from Festo (28 March 2008)
Pneumatic indexing cuts costs for simple jobs
Festo has identified numerous applications where the functionality can be completely met by pneumatic systems at a lower initial cost, with far simpler controls and reduced maintenance needs. Brochure available
News from Festo (11 March 2008)
Linear drives provide bakery productivity boost
User application article Two electrical linear drives with ball bearing guidance are used for the vertical movement and control of the lift table. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 6 March 2008)
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.
News from Tolomatic (20 February 2008)
Pneumatic deal brings new range to Wisbech
BRT Group now has direct access to over GBP33 million worth of stock held at Festo's European Customer Services Centre in Germany. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 7 February 2008)
Grippers suit pick and place use
Invariably for different reasons but company accountants as well as design engineers should find the new compact grippers from FS Engineering attractive.
News from FS Engineering (28 January 2008)
PLC training courses target specific brands
Festo Didactic has developed 14 PLC training courses, covering basic and intermediate level maintenance and troubleshooting requirements for popular PLCs. Brochure available
News from Festo (17 January 2008)
Rodless cylinder improves packaging reliability
User application article Adpak went with a 40mm bore Hoerbiger Origa OSP-P rodless cylinder, fitted with Slideline guide and integrated VOE 3/2 poppet valves. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (11 January 2008)
Air motors simplify rewind system design
User application article Aluminium foil tray manufacturer Coppice Alupack is systematically replacing all its electric drives on rewind systems with Huco Dynatork air motors. Brochure available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 4 December 2007)
Half-turn actuators are a welcome addition
Pneumatic valve actuator is designed for valves that require 180-degree operation but must stop in the mid-point on loss of air pressure.
News from Radius (15 November 2007)
Lightweight valve terminal handles high flow rates
Valve functions can be changed quickly and easily without having to disassemble the valve terminal system first.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics ( 1 November 2007)
Pressure regulator provides flow control
Festo's VPPM proportional pressure regulator provides an easy and precise means of varying the flow rate to pneumatic actuators. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 9 October 2007)
Pneumatic cylinder tolerates wash down
The ICS-D1, made of AISA 316 stainless steel, is acid-resistant and recommended for food applications where food may come into direct contact with the components.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (28 August 2007)
Cylinder configurator eases design process
By downloading CAD files, users will be able to insert them directly into their design process.
News from Higginson Equipment Sales (28 August 2007)
Pneumatic cylinders handle large temperature range
Automatic temperature compensation is provided to the inner band of the seal so that it adjusts for thermal expansion and contraction, while maintaining an airtight seal. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 August 2007)
Automatic drain valve expands operating range
The addition of a new drain valve expands the Airfit's maximum ambient and medium temperature for the new valve to 120C. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (25 July 2007)
Air motors receive new approvals
Meeting the ATEX standard means Gast's air motors can now work in ambient temperatures up to 135C.
News from Gast (17 July 2007)
Pneumatic cylinder repair service upgraded
Part of the management of Hoerbiger-Origa's service and repair function is to offer five levels of support, so that customers can have the most appropriate response. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (16 July 2007)
Vacuum generators offer an alternative to pumps
The Gast group's range of compact, single and mutli-stage vacuum generators is capable of achieving up to 99mbar with vacuum flow rates from 0.3 to 268.5m3/h.
News from Gast (26 June 2007)
20mm linear actuator handles two tonne loads
Hoerbiger-Origa 20mm BHD linear actuator housed in a high-strength, one-piece aluminium extrusion. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (21 June 2007)
Machines automate stamp splitting
User application article Stephen Mayer produces machines that automate such tasks as splitting sheets of stamps into individual units, handling odd-shaped stamps, and affixing gummed stamps onto first day cover envelopes. Brochure available
News from Festo (30 May 2007)
The next ten years in pneumatics
Technical background article 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. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (14 May 2007)
Hydraulics company wins sales award
Festo has announced that fluid power specialist Norton Hydraulics has won its 'Premier Stockist of the Year' award for outstanding performance in 2006. Brochure available
News from Festo (10 May 2007)
Product range cuts water industry costs
Festo is set to show a large number of components that have been developed to help the water industry reduce operating costs and improve reliability. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 2 May 2007)
Wallchart eases specification of fittings
A free full colour wallchart illustrates and lists hundreds of TC Push-in tube fittings and accessories.
News from Thorite (17 April 2007)
Rodless cylinder holds wheels steady
User application article An automated production systems designer has limited his costs by using a rodless pneumatic cylinder to both position wheels, and then hold them steady during scribing. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (16 April 2007)
Six-jaw chucks grasp fragile workpieces
The deformation of sensitive workpieces can be substantially reduced due to the six contact points of the Rota NCR. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (13 April 2007)
Automated assembly system fabricates sensors
User application article MacGregor Welding Systems' latest automated assembly system is designed to fabricate miniature sensor modules for use in analyser equipment. Brochure available
News from Festo ( 3 April 2007)
Pneumatic blower is quieter option
The Neublade is ideal for drying, cleaning, cooling and containing in many processing applications in the food, beverage, brewing and other manufacturing industries.
News from Beckair (26 March 2007)
Hybrids offer the best of both worlds
Technical background article There are many linear actuation applications where the choice between hydraulics and pneumatics is a tradeoff, says Gary Dawson of Hoerbiger-Origa. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (21 March 2007)
Pneumatic cylinder range expanded
The NZ range of pneumatic compact cylinders is now available in sizes 32, 40, 50, 63, 80 and 100mm versions. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (20 March 2007)
Linear axes acquisition provides new options
The HSB modular linear axes system comprises several series of linear axes that boasts a huge range of sizes. Brochure available
News from Schunk Intec (19 March 2007)
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