97 press releases : Pneumatics: Cylinders, Pumps, Solenoid Valves…

The quiet JUN-AIR compressors can be seen on major trade shows and exhibitions world-wide. This list contains information about current and future exhibitions where compressors are on display. Please feel free to contact JUN-AIR or the local partner if you wish to get information about a specific event or how to get access to it. Visit us at the MEDICA 2008 (We 19th - Sa 22nd November 2008)...

Product Overview A major amusement rides manufacturer needed to develop a secondary safety stop for its drop ride. A carriage load of passengers is raised to the top of a 35-meter tower, then dropped as a simulated free fall. A braking system safely decelerates the load, but a secondary stopping element was critical to ensuring passenger safety, as the carriage would still be moving at a high rat...

You can grip die-cast parts having an internal diameter of 8 mm. Moreover, they weigh 18 gm. with a remarkable lifting force of 15 N. FIPA GmbH has supplemented its gripper product range with two small expansion grippers “Expander” – and, thus, provided entirely new possibilities in die-cast applications. Grip within all conceivable shapes of recesses delicately: FIPA GmbH has launched a produc...

The material handling experts at FIPA GmbH in Ismaning now design and build complete gripper systems for End-of-arm tooling. “The clients shall now benefit from our application know-how even more than before”, says the CEO, Mr. Rainer Mehrer, justifying the supplement of the spectrum of offers at FIPA. The FIPA principle of modular gripper building blocks has already paid off in the field of i...

The lifting cushions or rescuing cushions, normally used by the fire and rescue services worldwide, are also used for industrial applications in many fields, such as automobile, steel industry, mechanical engineering. Numerous companies trust in PRONAL cushions to lift charges of several tons when the required space doesn't allow the application of classical techniques (lifting platforms) The pri...

The regulators feature excellent repeatability, a sensitive 20-turn adjustment, and miniature size. The output is virtually unaffected by changes in supply pressure, only 0.1 PSI output change with a 10 PSI supply pressure change. The unique dovetail porting system offers push-in fittings for 4mm, 6mm, 1/4”, 5/32”, 3/16”, and 5/16” O.D. tubing. Threaded ports are available with M5, 10-32 UNF, 1/8-2...

Antwerp, 15 September 2008: Atlas Copco has announced that its ZD high pressure compressors are the first in the world to offer PET packaging production the security of 100% certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification. Risk of any contamination by oil is effectively eliminated during PET bottle blowing for the bottled water, soft drink, fruit juice and beverage industry. Testing for the ...

• Efficient individual and independent point-of-use vacuum. • Extremely quick response • Multiple connection ports available • Quick release system without release control valve • Maintains vacuum despite fluctuations and drops in air pressure. • VTEC TWOFOLD SILENCER assures low noise levels (about 30% lower than conventional silencer)

The MultiFlex swivel is an ingenious multi-directional connector. Connect your tool and the hose will stay in the ideal position however much you and the tool move around. The MultiFlex bends in all directions while the hose stays straight. It takes the effort out of working in those cramped spaces. The variable geometry of the MultiFlex swivel allows it to rotate freely through 360°. MultiFlex tak...

As an OEM, STABILUS supplies almost all major automobile manufacturers with hydropneumatic gas springs and hydraulic dampers. In addition, the company supplies repair shops, specialty stores, and the car tuning industry at the same high quality level. In the after sales field, STABILUS supplies not only the European and American, but also the Asian brands, as well as nearly all models – even util...

Product Overview A Midwest manufacturer of custom automotive machinery was searching for a solution to enhance the automation of clamping fixtures for SUV frames as well as improve performance of convertible top testers. Experiencing difficulties with the long stroke cylinders and tight framework, the customer implemented externally mounted actuators as a possible solution. As a result, the machin...

Product Overview A leading manufacturer of laminating and converting equipment utilizes Compact Automation Products (CAP) standard inch series cylinders to maintain quality of the laminated piece. The application required (2) actuators coupled to various mechanisms. The device, powered by the CAP cylinder had to keep constant tension on the rollers, regardless of roll thickness, weight o...

Reelcraft has modified the popular Series RT, enabling the reel to be mounted on its side, making it ideal for mounting in cabinets and other tight spaces. The standard base is replaced by an equally heavy duty side mount plate. The stainless torsion spring and latch are mounted on the arm for ease of access and to eliminate the possibility of latch out at full extension. The guide arm is easil...

The compressed air pipeline system INFINITY grows in size with the tubes and fittings of diameter 110mm. The fittings of 110mm are not in brass, but die-casted aluminum. This material grants lighter weight vs. bigger dimension The fittings keep the "push-in" automatic connection with tube because of the exclusive gripping flange. Easy to install, no heavy tools required and no additional fitting...

Users can now select the ideal gripper solution completely independently of the drive technology as, alongside pneumatic mechanical and vacuum grippers, Festo is also offering its first electrical gripper. What’s more, modern energy-saving vacuum generators with diagnostic capabilities have also been included. The latest expert solutions are called HGPLE, HGDT-F and OVEM.

Designing and commissioning electric drives in next to no time and operating them economically and smoothly for years. These are the ideals of many project engineers and Festo development engineers have made it their task to meet these as closely as possible. With the new axis family EGC, the Positioning Drives design software and the Festo Configuration Tool, they have come quite a few steps close...

The Gebrüder Leimer KG in Traunstein / Upper Bavaria is a company with a long tradition that was founded in 1919 by the brothers Carl and Josef Leimer as a bread factory with confectionery. Developed into an internationally important company by Karl Leimer, the company's philosophy of "Quality through freshness" right from the start has been the decisive success factor. Flour is obtained from regio...