When a leading broiler operator in the Western Cape required a more efficient solution for its egg lifting device, Festo had just the right solution. The automated device lifts 72 eggs simultaneously from one crate and relocates them to another.
The old system consisted of vacuum pumps with high maintenance costs and downtime. The new vacuum solution provided by Festo has proven to be more reliable and cost-effective, saving the customer money and increasing the productivity of the plant.
Festo installed a VN-20L-T6 vacuum generator for the system. Available as straight or T-shaped housing, the VN-20L-T6 vacuum generator has a low space requirement, is wear resistant and maintenance free, and provides an extremely fast evacuation time. The VN range has a nominal size of 0,45 to 3 mm and a maximum vacuum of 93%. As an additional option, the system was fitted with an in-line Festo VAF-DB vacuum filter, which is used to remove particles in the direction of suction. The filter cartridge is located in a transparent bowl in order to monitor the degree of contamination and can be replaced as required.
The customer had the option of altering the vacuum during operation with the new Festo solution, which proved to be more flexible. “The simple solution also proved itself to be more cost-effective compared to the old system that the customer had been using,” said Festo sales engineer, Bryan Bell. In addition to the vacuum generator and filter, Festo also offered the customer 72 new suction cups for the end unit handling of the eggs.
Integrated Air Solutions opens Pinetown branch
Pneumatic systems & components
Integrated Air Solutions has opened a branch in Pinetown, bringing world-class diesel and electric air compressor services closer to customers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Read more...Solving common automation challenges with Festo’s servo drive and servo motor solutions Festo
Editor's Choice Electrical switching & drive systems & components
Automation projects face challenges that include limited installation space, the need for precise and repeatable linear motion, rising cycle-speed demands, and seamless integration with existing control architectures. Festo’s servo portfolio directly addresses these issues with compact, modular drive and motor solutions designed for specific applications.
Read more...How to clean compressed air effectively
Pneumatic systems & components
ISO-Reliability Partners has taken another step in bringing to market highly effective solutions to combat contamination in all its forms. The locally designed and patented Air Wizard inline water trap is proudly manufactured in South Africa. It has been SABS tested for the separation of water, oily fluids, rust and solid particulates from pneumatic compressed air or gas lines.
Read more...Compressed air piping design Artic Driers International
Editor's Choice Pneumatic systems & components
When designing a compressed air pipeline, remember that size matters. The internal size of the pipe, along with the pressure and air volume, determine the velocity of the compressed air in the pipeline.
Read more...Top questions about pressure gauges SA Gauge
Editor's Choice Pneumatic systems & components
Some questions never go out of date, and in our industry, a few have been asked for decades. At SA Gauge, we hear them every week. Here are the ten questions we hear most often, and the practical answers that can save time, money and frustration.
Read more...Controlling pneumatics via IO-Link ifm - South Africa
Pneumatic systems & components
Pneumatic airboxes control cylinders or actuators using compressed air, and are found in a wide range of industrial applications.
Read more...The role of analogue gauges in a digital world SA Gauge
Pneumatic systems & components
With so much focus on digital systems, remote monitoring and automation, it’s easy to assume that traditional analogue gauges are outdated. Yet in almost any plant, mine or processing facility, you’ll still find them in daily use. There’s a good reason for this.
Read more...It’s full steam ahead for SKF’s sustainable leak detection solution SKF South Africa
Pneumatic systems & components
One of SKF’s key customers based in Cape Town, which depends on steam systems for its production processes, was facing costly challenges related to high energy consumption and excessive maintenance hours. SKF recommended the TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector as a more streamlined, user-friendly alternative.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version