Future trends in hydraulics and pneumatics
1st Quarter 2013, Technews Publishing

There is a common perception that not much is new in the world of pneumatics and hydraulics, but scrape the surface and a different picture emerges.

Festo solution ramps up production output
1st Quarter 2013, Festo

The modular design of the MPA-FB Intelligent valve terminal facilitates maximum flexibility right from the planning stage and offers maximum ease of servicing during operation.

Underwater inspection on 12 wheels
1st Quarter 2013, DNH Tradeserve

The seawater manipulator is capable of manoeuvring underwater in pipes, where it can be used to perform inspections with the help of high-performance cameras.

Closed loop electro-pneumatic controls
1st Quarter 2013, FCE Technical Services

Proportion-Air’s electro-pneumatic controls, which have been a staple in the industry for over 20 years, can be electronically reconfigured to accept feedback from its F-Series flow monitors. This combination ...

Checking compressed air consumption
1st Quarter 2013, Tectra Automation

The AF1 series flow sensors from Bosch Rexroth record the flow rate and compressed air consumption in a system, making an important contribution to optimising energy efficiency. The measurements help ...

Miniature sensor for short-stroke cylinders
1st Quarter 2013, RET Automation Controls

Turck has launched the BIM-UNTK, the shortest magnetic field sensor in its sector for detecting piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders. With an overall length of only 19,7 mm, the sensor is suited ...

Automation solutions save water
4th Quarter 2012, Festo

Festo brings decades of experience in automation technology to water processing, with complete automation solutions being customised to the individual requirements of plant operators.

Electrically actuated control valve market
4th Quarter 2012

The market for electrically actuated control valve assemblies was estimated to be R2,4 billion in 2011, still far smaller than the market for products using air as the power medium. However, recent advances ...

Know your compressed air service provider
4th Quarter 2012, Artic Driers International

Contaminated compressed air wreaks havoc on any pneumatics system and the importance of high quality compressed air has never been greater. Contamination drastically shortens the life of pneumatically ...

Dry gas seals for compressors
4th Quarter 2012

AESSEAL has launched a dry gas mechanical seal range designed to maintain an optimum sealing interface gap between rotating and stationary sealing elements, ensuring reliability, consistent performance ...

Lower electricity and air compression costs
4th Quarter 2012, Tectra Automation

Bosch Rexroth’s new generation of efficiency-driven components is set to drastically lower electricity and air compression expenses for pneumatic equipment operators. One breakthrough is the energy optimised ...

A new product for the compressed air industry
4th Quarter 2012

After four years in development and with patent registration on a global basis, Dropout has released a product that is designed to revolutionise water separation in the compressed air industry. This highly ...

Shaken, not stirred
3rd Quarter 2012, Festo

With help from Festo, Aston Martin’s engineering task force developed a special machine which quickly, efficiently, and safely releases the bedplate from the engine block of the Aston Martin V8, rotates it and sets it down.

Cut compressed air costs
3rd Quarter 2012, Artic Driers International

Power costs keep rising and the need to reduce compressed air costs is paramount for many engineering managers. Combined with this is the need for reliable compressed air filtration to maintain the highest ...